The user noticed hair thinning during COVID, tried home remedies, and then started finasteride in March and minoxidil in August. They shared progress pictures of their hairloss journey.
The conversation discusses alternatives for hairloss treatment for someone allergic to finasteride, suggesting options like hair systems, topical anti-androgens such as CB-03-01, RU58841, and kx-826. It highlights the challenges faced by individuals allergic to anti-androgen inhibitors and the need for more information on this topic.
The user stopped using finasteride and tried turmeric, ginger, and perilla extract to reduce hair shedding, noticing a significant decrease in hairloss. They experienced side effects like rashes and easy bleeding from perilla extract and softer feet, possibly from turmeric.
The user is experiencing intense hair shedding all over the scalp after applying pyrilutamide to the hairline and taking oral castor oil. They are also using topical finasteride and latanoprost, but are unsure which treatment is causing the shedding.
A 25-year-old is experiencing chronic telogen effluvium (TE) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) after surgery, using finasteride, red light therapy, and supplements, and considering oral minoxidil despite heart concerns. They are unsure whether to start minoxidil before or after an upcoming surgery, which may trigger another hair shed.
The user's hair thinning and shedding were due to Telogen effluvium caused by COVID-19, not the ineffectiveness of Finasteride. The shedding eventually slowed, and hair growth resumed, but the user was advised to consider additional treatments like Minoxidil or microneedling if needed.
A user experienced burning, itching, and soreness on their scalp after a perm in 2021, despite using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are seeking advice on whether to pursue further medical tests or consult a neurologist for nerve pain.
The user is using minoxidil, topical finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, and a dermaroller for hair regrowth but is experiencing changes in sexual function. They are concerned about whether these changes are due to the treatment and are seeking advice on continuing hair growth without affecting sexuality.
Hairloss and potential treatments, primarily focusing on Finasteride and Minoxidil. Other solutions discussed include PRP, dermarolling, LLP, and scalp tension relief.
Someone who is starting to experience hairloss and is considering multiple treatments, such as minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and a hair transplant, to manage it. Replies provide advice on how to approach these treatments safely and effectively.
Intermittent fasting may inhibit hair growth by triggering a stress response that affects hair-follicle stem cells. Some users believe genetics and DHT play a larger role in hairloss, and treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are mentioned as ineffective for some.
The user experienced continued hairloss and scalp itch despite using finasteride and switching to dutasteride. They sought advice on managing these issues, with suggestions including adjusting medication frequency and trying different shampoos.
A user experiencing scalp pain and diffuse hair thinning is taking finasteride and using Nizoral shampoo. They plan to continue finasteride for 6 months and consider adding minoxidil if no improvement is seen.
The user has been experiencing worsening hairloss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and later switching to dutasteride. Despite normal bloodwork and consulting dermatologists, the hairloss continues without improvement.
The conversation discusses hair thinning potentially linked to gut health issues and suggests biotin as a possible treatment. It also mentions that hair thinning could be due to male pattern baldness (MPB).
Reducing sugar intake may lessen scalp itchiness associated with hairloss, even when using treatments like finasteride. Some users also report similar symptoms while on dutasteride.
The user is experiencing asymmetrical hairloss at the frontal hairline and is concerned about potential conditions like frontal fibrosing alopecia. They have started using finasteride and pumpkin seed oil to address the issue.
The user is experiencing hairloss and has tried topical finasteride without success due to side effects. They are considering using essential oils like rosemary, castor, and peppermint, and have started using 0.5% Pyriltamide.
After 2 years of using finasteride and minoxidil with good results, the user is experiencing severe scalp itchiness, shedding, and tenderness. Despite dermatologists finding nothing wrong, the user seeks over-the-counter treatments for the itch.
A female user with chronic anemia and vitamin deficiencies is experiencing finer, straighter hair and seeks recommendations for scalp products to improve circulation and prevent potential hair thinning. She is considering growth oils but is unsure of their effectiveness.
The user experienced chronic telogen effluvium and mild male pattern baldness, treated with finasteride, oral minoxidil, and later switched to dutasteride, which stopped excessive hair shedding. Other treatments like low-level laser therapy, hairloss shampoos (except ketoconazole), and supplements were ineffective.
Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to hairloss, but correcting it alone doesn't guarantee regrowth. Users report mixed results with supplements and treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
The user is considering using dutasteride or finasteride for hairloss and has recurrent folliculitis. Another user suggests treating the folliculitis and notes diffuse thinning.
A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.
A 42-year-old male experienced hair regrowth using a topical treatment of finasteride, ketoconazole, and minoxidil, noticing increased hair density and reduced hairloss over a year. He plans to switch to oral finasteride and continue using topical minoxidil, with a dermatologist's guidance.
A user shared that taking vitamin E, specifically tocotrienols, seemed to reduce their hair shedding, and they are also using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling for hairloss. Another user cautioned against high doses of vitamin E due to potential health risks.
High cholesterol may accelerate hairloss by reducing blood flow and increasing DHT levels. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Concerns about hairloss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil not being administered during a coma. Dutasteride remains in the system longer, and hairloss may not be immediate if treatment stops temporarily.
A user experienced rapid hairloss despite taking finasteride 1mg and undergoing PRP treatment. They also take a supplement with biotin, iron, zinc, and calcium but have not seen improvement.