Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.
A person mistakenly drank an entire bottle of topical minoxidil, leading to ICU admission with shock and heart failure. The incident highlights the dangers of ingesting topical treatments and the importance of proper usage and dosage.
Dutasteride is shown to be significantly more effective than finasteride for treating male androgenic alopecia. Users discuss the difficulty of obtaining dutasteride in some countries and share personal experiences with its effectiveness and side effects.
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This conversation discussed the user's successful results from a combination of treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, ketozolin shampoo, Vitamin D and biotin. The discussion also included advice about frequency and dosages for these treatments.
User spent 23 years on Finasteride with side effects like weight gain and reduced libido. Switched to topical Finasteride, side effects reduced and waiting for results.
A 31-year-old switched from finasteride to dutasteride 0.5mg daily on June 1st, questioning regrowth results. A reply noted some stabilization and slight regrowth.
DHT Itch and its link to balding, with various treatments such as finasteride being discussed. Members shared their experiences of scalp itch before and after taking 5AR inhibitors, and potential underlying causes such as seborrheic dermatitis were discussed.
The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including finasteride, stemoxydine, oral minoxidil, RU58841, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, collagen, Viviscal, and biotin, and has improved their diet. Despite these efforts, they are still experiencing hairshedding and scalp itchiness, and are considering increasing their minoxidil dosage or starting dutasteride.
After jaw surgery caused intense hairshedding and scalp itch, using pyrilutamide significantly reduced these symptoms. It's suggested to test pyrilutamide for authenticity before use, despite positive personal experience with the product from MV Supplements.
The user experienced a slight decrease in hairshedding and scalp itch, and reduced sebum production using Pyrilutamide, but stopped due to chest pain, breathing difficulties, and heart issues. They felt normal a week after discontinuing and doubted FDA approval for the drug.
A user's 8-month progress on finasteride for hair loss treatment, with plans to continue for a full year. The user experienced initial shedding and scalp itch, which subsided, leading to hair growth. Other users discussed the necessity of continuous treatment to maintain results.
Using regular Head & Shoulders shampoo stopped hairshedding and itchiness, unlike natural shampoos and oils. Minoxidil and finasteride were also used but didn't stop the shedding.
Addressing hair loss by focusing on posture, blood flow, and craniofacial development. Methods include improving posture, cardiovascular activity, scalp massages, healthy diet, meditation, using minoxidil, and addressing craniofacial issues.
A user shared their 15-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil once daily, noting significant improvement after adding finasteride. They experienced mild side effects, including reduced erection strength after a year.
The user is experiencing severe hairshedding while on finasteride and plans to start using ketoconazole shampoo to address a greasy, waxy scalp buildup. They are seeking additional advice for managing hair loss.
A user experienced continuous hairshedding for six months after using topical 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride. They switched to minoxidil gel and oral finasteride 1 mg due to scalp itchiness and are seeking advice on their situation.
A user reports significantly reduced hairshedding by using a topical mixture containing 10% Minoxidil, 0.1% Melatonin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 5% Rosemary Oil, and 5% Peppermint Oil, and attributes the success mainly to Melatonin. They also use a copper peptide serum (AHK-Cu) for hair growth and Ketoconazole shampoo for scalp cleaning, but have stopped using other treatments like Finasteride and RU58841.
Cetirizine 10mg daily reduced hairshedding by 50% and lessened scalp itchiness. The user is considering long-term use for scalp inflammation and hair loss.
The user is experiencing intense hairshedding all over the scalp after applying pyrilutamide to the hairline and taking oral castor oil. They are also using topical finasteride and latanoprost, but are unsure which treatment is causing the shedding.
A user experienced significant hairshedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.
The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, low-level laser therapy, ketokonozole, supplements, Viviscal, Nutrafol, microneedling, PRP, and scalp Botox injections, but is still experiencing hairshedding and thinning. Despite being on this regimen for two years, the user's hair condition is worsening, and they are seeking advice on what else they can do.
A 19-year-old male shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth on his scalp after starting a treatment with Minoxidil and Finasteride on November 24th. He noted improved hair texture and a halt in hairshedding for the past two weeks.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of Stemoxydine for hair loss. The user reports reduced hairshedding after one week but also a more noticeably thinned scalp.
A 19-year-old male experienced hairshedding after one year on dutasteride and is considering adding topical minoxidil despite scalp itching. Users suggest continuing dutasteride, maintaining a consistent hair routine, and possibly increasing minoxidil dosage.
OP is experiencing ongoing hairshedding despite two years on finasteride, with some initial improvement but no long-term success. Users suggest seasonal shedding, checking for vitamin deficiencies, considering minoxidil, and possibly switching to dutasteride.
The user experienced significant hairshedding in the second month of using finasteride, leading them to buzz their hair. They plan to improve their diet, sleep, and stress levels, and start using Nizoral for scalp issues.
Specialist_Soup_2289 is experiencing severe hairshedding despite using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. They hope for regrowth but are currently shedding a lot of hair.