Astaxanthin may cause increased hair shedding, affecting even transplanted hair and eyebrows. The user has tried various treatments for androgenic alopecia, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A user experienced rapid hairloss despite taking finasteride 1mg and undergoing PRP treatment. They also take a supplement with biotin, iron, zinc, and calcium but have not seen improvement.
The conversation is about the struggles of dealing with diffuse thinning at a young age and the lack of significant improvement after using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Some suggest additional methods like derma rolling, microneedling, and hair fibers, while others share their own experiences and encourage persistence with treatment.
Elevated bile acids can inhibit the enzyme AKR1C2, leading to increased DHT levels, which may accelerate hairloss in those predisposed to androgenetic alopecia. Treatments mentioned include topical minoxidil and finasteride.
A 25-year-old is frustrated with hairloss and inability to grow facial hair despite using oral finasteride and minoxidil for over a year. Suggestions include trying topical treatments, considering a hair system, or seeking professional help for mental health.
The user is experiencing hairloss despite using Dutasteride and plans to try RU58841, considering adding Oral Minoxidil. They express frustration with diffuse thinning and seek advice on managing hairloss.
The user is using caffeine shampoo with baicapil, microneedling, massage, and procapil lotion for hairloss. Replies suggest the user is balding and recommend finasteride.
New potential hairloss treatment uses molecules from hairy moles to stimulate follicle growth. Topical solution requires less frequent application, like Botox injections a few times per year.
A rigorous and extensive regimen for hair regrowth, including oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, various oils, supplements, and lifestyle changes, is discussed with skepticism and humor. The consensus is that such an extreme routine is impractical and potentially harmful, with no guaranteed results.
A 24-year-old male experiencing hairloss has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo without progress. He is considering switching to oral minoxidil and dutasteride, exploring dermarolling, and eliminating dairy from his diet.
Hair growth success may be linked to addressing scalp fungi issues, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride being important. DHT may contribute to scalp microbial issues, potentially causing inflammation and hairloss.
The user discusses their experience with diffuse unpatterned alopecia and acquired progressive hair kinkering, noting improvements with treatments including biotin, pantothenic acid, finasteride, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione shampoo. They report thicker, healthier hair and improved scalp condition, attributing success mainly to biotin, pantothenic acid, and finasteride.
The conversation is about restoring hairline and temples using finasteride, micro-needling, and Ketoconazole shampoo, with suggestions to add minoxidil despite its side effects. A hair transplant is considered likely necessary for significant restoration.
Scalp tension potentially affecting hairloss, and potential treatments for male pattern baldness such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Evidence from a study was discussed which suggests that the cause of MPB lies within the follicle itself and is not dependent on its surrounding environment.
A 26-year-old discusses hairloss treatment using oral finasteride microdosing, topical minoxidil with tretinoin, and dermastamping every 10 days. They started experiencing hairloss at 19 and have been using these treatments for 8 months.
A user discusses their experience with hairloss, 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.
A 57-year-old man with severe hairloss since age 14 tried various hairloss treatments over two years, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, with some minor regrowth. He also experimented with topical treatments and microneedling, but results were not cosmetically significant.
A 27-year-old male with AGA and diffused thinning has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, Vitamin D, B12, Iron, and Ketoconazole shampoo. Despite a hair transplant and improved blood levels, he continues to experience hairloss and suspects a possible misdiagnosis of Alopecia Areata Incognita.
The user is using a combination of hairloss treatments including finasteride, stemoxydine, oral minoxidil, RU58841, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, collagen, Viviscal, and biotin, and has improved their diet. Despite these efforts, they are still experiencing hair shedding and scalp itchiness, and are considering increasing their minoxidil dosage or starting dutasteride.
The user experienced significant hair thinning despite using finasteride and minoxidil, leading to concerns about whether it's a temporary shed or a more serious issue. They plan to start using RU58841 and are advised to consult a doctor to rule out other causes like autoimmune disorders.
The user is treating hairloss with topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and Ketoconazole. For grey hair, they use L-Cysteine, L-Methionine, and PABA, and have noticed some re-pigmentation.
The user is experiencing hair shedding of different thicknesses/lengths and is using Nizoral, ciclopirox, and pyrithione zinc conditioner. They are concerned whether the shedding is due to these treatments, miniaturization, or their low-calorie diet.
A user's progress with their hairloss treatment, which includes finasteride and nizoral, as well as the potential for using minoxidil; other users providing advice based on their own experiences; and others discussing how buzz cuts can make diffuse thinning look worse than it is.
A 31-year-old who experienced severe hairloss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.
The conversation discusses severe hair shedding and thinning, with the original poster using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and other supplements without improvement. The discussion highlights the possibility of telogen effluvium and the importance of addressing potential underlying health issues, such as stress and gut health, rather than assuming diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA).
Hairloss can be influenced by nutritional deficiencies, particularly low Vitamin D and fatty liver, and improving nutrition and lifestyle can strengthen hair. Treatments suggested include regular exercise, a balanced diet, vitamin supplements, and coconut oil massages, while acknowledging that hereditary factors may also play a role.
A 50-year-old Black woman with alopecia areata and traction alopecia is seeking a science-based hairloss routine. Current treatments include spearmint tea for DHT levels and considering PRP.
A 38-year-old male with stress-induced Telogen Effluvium is seeking advice on using oral finasteride and minoxidil, as well as vitamin regimens, for hairloss. He is considering these treatments after a dermatologist ruled out male pattern baldness and prescribed ketoconazole shampoo.