A female user's experience using Spironolactone to treat Female Pattern HairLoss (FPHL) and Androgenic Alopecia, as well as discussing the effectiveness of the drug at different dosages.
A user experienced hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil daily. Other users shared their own hairloss treatment experiences and concerns.
A 22-year-old switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss treatment, also using RU58841, and is managing hypothyroidism. Despite ongoing shedding, they report some improvement and plan to continue dutasteride for a year before considering minoxidil.
A user shared their 9-month progress using Propecia and minoxidil for hairloss, noting significant daily shedding. Others suggested potential vitamin/mineral deficiencies and offered encouragement.
A user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss at age 21, worried about potential side effects on bone and brain development. Another user shared their positive experience with dutasteride, noting minimal body hair and no side effects.
A user on dutasteride and oral minoxidil for two years reports worsening hairloss and is seeking advice. Suggestions include consulting a professional for underlying causes, acknowledging that treatments don't work for everyone, and considering dosage adjustments or additional treatments.
RU58841 is discussed as a topical anti-androgen for hairloss, but its effectiveness and safety are not well-documented, leading to mixed opinions and experiences among users. Some combine it with finasteride, but concerns about side effects and lack of FDA approval limit its popularity.
A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hairloss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.
A woman who is considering giving up on her hairloss journey after trying minoxidil and spironolactone, but other posters offer words of encouragement and suggest the use of wigs.
Finasteride improved hair appearance over seven years with no major side effects. Users discussed finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements like beta carotene and astaxanthin for hairloss treatment.
A 37-year-old male has been using finasteride for 5 years and dutasteride for 9 months to address hairloss, noticing improvements but also some recent thinning. He experienced no significant side effects from either treatment, except a slight decrease in semen volume with dutasteride, and is considering trying oral minoxidil again despite previous side effects.
Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hairloss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.
A user experienced a hard lump under their nipple and increased hairloss after four months of finasteride. They are concerned about the lump and plan to stop the treatment.
The conversation is about hair shedding while using finasteride. One user experienced increased hairloss, while another had no shedding but also no regrowth with finasteride and minoxidil.
A user has been on dutasteride for nearly 2 years with no improvement in hairloss, expressing frustration. Other users suggest checking for other health conditions, getting bloodwork, and considering stopping TRT or trying finasteride.
The conversation discusses using crushed finasteride tablets mixed with topical minoxidil for hairloss treatment. Users share their experiences and opinions on the effectiveness and proper concentration of this method.
A user in their mid-40s shared a 12-month update on using finasteride for hairloss, showing significant improvement. They started seeing thicker hair and regrowth after 3 months, with no side effects noticed.
The conversation is about the role of vitamin deficiencies in hairloss and the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It concludes that while vitamins and nutrition are important, they are not the primary solution for androgenic alopecia.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Dutasteride (DUT) and Finasteride (FIN) for hairloss. Users share varied experiences, with some finding DUT more effective and others experiencing side effects or no change, highlighting that individual responses can vary.
The user has been using a strong combination of hairloss treatments for 16 months, including Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU-58841, but their hairloss has worsened. They're questioning whether their high testosterone levels or residual scalp DHT are causing further hairloss, with a reply suggesting that even small amounts of DHT can cause hairloss if one is sensitive to it.
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This conversation discussed the efficacy of Minoxidil and Finasteride as treatments for hairloss, with a focus on the potential side effects of taking Oral Minoxidil. Some users shared their experiences with both treatments and there was debate over whether they were safe or not.
The conversation is about the lack of improvement in hairloss after using Pyrilutamide for 14 weeks, with the original poster unable to use Finasteride due to depression. Replies suggest that Pyrilutamide, like RU58841, may not work for everyone, and a more potent drug is being developed by Kintor.
Using Microneedling 1xweek and Minoxidil twice a day as treatments for hairloss, along with DHT blockers such as Finasteride or Dutasteride. Advice was also given to not raise eyebrows when evaluating hair growth progress.
The conversation is about frustration with dermatologists not effectively treating hairloss and the difficulty in obtaining prescriptions for Minoxidil and Finasteride. Some users suggest seeing specialists or general practitioners for hairloss treatment, while others share their own experiences with dermatologists and the importance of doing personal research.
User frustrated with lack of results from finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss. Others suggest checking for other health issues, focusing on fitness, and considering alternative treatments.
A user's success in treating his diffuse and crown hairloss with finasteride and minoxidil; other users sharing their experiences, both successful and unsuccessful, and the importance of research and listening to one's body when deciding on treatments.
A 26 year old female with PCOS who has been dealing with hairloss for several years, despite managing her hormones and taking vitamins. She has tried various treatments such as Nizoral, Minoxidil, Pyrithione zinc, coal tar and salicylic acid to no avail. The user is looking for advice on what else they can do to stop their hairloss.
Some people see significant hair regrowth using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, while others experience little to no improvement even with comprehensive treatment plans. Factors such as individual sensitivity to DHT may influence the effectiveness of these hairloss treatments.
A user started using 5mg minoxidil daily and 0.5mg dutasteride every two days for hairloss, along with rosemary, castor, and pumpkin oil twice a week, and derma stamping once a week. They plan to track progress with photos and maintain hair length with clippers.