A human trial of verteporfin, a potential treatment for hairloss, with some users noting potential improvements in scarring and overall healing compared to control areas.
A user has been taking finasteride, using a derma-roller, LLLT, and argan oil, but experienced significant hairloss at the one-year mark. They are concerned if this is a normal shedding phase or something to worry about.
The need for people to provide pictures when making claims about hair re-growth treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841; and how these treatments can be beneficial to those with hairloss in terms of regaining a sense of control.
Finasteride can increase body and facial hair growth due to increased testosterone, despite its intended use to reduce hairloss on the scalp. Some users consider trying topical finasteride for less systemic impact, while others report mixed results and side effects.
The conversation critiques the influence of "Clavicular" on young men regarding hairloss treatments, highlighting the dangers of following unscientific advice and the rise of body dysmorphia. It emphasizes the importance of safe, medically advised treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, while warning against reckless experimentation and early surgeries.
Creatine may cause hair thinning for some, but experiences vary. Some users on finasteride report no hairloss from creatine, while others notice shedding that reverses after stopping creatine.
An 18-year-old is using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and tretinoin for severe hairloss and is considering adding dutasteride. Despite concerns about starting finasteride at a young age, the user prioritizes preventing further hairloss over potential hormone issues.
A 20-year-old female is considering whether to continue using minoxidil for hairloss after recovering from an eating disorder and iron deficiency. She is concerned about hair shedding and is advised to focus on nutrition and iron intake, with the option to taper off minoxidil gradually if she chooses to stop.
Glycosaminoglycans are important for hair growth, and combining minoxidil with tretinoin and Biopeptide-CL may enhance hair growth by boosting glycosaminoglycan levels and improving the hair follicle environment. Users discussed the potential effectiveness and future of these treatments.
A female user is experiencing heavy hair shedding and receding temples, possibly due to low ferritin levels. She is using oral minoxidil, iron supplements, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is hesitant to start spironolactone.
The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hairloss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hairloss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.
A user's hair regrowth journey using biotin and minoxidil after initial treatments with Nizoral shampoo and Ketoconazole serum didn't work. The comments suggest the hairloss might not be male pattern baldness (MPB), but possibly Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disorder, and recommend getting a second opinion and considering other treatments like corticosteroids.
The conclusion of the conversation is that using minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole may not be enough to address hairloss caused by DHT. Some users recommend starting finasteride to prevent further hairloss, while others express concerns about potential side effects.
The conclusion of the conversation is that dying the hair can be an effective method for managing hairloss, particularly for those with diffuse thinning.
The user "Bishiop" shared a comparison of their hair progress over 9 months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Other users commented on the results and shared their experiences with hairloss treatments.
User discusses resentment towards people who dismissed their hairloss concerns and continued to do so even after a specialist confirmed it. Others share similar experiences and discuss the impact of hairloss on self-esteem and societal perceptions.
A user using finasteride and dutasteride to treat hairloss, but still losing hair rapidly after stopping minoxidil. Replies suggest that the user should try oral minoxidil or switch to dutasteride for better results.
A hair transplant of 3361 grafts, 11.5 months after the procedure, that resulted in a very natural looking NW1 hairline; the person who underwent this procedure has not experienced any hairloss and is expecting to have no future hairloss either.
After 6 months of using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling, the user experienced hair regrowth but then noticed a significant shed, returning to the initial state of hairloss. Another user responded that shedding every 6-8 months is normal when using finasteride and advised to continue the treatment for thicker hair regrowth.
A user who underwent a hair transplant in Istanbul to reduce balding, and the discussion of various treatments such as finasteride and growth hormone for preventing further hairloss.
The user is using caffeine shampoo with baicapil, microneedling, massage, and procapil lotion for hairloss. Replies suggest the user is balding and recommend finasteride.
The user shared progress on hair regrowth using oral minoxidil and dutasteride over three months, expressing satisfaction with the results. The user emphasized the importance of starting treatment early upon noticing hairloss.
A new supplement for hair growth combines black rice, prickly pear, and saw palmetto, showing promising results in increasing hair density and reducing hairloss. The supplement is considered a drug-free alternative to traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
A 28-year-old started using finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss and is frustrated by insensitive comments from others about his balding, which is a sensitive topic for him. People, including a girl he's seeing, have made hurtful remarks, and the conversation includes discussions on societal double standards and advice to ignore such comments and focus on self-improvement.
The conversation is about individuals noticing others with full hair while experiencing their own hairloss. Some use treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, while others joke about noticing receding hairlines or suggest that hats and wigs are used to hide baldness.
A user shared a 2-month progress picture showing improvement in hairloss using minoxidil, a derma roller, ketoconazole shampoo, and oils. They also discussed the psychological aspect of believing in the treatment's effectiveness and mentioned not using finasteride.
Using a silicone scalp massager may cause hair shedding, but it could also stimulate blood flow and help with scalp conditions. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hairloss, with mixed results on regrowth and maintenance.
User shared 12-month hair growth progress using finasteride and dutasteride, with nizoral 3x per week. They experienced a finasteride shed but saw improvement after a year and offered advice for managing hairloss expectations.
A 34-year-old from Patna shared a 5-month update on his hair transplant, which involved 4,200 grafts using the FUE technique to cover the front and mid-scalp. He experienced initial shock loss but now sees natural-looking growth and improved density.
A 23-year-old is using 2.5 mg dutasteride, 5 mg oral minoxidil, RU58841, a laser cap, and PRF injections for hairloss. They are hesitant about microneedling due to concerns about RU58841 absorption and are considering other treatments.