The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. Users joke about side effects and exaggerated results.
A user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for two and a half months. They are considering a hair transplant but are advised to wait for full results from the treatments.
User experienced severe brain fog and anxiety from oral dutasteride and is considering dutasteride injections with PRP for hair loss, while currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil. They seek others' experiences with dutasteride mesotherapy and its side effects.
Increased hair fall after starting minoxidil, dutasteride, and biotin is normal. Hair may grow faster, and shaving your head is fine while on these medications.
A user shared their 6-year experience with hair loss treatments, starting with Finasteride, then switching to Dutasteride, and adding Oral Minoxidil. They reported positive results, maintaining their hair above baseline and expressing gratitude for discovering these treatments early.
User experienced significant hair loss after adding dutasteride to their finasteride and minoxidil regimen. They plan to revert to finasteride only due to lack of improvement.
The post discusses the cost of oral Minoxidil and dutasteride in India. Users compare prices and share experiences with international shipping and insurance coverage for Minoxidil and finasteride.
A user shared progress pictures after 6 months of using minoxidil twice daily and 0.25mg finasteride once daily for hair loss. The conversation includes comments on the user's posture in the photos and slight improvements in hair fullness.
Users are experiencing increased hair shedding despite using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, hair vitamins, and DHT shampoo. Some note this happens seasonally, while others are concerned their treatments are no longer effective.
A user shared their one-year progress on dutasteride, noting fuller hair but persistent thinning at the crown. They sought advice on whether to resume minoxidil and in which form, while others inquired about their choice of dutasteride and its effects.
A user is considering using redensyl with procapil instead of minoxidil to reduce hair fall. They are stressed about hair loss and seek community feedback on these treatments.
A user shared progress pictures showing hairline improvement after 2 years of using topical Minoxidil, 1mg oral Finasteride, and sporadic microneedling. Another user praised the progress and shared mutual encouragement.
A user experienced significant hair loss after using Rogaine foam purchased from Amazon, which failed a bleach test for Minoxidil. They discovered that even legitimate Rogaine products might be faulty and advised buying from reputable sources.
Dutasteride at 0.5 mg/day does not significantly alter allopregnanolone levels, but higher doses (2.5 mg/day) do. Dutasteride may also have anti-neuroinflammatory effects, but the impact on neurosteroids is still debated.
The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Dutasteride. Users share experiences and joke about the high cost and effectiveness of the treatment.
Hair systems can be life-changing, providing a natural look and requiring maintenance every 7-14 days. They cost around $900-1000 annually and are generally comfortable and well-received by others.
User shared 15-month results using finasteride and minoxidil, showing no loss but minimal growth, considering a hair transplant. Replies suggest starting treatment earlier, continuing current treatment, or getting a transplant.
A user is considering using ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss and is seeking feedback on its effectiveness. They are asking for before and after photos or success stories.
The conversation discusses the impact of finasteride on sexual function, with many users reporting reduced libido and weaker erections despite continuing the treatment to prevent hair loss. Some users suggest checking hormone levels or switching to different dosages or treatments like dutasteride, while others share mixed experiences regarding the severity of side effects.
The user has been using finasteride for 7 months, minoxidil for 10 months, and dutasteride for 4 months with minimal results and is considering stopping treatment. Replies suggest continuing treatment, adding microneedling, and checking DHT levels.
Biotin is being misleadingly marketed as a primary treatment for androgenic alopecia, overshadowing more effective treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is a call for increased awareness and accountability to prevent misinformation.
The post discusses using ImageJ software to objectively track hair regrowth progress. The user is treating Androgen alopecia with dutasteride and minoxidil.
A user shared progress pictures after 10 months on finasteride and 7 months using minoxidil, noting some hair shedding. Their routine includes oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, red light therapy, rosemary mint shampoo, and dermarolling.
A user asked if microneedling, massages, and essential oils can prevent further hair loss in the crown area without using drugs. The response indicated that without a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, hair loss will likely continue.
The user stabilized hair loss with oral Finasteride and saw significant hair growth after adding oral Minoxidil. They also used collagen peptides and had no side effects.
A user is frustrated about early balding despite older male relatives retaining hair into old age. Another user plans to start finasteride soon to address their hair thinning.
A 21-year-old user has been using finasteride 1mg daily since March 11 and ketoconazole 1% 2-3 times a week since April 22, with no significant side effects. They are questioning if they are seeing early hair regrowth after 2.5 months of treatment.
A user humorously questions if they should shave their head due to hair loss, mentioning Ronald Reagan's impressive hair genetics. Replies include jokes and comments about jealousy and distrust towards older individuals with full heads of hair.
A user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride after minimal success with finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments. Another user reports positive results with dutasteride after switching from finasteride.