Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
The user discusses the potential impact of external DHT in sebum on hair loss and plans to wash their hair daily with salicylic acid exfoliation. They believe this might help reduce hair loss despite internal factors.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial for hair health, and relying solely on treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 without addressing overall health may not be effective. External treatments alone cannot compensate for poor health habits.
A user's 18-month progress on their hair loss treatment regimen, which includes 5mg oral minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling with a pen once weekly, and 0.5mg/day dutasteride; other users noted the positive effects of finasteride and dutasteride in reducing DHT levels.