A user noticed worsening hairloss and is considering treatments. They plan to use finasteride, Rogaine, and a ketoconazole shampoo, and seek advice on their effectiveness and usage.
A user taking 1.25mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for hairloss, questioning if the dosage is enough for scalphair regrowth. Another user reassures that hair will regrow stronger after initial shedding.
The conversation discusses why DHT (dihydrotestosterone) negatively affects scalphair but promotes growth elsewhere on the body. Various opinions include genetic predispositions, differences in hair follicle reactions to DHT, and the potential role of Omega-3 in reducing inflammation and promoting hair health.
The user is asking how often to use peppermint oil for hairloss, comparing it to minoxidil usage. They are considering applying it to their scalp either twice a day or every other day.
A 19-year-old female is experiencing significant hairloss, with symptoms including alternating hair colors and thinning body hair. She seeks advice on coping and potential treatments, with suggestions to consult a dermatologist and check thyroid and hormone levels.
The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hairloss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hairloss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hairloss medications.
A user had two hair transplant surgeries, using a total of 6850 grafts from the scalp, beard, and chest, costing around $20,000 USD, and is happy with the results, though the crown may not be as dense as the hairline. They experienced no scarring from the donor areas and noted that transplanted beard and chest hair are thicker and curlier.
The user has been using Minoxidil for 2 months and Finasteride for 1 month to address hairloss, particularly at the temples. They are questioning whether the new small hairs are facial hairs or new scalphair.
Hairloss treatments are difficult because hair follicles react differently to hormones and have varying growth cycles. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A user's experience with hairloss treatments, including Dutasteride, Oral Minoxidil and Finasteride; potential side effects; and the potential of using anti-androgens or microneedling.
Hairloss treatments discussed include Propecia, Rogaine, Nizoral shampoo, and dermarolling. Users shared experiences and results, with some noticing improvements in hair growth and maintenance.
A user on dutasteride for hairloss noticed hair regrowth on their head but a significant reduction in body hair growth. They plan to switch to finasteride and dutasteride and are considering testosterone replacement therapy but are concerned about its effects on hair growth.
A user's progress with treating their hairloss, including using finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, dermapenning twice weekly and ket 2% shampoo two to three times per week. Other users offered advice such as not derma penning too often or shaving the area bald for a couple of months.
The efficacy of various hairloss treatments, including Finasteride and Dutasteride, with personal anecdotal evidence about potential side effects. It also includes advice to get a male hormone blood panel done before starting treatment, and lifestyle changes to minimize side effects.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of hairloss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be more effective than finasteride for long-term hair retention, with some users reporting personal experiences and side effects.
A user's journey with hairloss and their use of topical finasteride, minoxidil and pyri/minoxidil ratio treatments to attempt hair regrowth. Replies focused on offering support and advice while sharing personal experiences with different treatments.
A user named "bmbshell" who was dealing with hairloss and initially tried to fix it with a hair system before deciding to try finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and biotin supplements. They documented their progress over the past 1 year and 3 months, showing how effective these treatments were in regrowing their hair.
User is using topical Minoxidil (100 mg/day) and Finasteride (1 mg/day) but experiencing hair growth everywhere except the top of the scalp. They seek advice on improving scalphair regrowth.
The conversation is about a person struggling with inconsistent hair styling due to thinning hair, despite being on hairloss medications. They find that ketoconazole 2% shampoo helps, but conditioning makes their hair look worse; others suggest staying consistent with treatment and using hair fibers for events.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of finasteride (fin) in preventing hairloss after a hair transplant. Some users have experienced hair thinning and loss after stopping finasteride, while others have had success with finasteride and minoxidil (min) in maintaining their transplanted hair. The general consensus is that finasteride is important for younger patients to prevent further hairloss.
Dutasteride raises scalp testosterone by 99%, which may not be ideal for those sensitive to all androgens. Some argue finasteride's balancing act might be better, while others believe dutasteride is superior for hair regrowth.
The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hairloss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hairloss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.
A user who underwent a hair transplant in their twenties and are now discussing the best treatments for long-term management of hairloss, such as finasteride and Minoxidil, as well as potential alternative treatment options like RU58841.
A man lost his transplanted hair despite using minoxidil because he wasn't on a DHT blocker like finasteride, which is essential to prevent further hairloss. The conversation emphasizes that hair transplants are not a cure and require maintenance with medications to preserve results.
Whether Finasteride can keep alive the hair gained by Minoxidil after quitting it, and why beard hairs are not as susceptible to miniaturization. It is suggested that scalphair may be dependent on Minoxidil and that DHT could be countered with Finasteride to some extent, but there is no definitive data proving this.
The conversation discusses why the difference between donor and balding hair isn't studied more to find a cure for hairloss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A user experiencing significant hairloss started using Dutasteride, a drug typically used for prostate issues, and noticed a positive change in hair thickness and volume after 5 months. Other users in the conversation also shared their experiences and observations with Dutasteride, with one mentioning additional use of oral Minoxidil.
The conversation humorously discusses hairloss treatments, including topical finasteride, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, RU58841, peppermint oil, and microneedling. It also mentions lifestyle changes like converting to Islam and avoiding smoking, drinking, and partying.
Hairloss and its potential treatments, such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, and supplements. It discusses whether miniaturized follicles can be revived to grow again or must shed for new growth to appear.