The user experienced side effects from ecklonia cava similar to those reported with finasteride, including depression, brain fog, anxiety, and testicular pain. Despite these issues, the user is still considering using topical finasteride in the future.
Topical melatonin may improve hair density and thickness, and reduce hair loss and seborrhea with no significant side effects. The user made their own melatonin solution for hair treatment.
The conversation discusses a finding that a caffeine solution is as effective as 5% Minoxidil for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include caffeine solution and Minoxidil.
Higher doses of dutasteride, such as 2.5mg, are more effective at reducing scalp DHT than 0.5mg, but are costly and inconvenient. A 1mg dose is considered a more affordable and practical option, though its efficacy is uncertain.
Dutasteride is recommended over finasteride for severe hair loss, despite potential side effects. The original poster has been using various treatments for four months and is considering adding copper tripeptide-1.
Person 1, with slow hair loss, might need less finasteride than Person 2, who is balding rapidly. The suggested doses are 0.25 mg finasteride three times a week for Person 1 and 1 mg daily for Person 2.
Some individuals do not respond to oral minoxidil for hair loss, despite it generally working by improving blood flow to hair follicles. Factors like metabolism, drug interactions, and individual variations in the drug's activation may influence its effectiveness.
The conversation discusses whether sunlight exposure affects hair growth or loss, with mixed anecdotes and theories but no clear consensus. Some suggest moderate sunlight can benefit hair by providing vitamin D, while others doubt its effectiveness compared to treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.
The user reported positive hair regrowth after 11 months on finasteride and 4 months of microneedling. Opinions in the conversation vary, with some endorsing microneedling as effective and others emphasizing finasteride as essential, while acknowledging that treatments may not work for everyone.
Pyrilutamide is seen as a last hope for those who can't take finasteride, with promising results reported. However, there's uncertainty about the quality and consistency of Pyrilutamide from black market sources.
Pirfenidone is suggested to treat fibrosis and baldness by blocking inflammation markers and reducing collagen. It is also available as a gel for scar removal.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride may be more effective for hair regrowth due to dutasteride's stronger enzyme inhibition, but combining both drugs could enhance results. Some users report better outcomes with dutasteride, while others recommend a gradual transition to prevent potential hair loss.
The conversation is about someone who has tried various dosages of finasteride for hair loss without success and is considering switching to dutasteride, which reduces more DHT. They are asking if others have had issues with finasteride but found dutasteride to be more effective without problems.
User seeks treatment to increase minoxidil efficacy. Suggestions include microneedling, oral minoxidil, and Tretinoin, with mixed experiences and side effects.
How Finasteride and Dutasteride help reduce hair loss by reducing the amount of DHT in scalp areas, as well as discussing factors such as sensitivity to DHT, 5α-reductase expression in different parts of the hair follicle, and scalp tension.
Botox injections on the scalp may help with hair loss, as one small study showed improvement in 8 out of 10 subjects. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A study that outlines the full model for androgenic alopecia (AGA) which links DHT to cellular senescence in dermal papilla cells, and suggests black chokeberry as a source of cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside polyphenol with potential anti-oxidant properties that could reverse this process. The post encourages reaching out to experts in anti-aging and longevity to research treatments involving the polyphenol.
Bimatoprost 1% and 3% solutions showed better hair regrowth than minoxidil 5%. The user plans to test a homemade bimatoprost solution on their scalp and share results.
The conversation discusses the use of RU58841, a non-FDA approved research chemical for hair loss, with mixed opinions on its safety and effectiveness. Some users are willing to try it as a last resort after other treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride failed, while others express concerns about potential long-term side effects and lack of official research.
The user successfully reduced hair loss using pumpkin seed oil, Nizoral shampoo, and astaxanthin without using minoxidil or finasteride. They observed significant improvement over 12 months and believe the combination of treatments is effective.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of oils like castor, coconut, tea tree, and emu for hair loss. Users discuss their experiences and compare these oils to treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Dutasteride mesotherapy is discussed as a potentially effective hair loss treatment with no sexual side effects, requiring less frequent application than daily pills. However, it is not widely popular due to limited availability, high cost, and skepticism about its effectiveness.
The conversation is about using topical melatonin for hair retention and its potential effectiveness alongside minoxidil. The user explicitly does not want advice about finasteride.
The conversation humorously discusses the side effects of finasteride, particularly sexual dysfunction. Users share mixed experiences, with some reporting issues and others not.
Dutasteride at 0.5 mg/day does not significantly alter allopregnanolone levels, but higher doses (2.5 mg/day) do. Dutasteride may also have anti-neuroinflammatory effects, but the impact on neurosteroids is still debated.