Hairloss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The conversation humorously reflects on past hairloss solutions and the potential of hair cloning.
Finasteride is recommended for hairloss starting at age 17, with some users suggesting starting even earlier. Minoxidil is also suggested as an option, while lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are noted as beneficial for health but not effective for slowing genetic hairloss.
Finasteride, minoxidil, and sometimes dutasteride were used for hairloss with varying success. Some experienced side effects, while others maintained or regrew hair, considering hair transplants as a future option.
An 18-year-old noticed hair thinning at 17, started finasteride 5 months ago, and saw shedding stop but no regrowth. They suspect male pattern baldness due to family history and are concerned about thinning on the back and sides, possibly due to inflammation.
A 19-year-old is experiencing hairloss and considering treatments like finasteride, oral minoxidil, and possibly dutasteride. Users suggest continuing with finasteride and minoxidil, with some recommending dutasteride for stronger results.
A 22-year-old experiencing intense hairloss across the scalp seeks advice, considering factors like nutrition and genetics. Suggestions include checking vitamin, mineral, and thyroid levels.
The user began experiencing hairloss a few years ago at age 22 and is a diffuse thinner with a Norwood scale rating of 2. They have a naturally athletic build and gain muscle easily, with a hairy chest and stomach.
A 19-year-old has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to treat hairloss with no regrowth, feeling mentally affected by it. Advice given includes continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, addressing potential vitamin deficiencies, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding ketoconazole shampoo.
A 34-year-old female is experiencing hair thinning after stopping birth control pills and a damaging hair treatment. She has normal bloodwork and a normal trichogram but is considering trying MSM or Saw Palmetto for her hairloss.
A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning and frizzy hair has been using finasteride for nine months and is seeking advice on improving hair quality. Suggestions include using conditioners, biotin, rosemary oil, and addressing scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, while finasteride may help reverse miniaturization and improve hair health.
Hairloss treatments discussed include microneedling, minoxidil, tretinoin, finasteride, dutasteride, pumpkin seeds, saw palmetto, and scalp massage. The consensus is that finasteride or dutasteride is necessary for significant regrowth, while other methods may only slow hairloss.
A 47-year-old male shared his hair regrowth progress from 2022 to 2025, using finasteride 1mg daily, managing stress, and avoiding minoxidil due to an allergy. He experienced noticeable hair improvement, despite some skepticism about a comb-over, and emphasized the importance of stress management alongside treatment.
An 18-year-old woman experiencing hairloss due to stress, possible PCOS, and low vitamin D is concerned about starting 5% minoxidil foam, prescribed by her doctor, due to potential facial hair growth. She is also using a topical steroid for scalp sensitivity and pain.
A user has been experiencing hairloss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.
The user is experiencing hairloss, initially diagnosed as Telogen Effluvium due to stress, but is concerned it might be Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). A suggestion was made to consider using Minoxidil or Finasteride if the condition worsens.
A 20-year-old with diffused thinning is using oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia. They plan to switch to topical minoxidil, finasteride, and bimatoprost, and may consider surgery if their condition improves.
The user is considering continuing minoxidil and microneedling, possibly adding low-dose topical finasteride, and undergoing a large FUE hair transplant to improve hair appearance. They plan to use hair fibers for added density, aiming for a convincing cosmetic look rather than full density.
An 18-year-old with early hairloss is advised to consider minoxidil and finasteride, with a doctor's consultation recommended. Alternatives like a hair system or shaving are suggested due to potential medication side effects and lifelong commitment.
A user shared their 16-year hairloss journey using finasteride and minoxidil, noting slow hair thinning despite a family history of severe balding. They switched from topical to oral minoxidil but stopped for personal reasons, experiencing no significant side effects from finasteride.
A 17-year-old experiencing early hairloss is advised to improve diet and lose weight gradually, as rapid weight loss and poor diet may contribute to hairloss. Minoxidil is not an option due to tachycardia, and finasteride is not recommended before age 18; alternatives like magnesium oil and dermarolling are suggested.
Inflammation plays a significant role in hair follicle miniaturization and androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil, and finasteride being used to address it. Users discuss the benefits of anti-inflammatory treatments and peptides like KPV, alongside traditional hairloss treatments, to improve scalp health and hair quality.
A 29-year-old male is considering treatments for hairloss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, or a hair transplant, and is concerned about potential hairloss due to military service. He is currently at Norwood 2 and has a family history of hairloss.
A 25-year-old male experiencing hairloss suspects stress-related alopecia and is hesitant to use Minoxidil due to potential side effects. Another user suggests it might be androgenic alopecia and recommends starting finasteride.
An 18-year-old is experiencing severe hairloss and dandruff, feeling stressed and unable to commit to Minoxidil or handle finasteride side effects. They have tried natural oils, anti-hair fall shampoo, and consulted a dermatologist without success, and are seeking affordable treatment options.
A 21-year-old male has been experiencing persistent hairloss despite using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and ketoconazole. Suggestions include checking for hormonal issues, nutritional deficiencies, or allergies, and consulting a doctor for professional advice.
A 22-year-old man experienced significant hairloss after stopping minoxidil and finasteride, causing emotional distress. He resumed these treatments and is considering dutasteride and microneedling to manage his hairloss.
A 31-year-old man using finasteride for a year is considering adding oral minoxidil or switching to topical minoxidil to address diffuse thinning, while also using a scalp massager and ketoconazole shampoo. Concerns include cardiovascular side effects, pet safety with topical minoxidil, and cost of telehealth services.
The conversation discusses struggles with diffuse thinning and hairloss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride, with limited success. The original poster regrets having a hair transplant at 21 due to weak donor hair and ongoing thinning.
The user noticed small circular hairless spots after a buzz cut and has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hairloss. They are experiencing continuous shedding and thinning, and it is suggested they consult a dermatologist for a scalp examination and possible biopsy to determine if it's alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia.
A 15-year-old experiencing hairloss and anxiety is using minoxidil and microneedling but is advised against starting finasteride or dutasteride due to age. The discussion emphasizes consulting a doctor, considering hormonal evaluations, and exploring non-medication coping strategies.