Excess Vitamin A and topical retinoids can cause diffuse hair shedding. The user suspects their chronic telogen effluvium may be linked to using adapalene, a topical retinoid.
Hair loss treatments, such as minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo and vitamins D3 and Omega 3, which appear to have been successful in regrowing hair on a user's temples that had been slick bald for 8-9 years.
The user experienced hair regrowth using dutasteride daily, microneedling weekly, and Nizoral shampoo, after stopping minoxidil due to side effects. They also use a mix of pumpkin seed, rosemary, and peppermint oil, and are considering RU58841 for more temple area thickness.
The conversation is about hair regrowth progress using topical finasteride and minoxidil twice daily, with occasional microneedling. The user also uses Minoxidilmax and WOW Skin Science Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo.
The user has been using 15% minoxidil, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and bi estro cream for hair loss and is noticing baby hairs but is unsure if this is new hair growth or just existing hair getting longer.
User is using a homemade topical treatment with .015% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and microneedling at .75mm depth. They also use 2% ketoconazole shampoo, various oils, and are considering increasing finasteride concentration due to mixed results.
The user reports some hair regrowth after two months of using 1.5mm microneedling with Minoxidil and Nizoral shampoo. They note reduced pain and skin flaking, attributing changes to skin thickening and collagen induction.
Adding exosomes to a treatment of dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss increased hair count by 55% at 6 months and 46% at 1 year compared to the control group. The control group did not receive exosomes or PRP.
Tiny blond hairs on the vertex may indicate early hair regrowth from using dutasteride and minoxidil. Consistent treatment is advised, with potential for thicker hair over time, but a hair transplant might be needed for significant results.
The user has been using topical minoxidil 5% for five and a half months, multivitamins with zinc for three months, and triamcinolone for almost two weeks to address hair loss. They are considering starting finasteride at age 18 and are unsure about hair regrowth progress.
The user had a hair transplant in 2020 and later learned they needed to continue medication for hair loss. They shared a 5-month timelapse video of their hair regrowth using topical finasteride/minoxidil, microneedling every 3 weeks, and ketoconazole.
The user has been treating hair loss for 5 years and currently uses 0.5mg dutasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and 10,000mcg biotin daily, experiencing the best growth in years without the side effects they had on finasteride. Suggestions from others include starting microneedling, with one comment noting minimal visible hair regrowth.
User experienced hair growth with finasteride and minoxidil, but after using tretinoin, faced aggressive thinning and hair loss. They plan to stop tretinoin for two months to see if the problem improves.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, showing significant improvement in appearance after 5 months. They underwent the procedure at Heva Clinic in Istanbul for $2,300 USD, which included aftercare, and attributed their hair loss to both genetics and traction alopecia from tight hairstyles.
A 24-year-old woman with AGA and TE since age 14 is questioning if her hair is regrowing or breaking. She has been using minoxidil consistently since September 2025, along with caffeine and ketoconazole shampoos, rosemary oil, and saw palmetto, and has improved her overall hair care routine.
The user is experiencing hair shedding while using finasteride and topical minoxidil with tretinoin, keto shampoo, and dermarolling. They hope the shedding indicates future hair regrowth.
Tretinoin may improve minoxidil's effectiveness for hair growth, but results vary; some users report no change or potential hair loss acceleration. Tretinoin is included in some topical hair loss treatments sold by dermatologists and online companies.
A 27-year-old Asian male is treating hair loss with 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and 1.5mm microneedling weekly. The discussion is about his progress with these treatments.
Minoxidil and finasteride have improved hair thickness and density, but temple areas remain stubborn. Continued use is recommended, with suggestions for topical minoxidil, microneedling, or considering a hair transplant for further improvement.
The user discusses their experience with hair loss despite taking estrogen and cyproterone, and estimates needing around 3000 grafts for a feminine hairline. They are considering getting the procedure done in Turkey due to high European costs.
The conversation discusses using GFM Gel, a topical gel with polypeptides that mimic growth factors to promote hair regrowth and strengthen hair. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.
A 33-year-old man experienced diffuse thinning and hair shedding due to sleep deprivation and low testosterone. After starting hCG treatment, he noticed hair regrowth on his temples.
Thin, short hairs often appear in areas of hair loss but may not grow fully despite treatments like finasteride. Some users consider additional treatments like microneedling or hair transplants.
Exosomes, cetirizine, melatonin, latanoprost, and caffeine are discussed as potential hair loss treatments. There is skepticism about the effectiveness of exosomes, especially in topical form, but some users report positive results.
Finasteride, Minoxidil, Bioneer CosmeRNA, Technoderma, Kintor, Hope, Breezula, and Follicum treatments showed increases in hair count, with Technoderma showing the highest increase at 24.3 hairs/cm². Amplifica has not yet published results.
High-dose Lysine and Histidine supplements caused curly/kinky hair and shedding due to Elastin dysfunction. Minoxidil, white tea, and dark grape juice were mentioned as treatments to inhibit Elastase and mimic Lysyl Oxidase.
The user shared a 4-5 month update on using finasteride, minoxidil, vitamins, oiling, and microneedling for hair loss. They reported improved hair density and confidence but experienced unwanted hair growth, thin hair, itching, and a flaky scalp.
The user is using a combination of finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, PRP, and stem cell treatments for hair loss. They report slowed shedding and new vellus hairs on the hairline, questioning if they are a strong responder to the treatment.
A user is considering microneedling to enhance absorption of a prescribed topical hair loss treatment containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and Latanoprost, while already taking oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride. They seek advice on the effectiveness and safety of combining these treatments, especially due to the cost and their desire to maximize results.
The user reintroduced RU58841 and noticed increased shedding and visible thinning. They have also been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for 2 years.