Hairloss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Conversation highlights double standards with hair fibers and women's wigs/makeup/extensions/eyelashes.
Cannabis and THC may have mixed effects on hair, with some studies suggesting potential negative impacts on hair growth in isolated hair follicles, but these results are hard to apply to living humans. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hairloss, and the effects of cannabis might be neutral or vary based on individual factors.
A 22-year-old experienced significant hairloss due to high stress, SSRI side effects, and Androgenic Alopecia, and has seen some regrowth after starting finasteride and using ketoconazole shampoo. They are inquiring if continued use of finasteride and stress reduction alone can lead to further hair regrowth.
The conversation is about severe Vitamin D deficiency and its potential link to hairloss. The user is already using oral finasteride, topical finasteride, and topical minoxidil for aggressive hairloss.
The user shared progress pictures showing hairloss improvement after using finasteride for about a year and plans to get a hair transplant in May, while also considering adding minoxidil to their treatment. They also mentioned using Nizoral and Neutrogena for dandruff, which may be related to the hairloss treatment.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 11 months but is experiencing increased hairloss and no signs of improvement. Another user shares a similar experience and mentions iron deficiency and thyroid issues affecting hairloss despite using the treatments.
A user shares their hairloss treatment regimen, which includes oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, RU58841, LLLT cap, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, vitamin D3, NAC supplement, MK677, collagen, and other hair care products. They seek opinions on its effectiveness.
Exploring future hairloss treatments, including immunosuppressants for hair transplants and hair cloning, with a focus on leveraging research from other medical fields. Current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are effective for most, but there's a call for more funding and innovation in the hairloss industry.
The conversation discusses the role of DHT in male hairloss and the effectiveness of treatments like Finasteride, which reduces DHT, and RU58841, which blocks DHT from binding to scalp receptors. The user debates the trade-offs between maintaining hair and having a healthy endocrine system, suggesting RU58841 might allow for both.
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.
A female user discusses hairloss possibly caused by wearing a hijab, considering treatments like derma stamping, hair serum, Nizoral shampoo, rosemary/castor oil, and possibly a hair transplant. Others suggest traction alopecia from hijab use and recommend consulting a dermatologist, with treatments like spironolactone and minoxidil.
A 20-year-old is experiencing hairloss and is using finasteride, ketoconazole, and topical minoxidil. They suspect retrograde alopecia due to hairloss on the sides and nape, despite noticing some hair thickening on top.
The user experienced no improvement in hairloss with finasteride and minoxidil but had side effects. They plan to add wounding, scalp massage, vitamin K, and taurine supplements to their regimen and seek feedback on these additions.
Avoid burning or scarring the scalp for hair growth; instead, use treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, or consider a hair transplant. Microneedling should be done carefully, and extreme methods can cause harm.
A satirical discussion on intentionally inducing hairloss using harmful habits and substances like cigarettes, junk food, anabolic steroids, and stress. The conversation humorously suggests extreme measures like chemotherapy and hydrofluoric acid, while also mentioning the ineffectiveness of sulfates and pumpkin seed oil in hairloss prevention.
Hairloss impacts mental health, with treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and stem cell transplants discussed. There is hope for future breakthroughs, but current treatments are limited, and awareness is lacking.
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.
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.
Tretinoin can cause non-telogen hairloss in some men by inducing catagen-like changes in hair follicles and through retinoid toxicity, especially when used with minoxidil. Some users report hairloss even when using retinoids on the face, while others experience benefits when combined with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
The conversation humorously suggests using immunosuppressants like ciclosporine and oral minoxidil for hair regrowth, with a satirical plan involving hair transplants from family members. It highlights the side effects and impracticality of such treatments, emphasizing the post's satirical nature.
The user discusses the potential impact of external DHT in sebum on hairloss and plans to wash their hair daily with salicylic acid exfoliation. They believe this might help reduce hairloss despite internal factors.
The user tried various treatments for hairloss, including finasteride, vitamins, Saw Palmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkin oil, borage oil, stinging nettle, and emu oil. They recently noticed tiny black hairs, suggesting some improvement.
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.
Whey protein does not cause hairloss; concerns are likely unfounded. The user is on finasteride and minoxidil but sees no improvement, so they are phasing out these treatments while continuing to work out and use whey protein.
The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is concerned about regression despite consistent use of finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments. The consensus is that this is likely a temporary shedding phase, and adjustments to the dermarolling frequency are suggested.
The conversation is about a hairloss treatment plan involving finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, GHK-CU injections, Nizoral shampoo, and RU58841. The user is advised to start with a simpler regimen to minimize side effects and assess effectiveness before adding more treatments.
The user experienced hairloss due to undiagnosed anemia and has been taking iron and vitamin D3 supplements, which improved their energy levels but not hair regrowth. They are seeking advice on additional treatments or steps to restore hair after iron deficiency anemia.
The conversation discusses hairloss and hairstyles for balding men, with some users suggesting treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dutasteride. The focus is on embracing unique hairstyles instead of shaving, with mixed opinions on their appeal.
A 32-year-old male with hairloss cannot use finasteride due to erectile dysfunction and minoxidil due to scalp psoriasis. He seeks alternative treatments for his condition.
Hairloss may be linked to the TRPS1 gene and protein, not just DHT. Amplifica's AMP-303 targets mesenchymal stem cells and shows promise in treating hairloss, unlike Pelage's PP405.