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A female with PCOS and androgenetic alopecia is starting treatment with oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil 5% with finasteride, and plans to add mesotherapy. She previously tried anti-androgenic contraceptive pills but couldn't tolerate them and is using Myo Inositol for weight management.

Isoflavones from soybeans may help limit estrogen's effects on the body, potentially preventing gyno. However, surgery is the only way to remove gland enlargement.

Pregnancy can temporarily reverse hair loss in women, but attempts to mimic pregnancy hormones with treatments like contraceptive pills, spironolactone, estradiol, progesterone, finasteride, and minoxidil have been ineffective. The discussion highlights the need for research into the hormonal mechanisms of pregnancy that affect hair regrowth.

A user with PCOS experienced hair loss and found success using a triple dose of O.N.E Omega by Pure Encapsulations after discovering low Omega fatty acids. Biotin provided minimal improvement, but the Omega supplement significantly restored hair.

A 16-year-old female experiencing severe hair loss and sebum buildup, likely due to telogen effluvium and PCOS, is currently using vitamin D3 supplements, Redenser serum, and T follihair supplements. Recommendations include addressing PCOS first and consulting a doctor.

Concerns about finasteride affecting sperm quality and embryo abnormalities during IVF. The user plans to stop finasteride for 6 months and use minoxidil, microneedling, a red light cap, and saw palmetto shampoo to manage hair loss.

PP405 shows promise for reactivating hair follicles, with potential maintenance using 5AR inhibitors. Current treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are effective but have limitations, and there is hope for more effective solutions in the future.

A 20-year-old female with PCOS is experiencing hair loss and excessive facial hair. She is using ketoconazole and caffeine shampoos, microneedling, and considering anti-androgens like finasteride, but is cautious about minoxidil due to facial hair concerns.

A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness 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.

A 28-year-old woman with genetic hair loss has tried various treatments, including oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, exosome needling, and hair extensions. She plans to pause treatments for pregnancy and is concerned about potential hair loss during that time.

A 22-year-old with high estradiol levels is considering starting finasteride for hair loss. They have an upcoming endocrinologist appointment to discuss whether they should proceed with the treatment.

A user discusses their struggle with female pattern baldness, mentioning that Minoxidil helped initially but their hair health declined after stopping a specific diet. They seek advice on managing oily, brittle hair and mention using an egg yolk and olive oil mixture as a temporary solution.

Osteopontin, a protein involved in hair growth on moles, may help with hair loss. However, it is also linked to Alzheimer's, cancer, and bone development, so caution is advised.

Spironolactone and finasteride are not recommended for women planning pregnancy due to birth defect risks. Both need to be stopped months before conception, and finasteride is generally not advised for women.

The conversation discusses hair thinning in an older woman, suggesting that organic oils like rosemary or argan oil are unlikely to help if the hair loss is due to stress or hormonal changes. It highlights that hair loss in older women is often related to hormonal changes during menopause.

OP shares their experience with PCOS-related hair loss, highlighting that addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies, managing hormones with spironolactone, and using gentle hair care products helped improve their condition. They advise against relying on "miracle" hair oils and emphasize the importance of medical evaluation and a combined approach to treatment.

ET-02 showed significant hair growth in five weeks, outperforming minoxidil, with a non-hormonal mechanism that avoids side effects of treatments like finasteride. A phase 2 trial is planned to further assess ET-02's efficacy and safety.

Chinese researchers have successfully created hair follicles in vitro, potentially offering unlimited hair for transplantation and a cure for hair loss. They plan to test these follicles in vivo on human scalps.

The conversation discusses using estradiol mesotherapy to replicate hormone replacement therapy results while minimizing systemic exposure. It also covers the use of Spironolactone cream, which reportedly has no systemic side effects, and the potential risks of using bicalutamide and Spironolactone in men.

A user experienced high estrogen levels after 10 months of taking 1mg oral finasteride but is happy with hair regrowth. They are considering switching to topical finasteride and are also taking DIM and Zinc supplements.

Using estrogen for hair regrowth is considered ineffective and risky, with potential side effects like breast growth and hormonal changes. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil are suggested, but estrogen is not recommended unless transitioning.

A user plans to undergo a temporary MtF transformation to regrow hair, using estrogen, RU58841, and Dutasteride, then revert with testosterone. Many users criticize the plan, suggesting alternatives like hair transplants, and emphasize that estrogen is not a reliable solution for hair regrowth.

A user is considering starting spironolactone for androgenetic alopecia but is concerned about stopping it before pregnancy. Another user suggests trying topical treatments as an alternative.

A user with Androgenetic Alopecia is seeking advice on hair growth treatments while planning for pregnancy. Current routine includes LaserCap, Nizoral Shampoo, scalp massage, The Ordinary Multi Peptide Serum, vitamin D, prenatal vitamins, and SEEN shampoo.

The post discusses a user's successful hair regrowth using finasteride, dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and estrogen over nine months. The user, who is male-to-female (mtf), reports significant regrowth and no side effects beyond typical hormone replacement therapy effects.

A user with AGA uses topical spironolactone 2% due to side effects from the oral form and is concerned about its use during conception and breastfeeding. They seek alternatives to prevent AGA relapse while planning pregnancy and after childbirth.

A 24-year-old woman with AGA and TE since age 14 is questioning if her hair is regrowing or breaking. She has been using minoxidil consistently since September 2025, along with caffeine and ketoconazole shampoos, rosemary oil, and saw palmetto, and has improved her overall hair care routine.

Longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation involves extracting part of the donor follicular unit, allowing the donor area to maintain hair production and potentially increasing transplant yield. The conversation questions if this method is practiced in clinics or remains theoretical, and whether it relates to hair cloning or multiplication.

A 34-year-old woman is experiencing diffuse hair loss and irregular periods, possibly due to long-term spironolactone use. She is considering minoxidil and finasteride for treatment and seeking medical advice for androgenic alopecia and hormonal imbalances.

The user experienced initial shedding but saw regrowth after seven months using oral minoxidil (1.75mg) and a dandruff shampoo. They plan to try Spironolactone and possibly metformin for PCOS-related hair issues.