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.
A user shared their 4-year hairloss journey, starting with finasteride and minoxidil, then adding dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which improved their hair. They are now considering RU58841 and a hair transplant in the future.
A 17-year-old male has experienced significant hairloss within 4 months, noticing scalp visibility constantly. He's used ketoconazole shampoo, and his dermatologist recommends minoxidil and finasteride when he turns 18, but he's considering shaving his head due to the rapid hairloss.
A 39-year-old experienced hair regrowth on his temples after switching from finasteride to topical RU58841 combined with 5% minoxidil. He also underwent stem cell treatment and noticed improvements, attributing the regrowth mainly to the change in treatment.
The user is experiencing hairloss despite using dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is concerned about continued shedding. Suggestions include checking for nutrient deficiencies, consulting a dermatologist, and considering other potential causes like seborrheic dermatitis or telogen effluvium.
A man lost his transplanted hair despite using minoxidil because he wasn't on a DHT blocker like finasteride, which is essential to prevent further hairloss. The conversation emphasizes that hair transplants are not a cure and require maintenance with medications to preserve results.
The user experienced hairloss and used Minoxidil and Finasteride to improve hairline and density, but stopping Minoxidil led to a setback. They plan to continue both treatments daily to increase hair density and are considering applying Minoxidil to the entire scalp.
DHT promotes beard growth but causes scalp hairloss due to inflammation and fibrosis. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil help with hormonal signals and blood flow but don't address underlying inflammation.
A 27-year-old male is using a regimen of topical finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin for hairloss, and has recently started oral finasteride despite previous side effects. He is considering shaving his head and is advised that a hair transplant might be possible once hairloss stabilizes.
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.
A 21-year-old woman diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) who is considering treatments such as spironolactone, minoxidil and finasteride to address her hairloss. The user also discusses potential solutions for concealing the appearance of her thinning hair, such as wigs or haircuts.
A 28-year-old male started balding at 20 and has been using Bosley Shampoo, minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and exosomes/PRP treatments. He also underwent scalp micropigmentation to hide thinning hair and is seeking feedback on regrowth progress.
A user shared their personal experience with hairloss treatment, detailing their journey from initial hairline thinning to regrowth. They tried several protocols, with the most effective being a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and topical tretinoin, and plan to continue finasteride daily.
The user is experiencing hair thinning despite using finasteride and minoxidil for over a year and is considering alternatives like dutasteride, RU58841, or mesotherapy. They are concerned about maintaining their hair until their mid-20s and are seeking suggestions for additional treatments.
The user is using caffeine shampoo with baicapil, microneedling, massage, and procapil lotion for hairloss. Replies suggest the user is balding and recommend finasteride.
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.
A 22-year-old is considering starting finasteride for hairloss, questioning if their hairline is stable or if treatment is needed. They shared images of their hairline, which has been the same since their teenage years.
The user is experiencing increased hair thinning and shedding despite using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical dutasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo. Many recommend considering a hair transplant or embracing baldness, as current treatments seem ineffective.
A user experienced severe hair shedding and hairline recession after 10 months on finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil.
A 21-year-old seeks advice on how to present hair thinning to a dermatologist to obtain a finasteride prescription. Suggestions include showing visible signs of thinning, bringing photos, and considering telehealth services.
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.
A user is experiencing hairloss in the center of their hairline and has been using topical finasteride for seven months with minimal progress. They are considering switching treatments due to concerns about losing ground and potential side effects of other options.
The user is concerned about potential hair thinning and has been using minoxidil and finasteride for a year, noticing some new hair growth. They recently started microneedling to improve minoxidil absorption and seek advice on applying it to the crown area.
The user is experiencing hair regrowth with oral minoxidil and dutasteride but still has fragile hairs that easily pluck out from the front center. Despite improvements, the user is concerned about the persistent fragility and shedding of these hairs.
A 32-year-old male has been dealing with hairloss since 2010 and started treatment 11 months ago. He used dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, multivitamins, vitamin D3, PRP, and a laser cap, resulting in improved hair density despite ongoing shedding.
A user's decision to shave their head after experiencing hairloss since the age of 17, and discussion around the potential use of Fin for treating hairloss.
A user's journey with hairloss and their use of topical finasteride, minoxidil and pyri/minoxidil ratio treatments to attempt hair regrowth. Replies focused on offering support and advice while sharing personal experiences with different treatments.
A user is experiencing rapid hairloss and has been diagnosed with telogen effluvium by multiple dermatologists, but doubts the diagnosis due to the severity and speed of the hairloss. They are considering various treatments like spironolactone, estradiol, and possibly finasteride, while also exploring the possibility of hormonal imbalances or autoimmune issues.