community Starting Treatment for CCCA (scarring alopecia)
A male in his early 20s with CCCA (scarring alopecia) started treatment with Finasteride, Fluocinolone, and Doxycycline. Steroid injections were suggested but not yet done.
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300-330 / 1000+ resultscommunity Anyone Else Balding but Never Notice Shedding?
A user discusses their experience with hair loss, noting they don't notice shedding despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. Others share similar experiences, suggesting that shedding varies and may not occur for everyone using these treatments.
community Trichoscopy. 5 month difference. Picture of my sink after applying sea salt spray
The user is using minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss and is concerned about shedding and potential aggressive hair loss. They noticed some regrowth in trichoscopy pictures but are unsure about real-life changes.
community Shedding with topical dutasteride (month 4)
The user shared progress pictures after using topical dutasteride for 4 months, experiencing heavy shedding at month 2, which returned to baseline 1.5 months ago. Previous treatments with topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil were ineffective or caused side effects, and the user is hopeful about the shedding phase indicating potential effectiveness of topical dutasteride.
community Scalp health/dandruff
User is experiencing a very dry scalp with thick white flakes from using liquid minoxidil twice daily for a year. They use Nizoral every 10 days and are seeking advice for a healthier scalp, with a suggestion to use finasteride instead.
community Redness and flaking from topical minoxidil
Topical minoxidil with tretinoin is causing redness, stinging, and flaking on the scalp. Reducing application frequency and using anti-dandruff shampoo may help alleviate symptoms over time.
community What are these white bits at the end of a fallen hair(lots of recent hair loss)
The conversation discusses hair loss, scalp buildup, and treatments like Nizoral shampoo, Minoxidil, and dietary changes to address seborrheic dermatitis and iron deficiency. The user plans to improve their hair condition with a good routine, Nizoral, and diet adjustments.
community 30yo, Dut 0.5mg/day, min 5% once/day, biotin 1000mg 3times/week, derma once/week, anaphase+ 2times/week, nizoral 2 times/week
A 30-year-old uses Dutasteride, Minoxidil, biotin, dermarolling, Anaphase+ shampoo, and Nizoral for hair loss. Some commenters question the need for such extensive treatment given the minimal hair loss.
community Itchy scalp with fin/min - what should i do?
The user started using 0.1% finasteride and 5% minoxidil twice daily and experienced an itchy scalp. Suggestions include checking for allergies, dry scalp, or seborrheic dermatitis.
community Irritated scalp from tretinoin and alochol; any fixes?
The user is experiencing scalp irritation from using tretinoin and alcohol-based hair loss treatments like stemoxydine. They find that Aquaphor helps with the pain but is difficult to apply in hairy areas.
community Update: Had a crazy shed, followed by huge success!
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after switching to a regimen of 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 5mg oral minoxidil daily, and occasional minoxidil foam, which resolved dandruff issues. They also use 2% ketoconazole shampoo and Kerastase Densifique mousse for styling, and recommend avocado oil for hydration.
community Rich anti-hair loss regimen with poor results
A 23-year-old male has been using a regimen including oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Azelaic acid gel, Ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling for 4 months with minimal results. Another user suggests that it typically takes a year to see significant effects and encourages him to continue the routine.
community Double Shampooing Everyday. Safe or not?
Double shampooing daily is safe and helps manage oily scalp and dandruff without causing hair loss. Accutane is considered for reducing sebum production despite potential temporary hair loss.
community Suggestions?
