A user has been using finasteride for 1.5 years and reports significant improvement in hair quality and thickness, but not much change in hairline. They started with a big shed and take 0.5 mg daily.
A user reported that after nearly 2 years of using finasteride with initial hair regrowth, their hairline worsened around day 570 and has not improved significantly since. They are considering switching to dutasterideor changing finasteride brands, while responders suggest the user may not actually beexperiencing hair loss and might benefit from professional help.
Hope Medicine received a $28M investment for HMI-115, a monoclonal antibody in phase II trials for treating androgenetic alopecia. Some users are skeptical about its effectiveness, whileothers find the investment and trial results encouraging.
The conversation is about using Verteporfin with microneedling as a potential hair loss treatment that may regenerate hair follicles with minimal scarring. There are concerns about theoptimal dosage and the DHT sensitivity of thenew follicles.
The post discusses speeding up verteporfin trials for hair loss treatment. Theoriginal poster, involved in the trials, requests help in crowdsourcing doctor emails to spread awareness and gather more support for the trials.
The post and conversation discuss Verteporfin's potential as a hair loss treatment. It's shown promise in regrowing hair after transplants and might beeffective with microneedling.
A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.
The conversation discusses the useof hair systems as a solution for hair loss. Users share their experiences, highlighting thenatural look, confidence boost, and maintenance requirements of hair systems, while also addressing concerns about cost, stigma, and potential drawbacks.
The conversation discusses theeffectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride in treating hair loss, emphasizing that significant results often take 12-18 months or more. Dutasteride is generally considered superior, with similar or fewer sideeffects than finasteride, but patience is required for noticeable improvement.
The post discusses the theory that persistent dandruff in areas prone to hair loss could be a signof hair follicles dying due to DHT, indicating balding. The responses vary, with some users noting improvements in dandruff and hair loss with treatments like Dutasteride, whileothers experienced hair loss without dandruff.
The conclusionof the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hair loss. Other suggestions include using hair loss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.
The post and conversation are about a user's progress in treating hair loss using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. The user expresses regret for not starting treatment earlier.
The post is about a user's progress pictures of their hair loss over the courseof a year. The user started taking oral finasteride and using topical Rogaine foam for better results.
The conclusionof this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasterideor dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should beexercised.
A 25-year-old male with normal hormone levels is considering starting finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is concerned about high estradiol levels and potential sideeffects. Responses vary, with some suggesting blood tests before starting treatment and others emphasizing individual tolerance and the importanceof consulting a doctor.
The conversation is about a person's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes Minoxidil, low-dose Finasteride, Pyrilutamide, weekly useof a derma roller, and hair loss shampoo. They chose these treatments to minimize systemic effects and plan to share their results for others' benefit.
A user's successful 4-month hair growth progress using Hims spray with 6% Minoxidil, 0.3% Finasteride, and a .25mm dermaroller twice a week. The user applies the spray once a day and has not experienced any sideeffects.
User noticed thinning hair at 18-19, started finasteride at 22 and minoxidil at 24, with positive results. Others shared hair loss experiences and treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants.
User has used Finasteride, Minoxidil, and derma roller for 8 years to treat hair loss but is still losing the battle. Others suggest trying Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, RU58841, or considering a hair transplant.
User asks if Ashwagandha causes hair loss while using Finasteride and Minoxidil. Replies suggest Ashwagandha may increase shedding, but raising testosterone withinnormal levels likely won't significantly affect hair loss.
User experienced significant hair regrowth using 1.25mg Finasteride daily and Nizoral once a week for 15 months. Noticeable results appeared after 6 months, with no sideeffects reported.
User experienced hair thickening with pyri but also sideeffects like reduced sex drive. Stopping pyri and returning to CB restored sex drive, suggesting pyri may go systemic or be incorrectly formulated.
Hair loss recovery using estrogen and anti-androgen treatment for 18 months showed significant improvement. However, results vary and alternative treatments like RU58841 and Dutasteride may work without systemic feminization.
Female with aga tried minoxidil 5% and spironolactone, no success yet. Gladyator96 suggests waiting 6 months, adding tretinoinor dermarolling with minoxidil.
The conversation is about an 18-year-old's progress with hair regrowth using oral Minoxidil, dermarolling, and RU58841 over three months, starting treatment after beginning to lose hair at 16. Participants are impressed with the improvement and encourage continued treatment.
The user tried Minoxidil without success, and Finasteride worked but caused sexual sideeffects even at a very low dose. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss as they cannot tolerate anti-androgens and are also in therapy for mental health.
The post argues that Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is likely not real and suggests symptoms may be due to mental health issues or thenoceboeffect. The conversation includes personal experiences with finasteride, highlighting both positive and negativeeffects, and emphasizes consulting doctors and using reliable sources for medication.
A user shared their hair loss treatment plan using Revita tablets, Sulforaphane, Minoxidil, and microneedling, avoiding finasteride due to sideeffects. Replies suggest that without finasteride, the plan is unlikely to beeffective, and recommend either using finasterideor shaving their head.