A user is frustrated about early balding despite older male relatives retaining hair into old age. Another user plans to start finasteride soon to address their hairthinning.
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 hair loss after 1 year and 4 months of treatment. They are 36 years old and noticed their hairthinning one year ago.
A 21-year-old male switched from finasteride to 0.5mg dutasteride daily due to ongoing hair loss but has not seen improvement after 14 months, experiencing further thinning and recession. He is seeking feedback from other dutasteride users on their results after a similar duration.
A user who had good results with finasteride and minoxidil for three years experienced sudden hairthinning and is switching to dutasteride combined with oral minoxidil and vitamin D3, and starting caffeine topicals. Some responses suggest the hair loss could be a synchronized shedding and advise patience, while others share their own positive experiences with dutasteride.
A user's 3-month experience with pyrilutamide to reduce hair shedding, and how it may not be strong enough to stop the thinning of their hairline. Other users mentioned the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride for treating hair loss.
A user experienced a burning, itchy scalp and hairthinning despite trying finasteride, steroid cream, antihistamines, various shampoos, and supplements. They seek advice on relieving the itch, hoping it will improve hair health.
Guyman567 has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for years but continues to experience hair loss and thinning, which has affected his confidence. He has tried various treatments including topical finasteride, microneedling, and vitamins, and is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about ongoing hair loss.
The user has been on dutasteride for 4.5 months after switching from finasteride due to hairthinning, and is experiencing significant hair loss despite also using minoxidil and microneedling. Many responses suggest that dutasteride takes time to show results, often requiring patience for up to a year or more, and recommend not stopping finasteride abruptly to avoid shedding.
A user stopped using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 2 years, saw hairthinning, then restarted the treatments along with weekly dermastamping and regained their previous hair status. The user suggests that restarting treatment can be effective even after a break.
The conversation is about someone who has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over three years without satisfactory results for hairthinning. They have started using dutasteride and added RU58841 seven months ago but have not seen improvements yet.
The user has been using finasteride for over four years with minimal side effects, successfully stopping hairthinning and achieving some regrowth. They shared progress photos, but some commenters requested clearer pictures of the crown to better assess the treatment's effectiveness.
The user is considering using topical dutasteride to prevent hair loss progression from Norwood 1 to Norwood 2 at age 25, and is concerned about the long-term effectiveness and potential shedding from the treatment. They are currently using a shampoo with caffeine, rosemary, and saw palmetto, and have noticed hairthinning and changes since age 20.
The user is using a topical solution with finasteride, minoxidil, and other ingredients, along with a red light laser cap and dermapen, to address hairthinning. They are considering a hair transplant but are advised to try dutasteride and oral minoxidil for 12 to 18 months before deciding.
A 35-year-old user shared their 4-month progress using Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, and vitamins to treat hairthinning. They reported increased hair density, thicker strands, and deeper color, especially in the crown area.
The user has been using topical minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and laser light therapy for 11 weeks to address hairthinning. They report difficulty applying the treatment due to increased hair thickness and are unsure if the results are significant.
A 20-year-old is using a topical solution with finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for hairthinning. They seek advice on application, duration, and potential results.
A user has been taking finasteride for 7.5 months and experiencing shedding since the second month, leading to significant hairthinning. Other users suggest continuing the treatment, as shedding is normal, and some have seen improvements after 8 months.
The user tried non-finasteride treatments for a year with little success, but has seen some improvement in hairthinning after 10 months using topical finasteride/minoxidil. They also use microneedling, Nizoral, rosemary/castor oil treatments, and maintain a nutrient-rich diet.
The conversation discusses a user's progress after 4 months of using 1.25mg finasteride daily, minoxidil, and dermarolling to treat hairthinning, particularly on the sides and crown. The user believes finasteride made the most difference, and they share tips on managing hair loss and tracking progress.
The user has been using Minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling for over a year but recently experienced more hairthinning and receding. They started taking magnesium supplements a month ago and are questioning if it is related to the worsening hair condition.
A 20-year-old female is experiencing hairline loss and seeks effective natural remedies or affordable drugstore treatments. She has tried flax seeds and aloe vera without success.
The user experienced hair loss despite using Fin and Min for 12 years and switched to Dutasteride, RU58841, and Keto scalp serum, but shedding and itch persist. They are considering increasing Dutasteride to 2.5mg and questioning the necessity of a scalp biopsy, with mixed opinions on its usefulness.
A user in their mid-30s experienced unexpected hairline regrowth after starting a new supplement stack, despite being on a regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral for over four years. The new supplements include Tongkat Ali, Fadogia Agrestis, Panax Red Ginseng, Vitamin B1, Vitamin D3, Zinc Picolinate, Magnesium Glycinate, Maca, and L-Citrulline.
Dutasteride is reported by some users to worsen hair loss, while others believe it causes shedding before improvement. Finasteride and Minoxidil are also mentioned as treatments, with mixed results.
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
Anti-androgens like Finasteride, Dutasteride, Metformin, and Topical Spironolactone cause hairline recession and increased cholesterol levels. The hairline recovers after stopping the drugs.
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.
A woman with hair loss discovered she has thyroid cancer, which was found during an MRI and confirmed with an ultrasound. She advises others with symptoms to see a doctor and shares that her cancer was detected after her dog sniffed her neck and she experienced neck pain.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hair loss. Other suggestions include using hair loss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.
The effects of hair loss on mental health, treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841 and microneedling red light therapy, and the realization that while treating hair loss can be beneficial, it does not solve all underlying insecurities.