A 23-year-old male plans to temporarily stop finasteride to donate plasma for financial reasons and seeks alternative hair loss treatments like minoxidil, ketoconazole, or RU58841 during this period. He is open to suggestions to prevent further hair loss until he can resume finasteride.
The user experienced hair regrowth with finasteride and minoxidil but faced shedding after stopping the treatment. They resumed the treatment and used Toppik hair fibers to mask hair thinning during the shedding phase.
Tretinoin is not commonly linked to hair loss and can enhance the effects of Minoxidil. Users recommend starting with lower doses and gradually increasing to avoid scalp irritation.
The user is frustrated with ongoing hair loss despite using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and others. They express concern over the lack of improvement in hair density and the emotional toll it takes.
Wigs are considered a temporary solution for hair loss, with concerns about cost, maintenance, and social stigma. Many prefer treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplants for more permanent results.