A 27-year-old male experienced rapid hairloss after dengue fever, which activated a balding gene. The doctor suggested platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth.
A South Korean company, Therazyne, has developed a promising hairloss treatment using a WNT chain surrogate that binds to Frizzled 7, with human follicle testing expected soon. Current treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are not seen as cures, and while optimism exists for future solutions like PP405, approval processes are lengthy.
A user has been losing hair for two and a half years after a tropical trip and illness. A dermatologist prescribed betamethasone valerate 0.1% lotion, but the user is unsure if it's safe or effective for general hairloss.
The post discusses using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and a dermaroller for hairloss, along with spearmint capsules, pueraria mirifica, saw palmetto, biotin, and vitamins. The user is also considering microdosing finasteride with trans treatment and mentions the potential of herbal enemas and hair systems.
Hairloss treatments, ranging from topical minoxidil and finasteride to taking hormones such as estradiol or nandrolone, as well as a controversial suggestion of an orchiectomy. A hair system is also mentioned as an alternative solution.
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.
A user shared their experience with hairloss and a hair transplant at the Scandinavian Hair Institute, using finasteride every other day as part of their regimen. They expressed satisfaction with the transplant results and decided against using minoxidil due to its inconvenience and potential side effects.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride, minoxidil twice daily, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling, despite heavy shedding. They stopped using topical finasteride due to discomfort and maintained progress with their current routine.
Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hairloss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hairloss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.
Staying positive and managing stress may slow hairloss, but treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are essential for managing male pattern baldness. Stress can accelerate hairloss, but genetics play a significant role, and early treatment is crucial.
How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hairloss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.
Intermittent fasting may inhibit hair growth by triggering a stress response that affects hair-follicle stem cells. Some users believe genetics and DHT play a larger role in hairloss, and treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are mentioned as ineffective for some.
After 12 years of success with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, the user is experiencing hair thinning and scalp discomfort. They are considering options like switching to oral minoxidil, adding dutasteride, or using ketoconazole shampoo, topical caffeine, rosemary serum, and supplements.
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 conversation discusses hair thinning and treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The user is concerned about distinguishing between natural hair parting and actual thinning.
The user has been using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole, and RU58841 for hairloss but sees subpar results. Suggestions include adjusting treatments, considering a hair transplant, and addressing scalp inflammation.
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 30-year-old man is frustrated with hairloss despite using finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and PRP. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, or considering a hair transplant.
The conversation is about dealing with hairloss, with the original poster deciding to start using topical finasteride and minoxidil after unsuccessful PRP and Regenera treatments. Others share their experiences with hairloss, treatments, and the importance of finasteride to prevent further hairloss.
The conversation discusses using herbal oils, scalp massage, and dietary changes for hairloss prevention, with some success in regrowing baby hairs. Treatments mentioned include peppermint oil, cinnamon oil, castor oil, and RU58841.
A 25-year-old experiencing genetic hairloss used minoxidil, biotin, and cystine but stopped due to routine fatigue, leading to worsened hairloss and unwanted body hair growth. They are hesitant about finasteride due to potential side effects and are seeking advice on effective treatments.
Shampoos are not effective for stopping hairloss; treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are more effective. Ketoconazole shampoo may help with scalp inflammation but not directly with hairloss.
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair growth, but increasing testosterone, even naturally with ashwagandha, may increase DHT, potentially affecting hairloss if predisposed to male pattern baldness. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can be beneficial for energy and muscle gain but may expedite hairloss if already prone to it.
Switching milk brands cleared scalp inflammation and other symptoms, but hair shedding continues. The user hopes shedding will stop as hair cycles progress.
A 29-year-old male experienced hairloss and found improvement using a combination of onion hair oil, castor oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and aloe vera gel with vitamin E, while discontinuing minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. He emphasizes the importance of scalp massage and oiling for hair growth and reduced hair fall.
The user noticed increased hairloss over the past three years and is seeking advice. A suggestion was made to consult a dermatologist or trichologist and consider blood tests, particularly for vitamin D levels, to address potential androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
The user is experiencing asymmetrical hairloss at the frontal hairline and is concerned about potential conditions like frontal fibrosing alopecia. They have started using finasteride and pumpkin seed oil to address the issue.
User is a Norwood 2-2.5, using 1.25 mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil lotion daily since June last year, experiencing significant regrowth. They are considering additional treatments like saw palmetto, microneedling, dutasteride, aminexil, stemoxydine, mesotherapy, ketoconazole shampoo, and alfatradiol to improve hair thickness.
The emotional and psychological impact of hairloss in young people, how to cope with it, and potential treatments such as finasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, SMP, and hair transplants.