The conversation is about hair care for someone who sweats daily at the gym. Recommendations include using shampoo every day despite common advice against it.
The user has chronic itchy scalp and dandruff, unresponsive to ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, coal tar, and salicylic acid. Topical steroids were also ineffective for long-term use.
How Finasteride and Dutasteride help reduce hair loss by reducing the amount of DHT in scalp areas, as well as discussing factors such as sensitivity to DHT, 5α-reductase expression in different parts of the hair follicle, and scalp tension.
The user discusses the potential impact of external DHT in sebum on hair loss and plans to wash their hair daily with salicylic acid exfoliation. They believe this might help reduce hair loss despite internal factors.
A user recovered from severe Telogen Effluvium using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil within four months. Another user regained 80% hair density with finasteride and minoxidil over two years, and is now trying dutasteride.
A user has been on finasteride for 6 months and feels their hair quality has worsened, experiencing more hair loss and scalp irritation. They are considering seeing a dermatologist, while others suggest the issue might be unrelated to finasteride, possibly due to deficiencies or other conditions.
A user shared their 3-year experience using finasteride for hair loss, reporting significant improvement and no side effects. They are now starting dutasteride and plan to update on progress in a year.
A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.
A user shared their haircare routine for hair loss, which includes washing with Nizoral, using Minoxidil and Finasteride, and seeking advice for better results. Other users discussed their own routines, including the use of vitamins, red light therapy, and varying dosages of Finasteride, with some expressing concerns about the harshness of Nizoral and the potential side effects of treatments.
A 37-year-old male resolved scalp folliculitis by adopting a low-histamine diet and taking Vitamin A, Zinc, and Fish Oil, leading to better skin health and thicker hair. He warns about the potential toxicity of excessive Vitamin A intake.
A user's 6-month journey to treat their hair loss using 1mg finasteride twice daily, topical minoxidil, vitamin D3, keto diet, and microneedling. They experienced shedding at the end of month 3 but have seen progress in recent months despite this.
The user shared a 4-month update on their hair regrowth journey using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, reporting significant progress and styling ability. They emphasized persistence, shared their regimen details, and addressed side effects like weaker erections and blurry vision, which improved with lifestyle changes.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 3 months of using 6% Minoxidil and 0.3% Finasteride spray. They experienced temporary erectile dysfunction but it resolved, although morning erections are less frequent.
Regrowing hairline without the use of Minoxidil or Finasteride, and instead using mechanical stimulation such as Derma Roller, Nizoral, Zinc Pyrithione, Scalp Massage, Scalp Exercise, Fish Oil and other topical solutions. It is cautioned that there are risks associated with not using medically-prescribed treatments, but it is suggested to consider mechanical stimulation in addition to those prescribed treatments.
A user's results after using finasteride (1.25mg/day) for one year, which included improvements to their hair and skin as well as some side effects such as decreased libido and watery semen. They also mentioned they stopped taking creatine around the same time.
A user experimenting with an extreme hair loss treatment stack of Dutasteride, RU58841, 15 mg oral minoxidil, and microneedling, which sparked a debate among other users about the safety of this approach.
Redensyl, a hair loss treatment that has been claimed to be 80% more effective than minoxidil, but users have not experienced any results from using it.
Hair loss treatments, with people sharing their experiences of trying to get help from family members and how genetics can affect the severity of hair loss. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, scalp massage, whey protein and bleaching.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of finasteride (fin) in preventing hair loss after a hair transplant. Some users have experienced hair thinning and loss after stopping finasteride, while others have had success with finasteride and minoxidil (min) in maintaining their transplanted hair. The general consensus is that finasteride is important for younger patients to prevent further hair loss.
A user is frustrated with long-term hair loss despite using Dutasteride and Ketoconazole shampoo. Suggestions include trying oral Minoxidil, micro-needling, and a homemade caffeinated rosemary tonic.
A 21-year-old man shared his 2.5-year experience with hair loss treatments, including 1mg Propecia (finasteride) nightly, 12.5% Minoxidil once daily, 2% Nizoral shampoo 2-4 times a week, and later 5% Minoxidil once daily. He experienced minor side effects like watery semen and itchy scalp, and while he's seen fluctuations in hair growth, he's generally happy with the results and is considering experimental treatments like CB-03-01 and RU58841.
The person is experiencing sudden hair loss for six months and treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins are not working. Another person suggests the hair loss might not be androgenetic alopecia but could be telogen effluvium or an inflammatory condition.
The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, topical treatments, and supplements for hair loss but is losing progress and considering switching to dutasteride. They seek success stories to boost morale.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of Stemoxydine for hair loss. People are discussing its benefits and comparing it to other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
The conversation is about a 23-year-old man's positive experience with hair regrowth using oral finasteride (1mg daily) and topical minoxidil (twice daily), with initial side effects including zero libido and watery semen that resolved except for the semen consistency. He also used dermarolling initially but stopped due to brittleness.
A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system due to poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.
A user's experience with hair loss treatments such as finasteride, ketoconazole, and oral minoxidil that have not yielded any results; other users suggest shaving the head or getting a wig, while others offer additional advice such as seeing a dermatologist, checking thyroid levels, switching to dutasteride and adding needling, and trying stemoxydine.
A user is considering using ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss and is seeking feedback on its effectiveness. They are asking for before and after photos or success stories.