A woman who has been experiencing hairloss for several years, and her question of whether there is any benefit to getting a biopsy to check if it's AGA or diffuse alopecia areata when no cure or very effective treatment exists. Treatments such as spironolactone and Minoxidil/finasteride/RU58841 have previously been discussed.
Kitchen_Plastic_2847 had been fighting hairloss since 2019-2020 and was initially successful in regrowing his hair with finasteride. However, after contracting Covid three times back to back at the start of 2021, he started to lose his hair again. He found a new dermatologist who prescribed him oral minoxidil along with finasteride, but eventually decided it wasn't worth spending all the money to try and save his hair.
A 19-year-old experiencing hairloss despite using minoxidil and finasteride for three months, with no family history of baldness except for maternal grandfather. The user is advised to continue the treatment for Androgenic Alopecia and not rely on home remedies.
A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hairloss for three years due to a vitamin D deficiency and has seen no improvement after 3.5 months of taking supplements. Another person suggested that if the hairloss follows a pattern, it might be regular baldness rather than due to the deficiency.
Vitamin D deficiency might cause hairloss at the temples. The user has a vitamin D level of 9ng and is experiencing hairloss in that area, resembling a Norwood scale 1 (NW1) pattern.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments, specifically minoxidil, vitamin D supplements, and the potential impact of iron overload. The user experienced hair regrowth with high-dose vitamin D but faced hair thinning again after reducing the dosage, and is now exploring the role of iron overload in hairloss.
The user is considering hair restoration options after experiencing side effects from Minoxidil and avoiding Finasteride due to concerns about side effects. They are contemplating trying Finasteride or Dutasteride and possibly undergoing a hair transplant.
A user experienced androgenic alopecia starting at the vertex without frontal hairline recession and is seeking information on this pattern. Another user noted that vertex or diffusehairloss is common among men.
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.
A 23-year-old man with hairloss, despite using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841, is considering bicalutamide for regrowth but is concerned about feminization. Alternatives like topical estrogen, JXL069, and spironolactone are discussed, with suggestions to explore thyroid levels and other potential underlying conditions.
The user is considering a hair transplant for frontal temple density but is concerned about shock loss. They have been using finasteride for about two years and are advised to consider minoxidil and microneedling for better results.
Creatine is believed by some to cause hairloss, potentially by increasing DHT levels, despite conflicting evidence. Users report mixed results when combining creatine with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.
The user plans to stop finasteride after three months, believing hairloss isn't due to DHT, and will continue with oral minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They suspect stress and poor nutrition are the main causes and seek opinions on DHT blockers' effectiveness.
A 25-year-old male experienced significant hairloss due to telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia. He began using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins, seeing some regrowth but remains worried about hair density.
The conversation discusses hair thinning and the potential role of vitamin D deficiency in hairloss, with suggestions to take vitamin D3 supplements. The user also mentions having diffuse thinning and a slightly receding hairline.
Dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil are considered the top hairloss treatments. Other suggested treatments include Nizoral shampoo, tretinoin, pyrilutamide, zinc, biotin, and low light laser therapy, though opinions on their effectiveness vary.
Low-dose Dutasteride, used 2-3 times a week, is as effective as daily Finasteride for hairloss with fewer side effects. Users report increased libido and better results with Dutasteride compared to Finasteride.
The user is taking 2.5 mg dutasteride and 5% minoxidil but is not seeing hair regrowth, and is considering adding RU58841. They are experiencing fatigue and low MCV/MCH, possibly related to dutasteride, and are advised to be patient, consider microneedling, and check for iron deficiency.
The user achieved significant hair regrowth using dutasteride 0.5mg for a year and oral minoxidil 2.5mg for eight months, despite initial shedding. They reported no side effects and preferred oral treatments over topicals.
Creatine does not significantly affect DHT levels or cause hairloss. Some users continue using finasteride and minoxidil while taking creatine, expressing skepticism about its impact on hairloss.
A person is struggling with hairloss despite using finasteride and minoxidil, considering dutasteride and magnesium supplements. They are advised to be patient, consider a hair transplant, and check for thyroid issues.
A 25-year-old discusses hairloss and its impact on confidence, considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Recommendations include these medications and lifestyle changes to manage hairloss.
A 24-year-old male is considering the "Big 4" treatments (Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling) or a hair transplant for hairloss. Most users recommend starting with Finasteride and Minoxidil to stabilize hairloss before considering a transplant.
Finasteride and Minoxidil effectively regrow hair but cause sexual side effects. The user is considering a Korean FUE hair transplant and is researching clinics and costs.
A 21-year-old expresses feeling alone and invalidated in his struggle with hairloss, seeking empathy from others. Some users share similar feelings, while one mentions making progress with dutasteride and minoxidil treatments and considering a hair transplant.
The user "baselinesims" shared their progress in treating hairloss using 1mg oral finasteride, 1ml topical minoxidil, 0.5ml topical dutasteride, keto shampoo, cosmerna, and micro needling. They are happy with the progress so far, with diffuse thinning being taken care of and baby hairs showing up. They plan on getting a hair transplant in the future. Other users commented on the improved appearance and mentioned that the lighting in the photos may affect the comparison.