A 19-year-old diagnosed with AGA was refused finasteride by a dermatologist who cited fertility concerns and prescribed minoxidil, vitamins, and shampoos instead. The user is unsure about using minoxidil and considers finding another dermatologist.
The conversation is about using liquid melatonin, typically for sleep, as a topical treatment for hair growth on the scalp. No specific treatments were mentioned.
A user experienced new hair growth and reduced scalp itchiness using a scalp treatment with Neem, Amla, and Rosemary oil. They recommend this natural remedy for those interested in alternative medicine.
The user asks if finasteride can be used with the topical steroid betamethasone dipropionate to reduce hair loss and scalp inflammation. The discussion revolves around combining these treatments for better results.
To reduce oily hair, wash the scalp thoroughly with shampoo and avoid touching the hair with hands. Applying a watery body lotion to wet hair may also help lessen oiliness.
The conversation discusses using a microneedling device on the face after using it on the scalp, with suggestions to use a depth of 0.2mm for facial treatments. Caution and proper sterilization are advised due to the sensitivity of facial skin.
A person with hair loss 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 hair loss might be an autoimmune response.
The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for five months with little progress and is considering oral dutasteride to lower DHT levels, questioning if minoxidil is more effective with reduced DHT. They also use microneedling and tretinoin in their treatment routine.
Rosemary oil is compared to minoxidil 2%, but its effectiveness and safety are questioned. Minoxidil 5% is considered safer and more reliable for hair loss prevention.
The conversation is about a user who tried dissolving a metformin pill in water for hair treatment but faced issues with hair sticking together. The user is seeking advice on preparing a non-irritating, non-sticky lotion at home, possibly experimenting with metformin and Alpha Keto glutarate.
The user is trying RU58841, oral minoxidil, and dermarolling to combat hair loss caused by increased scalp testosterone after using finasteride and dutasteride. They plan to document their results.
Dutasteride might be better for hairline due to varying levels of 5AR activity in scalps. Genetic tests can determine if finasteride is enough or if dutasteride is needed.
The user switched from an alcohol-based Minoxidil to a non-alcohol variant with oleanolic acid due to scalp dryness. They are concerned if the non-alcohol variant will be less effective for hair growth.
User experienced hair loss 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.
Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, a fungal scalp condition which can cause hair loss. Treatments discussed include antifungal shampoos, cold showers, exfoliating the scalp, taking Vitamin D, and stimulating the prostate through the anus.
The conversation is about a female's difficulty in obtaining a prescription for a DHT blocker other than Spironolactone for hair loss. She is seeking advice on the severity of her condition and discussing specific treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
Akinfenrawr experienced negative side effects from oral finasteride and RU58841, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. They discuss various options, including raloxifene, oral dutasteride, liposomal finasteride, Breezula, Pyrilutamide, SM04554, and sulforaphane, but have concerns about efficacy, availability, and cost.
The conversation is about the safety of using a product with azelaic acid and other ingredients on a receding scalp for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using Minoxidil (Rogaine) and dermarolling twice a week. They also lost weight and improved their diet, which may have contributed to the results.
Microneedling stimulates hair growth through stem cell activation during wound healing, not just increased blood flow. Other methods like showers or supplements don't replicate this effect.
Diet can influence hair health, but male pattern baldness (MPB) is primarily genetic. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A 24-year-old woman being diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (AGA) who is scared and confused about her hair loss, and the treatment options of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, spironolactone, and possibly a biopsy.
The conversation discusses affordable hair loss treatments, including topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and natural remedies like castor and peppermint oil. Specific treatments for hair loss are the focus.
Shampoos are generally ineffective for stopping hair loss or blocking DHT, with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride being more effective. Finasteride can stop hair loss in some cases, but often only slows it down for most users.
OP used finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and caffeine shampoo for hair loss. After 4 months, they saw progress with new, lighter-colored hairs.
User experienced new hair growth after using Head and Shoulders 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner, attributing it to pyrithione zinc reducing scalp inflammation and DHT. They seek others' experiences with anti-dandruff products.