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      What hair loss pattern is this?

      community What hair loss pattern is this?

      in General  157 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user noticed small circular hairless spots after a buzz cut and has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. 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.
      Sudden Triangular Thinning Patch

      community Sudden Triangular Thinning Patch

      in General  157 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 31-year-old has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They noticed a sudden triangular thinning patch on their scalp and are seeking advice, questioning if it could be medication-related.

      community Can valisone solution cause hairloss?

      in Question  1 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user is concerned that prolonged use of valisone (betamethasone) and clotrimazole solution for scalp dermatitis may be causing hair thinning and loss. They noticed thinning in the area where the solution was applied.

      community Regrowth from massage, update and integration

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses using scalp massage, balms like Ethera and L'Occitane, and dietary changes such as rosemary tea and tofu to address hair loss. The user is also considering high-intensity interval training and slow breathing to improve hair regrowth.

      community I need some guidance...

      in Research/Science 6 years ago
      A user experienced hair thinning due to traction alopecia from using Murray's Beeswax and is considering treatments like minoxidil and finasteride to reverse the damage. Another user suggests consulting a hair specialist, as the hair may not regrow if scar tissue has formed.

      community RU and cetosomal minoxidil topical

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      Mixing RU58841 with cetosomal minoxidil is discussed due to scalp irritation from ethanol PG vehicles. A mixture of the two turned bright pink when left to dry.

      community Iron deficiency, couple of months on iron supplements

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss and regrowth, with the original poster discussing iron deficiency and using iron supplements. Other users mention treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and hair care products for managing symptoms.

      community Topical fin 0.025%, min 5% - 2,5 months progress

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started using topical finasteride 0.025% and minoxidil 5% twice daily, seeing initial improvement but later experiencing shedding and scalp pain. They are considering increasing the finasteride dose to 0.05% while using keto shampoo and dermarolling, and are debating the effectiveness of low versus standard doses of finasteride.

      community It’s time for total war on hair loss.

      in Treatment  26 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with hair loss, their attempts to treat it using topical minoxidil and finasteride, and other suggested treatments such as oral minoxidil and finasteride. Replies included advice against wasting time or money on scalp massages or oils.

      community Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)

      in Update  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.

      community This and ketoconazole 2% life changing

      in Ketoconazole  69 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the user's experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride, clobetasol propionate, and ketoconazole shampoo. The conversation warns about the potential side effects of clobetasol, a powerful topical steroid, and emphasizes its short-term usage.

      community Desperate for help - Dread shed since 5 months!

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair loss after starting Minoxidil 5% and is seeking advice, as their hair loss 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.

      community 2 Years on Fin — Early Gains, Acne Flare, and Ongoing Scalp Sensitivity

      in Finasteride  149 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been on finasteride for over two years, experiencing early hair regrowth, acne, and scalp sensitivity, but now faces thinning hair and questions about dosage and long-term effectiveness. They also used retinal to help with acne and are seeking advice on whether to adjust their finasteride dose.

      community Shampoo recommendations for daily hair wash? (Not ketoconazole)

      in Product  6 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about finding a suitable daily shampoo for thin, low-volume hair while using treatments like oral finasteride and minoxidil with caffeine and tretinoin. Recommendations include L’Oréal Ever Pure, baby shampoo, and Waterman’s Grow Me, with some users suggesting ketoconazole for scalp health.

      community 1 year of treating my seb derm + minoxidil + microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  66 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user treated seborrheic dermatitis and hair loss with a routine including sulfate-free tea tree oil shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil foam, microneedling, and supplements like Omega-3 and Vitamin-D. They experienced significant hair shedding initially but saw improvement over a year.

      community is my dermatologist good or bad?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The dermatologist diagnosed androgenic alopecia and prescribed minoxidil and a shampoo for dandruff, avoiding finasteride due to side effects. The user questions the dermatologist's approach and considers seeking a second opinion due to concerns about the lack of a physical scalp check initially.

      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  93 upvotes 4 years ago
      The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.