Gym and creatine can cause hair loss by increasing testosterone and androgenic activity. DHTblockers may help some, while others need androgen suppression with topical AA like RU or Pyri.
A 29-year-old male experiencing hair loss due to TRT is using minoxidil and dermarolling but is hesitantto use finasteride or dutasteride due to potential side effects. He is considering low level laser therapy (LLLT), PRP, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral minoxidil as additional treatments. A reply suggests that without a DHTblocker like finasteride or dutasteride, other treatments may not be effective long-term.
The progress of a user who has been using Minoxidil, micro needling and ketoconazole shampoo for 3 months to improve their hair and confidence; other users have suggested differenttreatments such as DHTblockers or finasteride.
The conversation is aboutthe effectiveness of hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Users agree these treatments help maintain hair but don't guarantee miraculous regrowth, emphasizing early intervention for best results.
A user who was part of an ongoing trial for a prolactin blocker and had regrowth, butthe progress photos were not shared due to negative reactions from other users. Treatments mentioned include HMI-115, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
Hair follicles don'ttruly die but become severely miniaturized. Treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can help restore hair by providing nutrients and reducing harmful effects on hair roots.
A 35-year-old has seen no hair regrowth after 9 months using treatments including finasteride, pyrilutamide, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and topical dutasteride, but experienced side effects with RU58841. Commenters suggest starting minoxidil for better results and question why it wasn't included from the beginning.
The conversation is about finding a source for sterile dutasteride for mesotherapy to avoid side effects from oral 5AR blockers. The user is currently using microneedling and 0.01% topical dutasteride and plans to use transplants.
Treatments for hair loss, such as using AR receptor blockers and degraders, to see if follicles can regenerate in the long term. The conversation also discusses how hair transplants could be a potential solution.
The conversation discusses using Biotin 10000mcg with Keratin and DHTblockers for hair growth. The user seeks advice on other community-recommended options.
Topical spironolactone 5% is being discussed for its effectiveness in treating hair loss, specifically receding temples. The user is inquiring if it works similarly to finasteride as a testosterone blocker.
A user's 15-month experience with oral finasteride, minoxidil, zinc and vitamin C, caffeine, and microneedling as treatments for hair loss, which has yielded impressive results. Suggestions were made to stack a topical DHTblocker with the finasteride or increase the microneedling regimen, and it was suggested to re-evaluate atthe two year mark.
Using Microneedling 1xweek and Minoxidil twice a day as treatments for hair loss, along with DHTblockers such as Finasteride or Dutasteride. Advice was also given to not raise eyebrows when evaluating hair growth progress.
The user shared their personal experience with hair loss, hormone imbalances, and treatments including testosterone boosters, natural estrogen blockers, and DHEA. They suggestthat low-dose finasteride and natural hormone therapy could reduce hair loss with fewer side effects.
The conversation ranks natural shampoos used for hair loss, with Pura D'or being the top choice due to its multiple DHT blocking ingredients and value. Other shampoos mentioned include Hims DHTBlocker Shampoo, Bevisen Organic Anti-DHT Shampoo, Ultrax Labs Hair Growth Stimulating Shampoo, and Hairgenics Pronexa Therapy Shampoo, with varying effectiveness and prices.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride without side effects, starting with finasteride and not using minoxidil or dermarolling. They attributed success to a unique genetic response to DHTblockers but did not share their full regimen, frustrating others.
The conversation discusses androgen receptor degraders for hair loss, highlighting their potential advantages over traditional AR blockers like RU58841 and pyrilutamide. Concerns aboutthe safety and cost of these treatments are also mentioned.
Red lighttherapy is scientifically proven to promote hair growth by increasing strand density and thickness, and it's an additional treatmentto DHTblockers like minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical aboutthe cost and effectiveness of commercial devices, despite studies showing benefits.
A user has been using Waterman's Grow Me Shampoo, which claims to have DHTblockers and promote hair growth. They've noticed potentially faster hair growth and some new hairs but are unsure if the product is effective or not.
Oral minoxidil has shown positive results for hair regrowth, but concerns about its side effects, such as heart issues, are noted. Adding a DHTblocker like finasteride is recommended for better and more lasting results.
A user suggests that deeper microneedling with Verteporfin injections might help regrow hair in areas with scar tissue, alongside a DHTblocker. Another user explains that hair loss might be due to reduced Wnt/β-Catenin signaling and suggests thattreatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling could potentially reverse it.
A user has been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss with no change and is considering a hair transplant at age 22. Replies suggestthat a transplant is possible if DHTblockers like finasteride are continued, and another user shared a positive personal experience with a transplant at age 20.
The user has been using 5% minoxidil once daily and microneedling with a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly for three months, considering increasing minoxidil usage but avoiding finasteride due to libido concerns. Another person suggests considering other treatments like RU58841, alfatradiol, topical finasteride, clascoterone, or saw palmetto since not using a DHTblocker could be less effective.
A 20-year-old with stage 3 hair loss saw good results using Topical Min 5%, Oral Fin 1mg, DHTBlocker Shampoo, and DHT blocking and Vitamin gummy. The doctor advised stopping Fin after six months due to hormone concerns, butthe user is hesitant.
A user from Iran reports hair growth in bald spots after using a domestic tonic containing Anageline, Trichogen, Aminexil, Caffeine, Saw Palmetto, and B vitamins, alongside Finasteride, but without Minoxidil. They prefer the tonic over Minoxidil as it doesn't make their hair greasy or cause hair fall.
A 19-year-old noticed hair thinning and mild receding hairline, opting for a treatment regime excluding finasteride and minoxidil. The regime includes derma rolling, rosemary and coconut oil, a massage comb, a DHT-blocker shampoo, and vitamins B12 and Biotin.
Hair regrowth in transfems is more effective due to hormonal changes, specifically estrogen, which keeps hair in growth phase longer. Treatments mentioned include anti-androgens, sex hormones, and DHTblockers like finasteride.
A 16-year-old started using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and dermapen for hair regrowth, along with natural DHTblockers. Advice given includes being patient and considering waiting until 18-21 to use finasteride.
The conversation is about hair loss and treatments, with suggestions to use finasteride or dutasteride as DHTblockers and minoxidil for regrowth. Oils and shampoos are considered ineffective for androgenic alopecia withoutthese medications.