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      community 17M 4 Month Update (Old Threads On Profile)

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 17-year-old male has experienced significant hair loss within 4 months, noticing scalp visibility constantly. He's used ketoconazole shampoo, and his dermatologist recommends minoxidil and finasteride when he turns 18, but he's considering shaving his head due to the rapid hair loss.

      community The ultimate regiment to reverse hairloss

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user "Shakalakaplaka" shares their comprehensive hair loss regimen, which includes various treatments targeting different pathways such as DHT, inflammation, fibrosis, immune system, testosterone, gut problems, and scalp health. The effectiveness of the regimen is not confirmed, and some users express skepticism or request before and after pictures for credibility.

      community So I was thinking...

      in Ketoconazole  9 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user experienced hair thinning despite using finasteride and switched to a ketoconazole shampoo without sulfates to address scalp itching and dandruff. They hope this will stop further hair thinning.

      community Handle the itch from Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      Minoxidil can cause scalp itchiness, often due to propylene glycol, and users suggest alternatives like foam formulations without PG, using moisturizing oils, or reducing application frequency. Some recommend ketoconazole or zinc pyrithione shampoos to help with inflammation and itchiness.

      community Going to inject NAD+ and GHL-Cu into Scalp for a few months

      in Chat  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's plan to inject NAD+ and GHK-Cu into their scalp to improve hair health, with concerns raised about the risks of infection and necrosis. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and scalp massages are suggested.

      community Growing and losing hair at the same time (24M) . Extremely confused!

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 24-year-old male experienced hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride, later switching to dutasteride, higher-dose minoxidil, iron supplements, and derma stamping, which initially improved his condition. However, after moving to a stressful environment and undergoing minor surgery, his hair loss rapidly increased, particularly on one side of his temple.

      community Does Scalp tension = rise of DHT?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp tension may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT levels, with potential solutions like scalp massages and Botox. Concerns about finasteride's side effects were discussed, and some users shared personal experiences with alternative treatments like scalp massaging and Botox.

      community Depressed that DUPA rules me out of a transplant

      in Chat  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is upset about hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and DUPA, which prevents a hair transplant. They mention using jojoba oil and discuss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Losing the genetic lottery - venting

      in Chat  67 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and has tried various treatments including topical and oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and ketoconazole, but continues to lose hair. They are considering alternative solutions like hair systems due to the lack of improvement and a scalp condition called CVG.

      community Can absorption be intervened by oil, sebum etc?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether oily scalp and sebum can hinder the absorption of topical hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, even when using tretinoin. The user is skeptical about the effectiveness of these treatments due to their oily scalp condition.

      community It is kind of diabolical how this works

      in Chat  1566 upvotes 3 months ago
      DHT promotes hair growth in certain areas but causes scalp hair loss, highlighting a frustrating irony. Minoxidil is mentioned as a treatment that grows hair everywhere, including the scalp.

      community Is hydrocortisone that bad for your scalp?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hydrocortisone is not recommended for long-term use on the scalp due to potential side effects like thinning and steroid-related issues. Alternatives like foam minoxidil or oral minoxidil are suggested, though foam may be less effective.

      community Not happy with current routine, suggestions for improvement?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 26-year-old male is unhappy with his current hair loss routine, which includes microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and a topical formula with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and other ingredients. He struggles with consistency due to ADHD and is considering switching to oral medication for simplicity, but is concerned about side effects and effectiveness.

      community IGE Hair Loss and Miniaturization

      in Chat  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male is experiencing diffuse hair loss and miniaturization, possibly due to high IGE levels after using tofacitinib. He seeks advice and has not yet consulted a dermatologist.

      community Topical Min 5% - Keto 2% shampoo 2x week - Tretnoin 0.025% - 6 Months update

      in Is this regrowth?  13 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and has been using topical Minoxidil 5%, Keto 2% shampoo, and Tretinoin 0.025% for six months, with plans to start topical Finasteride 0.1% soon. They are advised to focus on DHT blockers like Finasteride and consider additional tests and supplements to address potential deficiencies and scalp health.

      community My "natural" hair care regimen--will keep updates

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 25-year-old is experiencing mild hair loss and is using a regimen including scalp brushing, dermarolling, topical minoxidil, caffeine, melatonin, and a DHT-blocking shampoo. Another person shares their struggle with hair loss due to drug use and plans to start finasteride while trying to quit drugs.

      community treatment: oil your scalp, for dryness

      in Treatment 1 year ago
      A user asked if applying oil (olive, coconut, etc.) to the scalp for dryness and hair loss is effective, as recommended by a dermatologist. They expressed doubt about the advice and sought opinions on its usefulness.

      community Being non responsive on dut and min

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss 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.