Why the top of the head is affected by hair loss more than other areas, and treatments such as surgery, medications like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 to treat it.
Finasteride can cause gynecomastia, which may be reversible by stopping the drug and using selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) like tamoxifen. Lifestyle changes such as weight loss and avoiding alcohol can also help, but surgery may be needed if the condition persists.
A user experienced puffy nipples and lumps from finasteride, leading to a dilemma between continuing treatment with potential surgery or accepting hair loss. They restarted finasteride at a lower dose with supplements but still face side effects and are seeking advice on whether to persist or stop.
A user traveled to Turkey for a 5000-graft FUE hair transplant at ASMED Clinic with Dr. Koray Erdogan. They used finasteride before and after the surgery and shared detailed experiences, costs, and recovery tips.
Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.
A 24-year-old male experienced hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride, later switching to dutasteride, higher-dose minoxidil, iron supplements, and derma stamping, which initially improved his condition. However, after moving to a stressful environment and undergoing minor surgery, his hair loss rapidly increased, particularly on one side of his temple.
The individual has experienced no hair regrowth from using minoxidil and finasteride and is considering a hair restoration clinic's options, including PRP and nano follicle hair replacement, as well as a potential beard transplant. They are seeking advice on whether to pursue PRP, timing for hair replacement surgery, and experiences with beard transplants.
The user had a detailed 3.5-hour consultation with Dr. Zarev for hair loss treatment, praising his meticulous approach and innovative techniques, and was prescribed topical finasteride and minoxidil. Other users agreed on Zarev's expertise, noting his long waiting list and the high quality of his work, with one surgery per week and a focus on individual patient care.
Doctors are testing verteporfin topically for healing and potential regeneration after transplants. The user is asking how it is formulated for topical use, such as if it's mixed with a carrier gel.
The post is about a user's one-year progress in treating hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil. The conclusion is that the user experienced gradual improvement each month, with significant results after one year.
Verteporfin may improve hair transplant outcomes and reduce scarring, potentially allowing patients to avoid finasteride. Dr. Barghouthi seeks collaborations, volunteers, and financial support for research on verteporfin.org.
A 27-year-old seeking affordable hair transplant clinics, particularly in Mexico, after using finasteride for years. Recommendations for Dr. Nader and Dr. Cortez were mentioned.
The user started taking finasteride 1.5 years ago with some success in stopping hair loss but no regrowth, and is now experiencing increased hair loss after a recent operation, questioning if the medication stopped working or if the hair loss is temporary. They are considering switching to a different treatment and seeking advice.
The user has been taking a daily finasteride pill, applying minoxidil once a day, and using a dermaroller once a week for six months to treat hair loss, showing progress with their treatment. Some users discussed side effects like testicular discomfort with finasteride, which may subside over time.
Long-term efficacy of dermarolling with minoxidil is discussed for hair loss treatment. User can't use RU, Fin, or topical Fin due to side effects and considers using finasteride with an aromatase inhibitor as a last resort.
The user used Minoxidil 5% for 18 months, seeing improved hair density but no change in the crown area. They are cautious about using Finasteride again due to past gynecomastia.
A 28-year-old male experienced hair regrowth using a topical spray containing minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin, along with occasional microneedling, after stopping oral finasteride due to side effects. He is pleased with the progress after three months and plans to continue using the spray.
The conversation is about using a topical solution of latanoprost and minoxidil for hair loss, with concerns about side effects due to a history of gynecomastia. The user is considering this treatment instead of finasteride and is seeking experiences from others.
A user shared their experience with hair loss, initially using finasteride and minoxidil without satisfactory results, and later switching to hair systems, which they plan to use indefinitely. The user and others discussed the positive reactions, maintenance, and normalization of hair systems for men.
The post humorously discusses an exaggerated hair loss treatment regimen including minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and "demon blood." Replies joke about the regimen and suggest alternative sources for "demon blood."
The conversation is about how dealing with hair loss has made other insecurities seem less significant. Some users shared experiences of self-acceptance and improvements in other areas, like vision correction, but still facing the challenge of hair loss.
The conversation speculates on how Jerry Seinfeld might have improved his hair appearance, suggesting various methods like hair styling, hair products, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and hair restoration, but no consensus is reached. Some comments are jokes, not serious suggestions.
The conversation discusses disappointment in Verteporfin for hair loss treatment, with a mention of an upcoming trial by Dr. Bisanga. No specific treatments were confirmed as used by the original poster.
A user shared a 25-day progress picture showing significant hairline restoration attributed to microneedling, in addition to using minoxidil and finasteride for 6 months. Other users discussed needle length, frequency, and whether the effects of microneedling are permanent.
A user shared their positive experience with Roots by GA, a company that creates personalized hair loss treatments based on DNA analysis, which confirmed their inability to tolerate finasteride. The user is satisfied with their progress 30 days after a hair transplant and the customized formula they received.
A user shared a 17-month update on their hair loss treatment, which included a hair transplant of 2300 grafts, using a topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride, a laser cap, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are considering another transplant and seeking honest feedback on their progress, while others share their own experiences and advice on hair loss treatments.
A 20-year-old started using minoxidil, rosemary oil, Alpecin caffeine shampoos, scalp massager, derma rollers, and supplements for hair regrowth, seeing significant improvement initially. However, after 6 months, they noticed increased shedding and thinning, causing concern about whether this is normal or indicative of a problem.
The user experienced no results for 3.5 years while using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, but saw improvement after increasing Dutasteride to 0.6mg daily. Current routine includes Dutasteride 0.6mg, minoxidil once a day, and supplements like collagen, biotin, and vitamin D.