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A user's experience with using a combination of Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Retinol and Caffeine as hair loss treatment before getting a hair transplant. The conversation includes various opinions on the efficacy and availability of this mix.

The user stopped finasteride while trying to conceive and switched to oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil foam, tretinoin, and microneedling. They are considering dutasteride mesotherapy but are unsure of its safety during conception.

A two-month result of using Minoxidil twice a day plus Nizoral shampoo twice a week to treat hair loss, and the suggestion that adding finasteride could help with regrowth while dermarolling was not recommended.

Hair loss discussion involved Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841. User experienced sudden shedding after 1.5 years of Finasteride and Minoxidil use, seeking advice.

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.

People discussed their experiences with hair loss medications like finasteride and minoxidil affecting fertility. Some had successful pregnancies while on these medications, others took breaks from the medications when trying to conceive, and there were mixed opinions on the necessity of stopping treatment for conception and pregnancy.

The post discusses a phase 2 trial for HMI-115, a hair loss treatment, in China, specifically seeking volunteers aged 18-65 with Norwood 3 vertex, 4, and 5 hair loss. The conversation includes questions about the specific recruitment criteria and how to volunteer.

A woman experienced hair regrowth after using self-prescribed finasteride and dutasteride from online sources, despite doctors' reluctance to prescribe these due to potential birth defects. Her dermatologist acknowledged the effectiveness of these treatments and advised her to continue using them while avoiding pregnancy.

41-year-old female experienced slow hair thinning, took finasteride for a year, then switched to spironolactone. Irregular periods occurred, seeking advice on long-term side effects and considering a third medication.

A user's 20 year journey with hair loss and the treatments they have used to manage it, including finasteride, minoxidil, a custom Strut Blend of Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, and Biotin, Nizoral shampoo, multivitamins, Vitamin D, B Complex, Dim, Clomid, exercise, diet, laser helmet, Toppik dark brown, and topical Finasteride. The user also talks about their successful life, lack of desire for children and high sperm count due to Clomid.

A 25-year-old woman has been losing hair for 10 years despite normal thyroid, hormone levels, and B12 supplementation. She has used Minoxidil with limited success and is considering hair transplants, Propecia, or shaving her head and wearing wigs.

A 17-year-old female is worried about hair loss, noticing thinning and bald spots. She plans to try burdock oil and castor oil, and if needed, Jamaican castor oil.

The user shared their hair transplant progress, using saw palmetto, vitamins, biotin, zinc, ginseng, ozonized olive oil, and a dermaroller with serum. They avoid finasteride due to trying for a second child.

A user applies topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is concerned about the risk to his pregnant wife. It's suggested that topical treatments could be hazardous to a male fetus, and switching to oral finasteride might be safer.

A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning after using oral castor oil for hair loss. Other users suggested seeing a dermatologist and noted that castor oil is typically used for constipation.

A user's progress with hair regrowth after using a combination of Dutasteride, Finasteride, oral Minoxidil, RU58841, derma roller, topical Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo and Stemoxydine for 8 months.

The user is seeking natural hair loss treatments, avoiding finasteride due to side effects. They mention considering a $1,000 LLT helmet, Nutrafol supplements, and various unproven remedies.

A woman has been struggling with hair loss for over 12 years and is frustrated with doctors refusing to prescribe finasteride due to potential birth defects and unproven breast cancer risk. She's considering self-treatment or permanent birth control, after being offered only minoxidil, PRP therapy, and weaker natural supplements like Saw Palmetto.

The conclusion of this conversation about hair loss is that the user, y00sh420, tried various treatments including a $700 lllt helmet, topical minoxidil and finasteride, spectraDNC, and micro needling, but did not achieve the desired results. They have decided to stop trying until a cure for male pattern baldness is found. Other users expressed different opinions on hair loss treatments.

User "missbloombastic" has been experiencing hair loss since 2016 and tried min, fin, multivitamins, and spiro with mixed results. Another user shares their struggle with hair loss and its impact on self-esteem, while a third user suggests checking blood tests and confirming the cause of hair loss.

A monoclonal antibody clinical trial for potential hair loss treatments in Victoria, Australia and the discussion of their efficacy. People shared information about similar drugs already on the market, speculated about potential side effects, and discussed how to spread the word about the trial.

A user plans to stop Dutasteride to conceive a child, seeking advice on hair maintenance. Suggestions include switching to Finasteride, but many emphasize prioritizing child safety.

A user experienced no reduction in DHT levels after 8 months of finasteride, despite initial improvement in hair loss. They are considering switching to dutasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.

A user, 18, is considering switching from topical finasteride (0.025%) and minoxidil to dutasteride due to continued hair shedding. Other users shared their experiences with dutasteride, noting potential benefits and risks, including reduced sperm count.

The conversation discusses the pros and cons of dutasteride for male pattern baldness, with a focus on its long half-life. The user, a physician, also mentions that switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause temporary hair loss until dutasteride reaches effective levels or accelerates the hair cycle.

User Kylo313 used dutasteride for 20 years and had two daughters, questioning if dutasteride affects the likelihood of having male vs female children. Replies mostly request hairline photos and discuss anecdotal experiences, with some suggesting correlation doesn't imply causation and that gender determination isn't affected by dutasteride.

You cannot donate blood if you are taking finasteride or dutasteride due to potential risks to pregnant women. Finasteride has a shorter wait time to donate blood compared to dutasteride, and both oral and topical forms can disqualify you from donating.

Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.

The conversation discusses using topical finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about its safety around family members, especially pregnant women and infants. One user plans to try topical finasteride due to side effects from the pill.

Hair loss treatments are generally categorized as anti-androgens, like finasteride and RU58841, which prevent hair loss by targeting DHT, and growth stimulators, such as minoxidil, rosemary oil, microneedling, and LLLT, which promote hair growth by increasing blood flow and growth factors. The user is seeking to confirm these categories and understand if there are other treatments or mechanisms of action.