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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.

The conversation discusses potential new treatments for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), including verteporfin, pyrilutamide, and hair cloning. There is optimism about scientific advancements providing alternatives to minoxidil and finasteride.

A user started applying 25mg RU58841 daily for hair regrowth and is considering increasing the dosage. They are seeking advice on effective dosages from others who have experienced regrowth with RU58841.

A user shared their excitement about starting finasteride for hair loss after trying various ineffective methods. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, including shedding phases and side effects, with one mentioning using topical finasteride and minoxidil.

The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after one year of using oral dutasteride. They are seeking opinions on their DHT test results, which show levels below baseline.

A user is trying to regrow hair using a natural approach without Minoxidil or finasteride, focusing on micro-needling, red light therapy, and various oils and serums. Other users suggest that medical treatments are more effective for male pattern baldness.

The user has been using dutasteride for almost a year after switching from finasteride and is now also using Rogaine (Minoxidil). They are considering a hair transplant and are inquiring if their crown might thicken enough with current treatments to reduce the need for grafts.

The conversation discusses the availability of GT20029, a new topical hair loss treatment with fewer side effects than Minoxidil or finasteride. Users suggest using finasteride to preserve hair until GT20029 becomes available.

A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hair loss, noting improvement but still some thinning. They plan to get a hair transplant to address remaining thin spots and strengthen their hairline.

A user shared a 7-month hair loss treatment progress using finasteride 1.25 mg, oral minoxidil 2.5 mg, ketoconazole shampoo, and monthly micro-needling, noting denser hair and improved quality but no significant regrowth. They experienced mild testicular discomfort and heart palpitations, considering switching to topical minoxidil to avoid side effects.

A 37-year-old man shared his 1.5-year progress using finasteride and supplements for hair loss, planning a hair transplant for further restoration. Commenters noticed significant improvement in hair quality and density from his treatment.

A 23-year-old Asian male shared progress pictures after 3 months of using minoxidil, microneedling for 1.5 years, and taking vitamin supplements. Replies suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride for long-term hair maintenance.

The user shared their hair journey, expressing regret over inconsistent barber visits and haircuts that led to thinning. They are considering using a combination of Minoxidil and finasteride for treatment.

The user reports significant hair density improvement after 8.5 months of using finasteride, with no side effects except for initially watery semen. They also mention increased sex drive, which they attribute to finasteride, and regret not starting the treatment earlier due to fear of side effects.

A 32-year-old is happy with hair regrowth after 4 months using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, with noticeable improvement in the last month. Others suggest continued use could lead to full coverage.

A user asked if collagen or hair growth supplements made their hair thicker. Another user suggested that Vitamin D might help if deficient.

A 22-year-old man shared his 8.5-month experience with oral finasteride and 4-month experience with topical minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement in hair density and hairline without side effects. Other users expressed envy and curiosity about his results, with some sharing their own varied experiences with hair loss treatments.

A user underwent a 5000 graft hair transplant in Istanbul, which included 900 beard grafts, after previously using finasteride with limited success. The procedure cost £4500, including transport and aftercare in both Istanbul and the UK.

The conversation discusses hair loss treatment using 1ml of minoxidil twice daily and a 1.5mm dermaroller once a week. One person suggests considering finasteride, while another emphasizes the importance of microneedling in maintaining hair growth.

An 18-year-old male switched from topical finasteride and minoxidil to oral dutasteride for diffuse hair loss and saw improvement without side effects, despite experiencing scalp itch and shedding. Commenters noted significant hair regrowth and were surprised by his young age and appearance.

A man, 34, reports positive hair regrowth after using only Finasteride with no significant side effects, except possible weight gain. Users react with a mix of skepticism, congratulations, and requests for more details about his treatment and personal life.

The user stopped taking oral finasteride due to depression and now uses a topical finasteride/minoxidil mix with some scalp irritation. They plan to start derma stamping and have seen some improvement in their hair over three years, which others have noticed and encouraged them to continue their efforts.

Minoxidil, often combined with microneedling, has helped some users improve hair growth at the temples and hairline. Finasteride is also mentioned as a treatment, with mixed results on its effectiveness.

A user shared their experience of hair loss progression 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 hair loss might have been worse without treatment, and discussing the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss.

A woman with hair loss discovered she has thyroid cancer, which was found during an MRI and confirmed with an ultrasound. She advises others with symptoms to see a doctor and shares that her cancer was detected after her dog sniffed her neck and she experienced neck pain.

The conversation is about disappointment with pyrilutamide's performance as a hair loss treatment, with some users expressing interest in other treatments like Verteporfin, GT20029, and RU58841, while others suggest sticking with established treatments like finasteride or dutasteride.

The user has been using Minoxidil for over 10 years, started Finasteride 8 months ago, and is happy with the hair recovery results; they also use a 1.5mm dermaroller weekly and a 0.5mm occasionally. Some believe starting with Minoxidil is less effective than addressing DHT directly, and there's curiosity about whether dermarolling aids absorption.

A 22-year-old man shared his experience with hair loss, which began at age 20, and his treatment with finasteride and oral minoxidil, planning to add microneedling. Since experiencing hair loss, he has changed his perspective and now notices other men's hair loss more, viewing them positively, and others in the conversation relate to this shift in perception.

The conversation is about someone starting treatment for hairline thinning with 1mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and vitamin D3 supplements, and asking for advice on dermarolling. Another person reassures them that they still have a lot of hair and could maintain or regrow hair with the treatment.

A user diagnosed with Alopecia Areata started using Litfulo (ritlecitinib), kenalog shots, and mometasone furoate 0.1%. They shaved their head and are seeking others' experiences with Litfulo.