A user experiencing severe shedding after starting 5% minoxidil foam for hairloss is seeking advice from others. Another user shared their positive experience with finasteride and minoxidil, suggesting that initial shedding can be a good sign and encouraging persistence with the treatment.
User experienced hair growth with finasteride and minoxidil, but after using tretinoin, faced aggressive thinning and hairloss. They plan to stop tretinoin for two months to see if the problem improves.
The user is considering Botox for scalphairloss and currently uses finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and green tea extract. They seek information on potential risks and effectiveness.
The user experienced worsening hairloss despite using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and topical minoxidil for nine months. They are considering switching to dutasteride and reducing ketoconazole shampoo due to its drying effects.
Finasteride helped stop hairloss progression and slightly thickened hair, but reduced beard and chest hair growth. The user also uses ketoconazole shampoo for scalp itchiness.
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 discusses hairloss struggles and treatments, including oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and RU58841. Users share experiences and advice, suggesting options like topical minoxidil, microneedling, hair transplants, and scalp micropigmentation.
People are discussing how to apply tretinoin to the scalp for hairloss treatment and managing scalp dryness. Specific treatments mentioned include tretinoin, minoxidil (Min), finasteride (Fin), and RU58841 (RU).
A user shared their hairloss journey using oral finasteride for over six years and oral minoxidil for one year, noting some progress and considering switching to dutasteride. Others shared mixed results and side effects from using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
A user is starting a microneedling regimen for hairloss, using Derminator 2, ketoconazole shampoo, castor oil, and multivitamins. They plan to provide monthly updates on their progress.
A 25-year-old with aggressive diffuse NW5 hairloss is using Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, RU58841, Ketoconazole, and dermastamping, experiencing slow progress and mental health struggles. Despite some visible regrowth, the user feels discouraged due to ongoing hairloss and is seeking reassurance and advice.
An 18-year-old with diffusehair thinning is considering switching from a topical Minoxidil 10% + Finasteride 0.1% solution to Minoxidil 5% foam and oral Finasteride 0.5mg, while also addressing vitamin D deficiency and potential scalp inflammation. Users suggest using Nizoral shampoo for inflammation, considering dutasteride for better results, and maintaining vitamin D levels to protect hair follicles from DHT.
A user shared their 6-month update on hairloss treatment, using daily Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, topical Finasteride, dermastamping, and PRP treatments. They reported improved hair quality but no significant regrowth or density increase, and plan to continue the regimen for another year before considering a hair transplant.
A 16-year-old experiencing diffusehair thinning is considering using minoxidil and plans to start finasteride at 18, while others suggest alternatives like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil. Users advise consulting a doctor before starting treatments and emphasize the importance of understanding the cause of hairloss.
A person experienced hairloss after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and returned to finasteride, adding oral minoxidil. Dutasteride may increase scalp testosterone, worsening hairloss for some individuals.
A user solved their 15-year scalp inflammation and related hairloss using Selenium Sulfide shampoo (Selsun Blue), noticing improvement after the first use and resolution after three uses. Others found relief with Ketoconazole shampoo, which also helps with hairloss.
A user noticed worsening hair thinning and started using rosemary oil, jojoba oil, a 1.5mm dermastamp, 1% ketoconazole shampoo, scalp massages, and vitamin D tablets. They may switch to Minoxidil and Finasteride if needed.
Minoxidil and finasteride are the main effective treatments for hairloss. RU58841 is discussed as a potential option but has concerns about safety and side effects.
The conversation discusses a 24-year-old Korean man's progress with hairloss treatments over 8-9 months, with specific treatments not mentioned due to redacted information. Users are commenting on the effectiveness and inquiring if Asians have better results with hairloss treatments.
The user has been treating hairloss with finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for several years without success and is experiencing an inflamed scalp, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis. They are seeking advice on additional treatments after these methods failed to improve their condition.
Hairloss and the various treatments available, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, dermarolling, RU58841, mesotherapy, Rogaine, and scalp massages. The discussion also includes regret for not starting treatment earlier and advice to start early in order to avoid further balding.
A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning and frizzy hair has been using finasteride for nine months and is seeking advice on improving hair quality. Suggestions include using conditioners, biotin, rosemary oil, and addressing scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, while finasteride may help reverse miniaturization and improve hair health.
A 21-year-old is experiencing significant hairloss and considering treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and possibly a hair transplant. Others share their experiences with finasteride, scalp micropigmentation, and hair transplants, discussing the emotional impact and offering support.
A user was prescribed Alpicort E, which contains Estradiol Benzoate, Prednisone, and Salicylic Acid, for hairloss and is seeking others' experiences due to concerns about potential side effects.
A 21 year-old feeling depressed about hairloss and how to cope with it, discussing various treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, hair pieces, and scalp micropigmentation. There is also discussion of accepting oneself and redefining self-worth in order to not base one's entire identity on their hair.
Castor oil may help hair growth by targeting specific receptors and reducing certain scalp levels, with some users reporting thicker hair. Peppermint oil is suggested as an alternative to minoxidil, while opinions on the effectiveness of plant-based treatments for hairloss vary.
The user is experiencing one-sided diffuse thinning and has been using finasteride and liquid minoxidil for 4-5 years with minimal results. They are considering whether to save for a hair transplant or address scalp sensitivity and irritation first.
User shared a 4-month progress update on using minoxidil and 1.5 months on finasteride for hairloss. Reactions were mixed, with some expressing disbelief and others feeling inspired to start treatment.