The conversation is about hair loss treatments. The user considers natural remedies but is advised that finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil are more effective.
User experienced significant hair regrowth using minoxidil and dutasteride, along with microneedling, vitamins, and massages. Despite recent shedding, they hope it's a synchronized hair cycle and plan to continue the treatment.
A user has been treating hair loss with finasteride for two years without success and is experiencing an itchy scalp with seborrhea. Despite low DHT levels, they are still losing hair, suggesting that DHT might not be the main cause of their hair loss, and they are considering other treatments or causes.
The user has been using finasteride for over a year without improvement and recently started oral minoxidil. Suggestions include trying dutasteride and continuing minoxidil for potential regrowth.
A user's progress with using Minoxidil, Finasteride and Dermarolling to treat hair loss; some of the replies included reports of side effects, encouragement and advice on lighting.
A 21-year-old experiencing hair loss was prescribed two shampoos and hair vitamins by a dermatologist who suggested seborrheic dermatitis as the cause. However, users in the conversation suggested the hair loss could be male patternbaldness (MPB), recommending monitoring the situation and considering finasteride as a treatment.
This conversation discusses the results of a model who claims he went from almost a Norwood 3 to a perfect hairline in 8 months using only Minoxidil and Rosemary oil. The replies suggest that this could be realistic but long-term results would require additional treatments like finasteride or other medications to prevent further hair loss.
A 20 year old male's experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, nizoral shampoo, dutasteride, alfatradiol, stemoxydine and RU58841, over the course of two years. The user reported losing ground overall but their hair becoming curly, which helped hide more scalp.
Hair loss treatments include Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. Additional options are Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and hair transplants.
A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male patternbaldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.
Male PatternBaldness, and identifying early signs of it. The treatments discussed to combat and slow balding include finasteride, dutasteride and minoxidil.
The conversation discusses treating male patternbaldness in a transgender woman using cyproterone acetate, finasteride, and biotin. The original poster shared their experience for others who might be in a similar situation.
Effective treatments for male patternbaldness include finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. Non-effective approaches include oils, shampoos, serums, laser therapies, massages, vitamins, and microneedling.
A user is trying Ayurvedic remedies for male patternbaldness, including onion juice, curry leaves, aloe vera, and a prepared oil mix. They plan to switch to minoxidil, finasteride, and PRP treatment if no improvement is seen in four months.
Using a combination of micro-needling and exosome injections as a potential treatment for male patternbaldness, which could result in 50% or more regrowth.
Scientists discovered a sugar gel, 2dDR-SA, that increased hair growth in mice. Users discussed its potential, comparing it to other treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
The devastating effects of male patternbaldness and how it can be seen as a societal double standard, with many people mocking those who experience hair loss. People shared their own experiences of hair loss and discussed potential treatments such as hair transplants, Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A 16-year-old diagnosed with male patternbaldness (MPB) was prescribed hair vitamins, vitamin D, a non-ketoconazole shampoo, and redenysl + serum, with a suggestion for GFC or IHRF treatments. Some users recommended minoxidil, ketoconazole, and derma stamping, while others advised against certain treatments until the age of 18.
A user is concerned about male patternbaldness despite their father having hair. Replies suggest visiting a dermatologist and considering finasteride or dutasteride, as natural methods are ineffective.
A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss for three years due to a vitamin D deficiency and has seen no improvement after 3.5 months of taking supplements. Another person suggested that if the hair loss follows a pattern, it might be regular baldness rather than due to the deficiency.
A 21-year-old male suffering from male patternbaldness is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, and oral minoxidil. His bloodwork shows normal DHT levels and slightly high testosterone, leading to discussions about the role of DHT sensitivity in hair loss, the potential impact of finasteride on his DHT levels, and the suggestion to proceed with oral finasteride due to his high testosterone.
A 16-year-old is experiencing early male patternbaldness and is considering using Minoxidil now and Finasteride after turning 18. Another user shared a positive experience with topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, noting improvement in hair thickness and no side effects.
A user is trying to reverse male patternbaldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hair loss.
Treatments used to prevent and treat male patternbaldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hair loss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.
A 26-year-old male started minoxidil treatment for male-patternbaldness and saw significant regrowth in three months. He is considering finasteride but is hesitant due to potential side effects.
Hair loss discussion mentions Native Americans' resistance to male patternbaldness and lack of facial hair. Users discuss genetics, sun exposure, and potential treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
The conversation suggests that changing diet and lifestyle has little to no effect on male patternbaldness (MPB), which is largely determined by genetics. Some individuals noted personal improvements in hair condition with healthier diets, but the consensus is that diet alone cannot prevent or reverse MPB.
Scalp tension potentially affecting hair loss, and potential treatments for male patternbaldness such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Evidence from a study was discussed which suggests that the cause of MPB lies within the follicle itself and is not dependent on its surrounding environment.
A 32-year-old male started using a topical spray containing 0.01% finasteride and 6% minoxidil to combat hereditary male patternbaldness. He reports no side effects and is optimistic about potential hair regrowth.