User encourages taking finasteride for hairloss, stating rare permanent side effects. Replies discuss experiences with finasteride, side effects, effectiveness, and alternative treatments.
My hairline, I am only 23.
This conversation is about a user's experience with treatments for androgenic alopecia, including finasteride, dutasteride, RU, minoxidil, progesterone, melatonin, LLLT, oral minoxidil, and Pyrilutamide. They have tried many treatments over the course of two years without seeing much success, and they are considering getting a hair system as a last resort.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair growth after using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% daily for three years. Commenters are impressed, discussing the effectiveness and asking about additional treatments like derma rolling and side effects.
Minoxidil should be left on the scalp for at least 4-6 hours for effective absorption, even if it feels dry after 30 minutes. The skin's interaction with the chemical continues regardless of the solution's evaporation.
Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.
User ItchyRaccoon experienced significant hairloss reduction using Eucapil after trying low-dose topical finasteride with no results. Some replies mention that shed hair counts are not reliable indicators ofhairlossprogression or regression.
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hairloss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hairloss, while others share personal anecdotes ofhair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
A user expressed disappointment that their hairloss worsened after 11 months using topical finasteride with TrichoSol, despite no side effects and initial signs of improvement. They asked for advice and opinions on their treatment and alternatives, with suggestions including switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride, starting minoxidil, and addressing their seborrheic dermatitis with different shampoos or medical advice.
A person with hairloss 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 hairloss might be an autoimmune response.
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.
User frustrated with lack of results from finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss. Others suggest checking for other health issues, focusing on fitness, and considering alternative treatments.
A female user's diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia, and the advice shared in response which suggests taking spironolactone and minoxidil together to prevent hairloss.
The conversation discusses hairloss and treatments, with users suggesting the original poster's hair has receded despite using a dermaroller and RU58841 for two months. Many recommend starting finasteride and minoxidil for better results.
A user shared their 3-month hairloss progress using finasteride, minoxidil, low-level light therapy, pumpkin seed oil, and rosemary oil. The user saw a reduction in balding crown size but couldn't determine which treatment was most effective.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily for three years and added microneedling a year ago to treat hairloss. They shared progress pictures and are open to further suggestions to improve results.
A user shared their experience ofhairlossprogression after one year on dutasteride, expressing disappointment with no improvement and considering other treatments like RU58841. Other users offered mixed responses, some seeing no change, others suggesting the hairloss might have been worse without treatment, and discussing the role of testosterone and DHT in hairloss.
User experienced hairloss from Norwood 3.5 to Norwood 5 with diffuse thinning after using a hair system for 2 years. Tried Redensyl, Capixyl, Bicapil, Biotin, multivitamins, Fin, and Min without significant improvement, seeking advice for hair recovery.
How people's hair is compared to their fathers' at the same age, with some users noting that they have inherited different genes from either parent and are using treatments such as finasteride for hairloss.
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 hairline recovery after severe hairloss, which was treated with Dutasteride and Minoxidil; other users offered their opinions on the severity of the hairloss.
Hair regrowth treatment involving 3aHSD enzyme shows 6% improvement in 18 weeks. Sulforaphane, L-Menthol, and Dexpanthenol are potential ingredients for new hairloss solution.
The conversation discusses a five-year study on dutasteride, a medication for male hairloss. The study found that 89.9% of patients saw improvement or prevention ofhairlossprogression, with varying success rates based on different balding patterns. Side effects were mostly sexual and decreased over time. Dutasteride was concluded to be a long-term, safe, and effective treatment for male hairloss.
The emotional and psychological impact ofhairloss in young people, how to cope with it, and potential treatments such as finasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, SMP, and hair transplants.
This user has been struggling with hairloss for the past two years and attempted to treat it using finasteride and minoxidil. Despite their efforts, they have not seen any improvement in their condition, so they have decided to shave or buzz their head instead. Others gave advice on other treatments that could be tried if desired.
A 17-year-old experiencing hairloss is using Minoxidil but is hesitant about Finasteride due to potential side effects. Others recommend Finasteride for its effectiveness and suggest alternatives like vitamins and derma rollers.
A user is organizing a group buy for various compounds aimed at reversing hairloss and gray hair, and improving brain health and fat loss. The user has developed a treatment plan based on extensive research and is inviting others to participate, with the option to choose only the compounds they need.
Slow, steady progress on hairloss treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling and Nizoral; the need for patience when using these treatments over a period of months or years; and how to deal with discouragement due to slow progress.
This conversation discusses the results of a model who claims he went from almost a Norwood 3 to a perfect hairline in 8 months using only Minoxidil and Rosemary oil. The replies suggest that this could be realistic but long-term results would require additional treatments like finasteride or other medications to prevent further hairloss.
A hair transplant of 3361 grafts, 11.5 months after the procedure, that resulted in a very natural looking NW1 hairline; the person who underwent this procedure has not experienced any hairloss and is expecting to have no future hairloss either.