A user stopped finasteride dueto side effects and rapid hair loss, considering a hair system. Others suggested alternatives like dutasteride, minoxidil, and topical finasteride.
The user stopped taking oral finasteride dueto depression and now uses a topical finasteride/minoxidil mix with some scalp irritation. They plan to start derma stamping and have seen some improvement in their hair over three years, which others have noticed and encouraged them to continue their efforts.
User stopped using minoxidil dueto no growth and greasiness, but experienced hair regrowth after starting HRT with spironolactone and finasteride. Shared before and after photos, showing improvement in hair thickness.
User decides to accept baldness dueto mental health issues with finasteride. Others suggest considering hair systems, topical finasteride, or RU58841 as alternatives.
A user's transformation dueto their efforts in fighting hair loss, which was achieved without a hair transplant; the discussion includes advice about treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride.
A user is considering starting finasteride after quitting minoxidil dueto scalp inflammation, despite ongoing hair shedding and a worsening crown area. Another user suggests taking finasteride in the morning to minimize focus on potential side effects like slightly decreased libido.
The conversation warns against buying RU58841 from Amazon dueto concerns about product authenticity and recommends purchasing from trusted sources like Minoxidilmax and Anageninc.
Hair transplants for NW7 individuals are challenging dueto limited donor hair, often resulting in thin coverage unless body or beard hair is used. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are mentioned to support hair density and growth.
A user stopped using minoxidil after 10-12 years dueto severe side effects like fluctuating blood pressure and chest pain, resulting in significant hair loss. Other users shared similar experiences, emphasizing health over hair and suggesting alternatives like finasteride, nanoxidil, and rosemary oil.
OP is pausing hair loss treatments to focus on mental health dueto anxiety and side effects from RU58841. They plan to try topical finasteride and minoxidil after recovering from pneumonia.
The conversation is about a user feeling hopeless dueto hair loss despite using finasteride, dutasteride, and OM for over a year. Responses suggest therapy, self-improvement, and changing perspectives on appearance.
Treating hair loss with a combination of topical minoxidil and finasteride, as well as keto shampoo twice weekly; other treatments such as microneedling and oral finasteride were discussed but the user is hesitant dueto potential scarring. Additionally, another user suggested switching to oral minoxidil for further gains.
The conversation discusses that dutasteride may be more effective than finasteride for frontal hair loss dueto higher 5ar Type 1 enzyme activity in that area. Some users question the validity of this information, while others confirm it with additional sources.
A user shared their 2-month hair growth progress using only Minoxidil, noting significant improvement and plans to continue despite a genetic predisposition to baldness. They apply Minoxidil twice daily, experienced a heat rash, and chose not to use Finasteride dueto side effects.
A user increased their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to 1mg daily, resulting in a rise in DHT levels from 148 pg/mL to 281 pg/mL, and is considering switching back to finasteride dueto continued hair loss. Replies suggest retesting and emphasize the importance of bloodwork before starting treatments.
The user has been on finasteride for 17 months to treat hair loss, with some improvement in the crown but still experiencing significant shedding. They are considering if finasteride alone is sufficient and are hesitant to use minoxidil dueto a pre-existing condition, while another person suggests trying dutasteride.
The user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but is now considering microneedling dueto recent hairline regression. Another user reassures that derma rolling causes only slight redness, which usually heals overnight.
The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride (DUT) versus finasteride (FIN) for hair loss treatment, with some users preferring DUT for its effectiveness while others choose FIN dueto its approval status, better long-term data, and lower risk of side effects. Users share personal experiences with both medications, including side effects and effectiveness.
The conversation discusses a new 0.3% tretinoin topical launched by MinoxidilMax for mixing with other solutions, with some users expressing concern about potential skin irritation compared to lower concentrations. MinoxidilMax has also released other products like topical Dutasteride and RU58841.
The user has been using finasteride for 18 years to manage hair loss and is considering starting minoxidil and possibly a hair transplant. Despite some regrowth, they are exploring additional treatments like dutasteride and oral minoxidil dueto continued hair thinning.
A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system dueto poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.
The user uses finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and derma stamping for hair loss. They consider rosemary and castor oil as alternatives to minoxidil dueto fewer side effects.
This conversation discussed the potential for a hair loss treatment alternative to minoxidil, with many users debating the economic and health implications of such an option. Some suggested that finasteride could be used as an alternative, while others argued that this would ultimately not benefit pharmaceutical companies dueto their reliance on planned obsolescence.
User had successful FUE hair transplant with 3500 grafts, costing 3900 euros at Novohair in Berlin, gaining confidence. User lost hair dueto chemo, family history of hair loss at 40-50 years old.
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, focusing on finasteride and considering a switch to dutasteride dueto hairline recession. Users suggest trying minoxidil or dermarolling before switching, while others recommend dutasteride for more aggressive hair loss.
A user underwent a 2,550 FUE hair transplant and started taking dutasteride 0.5mg. They previously tried RU58841, minoxidil, and microneedling but avoided finasteride and dutasteride dueto side effects.
User shared progress on hair regrowth using Fin 1 mg/day for 4 years, Min 2x/day for 3 years, Estradiol 4mg/day, and Spironolactone 100mg/day for 3.5 months. They noted significant hairline recovery and advised against HRT for cis men dueto feminizing effects.
A user with diffuse thinning experienced no hair regrowth with finasteride or Avodart but slowed hair loss with Avodart. They are considering trying Minoxidil and are seeking advice on whether to use foam or liquid, and if combining it with other treatments could be beneficial, excluding micro-needling dueto scalp irritation concerns.
User experienced significant hair growth in 3 months using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and scalp massages. Others questioned the authenticity of the results dueto the rapid progress.