Has anyone had suicidal thoughts because of their ruined appearance? Question 2/6/2019
The conversation discusses feelings of despair and low self-worth due to hair loss and other perceived physical shortcomings. The user expresses a lack of motivation and struggles with societal expectations, despite trying various self-improvement methods.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity The no BS guide to saving your hair without finasteride (improvement in 90% of patients in the study) with a low side effect profile or improvement in 100% of patients but a higher side effect profile and increased dosage. The future is here?
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of oral minoxidil in combination with micro-needling. Oral minoxidil has been found to improve hair density in 90% of patients with a low side effect profile, but using 5mg per day can result in higher side effects including hypertrichosis and edema. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride and RU58841.
community Hair loss is holding me back from enjoying life and I'm wasting away my youth
A 31-year-old man feels depressed due to hair loss, using topical finasteride and previously tried minoxidil. Others suggest treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, hair transplants, or embracing baldness, highlighting the importance of mental health and self-acceptance.
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Hair loss treatments discussed include Propecia, Rogaine, Nizoral shampoo, and dermarolling. Users shared experiences and results, with some noticing improvements in hair growth and maintenance.
community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
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