Stefano, a 20-year-old male, experienced significant hairline shedding and thinning after using topical Minoxidil, along with rosemary/jojoba oil, biotin tablets, caffeine shampoo, and a dermaroller. He is uncertain whether to continue the treatment in hopes of regrowth or stop and potentially return to his original hair condition, while a reply suggests using finasteride or dutasteride to address the underlying cause of hair loss.
The conversation discusses experiences with hair loss treatments containing RootBioTec and Anagain. Users share their results and compare these treatments to Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
OP shared 9-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 2% ketoconazole, and a dermapen. Users discussed side effects, application methods, and additional treatment suggestions.
Red light therapy is scientifically proven to promote hair growth by increasing strand density and thickness, and it's an additional treatment to DHT blockers like minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical about the cost and effectiveness of commercial devices, despite studies showing benefits.
Dutasteride promotes more hair regrowth than Minoxidil. Users discuss combining treatments for better results and share personal experiences with side effects.
The conversation is about making a topical finasteride solution by dissolving crushed finasteride tablets in an alcohol-based hair treatment. Ingredients of the hair treatment include alcohol, water, and various plant extracts and preservatives.
The conversation discusses the potential of a new hair loss treatment, GT20029, which targets androgen receptors in the scalp and is in phase 1 trials in China. Users express hope that this treatment will be more effective than current options like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
User discusses two medications for stopping hair loss: Fin (finasteride) and Dut (dutasteride). Mixed experiences and side effects are shared, with some users seeing positive results.
IGFBP‐rP1 shows potential for treating androgenic alopecia by influencing hair cycle transitions. Increasing IGF-1 levels may have similar effects to Minoxidil and 5-AR inhibitors in reducing hair loss.
The user has been using topical minoxidil for over four months and finasteride for one year and two months. They are sharing progress pictures showing good results.
A user discusses their doctor's recommendation of vitamins, biotin, collagen, shampoos, and 2.5mg minoxidil for hair loss. Replies suggest minoxidil is useful, and finasteride should be added for male pattern baldness.
A user has been on 1mg finasteride daily for 10 months, initially seeing great results, but started shedding heavily again at the 7-month mark. They are considering whether to continue with finasteride or switch to dutasteride.
Stem cell therapy shows promise in treating hair loss by mimicking DHT-resistant cells from the back of the head. Traditional treatments like finasteride are also discussed, but stem cells could potentially offer a more permanent solution.
A user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, PRP treatments, and supplements like vitamin D, biotin, zinc, and iron. They are seeking advice on whether to continue with finasteride, increase the dosage, or try additional PRP sessions.
A 20-year-old male uses oral finasteride daily, ketoconazole shampoo, rosemary and castor oil, and dermarolls for hair loss. Despite initial shedding and some baby hair growth, he worries these treatments may not be enough long-term.
A user wants to try melatonin for hair loss by mixing melatonin powder with a topical oil serum. They are asking if this mixture is possible and effective.
A user shared an 8-month hair loss treatment progress using daily saw palmetto and biotin capsules, weekly dermarolling, and a scalp lotion mix of castor, jojoba, and rosemary oils, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and cost. The user reported encouraging progress with slight hairline improvement and better crown area, attributing most success to dermarolling.
The conversation is about a person's hair improvement after 14.5 months using RU58841 and Minoxidil topically at 50 mg each day, with noticeable hairline improvement but incomplete crown area recovery. The person struggles to take good pictures of their crown area.
The user discusses their long struggle with hair loss, considering various treatments like hair transplants, hair systems, and natural methods such as micro-needling, vitamin supplements, and a healthy lifestyle. They express concerns about side effects from drugs like finasteride and ultimately lean towards using a hair system for better appearance and confidence.
The user is experiencing a second hair shedding phase and increased flaking and itching while using minoxidil 5% nightly and microneedling every two weeks, with needle length increasing over time. Other users suggest the hair loss may continue without the use of finasteride.
The conversation discusses taurine supplements for hair growth, highlighting their potential to reduce DHT and improve hair health. A user comments that people often try alternatives to finasteride.
The user has been using Minoxidil for 6 months and biotin for 2 months without seeing results and is considering starting finasteride due to receding hair at the right temple. Replies suggest starting finasteride and comment on the user's hairline.
The user has been on finasteride for over four years without noticeable results and recently added dutasteride and RU58841, but continues to experience hair loss. They are considering stopping all medications due to lack of effectiveness and side effects like extremely dry eyes from dutasteride.
The user has been mixing finasteride with stemoxydine for hair loss and is considering switching to a less expensive product with a different ingredient list. They are questioning if the new product's higher water content compared to alcohol will affect the finasteride's solubility.
Microneedling does not prevent future hair transplants, but some surgeons report the skin becomes "harder" in treated areas. There is no clear evidence to confirm this effect.
A 23-year-old man shared his nearly 3-month progress treating hair loss with 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil once at night, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, showing improvement in hair thickness and coverage. He encourages others not to be afraid of using finasteride despite potential side effects.