Clascoterone cream was submitted for review to Health Canada in August 2022, with hopes of approval within 3-6 months. It may potentially enhance finasteride's effects for hairloss treatment.
This user experienced severe hairloss, but was able to successfully treat it with finasteride over a two year period. Despite experiencing multiple shedding cycles while on the medication, Mission5896 reported that their hair continued to get thicker and stronger. Additionally, they tried both minoxidil orally and topically, but only found success with finasteride.
Hairloss treatments, ranging from topical minoxidil and finasteride to taking hormones such as estradiol or nandrolone, as well as a controversial suggestion of an orchiectomy. A hair system is also mentioned as an alternative solution.
A user's experience with the hairloss treatment Pyrilutamide KX-826, which has resulted in some side effects and shedding. The conversation also includes advice for baseline pictures and trying treatments for at least 6 months.
Peppermint oil at 3% was found to improve hair growth more effectively than Minoxidil. The user is also using a topical caffeine hair growth oil and making their own peppermint solution to combat hair thinning.
The conversation is about whether finasteride can be mixed with just water for a topical solution and if Isopropyl Alcohol and Propylene Glycol are necessary for effectiveness and faster drying. The user is seeking advice on the formulation of topical finasteride.
AltruisticBro's experience with Fluridil (Eucapil) as a hairloss treatment, and the current blood work results associated with it. They are not willing to take finasteride due to potential permanent side effects.
Hairloss discussion includes using fluridil (eucapil), minoxidil, and finasteride. One person takes 1 vial of fluridil daily and 1mg of finasteride every other day for effective treatment with minimal side effects.
A dermatologist advised using only minoxidil for hairloss, citing it as a lifelong therapy and dismissing finasteride due to potential side effects. Several users disagreed, recommending a combination of minoxidil and finasteride for better results.
A user is seeking feedback on "Hair Gro" by New Nordic, which they are using alongside Rogaine, Nizoral shampoo, and castor oil for hair growth. They plan to update on their progress with the product, which contains ingredients like apple extract, millet extract, tocotrienols, tocopherol, L-Methionine, silicon, zinc, and biotin.
Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hairloss reduction with this method.
Minoxidil may cause skin aging effects like wrinkles and dark circles, but evidence is mixed. Alternatives like dermarolling and retinol are suggested.
User shared progress with RU 58841, Minox, and Dutasteride 3 times a week for hairloss. Others noticed improvements and expect great gains over the next year.
The conversation discusses the tension theory as a cause of male pattern baldness (MPB), suggesting that scalp tension and reduced subcutaneous fat layer contribute to hairloss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and Botox.
The conversation discusses concerns about potential side effects, specifically gynecomastia, from taking 1mg of finasteride every other day for hairloss. Bloodwork results were shared, but more information was requested to provide advice.
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.
The conversation discusses a hairloss treatment regimen that includes Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, Tretinoin, dermarolling, Nizoral, salicylic acid shampoo, vitamins, and possibly The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum. Some responses suggest the regimen might be excessive, while others believe it is sufficient, especially with Dutasteride.
User discusses Alfatradiol (17a-Estradiol) as a potential hairloss treatment with mixed results. Concerns include low dosage, receptor theory, and possible increased aromatase activity on scalp.
A 21-year-old male who has been suffering from hairloss since he was 17, and has made great progress with a combination of minoxidil and finasteride topical solutions. They discussed the efficacy of microneedling for sensitive scalps as well.
A 25-year-old is considering using saw palmetto for hairloss due to fear of finasteride side effects but is concerned about its effectiveness and cost compared to finasteride. They are seeking advice on whether saw palmetto has similar side effects to finasteride and if it's truly effective or just a placebo.
A user is trying to reverse hairloss using vitamins E and D, jojoba oil, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and microneedling, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil. They plan to use Alpecin shampoo and will provide updates on the effectiveness of this regimen.
The individual is experiencing hairloss and has a vitamin D deficiency, with levels at 7.49ng/ml or 26nmol/l. They are unsure if the deficiency is causing the hairloss and are seeking advice on vitamin D supplementation.
The conversation discusses difficulty in distinguishing between new hair growth and thinning hair at the temples after using microneedling and a rosemary peppermint topical for four weeks. The advice given is to wait a few months to see if the hairs grow out to determine their nature.
Breezula protects hair follicles from both testosterone and DHT, unlike finasteride, which only protects against DHT. This could potentially lead to significant hair regrowth, similar to results seen in transgender individuals using hormone blockers.
A 25-year-old male saw significant hair growth in the temple regions after 9 months of using minoxidil and finasteride. He is happy with the progress but acknowledges more improvement is needed.
The user tried Finasteride, Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, and oral castor oil for hairloss. They found RU58841 and Minoxidil most effective with no side effects, while Finasteride and Dutasteride caused sexual side effects.
User pancake9001 experienced minimal hair growth with Minoxidil for 3 years, but noticed dramatic hairloss after stopping. Replies suggest not stopping Minoxidil and considering adding an anti-androgen for better results.