This conversation was about a user's experience with hair loss treatments over two years, using finasteride and minoxidil which resulted in significant improvement.
User taking 1mg finasteride daily for 2 years, wants to block more scalp DHT. Seeks reference for additional topical DHT blockers like alfatradiol and fluridil.
Treatments for hair loss, such as minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841; humorous posts about hair loss; and the choice to stop using treatments in exchange for a different look.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of pumpkin seed oil for hair loss, with mixed opinions on its benefits. Some users mention studies showing potential hair growth benefits, while others consider it ineffective.
A user's concern with their hair thinning while using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which was switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil after 13 months. The conversation includes advice surrounding potential results, specific treatments used, and side effects.
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In this conversation, users discussed the risks of drinking topical minoxidil and suggested alternative treatments such as obtaining a prescription for oral minoxidil or finasteride.
The conversation provides a six-step guide on how to get a prescription for oral minoxidil (OM) for hair loss by finding a supportive dermatologist, even if they are not local, and preparing a case for its use during a virtual consultation. The guide emphasizes the importance of research, insurance considerations, and the potential for initial hair shedding with OM treatment.
This conversation discusses the potential benefits of using oral minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss, with some users sharing their own experiences in taking the medications. Others express concerns about the safety of these treatments.
A user's experience with hair loss and their consideration of using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, stemoxydine, fluridil, and peptide serum with redensyl as treatment options.
A user who has seen results of hair regrowth after 6 months of using finasteride 1.25mg daily, and topical foam minoxidil twice a day for 3 months before switching to once a day; other users have advised against increasing the dose of finasteride due to lack of additional scalp DHT reduction and increased risk of side effects.
The post and conversation discuss whether Minoxidil causes facial aging, with some users reporting no side effects and attributing negative effects to possible allergic reactions. The original poster suggests more research is needed to confirm any connection between Minoxidil and facial aging.
A user's 2.5 year transformation of using 0.5mg finasteride and RU58841 to combat hair loss, with the possibility of increasing the RU for further regrowth.
A medical student experienced hair loss slowing with Finasteride but developed severe, treatment-resistant insomnia. They tried various medications with little effect, suspecting Post-Finasteride Syndrome, and others suggested the insomnia might be linked to Finasteride's impact on neurosteroids.
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
The user is taking finasteride 1mg from Blink pharmacy, sourced from Ascend Laboratories, with no noticeable side effects after 5 months. They also use Kirkland foam minoxidil, micro needling, and various supplements for hair treatment.
The conversation is about a person's nearly 5-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, some vitamins, and occasional microneedling to treat hair loss, with noticeable improvement in hair growth. They also mention not using creatine or performance-enhancing drugs.
The user shared a 6-month update on using microneedling and a homemade shampoo made of aloe vera and rosemary water for hair loss. They posted progress pictures showing their results.
Fin and minoxidil, in combination with dermarolling, as an effective path for hair growth. The post also provides advice about needle depth and frequency, as well as other treatments (foam and oral) which may be beneficial.
A user's experience with taking finasteride and dutasteride to address hair loss, and the proactive approach they took to maintain their hair. They discussed using these medications every day and transitioning between them.
The relative strength of Pyrilutamide compared to RU58841 in terms of androgen receptor binding affinity. It has been noted that Pyrilutamide is 4x stronger than RU58841, with a higher binding affinity than DHT itself.
A user's progress after taking finasteride and minoxidil for 6 months, as well as adding other treatments such as keto shampoo, trentinoin, and derma rolling. Replies include advice to keep going and the suggestion of considering a hair transplant.
Pyrilutamide, a new drug being tested to combat hair loss 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.
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
A user experienced erectile issues after 7 months of using Finasteride and sought advice. Responses varied, with some suggesting breaks and others sharing similar side effects or dismissing concerns.
A user named "bmbshell" who was dealing with hair loss and initially tried to fix it with a hair system before deciding to try finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and biotin supplements. They documented their progress over the past 1 year and 3 months, showing how effective these treatments were in regrowing their hair.
User wants to make homemade topical finasteride to minimize side effects and asks about using glycerin, stirring time, storage, and alternative solvents. Another user's comment is unclear.
Guyman567 has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for years but continues to experience hair loss and thinning, which has affected his confidence. He has tried various treatments including topical finasteride, microneedling, and vitamins, and is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about ongoing hair loss.
The conversation discusses natural ways to reduce cortisol, such as avoiding caffeine, getting proper sleep, syncing with the sun, walking in nature, breathing exercises, increasing calories, and not doing keto. Magnesium supplements are recommended for stress reduction.
User asks for advice on using hair thickening products and their order of application. Experienced styler suggests using thickening tonic with a blow dryer, followed by styling powder and clay, then hair fibers, and finishing with hairspray.