Topical finasteride is almost as effective as oral finasteride with fewer side effects. Users are considering between oral and topical finasteride for hairloss treatment.
The conversation is about the effectiveness and safety of using 2.5mg of Dutasteride for hairloss. Users discuss the high scalp DHT suppression rates but caution against high doses due to potential side effects and recommend consulting a doctor.
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after 3 months using a topical foam with 5% Minoxidil and 0.25% Finasteride. They plan to add derma rolling to their routine.
A user on finasteride for 8 months shared bloodwork results showing increased testosterone and estradiol levels, with concerns about high LH. Responses advised monitoring for symptoms but noted levels are within reference ranges.
User experienced sudden, rapid hairloss after a year on 2.5mg oral minoxidil. They are hesitant to use finasteride due to anxiety and depression concerns.
The conversation discusses seeking a stronger treatment than Dutasteride (DUT) for hairloss. Suggestions include combining DUT with RU58841, increasing DUT dosage, and using transgender hormone replacement therapy or testosterone blockers, though some options may have feminizing side effects.
The conversation discusses the effects of lowering DHT on hairloss and the importance of monitoring DHT levels during treatment. The user suggests that individual responses to DHT and hairloss treatments vary, and expresses a preference for topical treatments over oral medications due to concerns about systemic DHT reduction.
People discussed their experiences with 0.5 mg daily oral dutasteride for hairloss, with one person not seeing any improvement after 8 months and experiencing side effects like mild gynecomastia and weak erections. They also mentioned using 2.5 mg of oral minoxidil without positive results.
The conversation is about someone's progress with hairloss treatment using a combination of topical finasteride and minoxidil, and dermastamping once a week. They are considering increasing the dermastamp needle size from 1.25mm to 1.5mm.
Topical melatonin may have positive effects on hairloss by keeping hair in the growing phase. Users are discussing product recommendations and DIY methods for incorporating melatonin into their hair care routine.
The user reported significant hair growth after 8 months using a topical solution of 0.25% Finasteride and 8% Minoxidil, with no side effects. They also performed micro-needling and took multivitamins.
A 17-year-old male has experienced significant hairloss within 4 months, noticing scalp visibility constantly. He's used ketoconazole shampoo, and his dermatologist recommends minoxidil and finasteride when he turns 18, but he's considering shaving his head due to the rapid hairloss.
A man started treating hairloss in April 2022 with 1mg finasteride every other day and weekly derma rolling. By September 2023, he added daily biotin and twice-daily 5% minoxidil foam to his regimen.
A user shared a nine-month hair regrowth progress using 5mg oral Minoxidil and 1.25mg oral Finasteride daily, with noticeable improvement and no side effects, despite a high-protein diet, occasional smoking, and regular exercise. They also mentioned using keto shampoo and having naturally increased body hair by about 10%.
The conversation is about a person sharing before and after pictures of their hairloss treatment, which includes Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride. They discuss their own hairloss, particularly the recession of their temporal points.
The post discusses whether finasteride can maintain hair growth stimulated by minoxidil. The response indicates that finasteride cannot sustain minoxidil-grown hairs.
The post discusses the user's hairloss treatment involving daily use of 5% minoxidil, rosemary oil 2-3 times a week, derma-rolling twice a week, and daily vitamin D. A reply suggests the user to start using finasteride before hair falls out.
The conversation discusses doubts about the effectiveness of topical finasteride for hairloss, suggesting that DHT could be produced elsewhere in the body and affect the scalp. It proposes that androgen receptor antagonists like spironolactone and clascoterone might be more effective as they could prevent this potential bypass mechanism.
A user shared their hormone levels to gauge if they can use finasteride for hairloss without issues. Their hormone levels are mostly within the reference ranges.
The post is about a user experiencing a brutal shed after switching from taking dutasteride 3 days a week to taking it daily. The conclusion is that experiencing shedding when starting a new treatment is normal and varies from person to person.
RU58841 combined with finasteride or dutasteride is more effective than RU58841 alone for hairloss. Users suggest combining these with minoxidil and microneedling for better results.
Dutasteride works for most men, but some may experience worsening due to reasons like shedding, paranoia, non-androgenic alopecia, genetic variations, or smoking. Smoking can increase scalp DHT levels and damage follicles.
Managing hairloss with treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil and microneedling. Advice is given to not overfeed or overwater, and to make sure the tiller is clean.
A user is using minoxidil for hairloss and considering adding finasteride but their dermatologist advised waiting to see if minoxidil works alone. They are thinking about taking saw palmetto (serenoa repens) and biotin as alternatives and are asking for others' experiences and potential side effects.
Hairloss treatments used include dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, and red light therapy. Despite these treatments, the person is still losing hair around temples at age 22.
Comparing the effectiveness and side effects of topical finasteride versus oral finasteride, with people sharing their experiences using both treatments to manage hairloss.