A 26-year-old is experiencing hairloss despite using minoxidil and dutasteride. Suggestions include shaving his head, trying oral minoxidil, or considering a hair transplant.
A trans woman is using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and HRT to address hairloss, with noticeable improvement in hairline shape and presence of vellus hairs. She is considering hair transplants if these treatments don't yield desired results within a year or two.
A user is experiencing rapid hairloss and has been diagnosed with telogen effluvium by multiple dermatologists, but doubts the diagnosis due to the severity and speed of the hairloss. They are considering various treatments like spironolactone, estradiol, and possibly finasteride, while also exploring the possibility of hormonal imbalances or autoimmune issues.
A 25-year-old male experiencing hair shedding due to testosterone use is considering topical finasteride or RU58841 for scalp treatment while continuing minoxidil for beard growth. Topical finasteride is suggested to prevent scalp thinning without affecting beard growth.
A 22-year-old male experiencing hair thinning and loss, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis or low vitamin D, is cautious about using minoxidil or finasteride due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure. Suggestions include using ketoconazole shampoo to control inflammation and focusing on treating the dermatitis first.
Despite using dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and ketoconazole for years, the user continues to experience severe hairloss and thinning. They seek advice after multiple dermatologists confirmed androgenetic alopecia (AGA) but offered no effective solutions.
Hairloss is causing distress and self-esteem issues, with discussions on treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants. Some suggest topical treatments or lifestyle changes, while others stress the importance of confidence and self-acceptance.
The user is experiencing hair thinning and loss at the temples, likely due to androgenetic alopecia. Suggested treatments include finasteride and minoxidil to slow hairloss and promote regrowth, with buzzing hair short as a styling option.
A 27-year-old is using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and Pilexil shampoo to combat hairloss, with plans to add Nizoral shampoo and light stimulation. Initial results show reduced hairloss and some hair thickening, despite a period of shedding.
A 20-year-old feels defeated about hairloss and struggles with consistent minoxidil use due to ADHD. They plan to visit an endocrinologist for finasteride and consider shaving their head while continuing treatments.
The user is experiencing hairloss despite using dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is concerned about continued shedding. Suggestions include checking for nutrient deficiencies, consulting a dermatologist, and considering other potential causes like seborrheic dermatitis or telogen effluvium.
The conversation is about hairloss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, tretinoin, stemoxydine, adenosine, castor oil, baicalin, and bimatoprost. The user shares their nightly and morning routines and discusses the role of DHT in hairloss.
The user has been using a strong combination of hairloss treatments for 16 months, including Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU-58841, but their hairloss has worsened. They're questioning whether their high testosterone levels or residual scalp DHT are causing further hairloss, with a reply suggesting that even small amounts of DHT can cause hairloss if one is sensitive to it.
A 22-year-old is experiencing hairloss, particularly fuzzy hair in the front, and is concerned about male pattern baldness. Treatments mentioned include Propecia (finasteride), minoxidil, PRP treatments, dermarolling, peppermint oil, and apple cider vinegar.
The individual is experiencing hair thinning primarily at the front/middle of their scalp and is seeking to identify the type of hairloss they have. They already use treatments like oral Minoxidil, topical Finasteride, Tretinoin gel, dermarolling, and various oils and shampoos.
A female user's diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia, and the advice shared in response which suggests taking spironolactone and minoxidil together to prevent hairloss.
The conversation is about hairloss and treatments, with suggestions to use finasteride or dutasteride as DHT blockers and minoxidil for regrowth. Oils and shampoos are considered ineffective for androgenic alopecia without these medications.
Men with hairloss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.
The conversation discusses androgenic alopecia (AGA) and its treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Finasteride is recommended as essential for preventing further hairloss.
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, Viviscal, biotin, saw palmetto, fish oil, and alternating shampoos to combat hairloss but continues to experience thinning, especially at the hairline. They are considering trying dutasteride but are hesitant, and they are contemplating shaving their head if the situation doesn't improve.
Hairloss may be linked to DHT, which can both suppress and increase inflammation, potentially as a defense mechanism. Treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed, but the exact cause of hairloss remains unclear.
Hairloss was triggered by a testosterone and Masteron cycle, causing scalp tension and shedding. Topical finasteride, RU58841, and oral minoxidil were used to stop shedding and improve scalp condition.
A woman with AGA and CTE has been taking multiple hairloss treatments including spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, bicalutamide, birth control, and minoxidil without success. Steroid injections, however, dramatically and immediately stopped her hairloss, though the effect lasts less than a month.
An 18/19-year-old male started balding at 16 and initially saw hair growth with minoxidil, but results diminished over time. He switched dermatologists and is now using a regimen of topical finasteride, minoxidil, vitamin D, and supplements, hoping for better results.
A 35-year-old male experiences rapid hairloss on his head and body despite normal test results for testosterone, thyroid, and vitamins. He previously used topical minoxidil and retinol, and doctors have been consulted without finding a clear cause.
The user experienced hair shedding after increasing minoxidil from 5% to 7% with latanoprost, possibly causing telogen effluvium. They are on HRT with Lupron, Estradiol, and Raloxifene, and are concerned about the shedding's duration.
The conversation is about the prevalence of baldness among young men and the potential factors contributing to it. Specific treatments mentioned include minoxidil and finasteride.
A 24-year-old shared his hairloss journey, using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 6 months with positive results and no side effects. He recommends growing hair out and getting a good haircut to improve appearance and confidence.
A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hairloss since age 16 and has tried various treatments including topical minoxidil, topical and oral finasteride, and oral dutasteride with minoxidil, but has not seen significant improvement. He is currently using 1.5mg dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily, along with derma penning, and is seeking advice on regrowing hair to avoid using hair fibers.