The conversation discusses a hairloss treatment tier list, ranking treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and scalp massages based on efficacy, convenience, and safety. Users express disagreement with the rankings, particularly questioning the placement of dutasteride and hair transplants.
A 25-year-old experiencing hair thinning all over the body and head, despite using minoxidil and having low vitamin D levels, is advised to seek a second opinion from a dermatologist specializing in hairloss. The likely diagnosis is diffuse alopecia areata, which may require treatment with a JAK inhibitor.
An 18-year-old male has been using finasteride for 11 months, minoxidil since September, dutasteride weekly, chelated iron supplements, and derma rolling, but his hairloss has worsened. He switched finasteride brands from Finalo and Finbald, and is concerned about decreased hair density.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatment options, focusing on finasteride and its potential effects on gynecomastia. The user is considering finasteride while managing hormone levels with supplements like boron, vitamin D, zinc, magnesium, and P5P, and is advised to consult an endocrinologist for further evaluation.
A young person is distressed about rapid hairloss despite using finasteride and recently starting oral minoxidil. Many suggest continuing treatment, considering dutasteride, and seeking therapy for mental health support.
A 33-year-old experienced hairline improvement using finasteride and minoxidil, later stopping minoxidil while continuing ketoconazole shampoo. Initial side effects included shedding, reduced libido, and anxiety, but these resolved, leading to a full hairline recovery.
The user began experiencing hairloss at 14 and is now starting treatment at 18 with a topical solution of 10% minoxidil-finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo. Oral finasteride was not recommended due to potential effects on growth, and microneedling will be considered after four months.
A 21-year-old is experiencing aggressive hairloss and dandruff, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis, and is using pumpkin seed oil, scalp massages, and anti-dandruff shampoo as treatments. They are hesitant to use prescribed Finasteride and Minoxidil and have noticed some improvement after stopping Serenoa capsules.
A person in their 20s is struggling with hairloss, using treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include self-improvement, therapy, hair transplants, and focusing on acceptance and confidence.
The conversation discusses managing hairloss and seborrheic dermatitis with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and saw palmetto, emphasizing the importance of scalp health and DHT reduction. The user shares personal experiences and suggests a balanced approach, combining topical treatments and lifestyle changes for effective hair regrowth.
The user is using a combination of RU58841, Stemoxydine, RevivHair Serum, hair growth oil, topical Minoxidil, Alfatradiol, oral Minoxidil, and Finasteride to treat hairloss. They report no side effects from oral Minoxidil and Finasteride after 7 months of use.
The user is concerned about hairloss despite using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. They are seeking advice on additional blood tests to identify potential causes.
A user is considering using Amazon Clinics for a hairloss treatment consultation to get finasteride for a receding hairline, noting it's cheaper than other options. Another user confirms that finasteride is not too expensive and suggests going for the cheapest option since it's a lifelong treatment.
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 is about the potential risk of permanent hairloss from PRP (platelet rich plasma) treatments and whether PRF (platelet rich fibrin) carries the same risk. The user is seeking information on this topic.
A 17-year-old experiencing early hairloss is advised to improve diet and lose weight gradually, as rapid weight loss and poor diet may contribute to hairloss. Minoxidil is not an option due to tachycardia, and finasteride is not recommended before age 18; alternatives like magnesium oil and dermarolling are suggested.
The conversation is about the mental toll of hairloss and seeking alternatives to finasteride. Suggestions include using minoxidil, considering pumpkin seed oil, and possibly seeking counseling for body dysmorphic disorder.
Medication caused hairloss, which stopped after discontinuing the drugs, but hair hasn't regrown yet. The user is considering seeing a doctor for further advice and possibly using biotin supplements.
The conversation is about documenting hairloss over four years leading up to a hair transplant, with photos showing the progression. The next post will cover the experience and recovery from an FUE transplant.
The conversation is about finding effective hairloss shampoos with active ingredients like ketoconazole, caffeine, saw palmetto, or zinc pyrithione. The user seeks recommendations on effective products, side effects, scalp sensitivity, and usage frequency.
AMP-303 and AMP-601 are new hairloss treatments targeting dermal papilla cells, with AMP-303 showing early efficacy in transitioning vellus hairs to terminal hairs after one injection. Further clinical trials are planned, and these treatments are seen as promising due to their biologic approach and less frequent application compared to daily treatments.
The user stabilized hairloss with oral finasteride, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil, and underwent a stem cell and PRP procedure. Recent increased hair shedding may be due to restarting dermarolling, affecting minoxidil absorption, or the waning effects of the stem cell treatment.
A 68-year-old is experiencing increased hairloss despite using Minoxidil and is seeking alternative treatments. Suggestions include considering finasteride or RU58841 as potential options.
Anti-hairloss shampoos, like the one with rosemary, quillaja, and jaborandi extracts, mainly support scalp health but are not effective for hair regrowth compared to treatments like finasteride or minoxidil. Ketoconazole 2% is noted as the only effective anti-hairloss shampoo, while others are often considered scams.
The conversation discusses a hairloss journey over 10 months using oral minoxidil, saw palmetto, and vitamin D. The user takes oral minoxidil mainly in the mornings.
Hair follicles often go dormant rather than die, and treatments like minoxidil can help revive them. Scalp health and stimulation, such as massages and using products like sulphur soap, are also important for hair regrowth.
The user noticed small circular hairless spots after a buzz cut and has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hairloss. They are experiencing continuous shedding and thinning, and it is suggested they consult a dermatologist for a scalp examination and possible biopsy to determine if it's alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia.
A 17-year-old is using Finasteride and Minoxidil for hairloss, experiencing hair shedding and cystic acne. They are considering Dutasteride for acne but are concerned about potential side effects on genital development.