User taking 1mg finasteride daily for 2 years, wants to block more scalp DHT. Seeks reference for additional topical DHTblockers like alfatradiol and fluridil.
Taking finasteride alone did not stop hair loss, but adding vitamin D3 and iron supplements improved hair coverage and quality. It's important to check and address deficiencies, but caution is advised with iron supplementation without medical guidance.
The user is using oral minoxidil for hair loss and is considering its effects on facial hair. They are advised that minoxidil can help with facial hair, but a DHTblocker like finasteride is needed for head hair.
A user has been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss with no change and is considering a hair transplant at age 22. Replies suggest that a transplant is possible if DHTblockers like finasteride are continued, and another user shared a positive personal experience with a transplant at age 20.
The user experienced hair regrowth and stopped hair loss using a natural DHTblocker and later finasteride, despite initial side effects. They plan to add topical minoxidil to address remaining thin spots.
The conversation discusses dissatisfaction with current hair loss treatments that mainly focus on DHTblockers like finasteride and dutasteride. Alternative treatments mentioned include RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and future possibilities like hair cloning.
A 20-year-old with stage 3 hair loss saw good results using Topical Min 5%, Oral Fin 1mg, DHTBlocker Shampoo, and DHT blocking and Vitamin gummy. The doctor advised stopping Fin after six months due to hormone concerns, but the user is hesitant.
A user shared that after quitting caffeine and restarting oral minoxidil, they experienced significant hair regrowth, suggesting that caffeine might interfere with minoxidil's effectiveness by blocking adenosine receptors. They also mentioned side effects like water retention and dizziness, which subsided after a few weeks, and are not using any DHTblockers.
A 29-year-old male experiencing hair loss 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 DHTblocker like finasteride or dutasteride, other treatments may not be effective long-term.
The conversation is about a user's four-month progress using topical minoxidil for hair loss, with discussions on potential future use of finasteride and natural DHTblockers like saw palmetto and spearmint tea. The user is cautious about oral medications due to past side effects and is exploring natural alternatives.
A 41-year-old with over 10 years of hair loss showed progress after 2 months using topical finasteride and minoxidil, dermaroller, DHTblocker shampoo, laser cap, and vitamins B12, Biotin, D3. Commenters are impressed with the results and suggest continued treatment and focus on health for further improvement.
The post and conversation are about the user's high testosterone levels and their worsening hair loss despite trying various treatments. They are considering using low doses of anti-androgens to lower their testosterone levels as a potential solution.
People are discussing hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, to turn vellus hairs into terminal hairs. Some users also mention using antibiotics, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, DHTblockers, biotin, and natural remedies like onion juice and seeds to improve hair growth.
Minoxidil alone is not enough for long-term hair growth without a DHTblocker like finasteride or dutasteride. Users suggest trying lower doses of finasteride or switching to dutasteride to manage side effects and improve results.
Dutasteride significantly reduces scalp DHT levels and can save hair, though shedding is part of the process. Some users report success with dutasteride, while others struggle despite using it along with finasteride and oral minoxidil.
A man lost his transplanted hair despite using minoxidil because he wasn't on a DHTblocker like finasteride, which is essential to prevent further hair loss. The conversation emphasizes that hair transplants are not a cure and require maintenance with medications to preserve results.
Using Microneedling 1xweek and Minoxidil twice a day as treatments for hair loss, along with DHTblockers such as Finasteride or Dutasteride. Advice was also given to not raise eyebrows when evaluating hair growth progress.
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, bicalutamide, oral estradiol, microneedling, and minoxidil. The regimen aims to reduce androgenic alopecia by blocking DHT and androgens, with a caution about potential feminizing effects.
A 16-year-old started using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and dermapen for hair regrowth, along with natural DHTblockers. Advice given includes being patient and considering waiting until 18-21 to use finasteride.
A 38-year-old man reports positive results using topical Minoxidil 5% and infrared therapy for hair regrowth over four months, along with Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil supplements. Others suggest adding Finasteride for better maintenance and discuss the role of DHTblockers.
The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, with a focus on pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and alternatives to finasteride due to intolerance. Users suggest adding a DHTblocker like finasteride or dutasteride, and some recommend trying topical versions to reduce side effects.
The conversation is a guide on treating hair loss, discussing finasteride and dutasteride to lower DHT, minoxidil for growth, ketoconazole shampoo for scalp health, and dermarolling for regeneration. RU58841 is mentioned as a DHTblocker but not recommended due to safety concerns.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride without side effects, starting with finasteride and not using minoxidil or dermarolling. They attributed success to a unique genetic response to DHTblockers but did not share their full regimen, frustrating others.
The effects of finasteride and dutasteride on beard growth, whether minoxidil would help with facial hair loss caused by DHTblockers, and anecdotal evidence from users who have experienced either decreased or increased facial hair density while using these treatments.
A user discusses their hair loss and current natural treatments, including derma stamp, rosemary oil, wild growth hair oil, biotin, omega 3, and a small DHTblocker. Another user suggests the hair loss is androgenic alopecia and recommends either taking finasteride or accepting the hair loss.
A 19-year-old noticed hair thinning and mild receding hairline, opting for a treatment regime excluding finasteride and minoxidil. The regime includes derma rolling, rosemary and coconut oil, a massage comb, a DHT-blocker shampoo, and vitamins B12 and Biotin.
The user has been using liposomal topical finasteride since late 2022, progressively increasing the dose, but DHT serum levels remain largely unchanged. Despite using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole, hair condition has neither improved nor worsened.
A 22-year-old has seen hair density improvement after using oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily for 7 months and also uses rosemary mint oil weekly. Others suggest finasteride for long-term results, question minoxidil's effectiveness without finasteride, and mention alternatives like microneedling.
A user who had taken oral minoxidil for 6 months without seeing any results and the advice given in response, which included trying microneedling in combination with topical minoxidil, as well as seeking a dermatologist's opinion.
The user experienced significant hair thickening after nearly 5 months on 5 mg oral minoxidil and over 10 years on 1 mg finasteride, with no side effects. They are considering a hair transplant for the hairline but are pleased with the current results.