To reduce oily hair, wash the scalp thoroughly with shampoo and avoid touching the hair with hands. Applying a watery body lotion to wet hair may also help lessen oiliness.
The user reported maintaining hair with finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, Nizoral, vitamins, and lifestyle changes over 18 months, and switched to topical finasteride due to side effects from the oral form. They also improved their microneedling technique.
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.
A 25-year-old experiencing genetic hair loss used minoxidil, biotin, and cystine but stopped due to routine fatigue, leading to worsened hair loss and unwanted bodyhair growth. They are hesitant about finasteride due to potential side effects and are seeking advice on effective treatments.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth treatments, including oral minoxidil 5mg and finasteride 1mg on alternate days, along with derma rolling, biotin, and other supplements. The user reports good hair growth and reduced hair fall, with no side effects from oral minoxidil except increased bodyhair.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using Finasteride and Minoxidil, noting increased confidence and no serious side effects except for increased bodyhair. Others in the conversation discussed varying results, potential side effects, and the possibility of switching to Dutasteride if effectiveness decreases.
A user reports improved hair at 31 compared to 21 using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo, with significant gains from oral minoxidil. Other users discuss their experiences, with mixed results on regrowth and side effects like heart racing and excess bodyhair.
Castor oil is being considered for hair thinning, with some users noting it may prevent hair breakage but not affect DHT-related hair loss. Some users report mixed results, with one mentioning increased bodyhair growth from oral consumption.
A 19-year-old female is experiencing significant hair loss, with symptoms including alternating hair colors and thinning bodyhair. She seeks advice on coping and potential treatments, with suggestions to consult a dermatologist and check thyroid and hormone levels.
A 25-year-old is considering treatments for hair regrowth, including ketoconazole shampoo, 5% Minoxidil, Minoxidil with Tretinoin, and possibly ordering RU58841. They are hesitant about using Dutasteride or Finasteride due to perceived risks but are motivated to regrow hair to improve appearance due to visible veins from low body fat.
The conversation critiques the influence of "Clavicular" on young men regarding hair loss treatments, highlighting the dangers of following unscientific advice and the rise of body dysmorphia. It emphasizes the importance of safe, medically advised treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, while warning against reckless experimentation and early surgeries.
The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss without success and feels extremely uncomfortable with their appearance, including being bald and short. They express deep unhappiness and social isolation. Suggestions from others include adopting stoicism, focusing on personal development, considering a hair system, improving fashion, working out, and seeking therapy for mental health.
Transplanting mice skin to humans is not feasible due to immune rejection, but some suggest genetic modification or immune suppression could make it possible. Xenograft hair transplants are discouraged.
A 24-year-old male has been struggling with hair loss since 2020, trying treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, PRP, vitamins, proteins, and exosomes, but hasn't seen significant improvement. He is considering a hair transplant due to the lack of results from these treatments.
The conversation is about the claim that oral minoxidil can make hair grow on bones. The conclusion is that this claim is not true, as evidenced by the user's head being bald while the body is furry.
The potential of using a specific antibody, HMI-115, as a treatment for hair loss alongside traditional treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride. The user suggests trying either a 240 mg or 30 mg dose to see if it works.
A user is experiencing side effects from topical finasteride and is considering using a low dose of anastrozole to manage potential gynecomastia while continuing finasteride for hair loss. They are unsure whether to start the aromatase inhibitor immediately or wait to see if their body adjusts.
Bodyhair transplants can be a last resort for hair loss, using bodyhair to fill scalp gaps, though it may not match scalp hair in texture or length. Minoxidil and finasteride are discussed as treatments, with varying effectiveness and side effects.
A woman experienced increased bodyhair and acne with minimal hair improvement after switching from topical to oral minoxidil. Suggestions included reducing the oral dose, trying spironolactone, returning to topical minoxidil, or considering laser treatment for bodyhair.
Oral minoxidil can increase bodyhair growth, but effects differ among individuals. Some recommend topical minoxidil to prevent unwanted bodyhair while preserving scalp hair.
User discusses increased bodyhair after using oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Others share experiences and debate benefits of being hairy versus bald.
People with hair loss experience emotional struggles and body dysmorphia. Treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are used, but results vary and can take time.
Significant hair regrowth was achieved using finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil over a year, despite initial shedding. The treatment is recommended, though it may cause increased heart rate and bodyhair growth.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 3 months of using 2.5mg oral minoxidil but also noticed unwanted bodyhair growth. Suggestions included switching to dutasteride or adding finasteride to address hair loss more effectively.
The conversation discusses the frustration of having excessive bodyhair while experiencing scalp hair loss, with mentions of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants using bodyhair. Users share experiences and advice, noting the role of genetics and DHT in hair growth patterns.
Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased bodyhair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.
Dutasteride improved the user's hair thickness and health, slowed body and facial hair growth, and enhanced skin condition. The user also reported feeling energetic with a slight decrease in libido but no issues with sexual function.
User shares 4-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss. Others discuss bodyhair, hair transplant possibilities, and user's treatment response.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 5mg oral Minoxidil and 0.5mg oral Dutasteride daily, with no side effects except increased body and eyebrow hair. They are concerned about progress plateauing but have not experienced shedding.
The user experienced noticeable hair thickening after 75 days using 5mg oral minoxidil, 1.25mg finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and weekly dermastamping. They also reported increased body and facial hair growth.