The conversation is about hairloss treatments. The user considers natural remedies but is advised that finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil are more effective.
The conversation discusses a 2-month hairloss treatment regimen that includes a topical combination of finasteride and minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, a dermaroller, and biotin supplements. Progress pictures are shared to show the effects of the treatments.
A user's experience with taking dutasteride and minoxidil for hairloss, with other users providing advice to continue treatment for at least 12 months and including dermarolling as well as dietary changes.
A 27-year-old shared his success story of managing hairloss and improving his life. He used finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, Nizoral, and aloe vera, while also adopting a healthy lifestyle and regular gym routine.
A user with afro hair recommends finasteride for hairloss, reporting significant improvement and no side effects. Other users share similar positive experiences and frustrations with natural remedies.
People are discussing why some choose finasteride over dutasteride for hairloss, noting that while dutasteride is more effective, it's also more expensive, less researched, and potentially has more side effects. Some users shared personal experiences with side effects from both drugs, and others mentioned that finasteride is FDA approved for hairloss, while dutasteride is not, except in Japan.
The user is expressing an obsession with hairloss and spends all their time researching and discussing it. Other users suggest seeking therapy and focusing on other aspects of life.
The conclusion of the conversation is that dying the hair can be an effective method for managing hairloss, particularly for those with diffuse thinning.
A user was embarrassed by a pharmacist's loud mention of "minoxidil" for hairloss, sparking a discussion on the stigma and unprofessionalism. Users suggested online purchases or different pharmacies for privacy and reassured that most people don't notice others' purchases.
The conversation advises against waiting for future hairloss treatments and suggests using proven treatments like Finasteride and Minoxidil. Some users regret not starting treatment earlier, while others discuss the effectiveness and safety of current treatments and the potential of microneedling.
A user shared their 3-month progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss. Responses included congratulations, jokes, and mixed opinions on the visible results.
A user shared progress pictures after one year of daily 0.5 mg Dutasteride for hairloss prevention and regrowth. Other users discussed the effectiveness of Dutasteride compared to Finasteride and Minoxidil.
If you stop taking finasteride after 10 years, hairloss will resume at the rate it would have without treatment. Minoxidil cessation can cause immediate and significant shedding.
A user shared their positive experience with Laq herbal shampoo and Sevich Batana oil for hairloss due to PCOS and an unbalanced diet. They noticed significant improvement after three weeks of using these products.
A 22-year-old man has been using topical melatonin for a year to slow hairloss and it appears to be effective. He's seeking alternatives to finasteride due to potential side effects, and is interested in understanding how melatonin works to prevent hair shedding.
A user shared their frustration about their cousin's refusal to take their advice on using finasteride for aggressive hairloss, despite the cousin's desperation and current use of minoxidil and consideration of PRP injections. The user, who has done extensive research, suggested the cousin needs a 5ar inhibitor, but the cousin dismisses the advice because the user isn't a doctor.
This conversation discusses the results of a model who claims he went from almost a Norwood 3 to a perfect hairline in 8 months using only Minoxidil and Rosemary oil. The replies suggest that this could be realistic but long-term results would require additional treatments like finasteride or other medications to prevent further hairloss.
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This post by PastelDeUva discusses their experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride for hairloss treatments, which they stopped using for a year before resuming due to family's negative opinion. After restarting, they posted photos of the progression/regression of their hairline and are now planning on adding finasteride and dermarolling in order to get good results.
A user, aged 32, is treating hairloss with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Vitamin D3, and magnesium. They shave their head, condition daily, and wash their hair every three weeks.
The conversation is about a user trying hair fibers to cover hairloss while waiting for Rogaine (Minoxidil) to work. Some suggest using Finasteride or other treatments for better results, while others criticize the appearance of the fibers.
The potential of verteporfin to heal wounds without scarring; however, despite its promising preclinical trials and coverage from a major media outlet, there is still no official clinical trial result and the drug has only garnered attention from hairloss communities.
A 31-year-old who experienced severe hairloss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of Maneup GHK-Cu hair growth serum, a topical treatment for hairloss. The user is considering trying it but is skeptical due to issues others have had with DIY injections of a similar substance.
The conversation is about a person's positive experience with hairloss treatment over seven years using finasteride, minoxidil, and a 1600 graft FUT hair transplant. They also mention the importance of taking vitamins and listening to advice from Kevin Mann.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, showing significant improvement in appearance after 5 months. They underwent the procedure at Heva Clinic in Istanbul for $2,300 USD, which included aftercare, and attributed their hairloss to both genetics and traction alopecia from tight hairstyles.
A user shared that adding Dutasteride to Finasteride worsened their hairloss, despite initial improvements with Finasteride alone. Others in the conversation debated the effectiveness of Dutasteride, with some suggesting individual responses vary and others defending its proven efficacy for hairloss.
A 14-month update on a FUE hair transplant, and the effects of male pattern baldness. People discussed products such as Minoxidil, finasteride, Kerastase Chronologiste shampoo and care oil, and RU58841 to help treat hairloss.
A 43-year-old man regrets not starting finasteride earlier for his receding hairline, which has now progressed to NW3 with diffuse thinning. Other users share their experiences, highlighting the effectiveness of finasteride and hair transplants in managing hairloss, even in their 30s and 40s.
Person 1, with slow hairloss, might need less finasteride than Person 2, who is balding rapidly. The suggested doses are 0.25 mg finasteride three times a week for Person 1 and 1 mg daily for Person 2.
The user shared their positive hair regrowth experience using saw palmetto tablets, 5% minoxidil spray, and a Derma Pen. The conversation debates the effectiveness of saw palmetto versus finasteride, with some advocating for natural treatments and others emphasizing the proven results of finasteride and minoxidil, often in combination with microneedling.