Efforts to find a Canadian dermatologist in the US to prescribe H&W's topical finasteride for hair loss. The user is willing to fund a crowd-share effort to identify prospects.
The user experienced side effects commonly attributed to Finasteride without ever taking the drug, suggesting these issues may stem from other life factors. They advise considering other potential causes before blaming Finasteride for such side effects.
A 33-year-old man is concerned about potential hair loss, comparing his hairline to his father's and noticing increased shedding and thinning. He is considering treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride but is unsure if he has male pattern baldness.
Dutasteride and finasteride are discussed for hair loss treatment, with users sharing experiences and debating their effectiveness and side effects. Celebrities are noted as common users, and there is debate over which treatment is superior.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using Finasteride and Minoxidil, noting increased confidence and no serious side effects except for increased body hair. Others in the conversation discussed varying results, potential side effects, and the possibility of switching to Dutasteride if effectiveness decreases.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, with no side effects except denser facial hair. They increased their dosages to 1mg dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil for better results.
Use minoxidil and finasteride for 1-2 years to promote regrowth and stabilize hair loss before a transplant. Long-term use of these medications is needed to maintain results and prevent further loss.
The user is using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and KX-826 for hair regrowth, noticing small improvements. They plan to add ketoconazole shampoo and consider a hair transplant with verteporfin after a year of treatment.
A 17-year-old experienced significant hair loss after switching from topical to oral minoxidil and adding finasteride. The recommendation is to return to topical minoxidil and continue with finasteride or consider dutasteride.
The user experienced significant hair thickening after nearly 5 months on 5 mg oral minoxidil and over 10 years on 1 mg finasteride, with no side effects. They are considering a hair transplant for the hairline but are pleased with the current results.
A 33-year-old male shares his successful hair regrowth journey using oral finasteride (1.25 mg daily) for 22 months and topical minoxidil for 10 years, along with dermarolling. He reports significant hair regrowth, no side effects, and emphasizes the importance of consistency in his routine.
A 22-year-old is experiencing significant hair shedding and is using multiple treatments, including oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, topical dutasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and considering adding RU58841 and stemoxydine. Others advise patience, suggesting sticking to finasteride and minoxidil for at least a year before evaluating results, as initial shedding is normal and adding too many treatments can be counterproductive.
The user has been experiencing aggressive hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, ketoconazole, and derma rolling. Suggestions include continuing current treatments, considering RU58841, checking for deficiencies, and possibly trying collagen supplements or oral minoxidil.
The user is considering whether to continue their hair loss treatment, which includes finasteride, minoxidil spray, keto shampoo, and dermarolling. Suggestions include increasing minoxidil application, adding multivitamins, improving sleep, and possibly switching to dutasteride, while the consensus is to keep going with the treatment.
A user experienced sexual side effects, including reduced semen production and numbness, after switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss. They decided to stop dutasteride to prioritize their sexual health and may return to finasteride if issues resolve.
A 29-year-old male experienced hair regrowth using minoxidil 5% foam and KX826 after stopping finasteride due to side effects. He applies both treatments once daily and reports no side effects from the current regimen.
Minoxidil and finasteride significantly improved the user's hair growth over six months, with no reported side effects. The user recommends these treatments for others experiencing hair loss.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using topical finasteride and minoxidil combined with microneedling, along with supplements like collagen, vitamin C/D, and saw palmetto. The user also mentions using a DHT-blocking shampoo and experimenting with cold showers and contrast therapy for hair health.
The user experienced significant hair improvement using topical Minoxidil and oral Finasteride, despite an initial shedding phase. They prefer oral Finasteride for convenience and are considering oral Minoxidil, while others in the conversation discuss potential side effects and personal experiences with these treatments.
Bruce Willis's past comments on hair restoration and the progress of hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and transplants. Users discuss the challenges of hair loss, the limited number of bald celebrities who are seen as role models, and the ongoing hope for future treatments.
The user reported positive progress in hair growth after taking 5 mg of oral minoxidil daily and 2.5 mg of dutasteride three times a week, with noticeable changes in hair fullness and body hair growth. They experienced initial side effects at a higher dosage but reported no side effects at the current dosage and plan to continue updating their progress.
The user experienced hair regrowth after 3 months of using 1mg finasteride daily, without any side effects. They avoided minoxidil due to dizziness and shared that finasteride is easily obtainable through a doctor or online services.
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, focusing on the use of dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Users suggest adding minoxidil and microneedling for better results, while some caution against using RU58841 due to potential risks.
Pyrilutamide is being discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, but opinions are mixed, with some users skeptical about its effectiveness and the company's credibility. Some users report combining pyrilutamide with other treatments like dutasteride and microneedling, noting improvements, while others remain doubtful.
The user experienced hair regrowth using Koshine KX-826 after two months, noticing new baby hairs and reduced shedding, while continuing to use Hims spray. They reported no side effects from Koshine and plan to keep monitoring progress.
ET-02 (RS 5441) shows promising results for hair growth, performing better in humans than in mice. There is debate over the effectiveness compared to minoxidil, with some users wanting more detailed data.
ET-02, a new hair loss treatment, shows promising results with a 6-fold increase in hair count, potentially outperforming minoxidil by activating stem cells in hair follicles. Further trials are ongoing to confirm its efficacy and safety, with potential market release in the future.
An 18-year-old is using a high-dose hair loss treatment regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and plans to add RU58841 and bimatoprost, despite warnings from others about the risks. The user is determined to reverse hair loss but acknowledges the potential dangers and does not recommend others follow their approach.
A 37-year-old male has been using finasteride for 5 years and dutasteride for 9 months to address hair loss, noticing improvements but also some recent thinning. He experienced no significant side effects from either treatment, except a slight decrease in semen volume with dutasteride, and is considering trying oral minoxidil again despite previous side effects.
Quitting smoking led to reduced hair loss for the original poster, who also used finasteride and topical minoxidil. Other users shared mixed experiences with smoking and hair loss, with some noticing improvements after quitting and others seeing no change.