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      community 19F, hair loss. How to cope? [x-post /r/Haircarescience]

       10 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 19-year-old female is experiencing significant hair loss, with symptoms including alternating hair colors and thinning body hair. She seeks advice on coping and potential treatments, with suggestions to consult a dermatologist and check thyroid and hormone levels.

      community 2 months apart, Are these bumps follicles?

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a mix of supplements, including Minoxidil, to address androgenetic alopecia and is concerned about zinc dosage potentially causing issues. They plan to discuss their treatment and supplement regimen with a dermatologist.

      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 2ddr thread, I'll try to add to it monthly

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a hair loss regimen involving 2ddr applied twice daily, tretinoin weekly, and occasionally micro-needling. They report feeling increased scalp thickness and seeing some hair growth progress.

      community 13 WEEKS MICRONEEDLING MONOTHERAPY

      in Microneedling  187 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with microneedling monotherapy and potential treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, Stemoxydine, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and RU58841 for reversing hair loss.

      community Glad I took treatment. (Dut, fin,min, microneedling)

      in Progress Pictures  12 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is using a hair loss treatment involving dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and supplements like multivitamins, D3 K2, and Omega 3 fish oil. They are considering adding tretinoin and are open to suggestions while managing gut issues.

      community A less common type of hairloss case

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      High-dose Lysine and Histidine supplements caused curly/kinky hair and shedding due to Elastin dysfunction. Minoxidil, white tea, and dark grape juice were mentioned as treatments to inhibit Elastase and mimic Lysyl Oxidase.

      community Scalp Itch/Continued Shedding after years

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced continued hair loss and scalp itch despite using finasteride and switching to dutasteride. They sought advice on managing these issues, with suggestions including adjusting medication frequency and trying different shampoos.

      community antihistamine for scalp inflammation??

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Cetirizine 10mg daily reduced hair shedding by 50% and lessened scalp itchiness. The user is considering long-term use for scalp inflammation and hair loss.

      community My nuclear protocol (scary but very effective)

      in Treatment  80 upvotes 4 years ago
      A hair loss treatment protocol involving topical and oral medications such as Minoxidil, RU58841, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Zinc, Vitamin B6, NAC, Caffeine, Biotin, Ginseng, and Semen; other treatments including Microneedling, Laser Helmet, Nizoral shampoo, Scalp Massage and supplements like Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Fish Oil, and Biotin; and the potential side effects of using this protocol.

      community I just want to say Ru58841 saved my life.

      in Chat  28 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with hair loss and scalp inflammation, which was alleviated by using RU58841 along with finasteride and dutasteride. A theory of inflammation possibly being a cause of hairloss is also discussed.

      community is anyone using ru58841 against acne?

      in Technology  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 is discussed as a potential treatment for acne and hair loss, with users debating its effectiveness and safety compared to other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. Concerns about RU58841's side effects and lack of clinical trials are raised, while some users share their personal experiences and routines involving RU58841 for hair loss.

      community How does hair loss and recovery work?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss varies due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and other factors. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling.

      community Microneedling questions (18yo) on RU

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      An 18-year-old is seeking advice on microneedling while using RU58841 for hair loss. Recommendations include using a derma pen with 0.5mm needles every two weeks and avoiding RU application for 24 hours post-microneedling to prevent absorption into the bloodstream.

      community Exploring all options - Scalp tension theory

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the scalp tension theory as a potential factor in hair loss, alongside DHT, inflammation, and other mechanisms. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and botox injections, with some users exploring additional methods due to varying effectiveness.

      community Don’t know what is happening to me

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement with minoxidil and finasteride but later faced shedding and diffused thinning after developing seborrheic dermatitis. They are seeking advice after trying treatments like ketoconazole, coal tar shampoos, fluconazole, and hydrocortisone cream.

      community M20 Vitamin D Deficiency and Hair Thinning

      in General  75 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing hair thinning due to vitamin D deficiency and has completed a vitamin D prescription without seeing improvement. Suggestions include waiting a few months for potential regrowth or considering treatments like minoxidil or finasteride for androgenetic alopecia.

      community Microneedling-induced shedding after 5 months?

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair loss after starting microneedling, despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are advised to consult a doctor as the shedding pattern is unusual and may indicate alopecia areata or other scalp conditions.

      community finasteride microneedling and exosomes

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a 21-year-old using finasteride, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, hair growth serums, and exosome therapy to treat early-stage thinning on the crown. They are questioning if these treatments are sufficient to improve hair thickness.

      community Can topicals cause a never ending shed?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user reintroduced RU58841 and noticed increased shedding and visible thinning. They have also been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for 2 years.

      community Another transplant or SMP? (Not balding)

      in Transplants  23 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is considering another hair transplant or scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for a congenital bald spot, but previous transplants were less effective due to scar tissue. Suggestions include using hair fibers, changing hairstyles, or doing nothing, as the spot is not very noticeable.