User discusses 4.5 months of using 0.5 DUT & 5 mg Oral Min for hair loss. They share progress pictures and discuss styling options and shedding experiences.
A user using finasteride and dutasteride to treat hair loss, but still losing hair rapidly after stopping minoxidil. Replies suggest that the user should try oral minoxidil or switch to dutasteride for better results.
Bicalutamide and spironolactone are being compared for their effectiveness and safety in treating female pattern hair loss. The conversation seeks advice on which is better to use.
Finasteride isn't working after 8 months, and stopping minoxidil led to no regrowth. Advice includes resuming minoxidil, correcting iron deficiency, and continuing finasteride.
Facing fears and making a doctor appointment to get more info on individual hair loss cases, as well as the discussion of potential treatments such as Finasteride/Dutasteride, Minoxidil, or RU58841.
The conversation is about using dutasteride mesotherapy with a dermaroller for treating a receding hairline, especially on the temples. The user is seeking advice on its effectiveness.
The conversation is about whether the Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Serum for hair density can be mixed with finasteride. A video was mentioned that shows the serum being mixed with Stemoxydine.
The user is taking finasteride 1mg from Blink pharmacy, sourced from Ascend Laboratories, with no noticeable side effects after 5 months. They also use Kirkland foam minoxidil, micro needling, and various supplements for hair treatment.
The user has been using finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil once daily, and various oils but continues to experience hair loss. They are considering whether to increase the finasteride dosage or maintain the current regimen until a hair transplant.
User is scared to start finasteride for hair loss due to potential side effects and personal concerns. Another user suggests trying a low dose for 6 months and avoiding online groups to reduce anxiety.
The user saw no hair loss improvement for a year using 1mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil. They experienced better results after reducing finasteride to 0.25mg, adding a derma pen treatment, and applying a solution with minoxidil and melatonin.
Hair loss's social impact, focusing on Will Smith defending Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia. The conversation highlights double standards between men and women experiencing hair loss and emphasizes empathy.
Hair loss treatments ExoFlo and XoFlo use exosomes from stem cells to stimulate hair growth. The user seeks feedback on results from those who tried these treatments.
User shares positive experience with Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Others discuss personal experiences and hair loss impact on self-esteem and appearance.
User "kingkaurr" shaved head due to female pattern hair loss and feels happy and confident. Others compliment her look and discuss how head shaving is perceived differently for men and women.
Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.
An 18-year-old used Minoxidil once daily, Finasteride 1mg daily, Nizoral shampoo weekly, a 1.5mm Dermaroller weekly, and Biotin shampoo weekly to treat hair loss, showing progress after 3 months. Commenters reacted positively to the visible improvement in hair growth.
User experienced side effects from oral finasteride and tried topical Alfatradiol for hair loss. Alfatradiol provided maintenance without significant regrowth, and user suggests it as an alternative for those struggling with finasteride side effects.
User considers trying Fin for hair thinning, asks if stopping Fin makes hair return to original condition or worsens it. Replies suggest Fin acts like a pause button, stopping it resumes hair loss at regular pace.
Finasteride can cause gynecomastia, which may be reversible by stopping the drug and using selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) like tamoxifen. Lifestyle changes such as weight loss and avoiding alcohol can also help, but surgery may be needed if the condition persists.
A user's plan to use Zix and topical finasteride (5AR inhibitors) for hair loss, followed by blood testing before/after. The user has suggested creating a fund to cover part of the cost of their blood tests. Replies to their post discuss the effectiveness of the treatments.
User noticed beard and sideburn hair loss, and thinning eyebrows, diagnosed with alopecia barbae and male pattern baldness, and prescribed Desonide cream. User seeks feedback on Desonide cream.
User reports using a derma roller daily, seeing new hair growth along the hairline without using Minoxidil or finasteride. They seek advice on further promoting hair growth with their current routine.
People notice more young individuals experiencing hair loss and discuss possible reasons, such as diet, hormones, and stress. Some treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.
A user shared their 4-month experience using minoxidil twice daily for hair loss, noting significant but slow progress in hair growth, especially around the temples and hairline. They also mentioned side effects like facial hair growth and dryness, and recommended minoxidil over other treatments like castor and coconut oil.
The conversation is about the availability of Breezula, a hair loss treatment, with speculation it might be released in 2022 or potentially never, as it's more effective than finasteride. No specific treatments were confirmed.
Treatment options for hair regrowth other than minoxidil or finasteride, due to side effects from the latter, with platelet-rich plasma and topical treatments being among the suggested alternatives.
The conversation provides advice on using derma rollers, stamps, and pens for hair loss, detailing types, usage, cleaning, depth, frequency, and caution with topicals like minoxidil. The user plans to replace a roller with a pen for better accuracy and safety, and uses a castor oil/rosemary oil mix post-needling.
The conversation discusses the use of topical finasteride from Hasson and Wong, with claims that none of their 800 users reported side effects. The user expresses skepticism about these claims and seeks others' experiences with the treatment.