A 26-year-old is experiencing hairloss despite using minoxidil and dutasteride. Suggestions include shaving his head, trying oral minoxidil, or considering a hair transplant.
Poor gut health may contribute to hairloss and scalp inflammation, with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral being used. Improving gut health and addressing inflammation might help alleviate symptoms.
Derek has maintained his hair for over a decade using dutasteride, keto shampoo, and previously minoxidil, despite early hairloss and family history of baldness. Other users discuss their own hairloss treatments, including combinations of oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, nizoral, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy.
The post discusses a holistic, bioenergetic approach to hairloss, focusing on diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes rather than traditional treatments like finasteride or minoxidil. Key dietary recommendations include fruits, milk, potatoes, butter, coconut oil, eggs, oysters, liver, and gelatin, along with moderate exercise and lifestyle adjustments to reduce stress.
The original poster found that using rosemary oil, peppermint oil, jojoba oil, oral castor oil, head massages, ketoconazole shampoo, omega-3 fatty acids, and a multivitamin reduced their hairloss from 150 to 50 hairs a day. Another person reported a significant drop in hairloss using a similar oil blend with additional ingredients.
The user regained hair and reduced forehead size using a routine of 1mg finasteride, 5mg minoxidil, topical minoxidil twice daily, tretinoin before minoxidil, derma stamping weekly, red light therapy daily, and ketoconazole shampoo thrice weekly. They experienced initial side effects with finasteride but adjusted the dosage over time.
The user is experiencing hair thinning on the sides and back of the head while the top remains thick. A reply suggests it might be retrograde alopecia.
The user is experiencing severe hairloss after starting Minoxidil 5% and is seeking advice, as their hairloss worsened following a second COVID infection. Despite normal hormone and vitamin levels, the user is considering additional treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo, massages, and low-level laser therapy.
A user's experience with Dutasteride causing rapid hairloss and temple recession over 3 weeks, with other users offering advice about the potential causes of this.
A user is seeking advice on shampoos and hair styling products to slow down hair thinning and avoid harmful chemicals. They currently use a biotin and collagen shampoo and are considering alternatives like wax or oils instead of gel.
The user is concerned about hairloss and is considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is unsure about their effectiveness and side effects. They have experienced mixed reactions to shaving their head and are struggling with confidence due to balding.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 weeks by taking zinc, vitamin D, and biotin supplements, correcting deficiencies that were contributing to hairloss and thinning. They report a decrease in hair shedding, faster hair growth, and a thickening of their hairline without using common hairloss medications like Minoxidil or Finasteride.
The user is experiencing thinning at the temporal points and has been using minoxidil, dermarolling, and a mixture of natural oils to improve hair growth. They are considering finasteride as a potential treatment based on shared information.
The user applies castor oil and uses silicon scalp massagers daily, questioning if the massages cause more hairloss or if the hairs would fall out naturally. They believe the hairs are in the telogen phase and would shed regardless of the massage.
A 33-year-old attempted hair regrowth after 10 years of baldness using topical finasteride, minoxidil, micro-needling, a laser cap, and later oral dutasteride. They noticed some regrowth, especially vellus hairs, and are considering a hair transplant or other treatments despite side effects.
The conversation suggests that abstaining from ejaculation for a few months may help stop or reverse hairloss by potentially increasing testosterone and reducing DHT levels. It also mentions the use of minoxidil and finasteride as effective treatments for maintaining hair after a hair transplant.
A 33-year-old man is concerned about potential hairloss, comparing his hairline to his father's and noticing increased shedding and thinning. He is considering treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride but is unsure if he has male pattern baldness.
The user has been experiencing hairloss since their teens, is now 30 years old, and is considering using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling as a last effort to combat hairloss after trying other treatments like Regaine and caffeine shampoos with limited success. They are seeking advice on how to start this treatment and where to purchase the products in the UK.
Hairloss causing distress during physical interaction; treatment for a year not effective. Options discussed: accept new normal or explore other treatments.
A 20-year-old is dealing with hairloss, using finasteride and oral minoxidil, and considering dutasteride. Others suggest treatments like dutasteride, hair transplants, therapy, and lifestyle changes to boost confidence and mental health.
The conversation is about a user considering the use of Ketoconazole 2% shampoo before showing signs of male pattern baldness (MPB) to potentially delay its onset, inspired by a YouTuber who uses the shampoo to reduce scalp DHT levels. The user's interest in this preventative measure stems from a family history of MPB.
A user with long-term hairloss has been using topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, ketoconazole, and dermastamping for 8 months. They are unsure if the new hairs are miniaturized or vellus.
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.
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.
A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hairloss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.
A user shared their hairloss journey from 2017 to 2024, detailing the use of finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, supplements, and dermarolling. They experienced significant hairloss after stopping finasteride in 2017, saw some regrowth after resuming treatments in 2023, and are considering a hair transplant.
A 51-year-old shared their hair recovery journey using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, noting significant improvement in hairline and temple areas. They emphasize consistency and patience, while another user suggests adding topical kx-826 and melatonin for additional benefits.
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.