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      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 Itchy/Sore scalp with hair loss M(28).

       3 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 28-year-old male is experiencing hair loss, itching, soreness, and numbness on the scalp, with symptoms including dry, brittle hair and scalp irritation. Treatments tried include Nizoral, salt water, various oils, and antihistamines, with limited success; a chemist suggested a possible fungal infection, while a doctor suspected male pattern baldness.

      community Does CosmeRNA target the root cause of MPB?

      in Chat 3 years ago
      . CumsOnYourFeet69 has been discussing a new treatment called CosmeRNA which claims to target the root cause of male pattern baldness, and is considering using it in conjunction with Minoxidil instead of Finasteride due to possible side effects. Replies have highlighted that the efficacy of this treatment is still unknown, but it could be used as an effective maintenance option if successful.

      community Is it an llusion or a regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  14 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil 2.5mg and finasteride 1mg for 3 months and is unsure if they are experiencing hair regrowth or if it's an illusion. Some responses suggest it is regrowth, while others think it's an illusion due to angles and lighting.

      community New Latanoprost-Based Formula Used by Hollywood Celebrities

      in Treatment  26 upvotes 3 years ago
      A new Latanoprost-based formula used by Hollywood celebrities to treat hair loss, with the formula containing minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, azelaic acid, zinc thymulin, vitamin B6, sandalore and methyl vanillate. It also mentions the potential of offering a combined sublingual minoxidil/oral dutasteride option in the future.

      community 1 year finasteride results on crown

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses a user's one-year experience using finasteride 1mg daily for hair loss, including initial irregular use, continued shedding of weak hair, acne in the thinning area treated with fusidic acid, and weekly use of Ketoconazole. A reply suggests adding Minoxidil for potentially full hair recovery.

      community Ketoconazole stopped hair loss?

      in Ketoconazole  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      Using 2% ketoconazole shampoo reduced hair shedding significantly, while 1% did not. The user wonders if hair loss was due to seborrheic dermatitis and if stopping workouts also affected this.

      community IM IN ABSOLUTE SHOCK (my 6 week hair loss protocol)

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is experiencing positive results in hair regrowth using a protocol that includes minoxidil, dutasteride, essential growth serum, argan oil, trioxidil shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. They express hope and satisfaction with the progress after six weeks of treatment.

      community Is 2% Ketoconazole worth trying?

      in Ketoconazole  11 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is considering adding 2% ketoconazole to their current treatment of oral minoxidil and finasteride to address scalp itchiness and inflammation. Another user suggests controlling inflammation is important for managing hair loss.

      community 7 months topical fin only trying to fix center of hairline

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user is experiencing hair loss in the center of their hairline and has been using topical finasteride for seven months with minimal progress. They are considering switching treatments due to concerns about losing ground and potential side effects of other options.

      community Suggestions?

       5 upvotes 12 years ago
      The user is experiencing chronic folliculitis with scalp sores and is concerned about a receding hairline. They have tried various treatments including antibiotics, Nizoral 2% shampoo, and lifestyle changes, but are seeking further advice.

      community 300 days of fin/min/microneedling/nizoral

      in Progress Pictures  242 upvotes 3 years ago
      Slow, steady progress on hair loss treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling and Nizoral; the need for patience when using these treatments over a period of months or years; and how to deal with discouragement due to slow progress.

      community 1 Month oral castor oil progress

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 6 years ago
      OP used castor oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and biotin tablets for hair growth, reporting significant beard growth and faster hair growth on the scalp, but with stomach issues from castor oil. OP also used finasteride and recommended starting with 1ml of castor oil, noting that while hair grew faster, density did not significantly increase.

      community 10 months on Topical Fin/Min Progress

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user tried non-finasteride treatments for a year with little success, but has seen some improvement in hair thinning after 10 months using topical finasteride/minoxidil. They also use microneedling, Nizoral, rosemary/castor oil treatments, and maintain a nutrient-rich diet.

      community topical minoxidil (5%) & kx826 (.5%) update.

      in Progress Pictures 9 months ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil (5%) for two years and kx826/pyrilutamide for one year, after experiencing side effects from finasteride. They report positive results from the combination of minoxidil and kx826 in combating hair loss.

      community Am I crazy or is this recovery?

      in Is this regrowth?  134 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing sudden hair loss and is considering micro-needling, low-level light therapy, iron supplements, folihair, and Omega 3. They are hesitant to start finasteride, suspecting the hair loss might be due to telogen effluvium from a past COVID-19 infection.

      community Oral minoxidil can causes age skin?

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      Oral minoxidil may cause skin aging, such as dark circles. To counteract aging, use tretinoin at night and broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day.

      community Dry hair vs wet hair, is minox, microneedling and ketoconazole enough?

      in Treatment  110 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that using minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole may not be enough to address hair loss caused by DHT. Some users recommend starting finasteride to prevent further hair loss, while others express concerns about potential side effects.

      community My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”

      in Chat  46 upvotes 3 years ago
      How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hair loss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.

      community 3 months on low dose Topical Fin + Min

      in Progress Pictures  102 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using Essengen 6+ (a mix of low-dose topical finasteride and minoxidil) for three months, seeing positive results, especially on the crown area. They also use Nizoral for dandruff and dermaroll weekly.