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      community Low level chronic allergies and hair loss

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss can be influenced by chronic low-level allergies, and treatments like fexofenadine or topical cetirizine may help with regrowth. The user avoids finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and has tried Regenera Activa and PRF sessions.

      community Update to losing hair at 16

      in Update  10 upvotes 6 years ago
      User has seborrhoeic dermatitis causing hair loss. They are using Ketoconazole shampoo and may use selenium sulfide shampoo.

      community Is there a possibility it's only because of the SD

      in Ketoconazole 4 years ago
      A user is experiencing severe hair loss, diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis, and is using Ketoconazole and beclomethasone. They are concerned about potential female pattern baldness and are seeking reassurance and advice.

      community applying tretinoin and SPF on scalp?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using tretinoin for hair loss and whether applying SPF on the scalp is necessary if hair covers the treated areas. The user is considering this treatment despite having no completely bald patches.

      community Doubts about my new exosomes treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old is frustrated with ongoing hair loss despite using treatments like topical minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, oral dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. Their dermatologist suggests treating scalp inflammation with oral tretinoin and using exosomes for alopecia.

      community Injured temple with derma rolling

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP injured their temple using derma rolling and tretinoin, causing peeling and potential hair follicle damage. Users suggest the injury might be permanent, possibly resulting in scar tissue where hair won't grow.

      community If after 3 years nothing works should i get scalp biopsy

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has tried various treatments like Dutasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, Finasteride, Spironolactone, Pyrilutamide, and Ketoconazole for hair loss without success and is considering a scalp biopsy to diagnose another condition. Others suggest consulting a dermatologist and possibly getting a biopsy, as the issue might not be typical male pattern baldness.

      community biotin leads to acne and sebum on scalp ??

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      User is experiencing increased sebum, dandruff, and acne after taking a supplement containing biotin, iron, zinc, and calcium pantothenate along with finasteride. They are questioning if biotin is the cause and whether they should stop taking it.

      community Making the jump to hair systems

      in Hair Systems  29 upvotes 4 years ago
      19-year-old with Lichen Planopilaris tried various treatments unsuccessfully. Now considering hair systems, seeking experiences and opinions.

      community I feel like people here shrug off nutritional issues too quickly. Particularly for Retrograde Alopecia.

      in Chat  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user believes Retrograde Alopecia may be linked to vitamin imbalances, specifically from taking too much Vitamin E, A, Zinc, and Selenium, and suggests it could be a middle ground between Androgenic Alopecia and Telogen Effluvium. Treatments for hair loss mentioned include Androgen inhibitors and improving lifestyle factors like nutrition and sleep, with topical melatonin also recommended for Retrograde Alopecia.

      community Terminal hairs growing in, but derm still says I’m going to go bald in the years to come??

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.

      community 22 year old, losing hair for 1 year

      in General  192 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing hair loss suspects androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and possibly telogen effluvium (TE), with a noted improvement in scalp itch after adopting a gluten-free diet. He is advised to consider treatments like finasteride or minoxidil and to check iron and ferritin levels.

      community What is the consensus on topical tretinoin mono therapy?

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of topical tretinoin as a monotherapy for hair loss, with users suggesting it may not be as effective as minoxidil or finasteride. The original poster is considering other options like a phenol peel and is concerned about the risks of derma rolling.

      community Female AGA - Low Cortisol/Low DHEA

      in Female  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Female (37) experiencing hair loss for 5 years, tried max dose of spiro and oral + topical minox without success. Discovered low cortisol and low DHEA levels, seeking functional medicine practitioner for help.

      community Malassezia safe topical treatments?

      in Question  2 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user is seeking Malassezia-safe treatments for hair loss and currently uses a baby shampoo, a scalp tonic with antifungal ingredients, and aloe gel. They consider using Kirkland Minoxidil 5% drops and possibly consulting a doctor about Finasteride.

      community Female male-pattern AGA- seeking help

      in Female  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A female with male-pattern hair loss (AGA) is seeking help after unsuccessful treatments with spironolactone and supplements, and is considering oral minoxidil and finasteride despite concerns about medication side effects. She has ruled out hormonal birth control and PRP/PRFM, and is looking into further medical advice due to abnormal lab results.

      community Question about clascoterone acne cream

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      Clascoterone cream can be used on the scalp, but it may not be effective due to its dosage. AR antagonists like clascoterone are generally less effective than 5AR inhibitors for hair loss.

      community Severe diffuse thinning after scalp inflammation – should I keep fighting or just accept it?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 23-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning after scalp inflammation is considering finasteride as a last resort after stopping minoxidil and using anti-inflammatory medication. Users suggest that inflammation causes temporary shedding and recommend consulting a dermatologist, with some advocating for finasteride as a reliable treatment option.

      community microneedling and tretinoin efficiency

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling combined with tretinoin is discussed for its effectiveness in treating hair loss. Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are also mentioned as potential treatments.

      community The case for 5ARI-free hair transplants: Dr. Zarev, Pittella, Sethi, Miln, and future treatments in development

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 7 months ago
      Some individuals experience side effects from 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and are considering hair transplants without these medications, with some opting for surgeons like Dr. Zarev. Others are exploring alternative treatments and waiting for new medications in development, while some discuss managing side effects through lifestyle changes or additional medications.