The user experienced hair regrowth after using rosemary oil daily, vitamin gummies, and getting plenty of sleep. The timeframe between the before and after pictures is one week.
A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitaminD experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.
The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitaminD, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.
A user with low ferritin and zinc levels is asking if others have seen hair improvement after taking iron supplements. They were prescribed minoxidil and finasteride by their doctor.
A user experienced excessive hair shedding after taking 17 mg of Zinc gluconate daily for acne. They are seeking advice on similar experiences and solutions.
A 35-year-old experienced slow but noticeable hair density improvement over 5 months using 0.5 mg oral dutasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, and 5 mg oral biotin daily. Initial shedding and acne were side effects, but overall satisfaction was reported.
The user shared their 4.5-month progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and oral dutasteride, along with biotin, vitaminD, saw palmetto, and multivitamins. They use a combination of finasteride and dutasteride weekly, with micro-stamping, to address hair loss.
The post and conversation are about a user's progress in treating hair loss using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice a day, keto shampoo 2-3 times a week, weekly 1.5 mm needle, and vitamins for deficiencies in vitaminD, ferritin, and B12. The conclusion is that the user has experienced great results with finasteride in stopping shedding and now has minimal shedding when showering and combing hair.
Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.
The post discusses the experiences of individuals with diffuse hair thinning using finasteride, with many reporting no improvement or worsening conditions after 6 months. Various suggestions include persisting with the treatment, checking for underlying conditions, adding minoxidil for volume, adjusting dosage, and considering other potential causes like autoimmune responses and inflammation.
A 31-year-old male with low normal-range testosterone and DHT is experiencing significant hair loss from the front scalp. He has tried Minoxidil, vitaminD3 and B12 supplements, and exercises regularly but is still seeking the root cause and effective treatment.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth with 0.5mg oral finasteride daily, despite a minoxidil allergy, and reported no side effects. They also used a keto shampoo and were satisfied with the results.
The user shared a 2.5-year hair regrowth update using dutasteride, minoxidil foam, a 1.5mm roller, nizoral shampoo, biotin, multivitamins, and a healthy lifestyle, reporting noticeable regrowth after a year with no side effects. The user uses generic dutasteride and Kirkland multivitamins.
The conversation is about alternative measures for hair regrowth for those who did not respond to finasteride or dutasteride, including the use of minoxidil and addressing vitamindeficiencies through blood tests.
The conversation discusses using finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and testosterone to combat hair loss and block DHT, with some users expressing concerns about side effects and vegan options for medication. The discussion also touches on personal experiences with hormone treatments and the desire to maintain a youthful appearance.
Dutasteride is effective for hair loss but may cause side effects like decreased sperm count, which might not fully recover after stopping. Users discuss balancing dosages to minimize side effects while maintaining benefits.
The post discusses the potential of upregulating aromatase to treat hair loss, suggesting that increasing CCL2 levels through VitaminD or microneedling might help. The user questions why microneedling doesn't work for everyone, especially those with advanced hair loss.
The user shared their 3.5-month progress using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and 0.5mg dutasteride, along with biotin, vitaminD, saw palmetto, and multivitamins. They reported improvements in hair regrowth with some dryness from minoxidil and use micro-needling weekly.
The user has been using oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss without success and is considering adding topical 17α-estradiol, Pyrilutamide, Clascoterone, or cetirizine. They have confirmed low serum DHT levels and are exploring additional treatments due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and prostaglandin D2.
The conversation discusses a person's hair loss treatment over 1.1 years with finasteride, 1.5 years with minoxidil, and 2 months of microneedling, noting less shedding since starting vitaminD3 a month ago. Commenters are impressed with the results.
A user asked about Dr. Berg's recommended supplements for hair health, including Vitamin C, trace minerals, Omega 3, collagen, silica, B-vitamins, stinging nettle root, B6, B2, copper, and VitaminD. Responses advised against following Dr. Berg, labeling him a quack, and suggested that only stinging nettle root might help with DHT, while the rest are only beneficial if deficient.
Dutasteride can lead to increased cholesterol and liver fat. The user is reconsidering its use due to high cholesterol and lipid levels despite a healthy lifestyle.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, vitamins, and growth shampoo for 7.5 months to treat hair loss and is considering switching to 0.5 mg dutasteride due to slight recession and persistent symptoms. Another user commented that the user's temples appear to have improved, especially in the latest photo.
The user has been using liposomal topical finasteride since late 2022, progressively increasing the dose, but DHT serum levels remain largely unchanged. Despite using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole, hair condition has neither improved nor worsened.
A 28-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using treatments like oral minoxidil, finasteride, and high-dose dutasteride (2.5 mg). They suspect lichen planus might be contributing to the issue and plan to continue treatment while monitoring progress.
User reported hair regrowth and thicker hair after using rosemary oil, zinc, biotin, vitaminD, and a better diet. They believe rosemary oil contributed the most to the improvement.
User found 15% procyanidin B2 supplement and asks if it's legit. Recommended dosage is 400-600mg daily, similar to study, and user wonders if it's effective for hair loss.
A 25-year-old noticed thinning hair at the temples and started using finasteride (1mg/day) for two months, along with keto shampoo twice a week and vitamins like vitaminD, biotin, and zinc. They are seeing some results and are hopeful about regaining lost hair.
Serum DHT is mostly inactive; sebum DHT is a better measure for hair loss. Users discuss using finasteride, dutasteride, and topical treatments like KX826 and RU58841 for better scalp DHT suppression.
A user shared their 9-month post-hair transplant results with 4600 grafts, using only Nourkin hair vitamins, VitaminD, and B12, and expressed satisfaction. The replies debated the necessity of medications like finasteride and minoxidil for maintaining hair health.