A 23-year-old male is experiencing diffuse hairloss and miniaturization, possibly due to high IGE levels after using tofacitinib. He seeks advice and has not yet consulted a dermatologist.
A 20-year-old experiencing hairloss uses minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, vitamin D, and biotin. They are considering finasteride or dutasteride and are advised to consult a doctor for diagnosis and possible oral treatments.
GT20029, a new hairloss treatment, shows promising results but only a slight improvement over placebo. People are cautiously optimistic, discussing its potential and combining it with existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
A 16-year-old noticed hair thinning on the crown and sides of the head, with minimal temple thinning. After using Minoxidil for 6 months, some areas improved, but the crown worsened, and they seek advice on the irregular hairloss and treatment options.
The user is experiencing hairloss without a family history and suspects stress or telogen effluvium (TE) as the cause, despite using finasteride without results. Others suggest stress, vitamin deficiencies, or other conditions could be factors, and some mention that balding can occur without a family history.
A 29-year-old male experienced hairloss and found improvement using a combination of onion hair oil, castor oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and aloe vera gel with vitamin E, while discontinuing minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. He emphasizes the importance of scalp massage and oiling for hair growth and reduced hair fall.
The user is experiencing hair shedding despite starting finasteride 4 months ago, with no signs of miniaturization. They are seeking advice after normal blood tests and similar family experiences.
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 20-year-old male experienced severe hairloss and scalp issues after using liquid minoxidil, which caused intense itching. Despite trying different treatments like ketoconazole and selenium shampoos, and addressing low vitamin B12 levels, his hairloss and scalp problems persist.
A 29-year-old is experiencing hairline loss and has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for two months, considering adding RU58841. They are advised to get a blood test for deficiencies and to style their hair instead of frequent haircuts.
User is using topical Minoxidil (100 mg/day) and Finasteride (1 mg/day) but experiencing hair growth everywhere except the top of the scalp. They seek advice on improving scalp hair regrowth.
The user is experiencing hairloss and has been using RU58841 but is considering pyrilutamide and minoxidil, avoiding finasteride due to side effects. Another user suggests finasteride or dutasteride as essential, possibly in topical form, while dismissing saw palmetto as ineffective.
A 23-year-old man experiencing hair thinning and a receding hairline is advised to consider treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Shorter haircuts, such as a buzz cut, may help hair appear thicker, and wearing headphones is unlikely to significantly impact hairloss.
Hair fibers impressively cover bald spots, boosting confidence. User started big 3 treatment (0.5mg fin, 1 time minoxidil 5% topical, ketoconazole 2%) for regrowth.
The conversation discusses the struggle with diffuse hair thinning and the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences of hair thickening and shedding stopping with these treatments, but results vary and some are skeptical.
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.
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 22 year old man who is experiencing hairloss, thinning and dry scalp, has tried treatments such as finasteride and minoxidil, and other users sharing their experiences with similar issues.
The user is experiencing a strange hairloss pattern despite using dutasteride for 3 years and minoxidil with tretinoin for 1.5 years. They recently added microneedling and are considering a scalp biopsy to understand the cause.
User is experiencing severe hairloss despite using finasteride for 15 months, losing 500 hairs a day and 50% density since June. Minoxidil with needling was ineffective, and RU58841 is too expensive and hard to obtain.
Hair transplants can initially yield good results, but native hair is more reliable, and transplanted hair may still be lost over time. Early intervention with treatments like topical finasteride and minoxidil is recommended, but it's important to start with lower doses and manage expectations realistically.
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.
A 20-year-old experiencing hairloss since age 16 is using finasteride and minoxidil and is considering future hair transplants. Discussions include the potential for multiple transplants, the use of body hair for coverage, and the importance of treatments like dutasteride and scalp micropigmentation for maintaining hair density.
A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogen effluvium and male pattern baldness started oral finasteride, which initially slowed hairloss and slightly thickened hair, but experienced increased shedding after surgery. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is seeking additional advice.
GT20029 is a new hairloss treatment in Phase 3 trials in China, using PROTAC technology to target androgen receptors, potentially with fewer side effects than finasteride and minoxidil. VDPHL01, a second-generation minoxidil, is also mentioned as potentially more effective.
A 23-year-old male is experiencing large dandruff flakes causing hairloss, despite using anti-dandruff shampoo. He seeks advice on resolving the issue, noting a family history of baldness.
The user managed hairloss with RU58841 and finasteride but is now experiencing graying hair, possibly due to stopping oral minoxidil. Many responses suggest embracing or dyeing gray hair, emphasizing that having gray hair is preferable to balding.
A 19-year-old male experienced significant hairloss, initially thought to be male pattern baldness (MPB), and used minoxidil and briefly finasteride. After realizing the issue was telogen effluvium (TE), he improved his diet and supplemented with vitamins, which led to substantial hair regrowth.
Hairloss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841. Users suggest hair fibers for temporary coverage and consider hair transplants for permanent solutions.