Female with aga tried minoxidil 5% and spironolactone, no success yet. Gladyator96 suggests waiting 6 months, adding tretinoin or dermarolling with minoxidil.
Hair loss therapies focusing on hair follicle sugar metabolism and aldose reductase. Potential treatments include magnesium supplements, avoiding high glycemic index foods, and antioxidants.
User hears aunt's comment on hair loss during Easter gathering. Others discuss handling rude comments and share experiences with hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
The conversation is about supplements for hair health. Nutrafol and Viviscal are mentioned, with Nutrafol preferred due to saw palmetto; individual supplements like zinc, vitamin D, iron, B complex, magnesium, and inositol are also discussed.
This conversation discusses the potential benefitsof using oral minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss, with some userssharing their own experiences in taking the medications. Others express concerns about the safety of these treatments.
Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Pyrilutamide Phase 2 results are expected in June 2022, with hopes for a better alternative to current treatments.
A user shared a 9-month hair recovery journey from androgenic alopecia using 1 mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and weekly dermarolling with a 1.5 mm roller. Some responders were skeptical about the authenticity of the results, while others confirmed the consistency of the user's appearance and supported the effectivenessof the treatment.
A 34 year old female with androgenic alopecia who has tried treatmentssuch asSpironolactone, Desogen, Minoxidil and Finasteride in order to address her hair loss. It also details the experiencesof other women taking Spironolactone for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL).
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applicationsof treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
IGFBP‐rP1 shows potential for treating androgenic alopecia by influencing hair cycle transitions. Increasing IGF-1 levels may have similar effects to Minoxidil and 5-AR inhibitors in reducing hair loss.
Vitamin D deficiency is linked to hair loss, and supplementation with vitamin D can improve conditions like androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium. Users discussed various dosagesof vitamin D, emphasizing the importance of getting blood tests to determine the appropriate amount.
A female user's experience using Spironolactone to treat Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) and Androgenic Alopecia, as well as discussing the effectivenessof the drug at different dosages.
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.
A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.
A woman experiencing hair loss and facial hair growth suspects PCOS or androgenic alopecia and is considering treatments like Rogaine, but is concerned about the cost. She has tried various hair care methods and is awaiting a hormone doctor appointment, while otherssuggest she may have a hormonal imbalance and recommend seeing a gynecologist or trying cheaper versionsof Rogaine.
User shared progress on hair regrowth after 4 monthsofSpironolactone and iron infusions for Androgenic Alopecia. They see some improvement but struggle with perception; others note significant improvement.
A hair journey ofsomeone who started using Minoxidil, Finasteride and Dutasteride to treat their Androgenic Alopecia. The user reported successful results with the medication, including compliments from strangers.
A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.
The user experienced severe scalp itching and hair loss while on dutasteride, which they linked to caffeine and masturbation. They plan to cut out both to see if their hair density improves.
User "hemantch" shares 5 months progress using topical Fin, Min, topical Dut, and a laser cap for hair loss. Significant regrowth was noticed after 1 month, and the treatments worked well despite being bald for 10 years.
The conversation discusses whether individuals using hair loss treatments like Dutasteride (Dut) or Finasteride (Fin) should regularly check their hormone levels through bloodwork. Some argue it's important to monitor the effectsof these medications on hormone levels, while others believe it's unnecessary if there are no side effects, citing cost and practicality concerns.
The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hair loss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.
The post discusses the user's hair loss treatment involving daily use of 5% minoxidil, rosemary oil 2-3 times a week, derma-rolling twice a week, and daily vitamin D. A reply suggests the user to start using finasteride before hair falls out.
User considers adding Alfatradiol to their topical finasteride treatment for hair loss. Others discuss Alfatradiol as a weak estrogen and 5α-reductase inhibitor used for pattern hair loss in men and women.
The user's experience of using Finasteride 5mg and Aldactone 50mg to treat Female Pattern Hair Loss, as well as their use of PRP injections for further hair growth.
A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four yearsof treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other userssuggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.
The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remediessuggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.
The conversation discusses a transgender individual'ssuccessful hair loss treatment over 1.5 years using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5mg finasteride, and 8mg weekly injectable estradiol valerate. Some users debate the appropriatenessof this approach within the group's goals, while otherssupport the individualized treatment and its additional benefits for transgender individuals.
The conversation is about a user's experience with finasteride not improving their hair loss and considering dutasteride as a last resort. Some users believe the user's hair appearsstabilized, while otherssuggest surgery or patience, and one mentions heart issues as a reason for not using minoxidil.
The conversation discusses disappointment over only receiving a financial report from Cassiopea instead of trial results for Breezula/CB-03-01, a hair loss treatment. However, there is optimism as the company is advancing Breezula into Phase III trials for men, starting trials for women, and submitting an NDA for their acne product, Winlevi.