Increasing finasteride dosage can cause significant hair shedding initially. Users suggest adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride for better results.
The user lost hair density after 7 months of using minoxidil and finasteride and is seeking advice on other treatments after trying tretinoin, microneedling, and castor oil. Suggestions include checking for scalp conditions like eczema or psoriasis, changing minoxidil brands, and questioning hair dryer use and finasteride dosage.
The conversation discusses a user's two-month hair regrowth progress using Minoxidil and a 0.5mm dermaroller. Some suggest adding a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor like finasteride or dutasteride to maintain the results.
Whether Finasteride can keep alive the hair gained by Minoxidil after quitting it, and why beard hairs are not as susceptible to miniaturization. It is suggested that scalp hair may be dependent on Minoxidil and that DHT could be countered with Finasteride to some extent, but there is no definitive data proving this.
User is 25, using oral finasteride for 4 years, topical minoxidil for 3 years, and microneedling. They ask if hair transplant can be done without scarring when shaving head completely bald later.
A user has been taking Propecia (finasteride) for 7 months and uses topical minoxidil, but is considering switching to dutasteride due to ongoing hair shedding. Another person suggests that 7 months is not enough time to decide on switching medications.
My hairline, I am only 23.
This conversation is about a user's experience with treatments for androgenic alopecia, including finasteride, dutasteride, RU, minoxidil, progesterone, melatonin, LLLT, oral minoxidil, and Pyrilutamide. They have tried many treatments over the course of two years without seeing much success, and they are considering getting a hair system as a last resort.
A Dutasteride Simulator predicts serum dutasteride, serum DHT, and scalp DHT levels using models from research papers. It simulates various dosing schedules to determine steady-state effects and visualizes outcomes, including hair growth-related scalp DHT suppression.
Ronaldo's hairline remains sharp, while his brother's is receding. Opinions vary on whether Ronaldo uses treatments like finasteride or has had hair transplants, with some attributing his hairline to genetics and others to possible medical interventions.
Evidence-based treatments for androgenic alopecia, such as minoxidil, finasteride, low-level laser light therapy, dutasteride, platelet-rich plasma, and topical ketoconazole. It discusses the efficacy, safety, and mechanism of action of these treatments, as well as future developments in understanding this polygenic condition.
A user is concerned about starting finasteride due to negative reports and potential side effects. Other users suggest talking to a doctor, considering personal tolerance, and note that side effects are rare.
A user initially had side effects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and after resuming the drug, experienced positive effects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.
Topical Finasteride doesn't directly reduce 5ar enzyme on scalp and has the same mechanism as oral, needing to go through the liver. Users debate the accuracy of this information and discuss various studies and experiences.
A dutasteride simulator predicts that daily 0.5 mg dosing results in higher DHT suppression compared to less frequent dosing. Twice-weekly dutasteride may be as effective as finasteride 5 mg, providing a balance between efficacy and ease of use.
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.
A 32-year-old male experienced severe hairloss after stopping Rogaine and is considering restarting it along with topical Finasteride and Ketoconazole shampoo due to concerns about oral Finasteride causing gynecomastia. Users suggest that stopping Minoxidil can lead to significant hairloss and recommend Finasteride for better results.
A 28-year-old male is experiencing hairloss, itching, soreness, and numbness on the scalp, with symptoms including dry, brittle hair and scalp irritation. Treatments tried include Nizoral, salt water, various oils, and antihistamines, with limited success; a chemist suggested a possible fungal infection, while a doctor suspected male pattern baldness.
A 19-year-old male suspects his hairloss is due to vitamin D deficiency and stress rather than genetics. Recommendations include taking finasteride, minoxidil, vitamin D, exercising, reducing stress, and consulting a doctor if needed.
A 26-year-old male is experiencing hairloss and is interested in Botox scalp injections as a treatment, preferring it over finasteride due to fewer hormonal impacts. He seeks recommendations for US doctors offering this treatment and feedback from those with experience.
A 26-year-old male shared his hairloss treatment journey using finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and microneedling, noting dissatisfaction with hair thickness but hoping for improvement. Users discussed side effects, treatment effectiveness, and shared personal experiences with similar treatments.
A 47-year-old male experienced significant hairloss after losing 37 kg in 6 months on a low-carb diet and started taking biotin, zinc, iron, selenium, and spectral dcn-n. Replies suggest that while carbs are not directly needed for hair growth, they help regulate hormones and nutrient absorption, and rapid weight loss can also contribute to hairloss.
A 22-year-old male is experiencing hairloss due to seborrheic dermatitis, not male pattern baldness, and is seeking advice. Suggestions include using Nizoral, sulfate-free and ketoconazole shampoos, cutting hair short, using cold water, avoiding picking scabs, and trying selenium sulfide shampoo or finasteride.
A 23-year-old male experienced sudden hairloss over six months, losing about 30% of his hair. Treatments include 10% minoxidil, a hair spray, and a vitamin pill; opinions on the cause vary between normal hairloss due to deficiencies and male pattern baldness.
A 28-year-old male is experiencing hairloss despite using topical and oral Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, and recently switching to oral Dutasteride. He is considering whether to return to topical Dutasteride or add Dutasteride mesotherapy to better target scalp DHT.
A 27-year-old male experienced rapid hairloss after dengue fever, which activated a balding gene. The doctor suggested platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth.
A 17-year-old male experiencing significant hairloss is using a prescribed topical treatment containing Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Dutasteride, and Latanoprost. He expresses concerns about the potential side effects of Dutasteride and oral Finasteride, and seeks advice on whether to continue with the treatment or consider alternatives.
A 19-year-old male experienced significant hairloss, initially thought to be male pattern baldness (MPB), and used minoxidil and briefly finasteride. After realizing the issue was telogen effluvium (TE), he improved his diet and supplemented with vitamins, which led to substantial hair regrowth.
A 20 year old male discussing his hairloss regimen, which includes using topical dutasteride, rogaine, RU58841, minoxidil and Avodart pills as well as scalp massage, stabbing head with steak knife, counting shed hairs under a hair net and sending them to a lab for analysis. Suggestions from other users include scalping method and switching to saw palmetto and zinc supplements.
A 27-year-old Asian male is treating hairloss with 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and 1.5mm microneedling weekly. The discussion is about his progress with these treatments.
The conversation is about a 19-year-old male showing his hairloss progress over 6 months using Dutasteride 0.5 mg, oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg twice daily, Biotin 10 mg, and daily Ketoconazole shampoo. He experienced no side effects from the treatments.