Hair loss discussion includes topical spironolactone treatment, used 1-2 times daily for 2 weeks with no changes yet. Minoxidil and Propecia caused nasty side effects for the user.
User experiencing hair loss tried Minoxidil, Finasteride, Microneedling, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Biotin. Others suggest continuing current treatment for 1-2 years before considering Dutasteride and RU58841.
Triple Hair's TH-16, a product claimed to be more effective than Minoxidil 5%, has been released; it contains melatonin and resveratrol. One user reported success with topical melatonin and dermarolling.
Obscure hair loss topicals like Alfatradiol, Fluridil, and Stemoxydine are discussed. They may be considered for those not responding well to common treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and added oral minoxidil, which helped regrow their hairline and reduce shedding. They experienced side effects like brain fog, sluggishness, and fat gain with dutasteride, and slight chest tightness with oral minoxidil.
A user shared that adding Dutasteride to Finasteride worsened their hair loss, despite initial improvements with Finasteride alone. Others in the conversation debated the effectiveness of Dutasteride, with some suggesting individual responses vary and others defending its proven efficacy for hair loss.
A 32-year-old male started using a topical spray containing 0.01% finasteride and 6% minoxidil to combat hereditary male pattern baldness. He reports no side effects and is optimistic about potential hair regrowth.