The conversation discusses a claim that avoiding coffee can lead to significant hair regrowth in individuals with androgenetic alopecia. Participants are skeptical, with some sharing personal anecdotes that contradict the claim, and others discussing the potential role of caffeine in hairloss and the effectiveness of other treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
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This user was discussing their progress with hairloss treatments including 5mg oral Minoxidil and combining 3mg oral Minoxidil with MTF HRT. They also discussed side effects of increased body hair in other parts of the body.
Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hair growth treatment by Q2 2025, showing similar efficacy to finasteride. Users discuss the benefits and skepticism of releasing hairloss treatments as cosmetics rather than drugs.
A user shared progress pictures after 16 months of using 1 mg finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole and ZP shampoo. They experienced hairloss after severe weight loss and are concerned about potential shedding from starting minoxidil.
User shared a 4-month progress update on using minoxidil and 1.5 months on finasteride for hairloss. Reactions were mixed, with some expressing disbelief and others feeling inspired to start treatment.
The conversation discusses whether 2.5mg of dutasteride or 200mg of testosterone weekly is more influential in preventing hairloss, with various personal experiences indicating that the effectiveness is dependent on the individual's genetic profile. Some users report that dutasteride is likely to be more effective at the given doses.
A 21-year-old MTF individual is experiencing rapid hair thinning and is currently on estradiol valerate. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of spironolactone for hairloss, despite being aware of its serious side effects.
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hairloss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
Pyrilutamide, a new drug being tested to combat hairloss that has been found to perform comparably or better than finasteride and dutasteride in the initial 6 months of treatment with minimal reported side effects.
A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hairloss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.
The user switched from topical minoxidil/dutasteride to oral dutasteride, resulting in hairloss. They resumed topical treatment without regrowth and are considering switching to finasteride due to poor results with oral dutasteride.
The conversation discusses whether finasteride's reduction of DHT and increase in scalp testosterone contribute to hair follicle miniaturization. Some participants argue testosterone does not cause miniaturization, while others suggest that even with reduced DHT, other androgens like testosterone may still contribute to hairloss.
A user's positive early results after 2.5 months of using a topical finasteride/minoxidil spray and Nizoral twice a week for hairloss. The user, who started losing hair six years ago at age 22, is asked to share further progress at the six-month mark.
A Phase II clinical trial for TDM-105795 has started recruiting in the US, and it might be a promising treatment for hairloss. Many hairloss drugs, including this one, originate from China.
A user experimenting with quitting using Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and Stemoxydine in order to keep hairloss gains, but other users warning the original poster of potential shedding. Another user suggested phasing out Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and microneedling instead.
This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil to treat their hairloss, with the result being an intense shedding period. Other users have offered advice and encouragement for them to keep going with the treatment, suggesting they may see significant regrowth in 6 months time.
User took Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Vitamin D for hairloss treatment and saw improvement in 2 months. Vitamin D deficiency played a role in recovery.
A 26-year-old with extreme male pattern baldness saw hair regrowth after 6 months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, Nizoral, a vitamin complex, biotin, and a shampoo with baicapil. Continuation of treatment is necessary to maintain results; stopping may lead to hairloss, making a hair transplant a potential future option.
A 21-year-old woman diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) who is considering treatments such as spironolactone, minoxidil and finasteride to address her hairloss. The user also discusses potential solutions for concealing the appearance of her thinning hair, such as wigs or haircuts.
User shared progress pictures after 9 months of using minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, and estradiol for hairloss. Significant regrowth was noted, especially after starting estradiol.
The user has been using 1 mg of finasteride since February 2023 and started 2.5 mg of minoxidil at the beginning of the year, and is happy with the improvement in hairloss after 1 year and 4 months of treatment. They are 36 years old and noticed their hair thinning one year ago.
A user takes 5mg oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical tretinoin, stemoxydine, topical minoxidil, and uses dermarolling for hairloss but sees less impressive, patchy regrowth compared to others. Another person suggests some online results may be enhanced with hair fibers, not just medication.
A 23-year-old male shared his 4-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily, along with B-12 and D3+K2 supplements, to address hairloss. He sought feedback on using generic finasteride and shared his journey to regain confidence.
The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hairloss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.
The effectiveness of topical Minoxidil for frontal baldness and the differences between brands. Suggestions are made to use Finasteride and RU58841 in combination with Minoxidil to help treat hairloss.
A 43-year-old user's progress pictures showing their results from taking Finasteride and Dutasteride for 13 months, along with 5% Minoxidil topical treatment for hairloss over the course of two years. Other users shared experiences and advice about using these treatments to reverse hairloss.
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral for hairloss but hasn't seen regrowth, only maintenance. They are considering switching to dutasteride, which is believed to be more effective, but are concerned about potential side effects.
The user has been using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride to prevent hairloss, despite not showing significant balding. Many commenters believe the treatment is excessive, while some support early prevention.
The conversation discusses androgenic alopecia (AGA) and its treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Finasteride is recommended as essential for preventing further hairloss.