TWIST-1 gene's role in hairloss and potential as a treatment target. Inhibiting TWIST-1 may prolong hair growth and reduce hair follicle sensitivity to DHT.
A 20-year-old reports worsening hairloss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil, and considers a hair transplant. Users suggest continuing treatments, trying microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, switching to finasteride, or adding tretinoin.
A user's progress in treating their hairloss with finasteride, minoxidil and oral minoxidil, as well as microneedling. Replies to the post have encouraged the user that they are seeing regrowth from the treatments.
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ummwhatsure: No it doesn't. I started losing my hair around 27/28.
This user has had great success with a combination of finasteride and Minoxidil, taking 1 milligram of finasteride per day and applying Minoxidil twice daily for 4 years, starting when they were 31. They experienced some shedding in the first two years, but now have thicker, fuller hair than before.
This conversation is about "TheReedThomy's" 12-month long hairloss treatment regimen which includes finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, nizoral, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. Other users have commented to congratulate him on his progress and ask questions about his results.
A man has been using finasteride for almost 11 months to treat hairloss and has seen significant improvement without noticeable side effects. Other users are discussing starting finasteride, sharing their own experiences, and asking about the timeline for visible results.
A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hairloss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hairloss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.
A user's success in hair regrowth after taking oral and topical medications, such as minoxidil and dutasteride, and using microneedling. Other users shared their experiences and advice with treatments used to reverse hairloss.
A user shared their successful 50-day progress using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hairloss. They plan to switch to dutasteride after six months for potentially better results.
Users discuss their positive experiences with finasteride for hairloss, mentioning halted hairloss, hair regrowth, and improved self-esteem. Some express satisfaction in taking action against baldness, while others note increased libido and energy.
People discussed switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss treatment. They reported satisfaction with dutasteride, noting it was more effective than finasteride, particularly after finasteride's effects diminished, and some experienced additional benefits like cost savings and stabilized hairloss, rating dutasteride highly as a treatment.
A user shared their progress after using a topical treatment combining 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% Finasteride for two months to address hairloss at the temples. They apply 5ml nightly without side effects and plan to switch to a different brand soon.
The conversation discusses using a low dose of topical finasteride to achieve hair benefits with minimal systemic exposure. Users share experiences and opinions on dosing, systemic buildup, and side effects of both topical and oral finasteride.
A user has been using minoxidil for hairloss and is seeing improvement. Some suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride for better results, but the user is concerned about side effects.
Gamebread2000's progress with using finasteride and minoxidil to treat hairloss, which resulted in improved confidence and appearance. Other participants shared their positive reactions at the results.
A 36-year-old man saw steady improvement in hair thickness after 1.5 years using Hims minoxidil/finasteride spray and hair/nail vitamins, with no side effects. He applies the treatment with an eye dropper for better scalp coverage and emphasizes the importance of patience and consistency.
The conversation discusses how many male models and celebrities likely use finasteride to prevent hairloss, with some expressing surprise that it's not just good genetics keeping their hair intact. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride and, in one query, minoxidil.
The post discusses the difference in effects of Minoxidil (Min) on scalp and facial hair. The user questions why Min-induced hair growth on the scalp is temporary, while facial hair growth seems permanent, even after stopping Min. They propose theories, including different Min mechanisms on body and facial hair, the role of DHT, and the possibility of not achieving fully terminal hair. The responses include personal experiences and theories about Min's effects on hair growth.
A user's positive experience with finasteride for hairloss treatment over two months, noticing less visible scalp after haircuts. The user also used a derma roller occasionally but did not use minoxidil.
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.
Using Microneedling 1xweek and Minoxidil twice a day as treatments for hairloss, along with DHT blockers such as Finasteride or Dutasteride. Advice was also given to not raise eyebrows when evaluating hair growth progress.
A 22-year-old man shared his 8.5-month experience with oral finasteride and 4-month experience with topical minoxidil for hairloss, reporting significant improvement in hair density and hairline without side effects. Other users expressed envy and curiosity about his results, with some sharing their own varied experiences with hairloss treatments.
A 30-year-old uses Dutasteride, Minoxidil, biotin, dermarolling, Anaphase+ shampoo, and Nizoral for hairloss. Some commenters question the need for such extensive treatment given the minimal hairloss.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, who has been using finasteride for 11 years and then switched to dutasteride and minoxidil, has experienced minimal side effects and significant hair regrowth. They also mention that side effects are rare and often related to other factors such as poor diet and low testosterone levels.
User reports 12 months of using Mexican finasteride (Novaride), minoxidil spray, and ketoconazole shampoo with significant crown improvement and slight frontal hairline improvement. No current side effects; plans to continue treatment for further gains.
Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, a fungal scalp condition which can cause hairloss. Treatments discussed include antifungal shampoos, cold showers, exfoliating the scalp, taking Vitamin D, and stimulating the prostate through the anus.
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.
A 22-year-old has been using finasteride 1mg daily and keto shampoo 1% weekly for hairloss with some progress but no significant regrowth yet. Users suggest waiting up to 18 months for results and possibly adding minoxidil or microneedling if needed.
User reports 6 months on finasteride with visible hair growth. Others discuss the importance of similar hair length in before and after pictures for accurate comparison.