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      Struggling with Chronic Hair Loss Despite Treatments at 20

      community Struggling with Chronic Hair Loss Despite Treatments at 20

      in Basic Questions  180 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss since age 16 and has tried various treatments including topical minoxidil, topical and oral finasteride, and oral dutasteride with minoxidil, but has not seen significant improvement. He is currently using 1.5mg dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily, along with derma penning, and is seeking advice on regrowing hair to avoid using hair fibers.

      community NW5.5 testing stack of most common "alternative" treatments and methods

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.

      community TCA 35% chemical peel, don't try this shit at home.

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses using a TCA 35% chemical peel on the scalp to potentially improve hair growth by addressing fibrosis and enhancing the effectiveness of topical treatments. The user also mentions trying microneedling and other methods like topical metformin and dutasteride for hair regrowth.

      community I want to sacrifice my hair in the name of science

      in Chat  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses various theories of hair loss, including DHT sensitivity and genetic factors, with the user willing to use themselves for research due to having a hair loss gene but different hair loss patterns compared to their brothers. Specific treatments were not mentioned in the provided text.

      community Is itching related to hair loss?

      in Treatment  54 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss, which is sometimes accompanied by itching. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and ketocazole shampoo.

      community Best shampoo and conditioner for hair loss

      in Product  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral 2%, and microneedling for hair loss but finds Nizoral drying. They seek affordable shampoo and conditioner recommendations, with one reply suggesting baby shampoo for non-Nizoral days.

      community just saw my hair under harsh sunlight and devastated..

      in Chat  121 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss struggles and treatments, including oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and RU58841. Users share experiences and advice, suggesting options like topical minoxidil, microneedling, hair transplants, and scalp micropigmentation.

      community How do we only have two treatments to combat hair loss at this point in time?

      in Chat  211 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses frustration over the limited and not always effective treatments for hair loss, mainly Minoxidil and Finasteride. The conversation includes mentions of potential new treatments like GT20029, HMI-115, CosmeRNA, KX-826, and microneedling, but also highlights the challenges of funding and prioritizing research in this area.

      community Feeling hopeless even on nuclear stack

      in Update  26 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user feels hopeless about hair loss despite using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, and having a hair transplant. They are advised to maintain consistency in treatment, consider increasing dutasteride dosage, and explore topical solutions for better results.

      community Zinc Pyrithione for pattern hair loss.

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      Zinc pyrithione and ketoconazole shampoos may help reduce hair loss by removing DHT from the scalp. Users discuss various treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and non-pharmaceutical options like castor oil and dermarolling.

      community Am discouraged, tried just about everything....

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has tried finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, retinol, topical finasteride, and ketoconazole for hair loss but continues to experience hair recession. They are considering adding oral minoxidil or RU58841 and are unsure about the next steps.

      community Any treatment not nuking systemic DHT levels?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 2 months ago
      Hair loss treatments that avoid significantly lowering systemic DHT levels, focusing on topical options like dutasteride mesotherapy, minoxidil, and ketoconazole. The user is exploring alternatives like KX-826 and RU58841 due to concerns about hormone levels.

      community Progress between September and November (oral fin, topical min, dermarolling, LaserComb, caffeine shampoo, nizoral, scalp massage, oral biotin, topical biotin)

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user shared progress on hair loss treatment between September and November using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, dermarolling, a LaserComb, caffeine shampoo, Nizoral, scalp massages, and both oral and topical biotin. The conversation discusses the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community The insanity of hair loss is blinding

      in Chat  823 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation revolves around the psychological impact of hair loss and various treatments. Participants discuss using Minoxidil (Min) and Finasteride (Fin), hair transplants, and therapy for mental health. Some also recommend immediate action at the first signs of hair loss and joining supportive communities.

      community My experience fighting hairloss for 2 years

      in Chat  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      The person experienced worsening hair loss despite using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. They are considering increasing dutasteride dosage, trying microneedling, RU58841, and oral minoxidil, and are advised to consult a trichologist.

      community 2 years of treatment with fin, dut and oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced chronic telogen effluvium and mild male pattern baldness, treated with finasteride, oral minoxidil, and later switched to dutasteride, which stopped excessive hair shedding. Other treatments like low-level laser therapy, hair loss shampoos (except ketoconazole), and supplements were ineffective.

      community Before and after 3 months of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  65 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their hair loss treatment routine, which includes caffeine shampoo, The Ordinary Hair Serum, red light therapy, topical finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and dermarolling. They previously used oral finasteride but stopped due to travel, resulting in rapid hair loss.

      community Topical FIN/MIN, Dermastamping, 2% ketoconazole and DHT blocking shampoo

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using topical 5% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride, dermastamping, 2% ketoconazole, and a DHT-blocking shampoo with saw palmetto, caffeine, biotin, and argan oil for hair loss. Despite some baby hair growth on one side, the user is experiencing continued hairline recession and shedding, leading to distress.