Zinc supplements can make existing hair thicker and fuller but do not cure or slow hairloss. Long-term zinc use requires copper supplementation to avoid deficiencies.
A 25-year-old woman is experiencing hairloss and is unsure if it's due to iron deficiency or female pattern baldness, as diagnosed by her dermatologist. She is considering using Minoxidil but is hesitant and seeks advice on whether increasing her iron levels could help.
A 38-year-old male with stress-induced Telogen Effluvium is seeking advice on using oral finasteride and minoxidil, as well as vitamin regimens, for hairloss. He is considering these treatments after a dermatologist ruled out male pattern baldness and prescribed ketoconazole shampoo.
Social media spreads misinformation about hairloss, often promoting unproven treatments like diet changes. Effective treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are overlooked.
Whey protein does not cause hairloss; concerns are likely unfounded. The user is on finasteride and minoxidil but sees no improvement, so they are phasing out these treatments while continuing to work out and use whey protein.
OP is using 5% minoxidil and a needler to regrow hair after chemotherapy-inducedhairloss. Another user mentions using finasteride and topical minoxidil, noting some improvement in hair density.
The user experienced hair regrowth and stopped hairloss using a natural DHT blocker and later finasteride, despite initial side effects. They plan to add topical minoxidil to address remaining thin spots.
A user reported that after experiencing hair thinning, they started using finasteride in 2024 and later began GHK-Cu peptide injections in March 2026, which they believe stopped their hairloss and made their hair feel thicker. The user shared their experience despite receiving criticism for not solely endorsing finasteride.
A natural sugar might reverse baldness, but results are unproven and early. Users joke about the effectiveness and timing of this potential treatment compared to existing options like Minoxidil and finasteride.
PP405, a topical LDH inhibitor, has shown to stimulate hair follicle stem cell proliferation in humans with moderate hairloss. They are advancing to more detailed trials this year.
A user with kidney disease and high blood pressure experienced hair thinning, especially around the vertex. They are currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil but are considering whether to resume blood pressure medication despite managing symptoms with diet and exercise.
The user shares a hairloss routine involving finasteride, B-Complex vitamins with biotin, pumpkin seed oil, apple cider vinegar, aloe vera, honey water, olive oil, and tea tree oil. They emphasize avoiding shampoo and using natural rinses to maintain scalp health and promote hair growth.
Using both finasteride and dutasteride for hairloss is debated, with some seeing it as beneficial during transition, while others find it redundant and risky. Oral minoxidil raises concerns about blood pressure, with a preference for topical use and microneedling for better results.
A 25-year-old is experiencing hair thinning despite using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, and is considering adding topical minoxidil. They also have seborrheic dermatitis and are advised to try ketoconazole shampoo or cream and possibly CBD with MCT oil.
Anti-androgens like Finasteride, Dutasteride, Metformin, and Topical Spironolactone cause hairline recession and increased cholesterol levels. The hairline recovers after stopping the drugs.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a treatment of finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling, reducing their Norwood scale from 2.5 to 1.5 in six months. They received compliments on their hair, boosting their confidence, and are now reducing their finasteride intake due to quick progress and potential side effects.
The user experienced hair thinning in the middle of their head despite using finasteride and minoxidil and having a hair transplant. They are concerned about the thinning and considering shaving their head, while being advised to continue treatment and manage stress.
The user treated androgenic alopecia with topical minoxidil, finasteride, vitamin D, and biotin, while also using ketoconazole shampoo for dandruff. They focus on weight training and take daily vitamin D tablets.
An 18-year-old experiencing hairloss and seborrheic dermatitis has tried finasteride, dutasteride, and various shampoos without success. They are considering anti-androgens like RU58841 and KX-826 for oil control and dandruff reduction.
The conversation is about a user experiencing hair thinning potentially due to excessive microneedling while using finasteride and minoxidil. Many suggest reducing microneedling frequency and considering alternative treatments like dutasteride or a hair transplant.
DUPA and retrograde alopecia may not be solely DHT-based, and a biopsy is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, oral minoxidil, pioglitazone, clobetasol, calcipotriol, ketoconazole, and doxycycline, depending on the specific condition.
A user experienced severe hairloss after taking testosterone, despite using treatments like Dutasteride, RU58841, and Minoxidil. The user regrets taking testosterone, as it seems to have permanently increased sensitivity to DHT, accelerating hairloss.
The user is concerned about hairloss despite taking finasteride and has a hair transplant scheduled. They experience scalp itching and burning, which hasn't been relieved by various treatments, and another user suggests using ghk-cu & ahk-cu serum and Koshine kx-826/pyrilutamide for relief.
The post humorously discusses an exaggerated hairloss treatment regimen including minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and "demon blood." Replies joke about the regimen and suggest alternative sources for "demon blood."
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride, DIM, and beetroot powder, while also focusing on gut health and reducing alcohol intake. Other users discussed the importance of iodine, fermented foods, and maintaining a balanced diet for overall health and hair improvement.
2-deoxy-D-ribose, a sugar molecule, is found to be 80%-90% as effective as Minoxidil in promoting hair growth, showing potential for alopecia treatment. Concerns include high cost, lack of human studies, and possible side effects like diarrhea and nausea.
The user has been using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, oral minoxidil, and minoxidil foam for hairloss but feels their hair is not as thick as desired. They have stopped using RU58841 due to lack of results and are concerned about hair miniaturization despite these treatments.