The conversation is about someone experiencing significant hair regrowth after 23 days on Finasteride and Biotin, with others suggesting additional treatments like Minoxidil and microneedling. Some doubt the speed of hair growth, while others believe Biotin isn't contributing to the results.
User experienced significant hair regrowth after 7 months of using 0.5mg finasteride, along with minoxidil and dermastamp. Side effects include increased sensitivity to poor lifestyle choices, but overall confidence improved.
A user asks about the appropriate zinc dosage to offset side effects while taking 0.5 mg of finasteride daily. Responses suggest zinc has a minor effect on hormones compared to finasteride.
User TopBack56 and friends tried pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hairloss without experiencing negative side effects. They observed fine vellus hairs but no thick hair growth yet, and plan to add GT20029 to their regime after safety trials.
A 57-year-old man with severe hairloss since age 14 tried various hairloss treatments over two years, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, with some minor regrowth. He also experimented with topical treatments and microneedling, but results were not cosmetically significant.
A 19-year-old experiencing hairloss since 17 uses finasteride, minoxidil, dermaroller, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral castor oil, but sees little improvement. They seek advice on adding an anti-androgen, considering alfatradiol.
People on a forum are discussing the irony of stressing over hairloss and using treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, while others have naturally perfect hair without any effort. They share personal experiences and acknowledge that everyone has insecurities, with some accepting their situation and others finding it frustrating.
Man experiences happiness after seeing himself with hair, discussing treatments like transplants, hair systems, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. Users share experiences, societal expectations, and desire for accessible solutions.
A 29-year-old male experiencing hairloss due to TRT is using minoxidil and dermarolling but is hesitant to use finasteride or dutasteride due to potential side effects. He is considering low level laser therapy (LLLT), PRP, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral minoxidil as additional treatments. A reply suggests that without a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride, other treatments may not be effective long-term.
User started DUT 3 times a week, topical minoxidil/tretinoin at night, and topical stemoxydine/alfatradiol mix with tretinoin in the morning for hairloss. They experienced significant progress and no side effects, crediting a YouTuber for encouragement.
User tried oral finasteride, topical finasteride, topical dutasteride, and RU58841 but experienced side effects. They discuss upcoming treatments like clascoterone, pyrilutamide, gt20029, and KY19382 as potential options.
User shares 4-month hairline progress using minoxidil, finasteride, nizoral, and dermarolling. Others discuss treatment details and express admiration for the results.
User discusses topical liposomal finasteride for hairloss, hoping to avoid breast growth side effect. Conversation includes using minoxidil, fluridil, and dermarolling, and mentions minimal systemic absorption of liposomal finasteride.
The conversation discusses RU58841, a compound for hairloss treatment, which was found to be effective in a 6-month trial but was not pursued due to financial issues or marketability concerns, not safety. Some users are considering crowdfunding to release the research data, while others discuss personal experiences and safety concerns with RU58841.
The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hairloss treatments since the introduction of finasteride 22 years ago, with many expressing frustration over the failure of new projects and skepticism about future developments. Some users mention hair transplants and other potential alternatives like Alfatradiol and Fluridil, but acknowledge finasteride's dominance in the market due to its effectiveness and affordability.
A user shared their experience with hairloss treatments, including RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, caffeine shampoo, and topical finasteride. They found RU58841 effective for diffuse thinning but experienced severe hairloss after stopping it; topical finasteride worked well for a receding hairline but caused side effects. They also use a charcoal shampoo and practice scalp massages.
Breezula (clascoterone) initially performed better than finasteride for hairloss but then effectiveness decreased almost back to baseline after 6 months, raising questions about its strength.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments, specifically Brassica oleracea extract, glucosinolates, and sulforaphane, and their potential to promote hair growth. Users also mention minoxidil and finasteride as existing treatments.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It highlights a study suggesting that sulforaphane may reduce DHT levels and promote hair growth in mice.
The conversation discusses incorporating peppermint oil into a hairloss treatment routine alongside minoxidil and possibly considering other second line options before using peppermint oil. Some people apply peppermint oil after minoxidil's absorption period or use shampoos containing peppermint oil.
The conversation is about using tretinoin to improve the response to Minoxidil for hairloss treatment. No specific protocol for tretinoin application is provided.
Taking proactive steps to manage hairloss such as using finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma pen; having hobbies, paying attention to those around you, exercising, and doing more good than harm.
The post and conversation are about the long-term side effects of using Dutasteride and Finasteride for hairloss, including issues like raised liver enzymes, high cholesterol, and loss of libido. The user advises regular blood work and careful monitoring for those using these treatments.
Essential oils like rosemary, thyme, lavender, and cedar wood in a carrier oil may effectively treat alopecia areata and potentially male pattern baldness by stimulating the scalp similarly to minoxidil. The user plans to try this routine and share results.
The potential health risks associated with long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride, with some responses pointing out the low quality of the journal that published the review article as well as highlighting other alternatives such as keto or minoxidil, and RU58841.
Male Pattern Baldness, and identifying early signs of it. The treatments discussed to combat and slow balding include finasteride, dutasteride and minoxidil.