A user has been using oral minoxidil for 4 months and oral finasteride for over a year without sideeffects. Responses praise the user's hair regrowth and healthy appearance.
Topical formulations, natural products, and CAM therapies are being used to treat Androgenic alopecia to avoid sideeffects of Finasteride and Minoxidil. The review covers various low-risk, alternative treatment options.
The user is hesitant to start using finasteride again due to past sideeffects experienced between 2015-2018. They have had the medication for a month but are afraid to begin treatment.
A 48-year-old man shared his 16-month hair regrowth journey using finasteride 1mg three times a week, noting some regrowth and emphasizing patience. He chose not to use it daily to minimize sideeffects, and while some users debate the effectiveness, he confirms maintenance and possibly some regrowth.
LLLT (low-level laser therapy) is as effective or better than traditional minoxidil treatment for hair growth, with fewer sideeffects and improved long-term compliance due to milder adverse effects. Studies show LLLT increases hair density more than minoxidil, but drawbacks include the initial cost and the need for long-term use to see results.
The conversation discusses the positive effects of taking 5 mg oral minoxidil and 0.5 mg oral dutasteride every other day for hair loss, with one user reporting thicker beard and eyebrows and improved appearance. Another user expresses frustration about not being able to access the treatment in Germany, while a different user mentions experiencing no sideeffects.
Fluridil is considered safe with moderate effectiveness for hair loss, but its cost of €50 per month is seen as high compared to other treatments. The user is considering Pyri as a more cost-effective option and is seeking success stories about Fluridil's ability to stop hair loss without sideeffects.
The user has been using finasteride for over four years with minimal sideeffects, successfully stopping hair thinning and achieving some regrowth. They shared progress photos, but some commenters requested clearer pictures of the crown to better assess the treatment's effectiveness.
Fluridil is discussed as a potential topical alternative for hair loss for those experiencing sideeffects from finasteride. Some people have tried higher concentrations, but there's no clear consensus on its effectiveness.
A 21-year-old with diffuse thinning hair is considering RU58841 due to sideeffects from topical finasteride and is asking for the lowest effective dose and time to see results from RU58841 users.
The user started using Pyrilutamide 5% for hair loss and has not experienced sideeffects after two days. They previously had sideeffects from Fluridil and topical Minoxidil 5%, and their hair continued thinning with topical Spironolactone.
The conversation discusses using finasteride topically for hair loss and concerns about potential sideeffects like feminization and impact on muscle growth. One person shared their experience with finasteride, indicating it increased testosterone and did not prevent them from gaining muscle or strength.
A 30-year-old woman with controlled hair thinning stopped taking Spironolactone due to sideeffects and is considering Dutasteride. She seeks feedback from other women who have used Dutasteride for hair loss.
User is scared to start finasteride for hair loss due to potential sideeffects and personal concerns. Another user suggests trying a low dose for 6 months and avoiding online groups to reduce anxiety.
Oral dutasteride (0.5mg) is most effective for male hair loss, followed by oral finasteride (5mg), oral minoxidil (5mg), and oral finasteride (1mg). Different treatments have benefits and sideeffects, and results don't apply to women's hair loss.
A user shared progress pictures after one year of using minoxidil with no sideeffects, asking about their collagen. Another user commented on the genetic aspect of hair loss.
The user experienced positive results for hair loss using minoxidil but stopped due to sideeffects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. They are considering peppermint oil as an alternative and are curious about its effectiveness and potential sideeffects.
The user experienced no improvement in hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil but had sideeffects. They plan to add wounding, scalp massage, vitamin K, and taurine supplements to their regimen and seek feedback on these additions.
Minoxidil may improve or worsen skin quality, with topical forms causing dryness and wrinkles, possibly due to alcohol content, while oral forms have fewer sideeffects. Some users consider using tretinoin to mitigate negative effects.
KX-826 failed Phase III trials due to high placebo effects, patient compliance issues, COVID-19 sideeffects, and detection method deviations. KX-826 is now marketed as a cosmetic and approved for combination with Minoxidil.
OP is pausing hair loss treatments to focus on mental health due to anxiety and sideeffects from RU58841. They plan to try topical finasteride and minoxidil after recovering from pneumonia.
A 20-year-old male's significant hair growth after two months of using 0.25mg Finasteride. The discussion includes varying opinions on the effectiveness and sideeffects of the treatment, with some users planning to try or adjust their Finasteride dosage.
The user has been on Finasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and experienced minimal sideeffects. They suggest that a healthy lifestyle, including good sleep, exercise, diet, skincare, and mental health care, may help reduce the perceived sideeffects of Finasteride, although another user disagrees, emphasizing that sideeffects can vary and may not be mitigated by lifestyle alone.
Dutasteride doses matter for hair loss treatment and are more effective than finasteride. RU58841 is suggested for better gains, but sideeffect profiles should be considered.
Pyrilutamide, a potentially effective hair loss treatment; other topical treatments like RU58841 and CB-03-01 that may have fewer sideeffects than Pyrilutamide; and the Phase 3 clinical trials of Pyrilutamide, which is likely to be approved by the FDA soon.
The user has been using Minoxidil for 15 years and recently started using a topical Finasteride spray, noticing an increase in small, thickening hairs after two months. They experienced sideeffects with oral Finasteride but only minor ones with the spray, and still have more than half the bottle left after two months of use.
Pyrilutamide is considered to work for hair loss but less effectively than expected, similar to RU58841, and may cause sideeffects like chest tightness and sexual issues. It's unclear if it's suitable for diffuse thinners, and one user cannot use minoxidil or finasteride due to sideeffects and personal circumstances.
The user switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to sideeffects but is experiencing further hair recession. They plan to double the dosage, despite mixed feedback on the effectiveness and potential sideeffects of the treatments.