The conversation discussesusing Biotin 10000mcg with Keratin and DHT blockers for hair growth. The user seeks advice on other community-recommended options.
A female, aged 17-18, is experiencing significant hair loss, feeling hopeless despite trying various treatments like leave-in conditioners, omega-3s, supplements, sulfate-free shampoo, and biotin. She is distressed as her hair continues to thin, affecting her body image and self-esteem.
People are discussing ketoconazole shampoos that don't dry out hair, with suggestions including using it as a topical treatment, switching to T-Sal, and using moisturizing products like hyaluronic acid serum and biotin conditioner. Regenepure DR is confirmed to still contain ketoconazole, and some users recommend using moisturizing shampoos and conditioners to prevent dryness.
User shared 3-month hair loss progressusing foam Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and shampoos. They experienced side effects with oral Minoxidil but had success with topical treatments and finasteride.
Finasteride may affect liver function and cortisol levels, potentially linking it to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). More research is needed to understand this connection fully.
People discuss the high cost of brand name finasteride and dutasteride, suggesting generics as cheaper alternatives. They share prices from various regions, highlighting significant cost differences.
Finasteride is increasingly prescribed to young men to prevent hair loss, with many users expressing regret for not starting sooner. The conversation highlights the preference for Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil over other treatments.
People have been using finasteride for 10 to 20+ years to maintain their hairline, with many reportingsuccess and no significant side effects. Some users have combined finasteride with minoxidil for better results, and a few have switched to dutasteride or added hair transplants when finasteride was less effective.
Hair loss treatment progress with Dut, Min, Keto, needling, and RU/Min/Fin/Dut topical. User noticed improvement, believes RU and needling most effective.
A 21 year old who has been taking various treatments for hair losssuch as dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil and finasteride with no results. Other usersshare their experiences of dealing with hair loss at an early age and offer advice on how to cope.
The conversation is about someone experiencing significant hair regrowth after 23 days on Finasteride and Biotin, with otherssuggesting additional treatments like Minoxidil and microneedling. Some doubt the speed of hair growth, while others believe Biotin isn't contributing to the results.
User shared their 14-month progressusing topical Dutasteride at 0.1% for hair loss, with significant improvement and no side effects. Others discussed concerns about fertility and questioned the authenticity of the results.
User had successful FUE hair transplant with 3500 grafts, costing 3900 euros at Novohair in Berlin, gaining confidence. User lost hair due to chemo, family history of hair loss at 40-50 years old.
Significant hair regrowth was achieved after six monthsusing finasteride and minoxidil, with no side effects reported. The user plans to taper off minoxidil and is considering oral minoxidil, but is cautious due to potential heart issues.
The user had two FUT hair transplants with 4,600 grafts for increased density, costing about $11,000 each, and has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for over five years without side effects. The results are natural-looking with no visible scarring, and the user finds the procedure valuable despite the cost.
A user reported success with a once-a-day chewable pill containing Min 3mg, biotin 2.5mg, fin 1.1mg, vit B5 10mg, vit B6 2mg, and vit C 100mg for hair regrowth. They experienced no side effects and noticed healthier hair and more facial hair.
A user reported hair thickening and a stronger crown after using rosemary shampoo for about a year, with progress pictures as evidence. Some commenters discussed the effectiveness of natural treatments versus pharmaceutical options like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be more effective than finasteride for long-term hair retention, with some usersreporting personal experiences and side effects.
The user "Dismal_Library_2264" shared their 11-month progress on a hair loss treatment regimen. They used dutasteride, topical minoxidil, dermarolling, a hair serum, and specific shampoos. They experienced some side effects but were overall satisfied with the results.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Dutasteride (DUT) and Finasteride (FIN) for hair loss. Usersshare varied experiences, with some finding DUT more effective and others experiencing side effects or no change, highlighting that individual responses can vary.
A 21 year old man who had a hair transplant 8 months prior and is now more confident due to the results, as well as taking finasteride 3x per week, minoxidil topically and orally, and microneedling; it also includes advice from others on how to further improve his results.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and Sulforaphane supplements. Two brands of Sulforaphane supplements, Avmacol and Prostaphane, are mentioned with optimal dosages.
The user isusing a combination of hair loss treatments including dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, low-level laser therapy, ketokonozole, supplements, Viviscal, Nutrafol, microneedling, PRP, and scalp Botox injections, but isstill experiencing hair shedding and thinning. Despite being on this regimen for two years, the user's hair condition is worsening, and they are seeking advice on what else they can do.
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 hair thinning one year ago.
A user named "EgyptStar81" who has been dealing with hair losssince age 15 due to genetics, chemotherapy and finasteride/minoxidil treatment. Possible solutionssuch as dutasteride, oral minoxidil, hair transplants and extensions were suggested.
A user tried topical melatonin for hair loss and experienced significantly reduced shedding, similar to when they used finasteride, but stopped finasteride due to side effects. They applied liquid melatonin from a dropper and noticed a decrease in hair fall within two days.
User is experiencing severe hair loss despite using finasteride for 15 months, losing 500 hairs a day and 50% density since June. Minoxidil with needling was ineffective, and RU58841 is too expensive and hard to obtain.
Why androgenic alopecia affects the scalp rather than other body parts, potential explanations for this phenomenon, treatments available to combat hair loss, and the implications of male attractiveness in modern society.