User experienced 100% testosterone increase after using Finasteride and Dutasteride for hairloss. Some users discuss potential side effects and reasons for the increase.
User experienced hair growth after 6 months using microneedling, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin. Commenters suggest adding finasteride to treatment for better results and preventing further hairloss.
User tried topical and oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hairloss without success. ButterscotchSea3159 suggests using Dutasteride, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and possibly RU for better results.
A user's experience of using finasteride to treat hairloss, including details about shedding and side effects; their regimen; and the advice given by others about diet, sport, smoking, and topical treatments.
CosmeRNA, a new hairloss treatment, is expected to release soon and may become part of the "big three" treatments alongside finasteride and minoxidil. It works differently from finasteride by targeting androgen receptors in hair follicles, potentially offering fewer side effects.
A 27-year-old man's experience with taking Finasteride to treat hairloss and the positive side effects he has experienced, such as improved skin. The user also shared their journey of how they were scared away from taking Finasteride due to fear of possible side effects before eventually deciding to take it.
Pyrilutimide, a treatment for hairloss; it's effectiveness compared to other treatments such as Finasteride and RU58841; and some users’ experiences with the treatment.
A user who has been trying various treatments for hairloss for four years, with no success. Suggestions include use of minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, supplements and multivitamins, lifestyle changes, scalp biopsy, and SMP.
A 21 year old who has been taking various treatments for hairloss such as dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil and finasteride with no results. Other users share their experiences of dealing with hairloss at an early age and offer advice on how to cope.
Transitioning from finasteride to Pyrilutamide as a treatment for hairloss, and the potential risks associated with taking such a drug. People have discussed the need to wait at least 6 months in order to assess results, and are willing to risk their health trying this new medication.
A user's progress using minoxidil and dutasteride mesotherapy to treat hairloss, with advice from other users on whether or not to continue the treatment. Suggestions included trying oral treatments such as finasteride and RU58841, and considering a hair transplant for more significant results.
Why the top of the head is affected by hairloss more than other areas, and treatments such as surgery, medications like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 to treat it.
The user healthydudenextdoor starting a new topical anti-androgen hairloss treatment, Pyrilutamide, and discussing their current regimen of finasteride and minoxidil.
The potential effectiveness of homemade topical spironolactone in treating hairloss, with studies suggesting it is more effective than finasteride and even minoxidil when used as monotherapy. The conversation also mentions that other anti-androgens are being developed which may soon hit the market.
Using Microneedling 1xweek and Minoxidil twice a day as treatments for hairloss, along with DHT blockers such as Finasteride or Dutasteride. Advice was also given to not raise eyebrows when evaluating hair growth progress.
A 24-year-old person who is worried about their hairloss after 14 months of taking finasteride and 11 months of minoxidil. Replies to the post suggested sticking with their current regimen, that shedding from one part may not be telogen effluvium, and that shedding is normal with these drugs and they should evaluate in two to three months.
User frustrated with lack of results from finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss. Others suggest checking for other health issues, focusing on fitness, and considering alternative treatments.
The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hairloss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.
A user started taking 0.25mg of finasteride every other day to prevent hairloss and documented their experience. Initially, they felt anxious and had headaches, but by the second week, they felt normal with no side effects or changes in hair.
The conversation is about comparing the effectiveness of oral versus topical treatments for hairloss, specifically finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. The user is currently using topical finasteride and minoxidil but is considering switching to oral dutasteride and minoxidil for convenience.
A user on finasteride added dutasteride due to severe shedding and scalp issues, but didn't see reduced shedding. A dermatologist said finasteride doesn't reduce shedding but thickens hair, and another person confirmed shedding can continue but hair should improve over time.
The user "Specialist_Let_9455" shared their positive results after 6 months of using finasteride for hairloss. They plan to continue using finasteride for one year before considering other treatments.
User added RU and pyrilutamide for hair growth and noticed more baby hairs. Others suggest sticking with fin and min, while some discuss the user's self-image and hairloss severity.
A user's progress after 6 months of taking finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss, with other users providing comments about the effectiveness of the treatments.
A user had a bad reaction to Finasteride, experiencing anxiety and fatigue, and is seeking alternative hairloss treatments since they can't use Finasteride or Minoxidil. Suggestions include trying low doses of Finasteride, making a topical version, or using other treatments like Alfatradiol, but the user is hesitant to use Finasteride again and is considering a hair transplant.
The conversation is about the risks and uncertainties of using oral Minoxidil for hairloss, emphasizing that topical Minoxidil may be just as effective. It also mentions alternative treatments like micro-needling and retinol.
User took Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Vitamin D for hairloss treatment and saw improvement in 2 months. Vitamin D deficiency played a role in recovery.
Pyrilutamide, a new drug being tested to combat hairloss that has been found to perform comparably or better than finasteride and dutasteride in the initial 6 months of treatment with minimal reported side effects.