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      community PCOS Hair Loss: What’s Helped Me (and What Didn’t)

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 9 months ago
      OP shares their experience with PCOS-related hair loss, highlighting that addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies, managing hormones with spironolactone, and using gentle hair care products helped improve their condition. They advise against relying on "miracle" hair oils and emphasize the importance of medical evaluation and a combined approach to treatment.

      community Please take a vitamin & hormone test

      in Chat  258 upvotes 1 year ago
      Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.

      community Shedding vitamin levels reminder

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      Addressing hair loss by checking vitamin D and iron levels is crucial before adding more treatments. Supplementing these deficiencies can significantly reduce shedding.

      community 1.5 years on oral 0.5 mg dut and 2.5mg minox

      in Is this regrowth?  8 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 23-year-old male has been using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for 1.5 years for temple recession, adding topical minoxidil and tretinoin 5-6 months ago, and recently adjusted thyroid medication and added iron supplements due to deficiencies. He noticed some baby hairs but no significant growth yet, and reports no shedding on dutasteride.

      community 7 months in on Finasteride + Minoxodil... no results. Feeling bummed.

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is feeling discouraged after seven months of using finasteride and minoxidil with no visible results for hair loss. Suggestions include continuing treatment for up to 12 months, considering microneedling, checking for deficiencies, and possibly trying dutasteride or oral minoxidil.

      community Finasteride treatment after 15 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  14 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 15 months but is experiencing constant hair shedding, similar to telogen effluvium, despite stable widow peaks. They have checked for vitamin and mineral deficiencies, consulted specialists, and are considering further investigation like a scalp biopsy.

      community Being non responsive on dut and min

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is concerned about continued shedding. Suggestions include checking for nutrient deficiencies, consulting a dermatologist, and considering other potential causes like seborrheic dermatitis or telogen effluvium.

      community Still loosing hair on 1mg FIN ( 11 months) and 0.5mg DUT every alternate days (30days)

      in Update  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is experiencing continued hair loss despite using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and is advised to improve diet, check for deficiencies, and consider other treatments like microneedling. Suggestions include sticking with the current regimen, considering a hair transplant, or accepting hair loss and shaving.

      community Extreme shedding after ~1 year on 5% topical minoxidil — normal or problem?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 17-year-old using 5% topical minoxidil experienced significant hair shedding after a year, possibly due to a "synchronization shed" and deficiencies in vitamin D and iron. Recommendations include continuing minoxidil, optimizing vitamin D and iron levels, and reducing tretinoin use if scalp irritation occurs.

      community About 1.5 years since the switch to dut + min

      in Is this regrowth?  182 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, experiencing better hair maintenance and some regrowth. They also addressed vitamin deficiencies, which may have contributed to their progress.

      community Balding without a family history

      in Chat  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss without a family history and suspects stress or telogen effluvium (TE) as the cause, despite using finasteride without results. Others suggest stress, vitamin deficiencies, or other conditions could be factors, and some mention that balding can occur without a family history.

      community 3 months of topical minoxidil 5% and 1mg of oral finasteride

      in Is this regrowth?  379 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after three months of using topical minoxidil 5% and 1mg oral finasteride, along with addressing vitamin D and iron deficiencies. Some users expressed skepticism about the rapid results, while others congratulated the user on their progress.

      community Is Vitamin D the cause of my baldness or slow regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling, and the potential impact of Vitamin D and folic acid deficiencies on hair regrowth. It suggests that while male pattern baldness is the primary cause, addressing vitamin deficiencies may aid in improving regrowth.
      What is my hair condition? Am I Bald?

      community What is my hair condition? Am I Bald?

      in General  38 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss, likely androgenetic alopecia, with recommendations to consult a doctor and consider treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user is advised to check for vitamin deficiencies and consider topical minoxidil and oral finasteride.

      community Hairline thinning 9 after months on finasteride

      in Update  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some regrowth at the temples but continued hairline thinning. The dermatologist suggested possible telogen effluvium due to stress and deficiencies, prescribed oral minoxidil, and may consider dutasteride if the condition doesn't improve by January 2026.

      community My hair regrowth journey from December 2024 - Now

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shared their hair regrowth journey, highlighting the use of Minoxidil and Finasteride as main treatments, along with lifestyle changes like changing pillowcases, checking vitamin deficiencies, and maintaining a clean diet. They advised consulting a doctor before starting treatments and noted that results may vary.

      community Loosing my hairline at 29. 2 months on fina+mino

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 29-year-old is experiencing hairline loss and has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for two months, considering adding RU58841. They are advised to get a blood test for deficiencies and to style their hair instead of frequent haircuts.

      community 6ish months min & fin, still loosing ground? (20M)

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 20-year-old is using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and a dermastamp to address hair loss but is concerned about continued thinning and lack of visible regrowth after six months. They are questioning if diet, vitamin deficiencies, or dosage adjustments could impact progress.

      community Finasteride with Low Ferritin and Copper

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is using finasteride while addressing low ferritin and copper levels. They are concerned about continued hair shedding and are advised to correct vitamin deficiencies and wait for finasteride results after 12 months.

      community Propecia - Big Shed 3 Years In - Advice Sought

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding after three years on finasteride, possibly due to stress or whey protein, and sought advice. Others suggested it might be a temporary shed, recommended monitoring for deficiencies, and mentioned adding dutasteride if needed.

      community 2 Month progress, is this significant change?

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user in their 20s is experiencing hair growth after two months of using minoxidil and finasteride, focusing on the hairline and temple areas. They also addressed vitamin deficiencies (B12, D3, and iron) and are considering additional treatments like derma stamping.

      community Dutasteride 1.5 years and Oral Minoxidil 1 year progress!

      in Is this regrowth?  42 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and added oral minoxidil for hair loss but saw limited improvement. They are considering increasing doses, trying RU58841, and possibly a hair transplant, while others suggest checking for vitamin deficiencies.