A user who was able to regrow hairloss with 1mg of finasteride daily over 3 years, the effectiveness of finasteride for different races, and potential side effects associated with taking finasteride.
A 23-year-old man shared his nearly 3-month progress treating hairloss with 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil once at night, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, showing improvement in hair thickness and coverage. He encourages others not to be afraid of using finasteride despite potential side effects.
The conversation discusses making a topical melatonin solution for hairloss treatment, questioning if isopropyl alcohol can dissolve melatonin. Melatonin is soluble in lipids and alcohol, but it's unstable and should be mixed fresh regularly; it may help hair growth by affecting certain cellular signaling pathways and has anti-androgenic effects.
An experiment to determine the effectiveness of Pyrilutamide in reducing hairloss, using a regimen of Minoxidil and Finasteride, with promising results. The conversation also suggests comparing this to RU58841 as an alternative.
Stopping saw palmetto and rosemary oil led to significant hairloss for a long-term finasteride user. Resuming saw palmetto caused side effects, and there is debate about its effectiveness and the potential impact of oxycodone on hairloss.
Hair regrowth using estradiol, spironolactone, minoxidil, and finasteride, showing significant improvement over four years. HRT is not advised for cis men solely for hairloss due to feminizing effects.
RU58841, a potential hairloss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.
The conversation discusses whether it's better to start hairloss treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Opinions vary, but many suggest starting with finasteride due to its shorter half-life and easier management of side effects, while others argue dutasteride is more effective and has fewer side effects.
A user shared their excitement about starting finasteride for hairloss after trying various ineffective methods. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, including shedding phases and side effects, with one mentioning using topical finasteride and minoxidil.
A 23-year-old male shared his 6-month hairloss progress using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and vitamin supplements. He noticed hairloss at 19, which accelerated during the pandemic.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user has decided to embrace their hairloss and has buzzed their head. They plan to continue their current hairloss treatments until they run out of stock. They also mention having dandruff and will continue medication for that.
The user "Dismal_Library_2264" shared their 11-month progress on a hairloss 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.
A user started taking 0.625mg oral minoxidil daily for hairloss, increased the dose to 1.25mg, and experienced a significant shed, losing 70% of scalp density. They cannot tolerate finasteride due to side effects but are hopeful for hair regrowth despite the shedding.
User GreatCanuck experienced hair regrowth after using finasteride for a year, reducing anxiety about hairloss. Others in the conversation shared similar positive experiences and discussed family members using the treatment.
The user healthydudenextdoor starting a new topical anti-androgen hairloss treatment, Pyrilutamide, and discussing their current regimen of finasteride and minoxidil.
The user shared their 9-month progress using exosomes and topical minoxidil for hairloss, concluding that minoxidil was more effective for them than exosomes. They plan to continue using minoxidil and have started finasteride while managing dandruff with salicylic acid.
A user shared progress pictures after 8 months using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hairloss, showing significant improvement. The user takes 1 finasteride pill every morning and applies 5% minoxidil twice daily, with discussions around side effects and treatment routines.
A 23-year-old started taking 0.25 mg of Finasteride daily for hairloss after trying Minoxidil and derma rolling without success. People shared varied experiences with Finasteride, discussing potential side effects, effectiveness, and personal decisions regarding hairloss treatment.
A user shared their experience with a 2000 FUE hair transplant at Hasson and Wong, noting significant improvement 7.5 months post-op. They also used finasteride and dutasteride to slow hairloss.
The conversation discusses RU58841, a compound for hairloss treatment, which was found to be effective in a 6-month trial but was not pursued due to financial issues or marketability concerns, not safety. Some users are considering crowdfunding to release the research data, while others discuss personal experiences and safety concerns with RU58841.
A 25-year-old male shared his 14-month hair regrowth progress using minoxidil, finasteride, and initially dermarolling, along with supplements like fish oil, vitamin D, biotin, and zinc. He attributes his hairloss improvement mainly to the medications and noted minor side effects like lower libido and dark circles under the eyes.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride may be more effective for hair regrowth due to dutasteride's stronger enzyme inhibition, but combining both drugs could enhance results. Some users report better outcomes with dutasteride, while others recommend a gradual transition to prevent potential hairloss.
User shared progress of two years using 1mg daily Finasteride and 2x weekly microneedling for hairloss. Many users praised the results and discussed their own experiences with microneedling and Finasteride.
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hairloss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hairloss reduction with this method.
The conversation discusses whether 2.5mg of dutasteride or 200mg of testosterone weekly is more influential in preventing hairloss, with various personal experiences indicating that the effectiveness is dependent on the individual's genetic profile. Some users report that dutasteride is likely to be more effective at the given doses.
The user "deadstroke56" shared their progress using topical minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride and dermarolling once a week for hairloss. Other users praised their progress and asked about the brand and regimen used.