community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
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30 / 1000+ resultscommunity JW Pharmaceutical shows superiority of 'JW0061' in hair growth over existing treatments in US
JW0061 shows superior hair growth results compared to existing treatments, with significant increases in hair follicles. The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is crucial for hair growth, and JW0061 activates this pathway effectively.
community Back again with a 17 month update. (Fin/Min doing the heavy lifting, occasional 0.5mm microneedling, and Nizoral for scalp health) - Angles are not identical but whatever - Expecting and hoping to be back to pre-hairloss hairline within 6 months from now.
The conversation is about a user's 17-month progress in treating hair loss using finasteride, minoxidil, occasional 0.5mm microneedling, and Nizoral. The user reports significant hairline recovery and aims to achieve a pre-hair loss hairline within the next 6 months.
community POV: Your hair is falling out.
Potential treatments for hair loss, including the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community 4.5 month hair transformation with HOMEMADE topical solution. Saying bye to the Norwood reaper.
A user shared their 4.5-month hair transformation using a homemade topical solution with 5% minoxidil and crushed finasteride pills, applied twice daily with weekly microneedling. They plan to switch to once-daily application with tretinoin gel to enhance absorption.
community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.
A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.
community Female, 27 years old, shedding/ balding despite being on what is considered to be a effective treatment plan for AGA. Considering Dut (oral) . Please help.
A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.
community Non-Stop Shedding on Dutasteride After 7 Months
OP switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride and experienced continuous hair shedding after 7 months but noticed no reduction in hair density. Other users advised patience, noting similar experiences and eventual hair improvement.
community Non-Responder to everything and currently at the lowest point in my life
A user expressed frustration with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil with micro-needling, and RU58841, which all failed to stop hair thinning and miniaturization. Suggestions from others included accepting baldness, considering hair systems, and continuing prescribed antidepressants for depression.
community Non-Fin Super Regimen (Fluridil, Min, Stem, Niz, Viviscal, Broccoli Sprouts, Derma)
Hair loss treatments discussed include Fluridil, Minoxidil, Stem, Niz, Viviscal, Broccoli Sprouts, and Derma. One user claims most treatments are ineffective, while another supports Eucapil.
community Fin non responders, did Dut ever work? Please share!
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, with some users finding no improvement and experiencing side effects. It also mentions the use of RU58841 and topical minoxidil, highlighting that hair sensitivity to DHT varies among individuals.
community progress pics (HRT, fin, min, microneedling) (35, trans non-binary)
A non-binary transfeminine person experienced significant hair regrowth after starting finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and hormone replacement therapy with estradiol. They encourage trans individuals concerned about hair loss to consider estrogen as it has greatly improved their hair condition.
community A non-responder revisiting Minoxidil with Follica FR5 / FR10 / FR15
The user discusses using Follics FR5, FR10, and FR15, which combine Minoxidil, Adenosine, Procapil, Azelaic acid, and Procyanidin B2, to address hair loss. They have previously used Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride with varying success.
community Rare Non responder to Finasteride, Dutasteride, and oral minoxidil
A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.
community Finasteride non-responders who switched to dutasteride!! How did it go? Did it work?
People who have not responded to finasteride (Fin) switching to dutasteride for hair loss treatment and their experiences with the switch. Other treatments such as Minoxidil (Min) and RU58841 are also discussed.
community Minoxidil Non-responders: Have you tried Minoxidil Sulfate?
Minoxidil non-responders may benefit from using minoxidil sulfate due to reduced sulfotransferase activity in their scalps. Users are encouraged to share their experiences with minoxidil sulfate.
community PSA: Fin/Dut are NON-NEGOTIABLE
Finasteride and dutasteride are essential for stopping hair loss, while natural remedies are ineffective. Minoxidil can be added if needed, but blocking DHT is crucial.
community DUPA - 20 YO - Non responder to everything
A 20-year-old user experienced worsening hair loss despite using various treatments including topical and oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Other users suggested additional treatments like JAK inhibitors, RU58841, and lifestyle changes, but the user remains skeptical and frustrated.
community Topical Dutasteride - Non-Hormonal, Side Effect Free 5ARI
The conversation discusses the effectiveness and skepticism around topical dutasteride for hair loss, with mentions of combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and oral medications. Some users doubt its efficacy due to lack of independent studies and potential conflicts of interest.
community Topical Dutasteride - Non-Hormonal, Side Effect Free 5ARI?
Topical dutasteride is suggested as a low side-effect treatment for hair loss, with a proposed dose of 0.025% 1ml/day. It is considered better than finasteride due to its even inhibition of DHT isoforms and lower systemic absorption.
community Any min non responder became a responder with tretinoin ?
A user saw no results from using minoxidil and microneedling for 1.5 years and is considering trying tretinoin. They are seeking others' experiences with tretinoin for hair loss.
community Anyone else a non-responder to spiro?
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Spiro, Min, Fin, and RU. It highlights that Spiro is generally for women and can affect men's hormonal balance.
community How many non responders to minoxidil become responders with 1.5mm microneedling?
The conversation discusses using 1.5mm microneedling to improve responses to Minoxidil for hair loss. One user humorously suggests more aggressive microneedling.
community For using ethanol for RU, do I use denatured or non-denatured?
The conversation discusses using non-denatured ethanol for RU58841. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Fin/Min Non-Responder: DUT 0.5mg/daily - 3 month check-in
A man in his late twenties switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and is sharing his 3-month progress, noting increased shedding but no side effects. Some responders think the treatment is working.
community I was a non-responder to Minoxidil before my esophagus surgery
The user experienced improved hair density after switching from 5mg to 2.5mg oral Minoxidil post-esophagus surgery, suggesting a possible link between gut health and hair growth. They theorize that long-term medication may have blocked nutrient intake, affecting hair regrowth.
community FOR PYRILUTAMIDE NON-BELIEVERS (progress album, 14 months)
A user shared their 14-month progress using Pyrilutamide and Minoxidil for hair loss, noting improvement and no side effects with these treatments, unlike their negative experiences with Finasteride and RU58841. They emphasized the importance of consistent application for seeing results.
community Any other non-responders to most medications?
The user has not seen results from various hair loss treatments including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and others over several years and is considering adding RU58841 and starting hormone replacement therapy. They are also experiencing anxiety and contemplating moving to a more accepting environment for their nonbinary identity.
community Does anybody else have non-fin/min stacks that they feel are working?
The user is discussing their hair loss treatment stack, which includes CB-03-01, Fluridil, Alfatradiol, Cosmerna, microneedling, and Stemoxydine. They have seen some new hair growth but wish they could use finasteride.
community For Fin/Dut non-responders, what did you do to get your hair back
The conversation is about alternative measures for hair regrowth for those who did not respond to finasteride or dutasteride, including the use of minoxidil and addressing vitamin deficiencies through blood tests.