The conversation is about hair shedding while using finasteride. One user experienced increased hairloss, while another had no shedding but also no regrowth with finasteride and minoxidil.
The user tried dutasteride for hairloss for 2.5 years but experienced drastic thinning and receding hairline. They decided to switch back to finasteride, along with minoxidil, LLLT, and ketoconazole, due to dissatisfaction with dutasteride's results and side effects.
User Tricky9555 tried various hairloss treatments for 8 months with no visible results. Others suggested considering a hair transplant, checking thyroid levels, and being patient for up to 24 months for potential results.
A user's progress with hairloss treatment, which includes taking 1/2mg of Fin/Min orally daily and using 5% topical Minoxidil in the evenings; additionally, micro-needling is performed fortnightly, along with 2 Nizoral washes per week.
A user shared their year-long hairloss treatment using minoxidil, microneedling, and scalp massages, reporting moderate hair growth and stabilization. They suggest starting early with less harmful methods and consider adding finasteride or dutasteride if needed.
A male with early-stage hairloss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.
The user shared their seven-month hairloss progress using minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, ketoconazole shampoo, and a dermaroller, reporting no side effects and recommending the routine before considering a hair transplant. They use topical treatments daily and wash their hair every two to three days, with plans to continue the routine for another five months.
A user started taking finasteride for hairloss despite initial fears. Others shared their positive experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, encouraging the user.
A user shared their 10-month hairloss treatment progress using 1mg Fin, 2.5mg oral Min, Keto shampoo, dermastamping, and recently added Dut. Replies noted the user had great hair before and after treatment.
A user who had success with finasteride for hairloss for 4-5 years experienced shedding after a 3-week break. They tried various treatments including different finasteride brands, dutasteride, topical treatments, and supplements, but are still facing hairloss.
People discussed their experiences with anti-androgens for hairloss, mentioning side effects like chest pains with RU58841 and skepticism due to lack of safety data, while considering Fluridil as a potential addition to treatment. Some users expressed reluctance to use these chemicals.
After using finasteride and dutasteride for hairloss, a user's blood tests showed almost unchanged DHT levels and some out-of-range hormone levels. They experienced side effects when taking dutasteride daily and also take supplements that boost testosterone.
A user shared their positive experience with a hairloss treatment regimen including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, Nizoral, microneedling, and supplements, reporting no side effects and some hair regrowth. They encouraged others not to fear these treatments, as they are generally safe.
A 19-year-old is experiencing hairloss and considering treatments like finasteride, oral minoxidil, and possibly dutasteride. Users suggest continuing with finasteride and minoxidil, with some recommending dutasteride for stronger results.
A user shared their experience with finasteride for hairloss, noting it slowed but didn't stop their hairloss, and they quit after 1.5 years. Suggestions included trying dutasteride, adding minoxidil, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
A 24-year-old shared his 12-month hairloss progress, using 1mg oral finasteride daily, Minoxidil spray twice daily, weekly derma stamping, daily Biotin, Saw Palmetto Shampoo, and occasional Ketoconazole shampoo. He experienced minimal side effects and significant hair density improvement, no longer needing a hat.
A 37-year-old man shared his 8-month hairloss treatment progress using 1.25 mg finasteride, daily minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and weekly dermarolling. He started finasteride in November 2023 and added minoxidil in January 2024.
A user shared one-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss at age 42. Suggestions included adding dermastamping, microneedling, and considering a hair transplant for further improvement.
A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hairloss, noting improvement but still some thinning. They plan to get a hair transplant to address remaining thin spots and strengthen their hairline.
The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hairloss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.
A 26-year-old individual treating hairloss since 19, using a regimen of Finasteride, Cyproterone, Oral Minoxidil, Microneedling, Dutasteride, and newly added RU58841. They're seeking advice from other RU58841 users about their experiences.
A user's 11-month progress with hairloss treatment using Finasteride 1mg and Minoxidil 5%. The user is happy with the significant hairline regrowth and increased density, and is considering dermarolling for further improvement.
The user is using a combination of hairloss treatments including dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, low-level laser therapy, ketokonozole, supplements, Viviscal, Nutrafol, microneedling, PRP, and scalp Botox injections, but is still experiencing hair shedding and thinning. Despite being on this regimen for two years, the user's hair condition is worsening, and they are seeking advice on what else they can do.
The post is about a user starting a hairloss treatment using finasteride, micro needling, and nizoral. The conversation includes supportive replies from other users.
A user switched from RU58841 to Pyrilutamide for hairloss treatment after experiencing side effects and continued hair shedding with RU. They are now losing hair faster with Pyrilutamide and questioning if they should revert to RU58841.
A user's 18-month progress on their hairloss treatment regimen, which includes 5mg oral minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling with a pen once weekly, and 0.5mg/day dutasteride; other users noted the positive effects of finasteride and dutasteride in reducing DHT levels.
A user's experience with treating their hairloss using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, and nizoral; specifically discussing dosage levels of the medications and effects on libido.
User switched from Fin to Dut for better hairloss results, using 0.5mg Dut and 1ml Min daily. Some discuss potential side effects and benefits of Dut compared to Fin.
A 16-year-old girl is experiencing hairloss, which has worsened despite using minoxidil and multivitamins. Suggestions include broader hormone testing and considering other treatments like spironolactone if the hairloss is due to androgenic alopecia.
A 22 year old man who is experiencing hairloss, thinning and dry scalp, has tried treatments such as finasteride and minoxidil, and other users sharing their experiences with similar issues.