Piroctone Olamine at 1% is recommended for reducing scalp inflammation and encouraging hair growth. The user seeks recommendations for UK shampoos/conditioners containing this ingredient.
A user shared a 9-month hair loss treatment update using scalp micropigmentation (SMP), finasteride, minoxidil, derma pen, ketoconazole shampoo, and low-level laser therapy (LLLT), with plans for a hair transplant. Another person suggested increasing the dosage of finasteride and minoxidil and using a derma roller weekly.
The individual has experienced no hair regrowth from using minoxidil and finasteride and is considering a hair restoration clinic's options, including PRP and nano follicle hair replacement, as well as a potential beard transplant. They are seeking advice on whether to pursue PRP, timing for hair replacement surgery, and experiences with beard transplants.
RU58841 is being discussed for its effects on hair loss. The user has started using RU58841 with finasteride and is curious about its potential for hair maintenance or regrowth.
A 28-year-old started using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is frustrated by insensitive comments from others about his balding, which is a sensitive topic for him. People, including a girl he's seeing, have made hurtful remarks, and the conversation includes discussions on societal double standards and advice to ignore such comments and focus on self-improvement.
Some men are bald because they are unaware of hair loss treatments like Minoxidil (Min) and Finasteride (Fin), while others choose not to use them due to potential side effects, cost, or personal preference. Treatments like Min and Fin are discussed, with varying results and opinions on their effectiveness and side effects.
The conversation discusses microneedling for hair loss, with one user trying 0.3mm daily without feeling pain and questioning its effectiveness. Another user suggests that 0.3mm is too shallow and recommends 0.5mm twice a week or 0.75mm once a week for hair growth.
A user started treating their hair loss with 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil daily, and has seen progress in two months. They also use 2% ketoconazole shampoo twice a week and a derma stamp once a week with liquid minoxidil.
Piloscopy's impact on hair loss treatment after 10 years remains unclear, and peppermint oil has shown to be effective, similar to minoxidil, in stopping recent hair loss. The user is considering dermarolling and has concerns about hair transplant scars.
A user is trying Ayurvedic remedies for male pattern baldness, including onion juice, curry leaves, aloe vera, and a prepared oil mix. They plan to switch to minoxidil, finasteride, and PRP treatment if no improvement is seen in four months.
The user shared a 6-month progress update on hair regrowth using Minoxidil and 5 months of Finasteride, along with a hair transplant of 4,200 grafts. Commenters reacted positively, discussing the effectiveness of these treatments and the impact on self-image.
The user is experiencing scalp irritation from using tretinoin and alcohol-based hair loss treatments like stemoxydine. They find that Aquaphor helps with the pain but is difficult to apply in hairy areas.
The conversation suggests using a dropper to apply minoxidil to the scalp without force for a less messy application compared to sprays or other methods.
People are not using RU58841 for hair loss because it's not FDA approved, lacks long-term safety data, and is difficult to obtain and verify. They prefer FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling.
A 22-year-old man shared his 4-month progress using minoxidil 5% twice daily for hair loss, showing thicker hair without using finasteride. Others commented on his good results and discussed their own experiences with hair loss and treatments.
User experienced sudden, rapid hair loss after a year on 2.5mg oral minoxidil. They are hesitant to use finasteride due to anxiety and depression concerns.
The user has been using Minoxidil for 6 months and biotin for 2 months without seeing results and is considering starting finasteride due to receding hair at the right temple. Replies suggest starting finasteride and comment on the user's hairline.
The conversation discusses using aromatase inhibitors with dutasteride or finasteride for hair loss, which can prevent testosterone from turning into estrogen but may lead to increased DHT and potentially make finasteride less effective. There's concern about proper dosing and side effects like gynecomastia and emotional changes.
A user shared a 3-month hair regrowth progress using minoxidil and microneedling. They also use rosemary oil and plan to continue treatment for at least 6-9 more months.
A user has been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss with no change and is considering a hair transplant at age 22. Replies suggest that a transplant is possible if DHT blockers like finasteride are continued, and another user shared a positive personal experience with a transplant at age 20.
The individual has experienced a sore, stiff, and itchy scalp with hair loss for 4.5 years, and has noticed increased thinning and miniaturized hairs, especially at the temples. They have tried ketoconazole shampoo without success and are considering finasteride for treatment.
The conversation is about a user's nearly 4-month hair loss treatment regimen, which includes dutasteride every other day, 0.25ml minoxidil on the hairline once a day, and using a 1.5 mm derma stamp every two weeks. Some responses question the need to start multiple treatments simultaneously, while others comment on the visible improvement and the necessity to continue treatment for sustained results.
A user shared their experience with Minoxidil 5%, reporting hair regrowth during use but significant hair loss after stopping. They resumed treatment and regained hair, noting that discontinuation leads to rapid hair loss and that scalp dryness was managed with oil.
Switching from finasteride 1mg daily to dutasteride 0.5mg daily may offer better hair regrowth. However, if finasteride is effective, fully switching to dutasteride is not advised; instead, adding dutasteride once a week could be beneficial.
The conversation discusses how the absorption rate of topical finasteride varies and is not equivalent to its oral form, with only a small percentage reaching the scalp. It also mentions that minoxidil in high concentrations is used topically because only a small amount is absorbed.
Animajax, who started off completely bald, has seen hair regrowth using finasteride 1.25mg, oral minoxidil 2.5mg, occasional topical minoxidil, dermastamping, benzoyl peroxide, and tretinoin. They recently added nizoral and plan to switch to a topical solution combining minoxidil and dutasteride.
The user has been using finasteride and Alpecin shampoo for about three years, reporting thicker hair but an unchanged hairline. They are happy with their hair progress, noting the most improvement in the past five months, and mention a slight decrease in libido.
A user had a hair transplant 16 years ago and lost hair after stopping finasteride. They're now using a combination of treatments including oral dutasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, Pyrilutamide, and microneedling, and have seen improved density but are unsure if it's enough to grow their hair out. They also had a bad experience with scalp micropigmentation (SMP) and are considering redoing it.
A user shared a positive experience with finasteride, using 1mg daily and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss prevention, maintaining hairline and density for three years. They also use a moisturizing conditioner, vitamins, and scalp massages for general hair health.