July 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international”
Lifestyle choices like stress, smoking, heavydrinking, sun exposure, and chemical hair treatments might speed up hair loss in people with androgenetic alopecia.
Hair loss can be caused by various factors such as stress, thyroid issues, and genetics. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, DHT blockers, and thyroid medication, though results vary.
Hair loss treatment progress with Dut, Min, Keto, needling, and RU/Min/Fin/Dut topical. User noticed improvement, believes RU and needling most effective.
The user experienced hair regrowth with dutasteride but later lost progress despite using minoxidil foam and dermastamping. Suggestions included reducing dermastamping frequency, conducting blood tests, and considering oral minoxidil or different brands of dutasteride.
Finasteride is generally seen as more successful for hair loss than Dutasteride, with fewer negative experiences reported. Dutasteride is considered more effective but often leads to more complaints, possibly due to higher expectations or improper use.
The safety of using oral minoxidil to treat hair loss and thinning, with studies showing mild side effects at low doses. It was suggested that people should consult a doctor or dermatologist before taking any type of medication for hair loss.