Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride work but have side effects. A permanent cure is still not available due to the complexity of hair loss and limited investment.
People discuss hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, debating side effects and effectiveness. Concerns about side effects, especially sexual ones, are common, with varying opinions on dosing strategies.
Bryan Johnson uses topical dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss. Users discuss treatment effectiveness and side effects, debating topical versus oral dutasteride efficacy.
A 30-year-old male saw significant hair regrowth after 8 months using minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo. He experienced no side effects from finasteride and credited his success to this regimen.
A user stopped using 5% minoxidil and finasteride despite positive results to focus on enjoying life without the stress of hair care. They prioritize personal happiness and acceptance over hair maintenance.
Hair loss causes anxiety during haircuts, with some using minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplants to cope. Others manage by cutting their own hair or accepting baldness.
The conversation is about hair loss affecting motivation to work out. The original poster is using dutasteride and minoxidil and is considering a hair transplant.
Being overweight may increase finasteride side effects due to higher aromatase activity converting testosterone to estradiol. Maintaining a healthy weight could reduce these side effects.
The user recently went bald and plans to stop taking finasteride, questioning its impact on beard and eyebrow density. Responses suggest he looks good both bald and with thinning hair, with some recommending minoxidil for the crown and noting finasteride's effect on beard thickness.
The conversation humorously discusses two resilient hair strands that resist DHT, with mentions of minoxidil and finasteride as ineffective treatments. Users joke about cloning the hairs and the mystery of baldness.
A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride 1mg three times a week, starting at age 25, with noticeable regrowth after three months and no side effects. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and dutasteride, noting varying results and side effects.
PP405 is a new hair growth stimulant different from Minoxidil, currently in phase 2 trials. Users discuss its potential, safety concerns, and the long wait before it might be available.
The user follows a hair loss treatment routine including Propecia, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole, and plans to switch to dutasteride. They also focus on lifestyle changes, dietary supplements, and are considering laser therapy.
Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
Finasteride can continue to improve hair loss for up to 10 years, with the best results seen when started early. Combining treatments like minoxidil, dermarolling, or RU58841 may enhance effectiveness.
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.
A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.
A 42-year-old man is using topical finasteride, oral minoxidil, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and various oils for hair loss treatment and is happy with the improvements after 5 months. He experienced mild side effects from finasteride, including temporary testicular pain and changes in libido, but no side effects from minoxidil.
A user discusses their struggle with female pattern baldness, mentioning that Minoxidil helped initially but their hair health declined after stopping a specific diet. They seek advice on managing oily, brittle hair and mention using an egg yolk and olive oil mixture as a temporary solution.
A user is organizing a group buy for various compounds aimed at reversing hair loss and gray hair, and improving brain health and fat loss. The user has developed a treatment plan based on extensive research and is inviting others to participate, with the option to choose only the compounds they need.
The user has been on Finasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and experienced minimal side effects. They suggest that a healthy lifestyle, including good sleep, exercise, diet, skincare, and mental health care, may help reduce the perceived side effects of Finasteride, although another user disagrees, emphasizing that side effects can vary and may not be mitigated by lifestyle alone.
The user "Dismal_Library_2264" shared their 11-month progress on a hair loss treatment regimen. They used dutasteride, topical minoxidil, dermarolling, a hair serum, and specific shampoos. They experienced some side effects but were overall satisfied with the results.
The user "AcanthocephalaNo7632" shared their progress with hair loss, mentioning the use of minoxidil and finasteride. Some users questioned the authenticity of the progress pictures.
The conversation is about hair loss and the use of finasteride as a treatment. Some users share their positive experiences with finasteride, while others mention side effects they have experienced.
The post and conversation are about a 23-year-old deciding to stop using finasteride for hair loss due to potential erectile dysfunction risks, sparking a debate about the benefits and side effects of hair loss treatments.
User experienced hair loss after taking creatine with finasteride for 8 years. Others shared similar experiences, but some suggested it could be a minoxidil shed.
User noticed scalp showing at 26, started finasteride at 28, and saw hair improvement by 30. Others shared similar experiences and advised trusting personal observations and trying finasteride early to prevent further hair loss.
A user's 12 month update on treatment for hair loss, which include oral dutasteride and minoxidil, topical RU88541 and minoxidil, microneedling with hyaluronic acid and FinDuta, experiencing no side effects, positive results and inspiring other users.
This conversation is about a user who used finasteride and minoxidil over the course of three years to treat their hair loss, and they achieved great results. They experienced severe shedding when first beginning treatment but eventually saw very noticeable results after one year.