The user is experiencing chronic folliculitis with scalp sores and is concerned about a receding hairline. They have tried various treatments including antibiotics, Nizoral 2% shampoo, and lifestyle changes, but are seeking further advice.
community Minaturization and recession accelerated on dutasteride but no shedding(19M)
A 19-year-old male is experiencing accelerated hair recession after two months on oral Dutasteride, despite no noticeable shedding, while also using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride. He is unsure if the treatment is effective and is unable to access RU58841.
community AH-001 another topical AR degrader beside GT20029, completed Phase I
AH-001 is a new topical treatment designed to degrade androgen receptors, targeting the root cause of androgenetic alopecia without the side effects of oral treatments like finasteride. It has shown a strong safety profile and good local tolerability in early trials.
community Eliminating scalp itch leads to regrowth (and my RU58841 progress)
User experienced hair regrowth after eliminating scalp itch with RU58841. Others discussed itch and hair loss connection, and effectiveness of combining RU58841 with 5AR inhibitors.
community starting my fin, topical min, keto shampoo + dermaroller journey today
Hair loss discussion includes treatments like hinoki tree oil and procyanidin b2. Experiences and effectiveness of these treatments are shared.
community Acute shedding episodes. Had telogen effluvium last year. Remission for a few months(thought I was over the shedding stuff 🥲). Now if I have any major stress days, THAT day I get a major shed and a few days after.
The user experiences immediate hair shedding linked to stress, unlike typical telogen effluvium, and is seeking answers. A suggestion was made to use spironolactone and topical minoxidil to address potential DHT-related shedding.
community 4 years on duta+minox as aggressive early shedder, my experience. AMA.
A user shared their four-year experience using 0.5mg dutasteride and topical minoxidil once daily for aggressive early hair loss, maintaining their hairline and regrowing hair on the vertex. They've experienced positive social feedback and increased confidence but also deal with dry eyes from dutasteride and worry about its long-term effects and cost.
community Starting Ru 58841 today with stemoxydine as vehicle. Already on minox 2 ml/day and keto shampoo 2-3 times a week.
Hair loss discussion includes treatments like hinoki tree oil and procyanidin b2. Experiences and effectiveness of these treatments are shared.
community Is this new hair growth? Former slick bald patches.
A user, 42 M, NW 5-6, used oral Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841 topical, micro needling, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto gummies, vitamin D gummies, and scalp massages for 2 months. They noticed many small light hairs on previously bald areas and are questioning if these will darken or remain vellus hairs.
community Thoughts on vichy's dercos shampoo?
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Vichy's Dercos shampoo, which contains aminexil, niacinamide, AHA, and Vitamin E, for hair issues. One user mentions success with Vichy's serum containing 1.5% aminexil in reducing hair shedding.
community Heavy shedding 10 months after HT
The user experienced heavy shedding 10 months after a hair transplant and used a topical solution of Minoxidil and Finasteride, later switching to Finoduta. They also dealt with a dry scalp and greasy hair, using various shampoos and conditioners, and sought advice on whether the shedding was normal and how to manage the dry scalp.
community Can topicals cause a never ending shed?
The user reintroduced RU58841 and noticed increased shedding and visible thinning. They have also been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for 2 years.
community 1 Year on fin/dut + ketoconazole shampoo
The user has been using dutasteride, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, recently adding minoxidil and tretinoin, and plans to start microneedling. They advise starting treatments early to maintain hair, as regrowth is more challenging.
community 3 month progress – dut, oral minox, ketoconazole shampoo, ru58841, dermarolling. Wet hair same lighting
A three-month progress report of using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, RU58841 and Dermarolling to combat hair loss. The results have been encouraging so far.
community Heavy Shed Since January: Considering Dutasteride vs Current Regimen of Finasteride & Topical Minoxidil
The user is experiencing heavy hair shedding and a receding frontal area despite using finasteride and minoxidil. They are considering switching to dutasteride for better results.
community My dear dog (M9) is balding...
The conversation is a satirical discussion about a user joking that their dog is balding and needs hair loss treatments like finasteride, with others commenting on the creepiness of an AI-generated image of a dog with human features.
community Hair is kinking rapidly following hair loss
Hair loss has slowed, but uneven growth and kinking persist despite using keto/nizoral shampoo and clotrimazole. Stress and anxiety might be contributing factors.