A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, butexperienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with somereporting negativeeffects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.
A user initially had sideeffects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and afterresuming the drug, experienced positiveeffects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.
The conversation discusses whether whey protein and creatine worsen hair loss. Someusers report hair loss with creatineuse, while others do not; opinions on whey protein's effects are mixed. Treatments mentioned include PRP, minoxidil, and finasteride.
The post discusses a user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically topical finasteride, minoxidil, and micro-needling, and their plan to switch to oral versions and add Dutasteride. The conversation includes various responses, with someusers sharing their own experiences and sideeffects, and others expressing desire for a more permanent hair loss solution.
A user who has tried multipletreatments for hair loss, including oral and topical finasteride and liposomal finasteride, butexperienced severe sideeffects in each case; theuser is considering trying RU58841 or aromatise inhibitors as alternatives.
HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatmentthat could potentially beeffective forthose with diffusethinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.
A user who has been trying various treatments for hair loss for four years, with no success. Suggestions includeuse of minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, supplements and multivitamins, lifestyle changes, scalp biopsy, and SMP.
My hairline, I am only 23.
This conversation is about a user's experience with treatments for androgenic alopecia, including finasteride, dutasteride, RU, minoxidil, progesterone, melatonin, LLLT, oral minoxidil, and Pyrilutamide. They havetried many treatments overthe course of two years without seeing much success, and they are considering getting a hair system as a lastresort.
Jordan-Iliad has been using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, saw palmetto, peppermint and jojoba oils, ketoconazole shampoo, and Purador shampoo/conditioner for 3 months to treattheir hair loss with stunning results. They have also recently started taking oral minoxidil 1.25mg/day in hopes of achieving even betterresults overthe next 3 months.
A user's progress with treatments for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU. Other members of the conversation provided tips such as using Microneedling and Tretinoin to increaseregrowth and wounding areas of the scalp that arethinning in orderto fill them in.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for bestresults.
Many younger men areexperiencing hair loss dueto genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with someusers noting improvements.
The conversation discusses HMI 115, a new hair loss treatment with promising results, showing a significant increase in hair density aftertwo months. Someusers are skeptical, while others are hopeful for its release and potential affordability.
The conversation discusses how many male models and celebrities likely use finasterideto prevent hair loss, with someexpressing surprisethat it's not just good genetics keeping their hair intact. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride and, in one query, minoxidil.
The post and conversation are about a user who madetheir own Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for hair loss treatment at home, using their own blood and a centrifuge. Theresponses vary, with someusers supporting the DIY approach to save money, others expressing concern aboutthe safety and effectiveness of the method, and a few joking aboutthe lengths people will go to combat hair loss.
A user was prescribed ketoconazole shampoo by their dermatologist forearly-stage hair loss, but is unsure if this is therighttreatment. Most commenters suggest seeking a second opinion or starting finasteridetreatment immediately, while a few caution about potential sideeffects.
The conclusion of the conversation is thatexperiencing shedding whileusing finasteride and minoxidil is a common occurrence, and it is likely a part of the hair growth cycle. Many users havereported regrowth and improvement in their hair density afterthe shedding phase.
Pyrilutamide, a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug under development forthe potential treatment of androgenic alopecia. The conversation discusses its binding affinity to the androgen receptor and thetimeline for possible availability aftertrials are completed in theUnited States and China.
User shared 5.5-month progress using 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling weekly, and 20mg RU58841, with positiveresults and no sideeffects. Others discussed theirexperiences, dosage adjustments, and the importance of age in treatmentefficacy.
The conversation discusses using RU58841, topical finasteride/minoxidil, MK677, and microneedling as treatments for hair loss. MK677 is mentioned as a growth hormonethat improves hair health and recovery from microneedling.
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
The conversation discusses theeffectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be moreeffectivethan finasteride for long-term hairretention, with someusers reporting personal experiences and sideeffects.
Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, a fungal scalp condition which can cause hair loss. Treatments discussed include antifungal shampoos, cold showers, exfoliating the scalp, taking Vitamin D, and stimulating the prostatethrough the anus.
A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found thattopical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed somethickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, buttopical melatonin showed immediateresults in reducing hair loss.
Usertook Fin for 3 years, Dut for 7 months, and oral Min for 2 months without sideeffects. Fin stopped hair loss for 2 years, Dut maintained hair, and oral Min regrew thinning hair.
A user's success story of improving their hair loss with treatments that include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and dermastamping; other products that have been tried with varying results; and potential sideeffects.