Heavy nicotine use can lead to hair thinning and loss, but quitting can reverse these effects. The user noticed significant hair regrowth after quitting vaping.
A 24-year-old male has been using 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil twice daily, iron and zinc supplements, derma rolling weekly, and Nizoral weekly for hairloss. Despite these treatments, he experiences tight, painful scalp areas with no progress and some hairloss.
Peptides like TB500, KPV, GHK-CU, and BPC-157 are overhyped for hair growth with limited proven effectiveness in humans. Combining peptides with delivery methods like iontophoresis and sonophoresis shows promise, but many claims remain unproven.
The conversation discusses whether sunlight exposure affects hair growth or loss, with mixed anecdotes and theories but no clear consensus. Some suggest moderate sunlight can benefit hair by providing vitamin D, while others doubt its effectiveness compared to treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.
A 21-year-old male managed to control his hairloss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hairloss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.
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 conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hairloss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hairloss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.
The conversation discusses whether whey protein and creatine worsen hairloss. Some users report hairloss with creatine use, while others do not; opinions on whey protein's effects are mixed. Treatments mentioned include PRP, minoxidil, and finasteride.
The conversation suggests that changing diet and lifestyle has little to no effect on male pattern baldness (MPB), which is largely determined by genetics. Some individuals noted personal improvements in hair condition with healthier diets, but the consensus is that diet alone cannot prevent or reverse MPB.
The conversation provides advice on how to track hairloss or regrowth, emphasizing the importance of taking consistent photos and keeping a log of treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. It also suggests using scalp cameras and comparing photos side by side for accurate progress assessment.
The user is using finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss but is looking for new treatments. Pyrilutamide and GT20029 are potential future treatments, with Pyrilutamide expected next year and GT20029 possibly by 2027.
A 16-year-old experiencing hairloss seeks treatment advice. They decide to start with Serioxyl, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Eucapil, considering Minoxidil and Finasteride for later use.
User started finasteride at 18, added minoxidil later but stopped due to side effects. Hairloss continued despite treatments, considering dutasteride but hesitant. Others suggest trying dutasteride and discussing with a dermatologist.
A user's 3-month progress report on their treatment of hairloss using a stack of finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, with additional supplements, diet and workout routine, and before-and-after photos.
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 user's experience with hairloss regrowth, achieved through the use of 1mg finasteride, 5% Minoxidil, an essential oil blend, and microneedling once per week, as well as other treatments like warm water washes, baby shampoo, and OGX coconut conditioner. Other users shared their experiences with similar treatments and congratulated the original poster on his results.
A user who buzzed their hair off after five years of struggling with hairloss, and the replies discussing whether or not they should go completely bald, as well as advice on cutting it shorter and potential treatments such as finasteride and minoxidil.
Creatine is reported to cause increased hair shedding, but there is no scientific evidence linking it to hairloss. Some users manage hairloss with finasteride and minoxidil or consider stopping creatine if shedding worsens.
A user's hairline recovery after severe hairloss, which was treated with Dutasteride and Minoxidil; other users offered their opinions on the severity of the hairloss.
Creatine might speed up hairloss in some people, especially those prone to male pattern baldness, but results differ. Some users experience no hairloss when using finasteride or dutasteride alongside creatine.
Minoxidil effective for regrowth but causes dryness; finasteride stops hairloss but may affect hormones; dutasteride powerful but reduces libido; RU58841 thickens hair but expensive and risky; dermarolling improves blood flow and results; aminexil overrated and not effective. Dermarolling beneficial with both minoxidil and finasteride.
User "kingkaurr" shaved head due to female pattern hairloss and feels happy and confident. Others compliment her look and discuss how head shaving is perceived differently for men and women.
Resveratrol and fisetin, found in red wine and strawberries, may promote hair growth by affecting hair follicle cells. Users discuss various treatments, including natural remedies like saw palmetto and topical applications, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness compared to pharmaceuticals like finasteride.
The conversation is about a person struggling with aggressive hairloss and feeling depressed, who has tried finasteride but is experiencing sexual side effects. Others suggest various treatments like reducing finasteride dosage, trying minoxidil, dermarolling, addressing health and hormonal issues, and accepting baldness.
Natural remedies to treat hairloss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.
Celebrities opening up about their hairloss and the various treatments they are using to address it, including finasteride, dutasteride, and hair transplants, as well as the stigma surrounding male pattern baldness in Hollywood.
The user uses finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral, and dermarolling along with various supplements, oils, and shampoos to combat hairloss. They adjusted their routine based on feedback, changing dermarolling to once a week and reducing zinc intake due to side effects.
Chronic Telogen Effluvium can be managed by avoiding inflammatory foods, exercising, staying hydrated, and using supplements like krill oil, saw palmetto, or licorice root. Minoxidil is discouraged due to its cost and potential for worsening hairloss, while castor oil is recommended to strengthen hair roots and reduce shedding.