Considering alternative treatments to hair loss, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and exosome therapy, instead of using medications like minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride.
The importance of patience when using treatments for hair loss, such as finasteride, minoxidil and RU58841, which can take 6-12 months to show results, sometimes causing initial hair loss. Everyone's experience is different, so it may take time to find what works best.
A user's progress with hair loss treatment, which includes taking 1/2mg of Fin/Min orally daily and using 5% topical Minoxidil in the evenings; additionally, micro-needling is performed fortnightly, along with 2 Nizoral washes per week.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and saw significant improvement in under two months. They also microneedle, take supplements including collagen and vitamin D3, use ketoconazole shampoo, and noticed accidental hair regrowth with retinol application on their face.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, and tretinoin, with the user showing progress after five months. Tretinoin is mentioned to enhance the effectiveness of minoxidil.
A new potential hair loss treatment called HMI-115, and the cost of this treatment which may be expensive due to production costs but could be competitive with other treatments such as hair transplants.
The conversation discusses how to mix pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment, suggesting a mixture of 500mg pyrilutamide with 70% ethanol and 30% propylene glycol, and a potential application dose of 1mL. The user has not personally used pyrilutamide but has researched its preparation and application based on others' experiences.
A user's 10 month progress report of using finasteride, minoxidil foam and keto shampoo to treat their hair loss, with some discussion on the best frequency of application of minoxidil.
How easy it is to fake hair growth, and the skepticism of progress pictures on the subreddit. Some treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, Toppik/Hair Fibers, Dermmatch and a hair transplant.
A user trying to avoid an expensive hair transplant, and the replies suggesting they wait two years on treatment before deciding if they need a transplant or not.
The conversation discusses how Tretinoin may improve the effectiveness of Minoxidil for treating hair loss by increasing the activity of certain enzymes in hair follicles. One user comments that this information is not new.
User experienced scalp irritation from Kirkland 5% liquid minoxidil, likely due to propylene glycol. They are seeking non-PG liquid alternatives that are affordable.
Vitamin D deficiency might cause hair loss at the temples. The user has a vitamin D level of 9ng and is experiencing hair loss in that area, resembling a Norwood scale 1 (NW1) pattern.
User discusses using a Minoxidil (5% w/v) + Finasteride (0.1% w/v) spray for hair loss, along with Logifeel Hair Spray, Trichoton Forte tablets, and Zycafy Shampoo. They seek experiences with sprays as most use oral tablets.
User switched from Fin to Dut for better hair loss results, using 0.5mg Dut and 1ml Min daily. Some discuss potential side effects and benefits of Dut compared to Fin.
The conversation discusses various theories and suggestions for hair loss, with a focus on DHT as the primary cause. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A 20 year old male using finasteride for 6 months, who is still shedding hair and wonders what to do next; other users suggest waiting 6-12 more months and adding minoxidil and microneedling, as well as patience, since results can take up to two years.
An update on the use of Pyrilutamide, a new drug for hair loss, which has resulted in no shedding or testicle ache; other users have questioned the science behind this and shared their own experiences with Finasteride, Minoxidil, and microneedling.
The user's progress after using dutasteride for hair loss treatment, and how minoxidil is also a helpful part of this process which can take up to one year to see full effects.
A user's progress in treating their hair loss with Finasteride, Minoxidil and Dermarolling; they discussed details of their routine and others congratulated them on their success.
A user who has seen improvements in their hair loss after taking finasteride and minoxidil once a day for 5 months. Other users offered advice and support, with some cautioning about potential side effects of the treatments.
New hair loss treatment called scube3 discussed with mixed opinions. Concerns about pharmaceutical companies preferring repetitive treatments over cures due to profit.
Pyrilutamide, a drug in phase 3 trials in China, potentially becoming available in late 2023 or early 2024; Finasteride being used as a current treatment for hair loss; and the possibility of joining a group buy for black market versions of Pyrilutamide.
Taking a slow and steady approach to treating hair loss, as well as the potential risks of combining too many treatments. The post suggests trialling individual treatments (such as Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841) for an extended period before adding more into your treatment protocol.
The conversation discusses skepticism about the effectiveness of new hair loss treatments, mentioning that despite 40 years of research, only accidental discoveries like Minoxidil and Finasteride have been made. It also notes that drug development is a slow process, often taking a decade or more to bring a new drug to market.
A person's progress after 9 months of using finasteride, micro-needling and minoxidil for hair loss; people offering encouragement that the progress so far has been good and will continue.
The conversation is about a group of people trying KX-826 for hair loss, with no serious side effects reported after 25 days of use. Some participants are experiencing less scalp itch and shedding, but it's too early for definitive results.
A user shares their hair loss treatment regimen, which includes oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, RU58841, LLLT cap, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, vitamin D3, NAC supplement, MK677, collagen, and other hair care products. They seek opinions on its effectiveness.