The conversation discusses treating male pattern baldness with topical products containing Saw Palmetto extract. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
Men with early male pattern baldness (MPB) may have hormonal abnormalities similar to those in women with PCOS. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
Minoxidil is commonly used for male pattern baldness, but Procapil is considered to have fewer side effects and be more effective. The user seeks information or experiences regarding Procapil.
A person shared their experience with teenage male pattern baldness, advising teenagers to involve their parents, consult medical professionals, and not self-medicate. They discussed using minoxidil and finasteride, including a topical combination of both, as potential treatments under professional supervision.
The user is seeking advice on the best treatment for male pattern baldness, diffuse thinning, and retrograde alopecia, comparing the effectiveness of finasteride, RU58841, and dutasteride, and considering whether to add minoxidil or switch to dutasteride or combine treatments. They are currently on finasteride and are contemplating if adding RU58841 or switching to dutasteride is better, and also asking about the comparison between pyrilutamide and RU58841.
The conversation discusses the potential effects of spearmint on acne and male pattern baldness (MPB). Concerns are raised about spearmint's androgen-suppressing effects and its suitability for men.
The safety of combining alfatradiol and fluridil with finasteride as a potential treatment for male pattern baldness, which is approved in the European Union. Other treatments such as minoxidil and RU58841 were also discussed.
The user is seeking recommendations for topical saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil products to treat early male pattern baldness and is considering different options available online. They are specifically asking which saw palmetto product to choose between two provided links.
Saw Palmetto may act like a weaker version of finasteride and could be too weak to treat male pattern baldness (MPB) on its own. However, combining Saw Palmetto with low doses of finasteride might increase effectiveness with less risk of prostate shrinkage and sexual side effects.
A 24-year-old male has been using oral Finasteride 1mg/day for 6 months and nanoxidil for 10 months, recently switching to oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily, with no progress. Suggestions include getting a scalp biopsy, consulting a dermatologist, and possibly trying higher doses of oral Minoxidil or switching to dutasteride.
A 25-year-old male is using topical minoxidil and plans to start finasteride and a keratin supplement to combat hairloss. He will document his progress with photos and track any side effects.
A user discusses their current hairloss treatment of topical minoxidil, tretinoin, and dermarolling, and considers adding topical spironolactone due to concerns about finasteride's mental side effects. Other users advise against topical spironolactone, citing ineffectiveness and unpleasant smell.
A 22-year-old male shared his 4-month progress using Minoxidil, finasteride, and weekly micro-needling for hairloss, reporting no negative side effects and feeling content with his results. Replies were supportive and encouraging.
A male in his early 40s, who experienced side effects from finasteride, used 2.5% topical spironolactone for one year with no side effects but minimal regrowth. He plans to try a 5% spironolactone solution next.
A 28-year-old male shared his 2.5-month progress using 1 mg finasteride every other day, minoxidil daily, and occasionally castor oil and dermarolling. He also stopped using hair products daily.
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A 20-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and reduced shedding after four months of using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg oral finasteride, and weekly 1.5mm derma stamping. He reported no side effects from the treatments and noted increased hair growth in other areas of his body.
A 22-year-old male started taking finasteride a month ago and is seeing some progress in hairloss treatment. He is concerned about high estradiol levels but plans to continue the medication and consult an endocrinologist.
A 23-year-old male reported significant hair improvement using 0.5 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily, along with 0.5 mg dutasteride twice a week. He noticed increased hair thickness, density, and darker color, attributing the changes mainly to oral minoxidil and DHT blockers.
A 33-year-old male shared progress photos after using 0.5mg oral dutasteride daily for 9.5 months, 2.5mg oral minoxidil twice daily for 9.5 months, 2% Nizoral shampoo twice a week for 2.5 months, and 5% RU-58841 once daily for 1 month. A commenter noted the impressive progress and inquired about the absence of dermarolling.
A 29-year-old male has been using 1.25mg oral finasteride for 16 months and 5mg oral minoxidil for 6 months to treat hairloss. The replies indicate positive feedback on the treatment's results.
A 33-year-old male has been using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and recently added dutasteride, a minoxidil+tretinoin+azelaic acid solution, and derma stamping to treat hairloss for 5 months. There is confusion about the order of progress pictures, making it difficult to assess the treatment's effectiveness.
A 36-year-old male shared a 5-month update on his hairloss treatment, which includes finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, along with having had 3 hair transplants. He noticed hair thickening and color change within the first 2 months and regrets not starting finasteride earlier in his life.
A 23-year-old male shared his 4-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily, along with B-12 and D3+K2 supplements, to address hairloss. He sought feedback on using generic finasteride and shared his journey to regain confidence.
A 22-year-old male using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma stamping for one month reports progress in hairloss treatment. He also uses vitamin D, omega-3, beta carotene, tongkat ali, and ag powder, and maintains an active lifestyle.
A 20-year-old male's significant hair growth after two months of using 0.25mg Finasteride. The discussion includes varying opinions on the effectiveness and side effects of the treatment, with some users planning to try or adjust their Finasteride dosage.
The user "Top_Replacement_7777" shared their positive results with finasteride for hairloss. They asked about maintaining their hair with finasteride and the impact of vaping on hair growth. Another user reassured them that vaping wouldn't affect their progress.
A 22-year-old male's 14-month hairloss treatment journey, starting with daily doses of dutasteride and minoxidil, then reducing dutasteride frequency, and finally switching to finasteride while maintaining daily minoxidil. Despite reduced libido, he's satisfied with his hair progress, started seeing results after 2 months, and believes finasteride is effective for maintenance.
A 5-year-old male considering using finasteride to prevent receding hairline, with suggestions ranging from topical minoxidil and estrogen treatments to hair transplantation and shaving.