Various treatments for male pattern baldness including Minoxidil, Finasteride/Dutasteride, hair systems, and oral anti-androgens such as Spironolactone and Flutamide. It also mentions dermarolling as a possible treatment in conjunction with minoxidil.
A 31-year-old man who previously had good results with minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral for hair loss is now experiencing unusual hair loss and sideeffects from finasteride. Respondents suggest it might be severe retrograde alopecia and recommendexploring other treatment options due to his inability to tolerate finasteride.
The user is exploring topical Saw Palmetto as a milder alternative to microdosing topical Finasteride for hair loss, aiming to minimize systemic DHT impact. They plan to experiment with this herbal remedy for a year to assess its effectiveness on their mild androgenetic alopecia without significant sideeffects.
A 20-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has tried Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, dermarolling, Biotin, Selenium, Zinc, and a shampoo with various ingredients but is still losing hair. They had sideeffects from topical finasteride and are considering RU58841 but are concerned about past heart issues.
Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seedextract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols werediscussed as potential treatments.
Nutrafol, a hair loss supplement, has limited and potentially biased research, with one study showing a 10% increase in hair count for women after 6 months but no significant results for men. The user concludes that cheaper, well-studied options like minoxidil may be moreeffective, especially for men, given the lack of evidence supporting Nutrafol.
The user experienced severe sideeffects from finasteride and is considering a combination therapy including Minoxidil, Tretinoin, microneedling, caffeine, and other ingredients. They are also thinking about adding red light therapy and microneedling once per week.
Hair loss treatments, with people sharing their experiences of trying to get help from family members and how genetics can affect the severity of hair loss. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, scalp massage, whey protein and bleaching.
A user's 2-year experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, including the costs involved and potential sideeffects. Other users shared their experiences and asked questions about their own use of these treatments.
Rating treatments for hair loss, with the help of GPT-4, according to efficacy, evidence and tolerability; a combination of chemicals from research papers, custom compounds, and some suggestions from other users were included.
Hair is growing faster after 2 weeks of using topical vitaminD3 in alcohol/oil. The user plans to continue theexperiment for 3 months before giving a full review.
A 23-year-old male shared his 6-month hair loss progress using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, andvitamin supplements. He noticed hair loss at 19, which acceleratedduring the pandemic.
A 19-year-olddiagnosed with AGA was refused finasteride by a dermatologist who cited fertility concerns and prescribed minoxidil, vitamins, and shampoos instead. The user is unsure about using minoxidil and considers finding another dermatologist.
Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, andenvironmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
User shared progress pictures after 9 months of using minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, andestradiol for hair loss. Significant regrowth was noted, especially after starting estradiol.
User experienced sideeffects 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 sideeffects.
The user started using topical minoxidil in June 2023 and switched to a new finasteride preparation andvitaminD supplements a month ago. They noticed reduced hair shedding recently and are hopeful for regrowth.
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating thedifference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this werediscussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation andeventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some havediscussed the sideeffects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.
A user started taking 0.625mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, increased thedose to 1.25mg, andexperienced a significant shed, losing 70% of scalp density. They cannot tolerate finasteridedue to sideeffects but are hopeful for hair regrowth despite the shedding.
Microneedling combined with minoxidil and finasteride shows significant hair regrowth, though opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users report substantial benefits, while others highlight the need for more research and consistency in application.
The conversation discusses potential vitamindeficiencies leading to hair loss, with a focus on VitaminD and iron. Some individuals are using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, while others consider vitamin supplementation due to deficiencies.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically minoxidil, vitaminD supplements, and the potential impact of iron overload. The user experienced hair regrowth with high-dosevitaminD but faced hair thinning again after reducing thedosage, and is now exploring the role of iron overload in hair loss.
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This conversation discussed the user's successful results from a combination of treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, ketozolin shampoo, VitaminD and biotin. Thediscussion also included advice about frequency anddosages for these treatments.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, "Hello_Knicks," achieved significant hair growth anddensity by consistently using a combination of finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, nizoral, vitamin supplements, and a healthier diet. The user, who is a medical doctor, believes that patience, persistence, and medication compliance are key factors in achieving positive results.