community 0.5mg Dutasteride promotes more “regrowth” than 5mg oral Minoxidil
Dutasteride promotes more hair regrowth than Minoxidil. Users discuss combining treatments for better results and share personal experiences with side effects.
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90-120 / 309 resultscommunity Just got my diagnosis, not allowed to have fin, not sure what to do
A 29-year-old male diagnosed with male pattern baldness was prescribed Minoxidil with Azelaic Acid but not Finasteride due to a history of mild depression. He is considering getting Finasteride online without waiting for a 3-month evaluation and is questioning the cost of his Minoxidil prescription.
community 2 months progress, topical Du 1x week, microneedling, red light therapy
The post discusses a user's 2-month progress in treating hair loss using topical Du once a week, microneedling, and red light therapy. The user notes that red light therapy is primarily for face and body inflammation but also applies it to the scalp.
community Topical caffeine is a common ingredient in formulas to prevent hair loss and to induce hair regrowth. (What’s your take on this?)
The conversation discusses whether topical caffeine is effective for hair loss, with some users questioning its role due to its vasoconstrictive and vasodilative properties, while another suggests that temporary vasoconstriction might be beneficial by promoting angiogenesis. Specific treatments mentioned include caffeine shampoo, which one user believes is ineffective.
community What supplements or extra dtuff do you guys do for your hair?
OP uses multivitamins, collagen, biotin, keratin, omega-3, satin bonnet, dandruff shampoo, oil moisturizer, and sun exposure for hair care. Users suggest adding antioxidants, probiotics, pumpkin seed oil, vitamin D, iron, and dermastamping.
community Titanium Dioxide Free Finasteride
A user is seeking a titanium dioxide-free finasteride pill due to health concerns. They have not found a suitable supplier yet.
community Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT
Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.
community Does anyone have any experience with Stemoxydine?
Using Stemoxydine, a hair growth promoter, in conjunction with Fin and Minoxidil to help counter shedding induced by the latter two treatments. Another user also shared their experience of using Stemoxydine for three months along with dermastamp.
community DHT Isn't (Directly) Important
Finasteride's potential side effects, especially sexual dysfunction, are discussed, with emphasis on hormonal balance between testosterone and estradiol. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, highlighting the variability in side effects and the influence of mindset and lifestyle.
community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss
Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.
community Trichotest results in… min not on my list! Just Fin/Dut, Zinc… and the insanely expensive latanoprost & prostaquinon.
Hair loss discussion includes treatments like hinoki tree oil and procyanidin b2. Experiences and effectiveness of these treatments are shared.
community As in this research, i have seen many who advise a regular use of VitaminD, even if you are not deficient. Once i had read in tressless that mpb and Vitamin D might have a correlation. So could it be an a benefit to add this to your ongoing treatment plan?
People discussed using vitamin D supplements for hair loss, with some also using steroid injections, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and zinc. Despite supplementation, one user noted no improvement in hair condition, but acknowledged the general health benefits of addressing vitamin D deficiency.
community UK – Five month Dutasteride – Side by Side comparison
User AdDazzling5710's progress using Dutasteride for hair loss, with other users providing helpful advice and support.
community Aggressive Hair Loss from 18 – 22: Beginning my Holy Crusade Against MPB
A user's experience with aggressive hair loss from age 18-22, and possible treatments to combat this such as Dut, oral minoxidil, and finasteride.
community Finasteride has not only helped my hairline but also the thickness of my hair and has helped it grow a lot in general over the last 6 months. Thoughts?
Finasteride helping to improve the user's hairline, thickness, and growth over the last 6 months. Other users offered their support and encouragement.
community 1mg fin and 5% min 2 months (regrowth)?
A user experienced hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil daily. Other users shared their own hair loss treatment experiences and concerns.
community 10 months’ hair-loss treatment progress – finasteride / dutasteride and minoxidil
User shares 10-month hair loss treatment progress using finasteride/dutasteride and minoxidil. Treatment shows positive results, with noticeable improvements in months 9 and 10.
community Interesting article links major MPB theories to western diet (and life-style)
Poor diet and lifestyle contribute to male pattern baldness. Treatments like Minoxidil, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments may help slow hair loss.
community "When comparing 5% minoxidil with 0.60 mm or 1.20 mm needle lengths, Faghihi et al. found that 0.60 mm needle lengths led to significant hair count and diameter increases versus 5% minoxidil, whereas 1.20 mm needle lengths only saw hair count increases versus 5% minoxidil"
Microneedling with 0.6 mm needles combined with 5% minoxidil is more effective for hair count and thickness than minoxidil alone or with 1.2 mm needles. Biweekly microneedling at 0.6 mm depth is recommended for better results in treating androgenetic alopecia.
community How do people afford finasteride/dutasteride?
People discuss the high cost of brand name finasteride and dutasteride, suggesting generics as cheaper alternatives. They share prices from various regions, highlighting significant cost differences.
community 6 months finasteride and 5 months dutasteride
A 22-year-old switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, also using RU58841, and is managing hypothyroidism. Despite ongoing shedding, they report some improvement and plan to continue dutasteride for a year before considering minoxidil.
community For people who commented on my last post!! ( answering questions )
ShaneMorcs shared updated hair comparison photos and believes he's made progress. People commented on his improvement, asked about potential side effects, and inquired about the treatments he's using.
community 4.5 months/ Fin+Niz+Keto+Vitamins+Derm+Cold Water only washes
User achieved hair regrowth in 4.5 months using Fin, Min, Nizoral, vitamins, dermarolling, and cold water washes. Cold water washes improved scalp health, but unsure if significant contributor to regrowth.
community I bought a microscope, how does my scalp/hairs look? I've been suffering diffuse thinning and hair loss after covid and never recovered (2 yrs ago) I eat healthy, in shape and workout.
A person with hair loss since COVID-19 is considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Suggestions include visiting a dermatologist, using a ketoconazole shampoo, and considering that post-COVID hair loss might be an autoimmune response.
community For Once and For All: Is It the DHT in the Scalp That Matters, Not the DHT in Your Bloodstream?
DHT in the scalp, not the bloodstream, is crucial for hair loss. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and microneedling.
community Cardio for more than 60 minutes reduces DHT levels and improve hair growth
Long aerobic exercise (over 60 minutes) can reduce DHT levels and improve hair health. Some users discuss using Tadalafil (Cialis) to further reduce DHT after exercise, while others mention using treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 for hair growth.
community 14 Months on nuclear stack (0,5 DUT and 15mg oral Minox and no regrowth. Aga is impossible to beat
The user has been on a hair loss treatment for 14 months using dutasteride and oral minoxidil without seeing regrowth and is considering adding more drugs due to the psychological impact of hair loss. However, replies suggest the user may not actually be experiencing noticeable hair loss.
community Day 0 VS Day 85. Fin 1mg ED. Min 1ml once at night. Micro needling once a week 1.5mm. Age 31.
A user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement over 85 days using 1mg finasteride daily, 1ml minoxidil nightly, and weekly microneedling. Another user commented on the positive results and shared their own treatment hopes.
community Minoxidil actually reduces wrinkles
Minoxidil may improve or worsen skin quality, with topical forms causing dryness and wrinkles, possibly due to alcohol content, while oral forms have fewer side effects. Some users consider using tretinoin to mitigate negative effects.
community Hair progress over 7 years (Oral fin 1mg + oral min 2.5mg + topical min 5% + micro-needling)
The user shared a 7-year hair progress journey, starting with occasional minoxidil use and later including a finasteride prescription, online prescriptions, and microneedling. Significant hair growth was achieved, but side effects led to a reduction in medication dosage.