Poor diet and lifestyle contribute to male pattern baldness. Treatments like Minoxidil, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments may help slow hairloss.
Taking dutasteride daily at higher doses results in more effective DHT suppression compared to every other day dosing, due to its dose-dependent nature and long half-life. Even at lower doses, dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hairloss.
After using finasteride for 7 months and dutasteride for 5 months, the user experienced a significant reduction in hair shedding and scalp itchiness. They advise patience with hairloss treatments and suggest focusing on a good haircut and reducing stress.
Topical dutasteride, especially at higher concentrations, can be effective for hairloss when combined with microneedling to enhance absorption. Users discuss the side effects of finasteride and dutasteride, with some preferring topical treatments to avoid systemic side effects.
A user discusses their doctor's recommendation of vitamins, biotin, collagen, shampoos, and 2.5mg minoxidil for hairloss. Replies suggest minoxidil is useful, and finasteride should be added for male pattern baldness.
The post discusses one year of using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling for hairloss. The user shares progress pictures showing positive results.
Topical finasteride is almost as effective as oral finasteride with fewer side effects. Users are considering between oral and topical finasteride for hairloss treatment.
The user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using 1mg finasteride, weekly 1.5mm microneedling, and daily 2mg copper peptide injections. They discussed their hairloss treatment and results.
The user reported high testosterone and estradiol levels within range, but unexpectedly high DHT levels after using finasteride and dutasteride for hairloss. Another person suggested the dutasteride might be fake or a bad batch and recommended using the branded Avodart.
The conversation is about a user's four-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and weekly dermastamping for hairloss. People occasionally notice improvements in the user's hair.
A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hairloss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hairloss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.
The user has been using dutasteride, lymecycline, betamethasone, and minoxidil for hairloss but struggles with eczema and dry skin. They feel hopeless as no treatments or moisturizers have helped, and they are concerned about their appearance due to their soft facial features.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of various doses of Dutasteride in reducing scalp DHT and its impact on hair count. Users shared personal experiences with hairloss treatments, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, and Minoxidil, with one reporting significant hairloss reduction using a combination of oral Dutasteride and topical Minoxidil and Finasteride.
The conversation discusses the pros and cons of dutasteride for male pattern baldness, with a focus on its long half-life. The user, a physician, also mentions that switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause temporary hairloss until dutasteride reaches effective levels or accelerates the hair cycle.
The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hairloss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.
The conversation discusses using zinc sulphate and azelaic acid to inhibit 5 alpha-reductase activity, which could potentially treat androgen-related skin conditions like hairloss. Combining these with vitamin B6 could enhance the effect, potentially offering an alternative to finasteride.
User has used Finasteride, Minoxidil, and derma roller for 8 years to treat hairloss but is still losing the battle. Others suggest trying Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, RU58841, or considering a hair transplant.
Comparing the effectiveness and side effects of topical finasteride versus oral finasteride, with people sharing their experiences using both treatments to manage hairloss.
A 19-year-old's progress after 7.5 months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil, as well as 3 months of microneedling, to treat hairloss. The user has experienced positive results from the treatment and expressed gratitude for the support they have received throughout their journey.
A 33-year-old who has been using minoxidil and finasteride, along with keto shampoo, rosemary oil, and microneedling to treat their hairloss. The user is hopeful they are starting to see progress in filling in bald spots.
This user has been using a combination of topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, oils, biotin, vitamins D and K, and derma-rolling for 3 months to help reduce hairloss. They have experienced some progress but are still looking for more recommendations from others.
The user has been using minoxidil, dutasteride, and microneedling for hairloss but has noticed accelerated thinning at the crown and hairline recently. They plan to start using Nizoral and have a dermatologist appointment soon.
The conversation is about a 20-year-old male considering a topical gel combining finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for hairloss, looking to replace his daily minoxidil with this new treatment. He has seen good regrowth with minoxidil but is nervous about starting finasteride.
The conversation discusses the long-term results of using finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil for hairloss, with some skepticism about the truthfulness of the results and a reference to a scam involving RU58841.
The conversation discusses a person successfully using a combination of Minoxidil, finasteride, and other treatments for hairloss, resulting in significantly improved hair. Despite some criticism, many admire his dedication to health and anti-aging research.
User shared a 3-month update on using finasteride and vitamins (Zinc, D3, B12, Magnesium) for hairloss. Progress pictures show improvement, and other users commented on their experiences and asked about specific vitamins.
The conclusion of this conversation is that after 90 days of using 5% topical minoxidil, dermarolling once a week, and taking 1mg of oral finasteride daily, the user "M3ga_Shniz" has experienced a complete stop in hairloss thanks to finasteride. They are hopeful that their temples will continue to grow more as they continue with the treatment.
A user's six month progress pics while using Finasteride, Minoxidil foam, and Nizoral shampoo to treat hairloss. The replies discussed how the results looked from different angles.
A 26 year old female diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia who is interested in treatments such as spironolactone, finasteride and Minoxidil to help her hairloss but is worried about side effects like muscle gain, sex drive and effectiveness.
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral for hairloss but hasn't seen regrowth, only maintenance. They are considering switching to dutasteride, which is believed to be more effective, but are concerned about potential side effects.