The user feels treated better with a comb-over than when bald due to cancer. They are considering a hair transplant and using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss.
Finasteride and dutasteride are essential for stopping hair loss, while natural remedies are ineffective. Minoxidil can be added if needed, but blocking DHT is crucial.
Topical estrogen or estradiol for hair loss is being discussed for its effectiveness compared to finasteride. Users are sharing their experiences and opinions on its potential benefits.
Topical spironolactone 5% is being discussed for its effectiveness in treating hair loss, specifically receding temples. The user is inquiring if it workssimilarly to finasteride as a testosterone blocker.
A user shared a positive experience about receiving free finasteride from their dermatologist. Others discussed the varying costsof finasteride in different countries.
A 23-year-old man started using Minoxidil for hair thinning and experienced improvement, which helped him gain the confidence to ask a girl out, resulting in a date. Other users congratulated him and discussed the importance of hair appearance in dating, with some suggesting other treatments like finasteride or hair transplants.
A user is concerned about taking evening primrose oil alongside finasteride and minoxidil due to its potential effects on hormonal balance and DHT inhibition. They seek advice on whether to continue the supplement or if their worries are unfounded.
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.
A user shared their positive experience using keratin hair thickening fibers to conceal a balding crown after six months on finasteride. Other users discussed various hair losssolutions, including minoxidil, dermarolling, and scalp micropigmentation.
Accepting hair loss and not taking drastic measures like shaving your head if you are only mildly balding, and encouraging people to fight it with treatmentssuch as finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral and microneedling. Additionally, it discusses the importance of being realistic when trying to restore hair and addressing the misconception that one must look a certain way in order to be attractive.
A woman who is experiencing Female Pattern Baldness and struggling to cope with it; she has tried a few treatments but is not satisfied with the results and feels like her femininity has been taken away from her. The conversation includes advice on possible treatmentssuch as Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and lifestyle changes.
Significant hair improvement was reported after 18 monthsof using 1mg dutasteride and 2.5-5mg oral minoxidil daily for diffuse unpatterned alopecia. The discussion includes praise, skepticism about authenticity, and concerns about side effects.
Finasteride has led to significant hair regrowth for some users, with noticeable improvements in two months, but side effects like erectile dysfunction have caused some to stop using it. Some users combine finasteride with minoxidil and other supplements, despite concerns about side effects.
Participants want to maintain hair until at least age 30, using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Hair loss remains a concern, with some considering hair transplants.
The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride, and their effects on hair and muscle gains. Users debate effectiveness and side effects, mixing scientific approaches with jokes.
The conversation is about the effectivenessof the Laduora duo massage brush for hair regrowth using vibration and red light, and whether the vitamin gel pods make sense. Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are not mentioned.
A user shared their experience with hair loss, initially using Minoxidil, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and a derma roller with good results, but relapsed after stopping. They later started a more aggressive protocol including Minoxidil, Finasteride, a derma stamp, and ketoconazole shampoo, achieving great hair regrowth but experiencing side effects from Finasteride.
The conversation is a humorous discussion on whether the historical figure Chairman Mao should have used finasteride for hair loss, with various users making light-hearted comments about his appearance and historical actions. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride.
A woman with androgenic alopecia has been using birth control, spironolactone, finasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. She sought to change her medications to dutasteride and bicalutamide, but her new dermatologist refused to prescribe them for off-label use.
People are sharing their experiencesof keeping a hidden folder on their phones with photos documenting their hair loss. Some users discuss the emotional impact, while one mentions using dutasteride and oral minoxidil without noticeable change.
People are discussing why barbersoften don't mention their clients' hair loss, with some sharing personal experiences where barbers did suggest treatments like finasteride (Fin) or mentioned the possibility of hair transplants. Some barbers avoid the topic to not offend clients, while others openly discuss it and recommend treatments or acknowledge the issue when asked.
The conversation speculates whether Steve Carell had a hair transplant and uses finasteride to treat hair loss, with some suggesting his hair was also styled to look thinner for a TV role. Some users believe Hollywood actors commonly use hair loss treatments and enhancements.
A 21-year-old expresses feeling alone and invalidated in hisstruggle with hair loss, seeking empathy from others. Some usersshare similar feelings, while one mentions making progress with dutasteride and minoxidil treatments and considering a hair transplant.
The conversation is about Jordan Peterson allegedly getting a hair transplant, with various users mocking his way ofspeaking and debating the ethicsof him potentially hiding the procedure. Some users discuss the natural look of the transplant and the implicationsof getting one at an older age.
A 23-year-old male shared his 6-month hair loss progress using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and vitamin supplements. He noticed hair loss at 19, which accelerated during the pandemic.
A 35-year-old man, balding since 18, hasseen growth ofsmall, almost white hairs all over hisscalp after 1.5 months on oral finasteride and minoxidil. Userssuggest sticking with the treatment for a year, adding microneedling, and potentially trying RU58841 or dutasteride.
The conversation discusses the potential for Verteporfin to reduce scarring, making hairline lowering surgeries more viable for men with mild hair loss. The user suggests that if scarring can be minimized, men might opt for hairline lowering instead of using grafts for other areas.
The user "LandB4TimeIn3D" shared their hair loss progress using finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min). They experienced shedding for the first few years but saw significant regrowth after about 2-3 years. They also mentioned using topical liquid minoxidil twice a day.
PCOS female visited doctor for hair loss concerns, prescribed spironolactone and minox 5%. Doctor advised against finasteride or dutasteride, user considering self-medication with dutasteride.
Hair loss in moms can be caused by hormonal changes, stress, genetics, and nutritional deficiencies. Solutions include hair toppers, Minoxidil, PRP therapy, and a healthy diet with supplements.