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community 18M: Thinning at 17, Hair Loss Concern on Back and Sides, Inflammation Question

in General 83 upvotes 1 year ago

An 18-year-old noticed hair thinning at 17, started finasteride 5 months ago, and saw shedding stop but no regrowth. They suspect male pattern baldness due to family history and are concerned about thinning on the back and sides, possibly due to inflammation.

community A personal thank you from me to you

in Chat 129 upvotes 1 year ago

The user successfully regrew thick hair using minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin, starting at age 19, and expresses gratitude to the community for support. They experienced minimal side effects and emphasize the importance of personal research and a healthy lifestyle.

community Ben Greenfield Podcast : CHK-Cu & C-60

in Research/Science 5 upvotes 5 years ago

CHK-Cu (copper peptide) and C-60 (branched carbon chain) are discussed as potentially more effective than minoxidil for hair regrowth. Some users are skeptical about the claim that DHT isn't the root cause of hair loss, and others are trying these products to see if they work.

community PG causing irritation when applying RU

in Research/Science 2 years ago

The user is experiencing irritation from using PG with RU58841 and is seeking alternative solutions like K&B in the UK. They report redness, itchiness, and flaky skin from the current treatment.

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

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 9 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 3 months min 5%. Added dut 2 weeks ago. I think there is some progress.

in Is this regrowth? 17 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their hair regrowth progress after using minoxidil 5% twice daily since January 31 and adding oral dutasteride 0.5mg and minoxidil 2mg daily two weeks ago. They also used microneedling occasionally and are seeking opinions on potential further gains.

community Help interpreting pre-fin bloodwork

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 12 upvotes 5 years ago

A 20-year-old male is unsure how to interpret his bloodwork results and whether he should take finasteride for hair loss. His bloodwork shows borderline high levels of albumin and testosterone, and high progesterone, but normal levels of other hormones.

community Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness with Botulinum Toxin

in Treatment 12 upvotes 7 years ago

The conversation discusses using Botox to treat male pattern baldness, suggesting it may promote hair growth by increasing scalp blood flow and oxygen, reducing dihydrotestosterone levels. The user wonders why this treatment is not widely discussed or if it has been discredited.

community Tip for diffuse thinners- reverse washing

in Styling 68 upvotes 2 years ago

Reverse conditioning can help achieve volume and well-conditioned hair for those with diffuse thinning. The user also mentioned using dutasteride.

community Thoughts on topical dut, changing protocol starting next week

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared a new hair loss treatment protocol including topical dutasteride, latanoprost, caffeine, minoxidil, tretinoin, and triamcinolone acetonide. Others discussed the effectiveness and availability of these treatments, with some suggesting simpler oral alternatives.

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