Men with early male pattern baldness (MPB) may have hormonal abnormalities similar to those in women with PCOS. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
The user is experiencing hair thinning on the sides and back of the head while the top remains thick. A reply suggests it might be retrograde alopecia.
A user shared their experience with telogen effluvium triggered by a keratin treatment, leading to significant hairloss. They found improvement using aloe vera with rosemary, a protein and iron-rich diet, and patience.
The conversation discusses a hairloss protocol and compares it to using finasteride and minoxidil. It suggests that while the protocol includes some good advice, it may not surpass the effectiveness of established treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
User experienced significant body hairloss from Finasteride and started oral Minoxidil to address crown thinning. Their current regimen includes 1mg Finasteride, 2.5mg Minoxidil, Biotin, Vitamin D, Zinc, Iron, and ketoconazole shampoo.
Topical roflumilast is effective for reducing inflammation in various scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema, but not proven to stop scarring alopecia. Alternatives like apremilast and Vtama are also discussed for their anti-inflammatory benefits.
A 23-year-old is experiencing hair that is thick at the ends but thin at the roots despite using minoxidil and finasteride for 10 months. They are concerned about whether this is normal or a sign of miniaturization and seek advice on reversing or improving the condition.
OP shares their experience with PCOS-related hairloss, highlighting that addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies, managing hormones with spironolactone, and using gentle hair care products helped improve their condition. They advise against relying on "miracle" hair oils and emphasize the importance of medical evaluation and a combined approach to treatment.
Hairloss treatments include finasteride and spironolactone. Low vitamin D levels may contribute to hairloss, and normalizing levels could potentially help regrowth.
A user shared their 5-year journey with hairloss, detailing treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, plasma therapy, and mesotherapy. They initially avoided finasteride but later started using it due to dissatisfaction with minoxidil alone.