Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasterideand minoxidilare used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Suggestions included reducing microneedling frequency, switching to oral minoxidil, adding tretinoin, and considering dutasteride.
There is concern about apotential ban on finasteride in theEU, but many believe it is unlikely unlessserioussideeffectsare found. Users rely on finasteride for hair lossand other health benefits, and apetition has been created to opposeany restrictions.
Finasteride increased the user'sestrogen levels by 51%, causing concernsabout gynecomastiaand sleep issues. Despitepotentialsideeffects, the user prefers continuing finasteride to prevent hair loss, considering it essential for self-esteem.
Participants want to maintain hair untilat least age 30, using treatmentslike finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Hair loss remainsa concern, with some considering hair transplants.
Key treatments for hair preservation include minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride, and microneedling, with additional optionslikespecific shampoos, oils, biotin, zinc, tretinoin, clascoterone, and low-levellaser therapy. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, and addressing nutrient deficiencies can also support hair health.
Finasterideand minoxidil can revive hair dormant for up to 7 years, with microneedling enhancing regrowth. Users report significant hair regrowth even after long periods of baldness.
Alcohol-based minoxidilabsorbs better but can cause irritation; non-alcohol-based is gentler. Topical dutasterideshowspromise but needs more research; low-dose oral minoxidil (0.25 mg/day) iseffective with fewer sideeffects. IngredientslikeProcapil, Redensyl, caffeine, and Anagain in shampoos havelimited evidence; ketoconazoleshampoo can help when used 2-3 timesa week with other treatments.
Grapefruit juice doesn't significantly affect finasteride or dutasteride. Drinking topical minoxidil is risky; saw palmetto islesseffective than finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss.
A new hair loss treatment using dermalexosomes can restore up to 90% of lost hair in mice. Users discusspotential human trialsand compare it to Minoxidiland Finasteride.
The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatmentslike Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride, and their effects on hair and muscle gains. Users debateeffectivenessand sideeffects, mixing scientific approaches with jokes.
A 28-year-old shared his 2-year hair loss treatment progress using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and Revitashampoo. Hesaw significant improvement, especially with minoxidiland dermarolling, and stressed consistency.
Being overweight may increase finasteridesideeffects due to higher aromataseactivity converting testosterone to estradiol. Maintaining a healthy weight could reduce thesesideeffects.
Users discussaggressivepromotion of Koshine 826, suspecting Kintor employeesare behind it. Concernsare raised about itseffectiveness, with somepreferring alternativeslike finasterideand minoxidil.
A user shared progresspicturesafter 8 months of using topical 5% minoxidiland 0.01% finasteride, showing significant hair regrowth. Repliessuggest the user might not need a hair transplant and recommend considering oral finasteride.
A user shared their positiveexperience of embracing baldnessafter years of trying treatmentslike Minoxidiland finasteride. They found happinessand confidence by shaving their head, despitesomesocial challenges, and encouraged others to focus on their attitudeand seek therapy if needed.
A user in Turkey wasadvised by a dermatologist to avoid finasteride due to its hormonaleffectsand wasprescribed minoxidil, shampoo, and vitamins instead. The user is considering seeking another doctor's opinion or buying finasteride directly from apharmacy.
User shared progresspicturesafter 7 months of using 0.25mg finasteride daily and 1ml minoxidil twice daily, reporting no sideeffectsand being thrilled with the results. Other users discussed theeffectiveness of lower dosesand thepsychological impact of potentialsideeffects.
Post FinasterideSyndrome (PFS) is debated, with some users reporting severesideeffects from finasteride, while others believe theseeffectsare rare or psychosomatic. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
Finasteridestopped working for a user after 3 years, and they are considering switching to dutasteride. Other userssuggest trying dutasteride, with somesharing positiveexperiencesand additional treatmentslike minoxidiland RU58841.
Kintor isaccused of using fakepictures to promote their product, Pyrilutamide (KX826), which failed Phase 3 trials. Usersexpress disappointment and notesimilar falseadvertising has occurred with finasterideand minoxidil.
Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other sideeffects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with someswitching to topicalapplications to mitigatesideeffects.
A user shared impressive hair regrowth resultsafter three months of taking 1mg daily of finasteride. Other users commented on their experiencesand theeffectiveness of different treatmentslike minoxidiland dutasteride.
The conversation discusses whether it's better to start hair loss treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Opinions vary, but many suggest starting with finasteride due to itsshorter half-lifeand easier management of sideeffects, while othersargue dutasteride is moreeffectiveand has fewer sideeffects.
The conversation discusses the need for moresupport and awareness for Verteporfin research in hair loss treatment, emphasizing itspotential benefitsand quick implementation due to existing FDAapproval. Usersexpressskepticism due to past scams but acknowledge the importance of encouraging doctors to conduct trials.
A user shared their 3-month experience with oral Minoxidiland nearly a year on finasteride, asking if a hair transplant might still be needed. Responses varied from congratulatory remarks on visible improvement to advice on sticking with treatments despite initialshedding.
A user in Germany struggles to get a finasterideprescription despite trying multiple doctorsand apps, only receiving minoxidil. Other userssuggest alternativesourceslike Zava.med, EU doctor App, and buying from pharmaciesabroad.
Ronaldo's hairline remainssharp, while his brother's is receding. Opinions vary on whether Ronaldo uses treatmentslike finasteride or has had hair transplants, with someattributing his hairline to geneticsand others to possible medical interventions.
A user shared their 4-month progress using a topicalsolution with 5% minoxidiland 0.1% finasteride, applied twice daily. They reported good results despite occasional missed applications.