A person dealing with hairloss is considering shaving their head, using scalp micropigmentation to cover a FUT scar, or trying a hair system. They are also contemplating treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
The user suspects finasteride worsened their hairloss despite no abnormal shedding and reduced hair fall initially. They are considering various options, including switching brands, trying topical finasteride, oral minoxidil, or waiting for new treatments.
The efficacy of various hairloss treatments, including Finasteride and Dutasteride, with personal anecdotal evidence about potential side effects. It also includes advice to get a male hormone blood panel done before starting treatment, and lifestyle changes to minimize side effects.
A 21-year-old is experiencing severe hairloss despite using finasteride and minoxidil, and plans to try dutasteride. Others share similar struggles and suggest various treatments like RU58841, spironolactone, and hair systems, while emphasizing the emotional impact of hairloss.
A 22-year-old experiencing hairloss and persistent scalp itchiness since age 16 has tried various treatments, including finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dietary changes, with no success. Suggestions include consulting a knowledgeable dermatologist, considering seborrheic dermatitis, and trying different shampoos like Selsun Blue or those with selenium sulfide.
A 21-year-old is experiencing hairline recession and is using finasteride, saw palmetto, gelatin, topical minoxidil with retinoic acid, derma stamping, and scalp massage to address it. Suggestions include adding oral minoxidil, vitamin D3 with K2, and maintaining the current regimen for a year.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss but faced increased shedding and anxiety, regretting not staying with finasteride longer. Other users shared mixed experiences, advising patience with dutasteride, as it may take up to a year to show results.
Many regret delaying hairloss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, impacting self-esteem and dating. Additional treatments include scalp micropigmentation and hair transplants, with some experiencing side effects or high costs.
A 24-year-old experiencing hairloss received advice from four dermatologists, with most recommendations focusing on using minoxidil and finasteride. The consensus among users was to start with finasteride and consider adding minoxidil later, while expressing concerns about potential side effects.
Finasteride and Minoxidil can maintain hair and slow hairloss for many years, but individual results vary, and some may eventually need a hair transplant. Starting treatment early increases the chances of maintaining hair without needing a transplant.
The conversation is about hairloss and the possibility of maintaining a full head of hair while using anabolic steroids. Some users believe that having good hair genes and taking hairloss protocols can help prevent hairloss while on steroids.
User shares 3-month hairloss treatment progress using 1mg oral Fin, 2.5mg oral Min, Nizoral 3x week, and 1.5mm derma 1x week. Others comment on improvements and ask about oral Min source.
Adding tretinoin to a regimen of minoxidil and finasteride led to increased hair shedding and worsened hairline for some users. Opinions vary, with some experiencing negative effects and others seeing no issues, but concerns about tretinoin's impact on hairloss are common.
A user is worried about hairloss despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and keto shampoo for two years and is considering switching to dutasteride. Responses suggest patience, lifestyle changes, or trying additional treatments like microneedling.
User tried Minoxidil and Finasteride for hairloss with no success and considers giving up. Others suggest continuing treatment, trying hair transplant, or embracing baldness.
The user has been using 0.5mg Dutasteride and minoxidil foam for 4-5 years but recently noticed increased hairloss. They have increased Dutasteride to 1mg, started using a dermaroller and Nizoral shampoo, and are seeking advice on further steps.
A 22-year-old male experiencing hairloss suspects androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and possibly telogen effluvium (TE), with a noted improvement in scalp itch after adopting a gluten-free diet. He is advised to consider treatments like finasteride or minoxidil and to check iron and ferritin levels.
The user started losing hair at 20 and began using minoxidil. After seeing further hairloss, they switched to finasteride, causing more hair shedding. They are now using minoxidil, finasteride (topical and oral), microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo for recovery.
A user's experience with hairloss treatments, including Dutasteride, Oral Minoxidil and Finasteride; potential side effects; and the potential of using anti-androgens or microneedling.
People notice more young individuals experiencing hairloss and discuss possible reasons, such as diet, hormones, and stress. Some treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.
8 months post hair transplant, OP experiences asymmetrical shedding despite using finasteride and starting minoxidil. The doctor suggests it might correct itself or be due to transplant trauma, recommending a wait-and-see approach.
OP shared a 7-year hair density progress update using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling. Creatine use was discussed, with mixed opinions on its impact on hairloss.
Some people claim Dutasteride worsened their hairloss, causing concern among users. Reasons suggested include initial shedding phases, incorrect attribution to Dutasteride when other factors are involved, genetic variations affecting drug response, and the possibility of non-authentic medication.
The user has been treating their hairloss with oral Minoxidil, Dutasteride twice a week, daily head massages, a mix of essential oils, and one round of Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP). They stopped micro-needling due to hairloss, and are seeking advice on their progress, with responses suggesting continued treatment, potential hair transplant, and resuming micro-needling.
A 35-year-old man had a hair transplant in 2019 but experienced further hairloss due to not using finasteride or minoxidil. Many suggest shaving his head or considering a hair system, as his donor area is depleted and further transplants may not be viable.
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.
A 27-year-old actor shared his positive experience with two hair transplant surgeries, highlighting the importance of customization and detail for a natural look. He is taking finasteride to prevent future hairloss.
Creatine monohydrate's potential link to hairloss, with mixed opinions on its effects. Treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed.