The conversation discusses the importance of taking vitamin D with food for betterabsorption and itspotentialrole in hairloss. Some usersalso suggest taking vitamin D with K2, getting sunlight, and using finasteride for hairloss treatment.
A usershared their disappointing resultsafter 1.5 years of hair treatments, including a hair transplant, finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, vegan shampoo, and more. They are considering switching to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and improving their microneedling routine.
Scalp biopsiesare crucial for diagnosing hairloss conditionslike Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hairloss, as treatmentslike finasterideand dutasteride may not beeffective if other conditionsarepresent. Combining PPAR-GAMMAagonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditionslikeLichen Planopilaris.
A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant isadvised to eithershave his head or usea hairsystem due to poorresults from previous transplantsand late medication use. Heplans to consult topsurgeonsand adjust his current treatments, including finasterideand minoxidil.
Caffeineshampoosshow comparableresults to Minoxidiland may enhance itseffects when used together. Caffeine can be detected in thescalp up to 24 hoursaftera 2-minuteapplication, making it an affordable treatment option.
The conversation discusses various treatments for hairloss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some userssuggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-doseprogesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while othersrecommend cosmetic solutionslike Toppik hair fibers orshaving the head.
A usershared a 6-month hairloss treatment routine including Mexican finasteride (1.25mg every other day), daily minoxidil, bi-weekly dermarolling, and ketoconazoleshampoo twicea week, noting significant crown growth and some frontal hairline improvement with initialsideeffects that havesincesubsided. They areseeking advice to improveresults, particularly at the frontal hairline, without resorting to a hair transplant.
A 29-year-old woman isexperiencing gradual hair thinning sinceage 15, suspectsAndrogenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with littlesuccess. She haspurchased various hairloss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautiousabout starting them due to potential interactions with herADHD medication.
Usershares 3-month progress on 1 mg finasteride daily, experiencing increased appetiteasasideeffect. They also use microneedling, topical minoxidil, and miellerosemary mint scalpand hairstrengthening oil.
A user improved their hair health by taking 50,000 IU of vitamin D3 weekly due to a deficiency. Others discussed thepotentiallink between vitamin D and hair growth, with somesharing similarexperiencesand emphasizing the importance of monitoring vitamin D levelsand consulting with doctors.
A userreported success with RU58841 and a 1mm dermaroller for hairregrowth, noting significant improvement in hair density and reduced scalp visibility. They also mentioned using minoxidiland black castor oil in thepast, with mixed results.
The userstarted a hair careroutine using 0.5mg finasteride daily, 2ml of 5% minoxidil, and 4.5mg of cetirizine topically to address hairloss. They plan to provide updatesand arealso interested in cetirizine'spotential to reducescalp itching and redness due to itsanti-inflammatory properties.
A user's father, mostly bald for 20 years, isregrowing hair using aserum called "SkrzypovitaSerum Pro" without minoxidil. The user is curiousabout which ingredients might be causing hair growth.
Elevated bileacids can inhibit theenzymeAKR1C2, leading to increased DHT levels, which may accelerate hairloss in thosepredisposed to androgenetic alopecia. Treatments mentioned include topical minoxidiland finasteride.
People discuss the high cost of brand name finasterideand dutasteride, suggesting genericsas cheaperalternatives. They shareprices from variousregions, highlighting significant cost differences.
A user diagnosed with AGA isseeking advice on hairloss treatments, comparing topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride to oral medicationsand natural methodslike dermastamping, PRP, and LED light. They are concerned about sideeffectsand effectiveness, especially given theirexisting fatigue.
The conversation discusses theeffectiveness of Dutasteride (DUT) and Finasteride (FIN) for hairloss. Usersshare varied experiences, with some finding DUT moreeffectiveand othersexperiencing sideeffects or no change, highlighting that individualresponses can vary.
A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hairlossat 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despitestopping both medications, ED persisted, and hairloss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil forED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.
User tried oral dut 0.5mg, oral min 5mg, topicalRU 80mg, and weekly microneedling at 1.5mm for hairloss. Others commented on thesignificant improvement and potential for future hair transplant.
This conversation isabout hairloss treatments, specifically oral minoxidiland finasteride. Users discussed thepotentialsideeffects of using these drugs, as wellas theirexperiences with them.
The conversation discusses thepotential benefits of adding Vitamin B6 (P-5-P) to topical hairloss treatmentslikeRU58841, finasteride, or minoxidil. The usersuggests that Vitamin B6 might enhance these treatments by naturally lowering scalpprolactin.
The conversation isabout hairloss treatments. The user considers using a foam with Saw palmetto, caffeine, and EGCG, but another usersuggests just using finasteride.
The user has been using MinoxidilMax Latanoprost 0.01% and noticed an increase in hair density after years of stability on finasterideand minoxidil. They areseeking help to find a higher dosage of Latanoprost orareliablesource to purchase thepowder to make their own, without aprescription or high cost.
Theeffectiveness of microneedling asa hairloss treatment, with evidence from studiesand anecdotalaccounts from other users. It issuggested that combining microneedling with minoxidil or finasteride may be moreeffective than using microneedling alone, although somepeople have had success using only microneedling.
The user increased theirsteroid dosageand noticed hairshedding, so they adjusted theirregimen by reducing steroid dosesand adding oral dutasteride. They arealso experimenting with combining RU-58841 and KX-826/pyrilutamide in minoxidil to address hairloss.
A usershared their 3.5-year hairloss treatment journey using finasterideand minoxidil, showing significant hair density improvement and no noticeablesideeffects. The useralso mentioned the confidence boost from shaving their head and thepositive impact of the treatments.
A male in hisearly 40s, who experienced sideeffects from finasteride, used 2.5% topicalspironolactone for one year with no sideeffects but minimalregrowth. Heplans to try a 5% spironolactonesolution next.
A man in his 40s treating hisslow balding with a daily regimen of 2.5% spironolactone topicalsolution and Piroctone OlamineShampoo. Despite initial hairshedding, heexperienced no sideeffectsand plans to continue the treatment forat least a year.