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      I need advice on my status quo, further actions and diagnostic

      community I need advice on my status quo, further actions and diagnostic

      in General  163 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss, possibly due to androgenic alopecia or telogen effluvium, and is considering treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841. They also mention potential iron deficiency and sleep deprivation as contributing factors.

      community 22 year old, losing hair for 1 year

      in General  192 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing hair loss suspects androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and possibly telogen effluvium (TE), with a noted improvement in scalp itch after adopting a gluten-free diet. He is advised to consider treatments like finasteride or minoxidil and to check iron and ferritin levels.

      community Give some opinion almost 2 and half months in the process.

      in Is this regrowth?  8 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is using 2.5mg oral finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil, multivitamins, calcium, vitamin K2 D3, iron, theanine, and a derma stamp every 4 days for hair regrowth. They note improvements after almost 3 months, but others suggest results take longer.

      community Good progress for three months?

      in Progress Pictures  83 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user reports good progress in hair growth after three months using finasteride, minoxidil with tretinoin, Alpecin C1, biotin, vitamin D3, iron, zinc, omega-3, and microneedling with rosemary/mint oil. Other users note initial shedding and discuss areas where hair growth is less effective.

      community Am I crazy or is this recovery?

      in Is this regrowth?  134 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing sudden hair loss and is considering micro-needling, low-level light therapy, iron supplements, folihair, and Omega 3. They are hesitant to start finasteride, suspecting the hair loss might be due to telogen effluvium from a past COVID-19 infection.

      community almost 6 months of progress :)

      in Progress Pictures  533 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their 6-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and iron supplements, along with occasional microneedling and specific shampoos. They reported minimal side effects and no retrograde alopecia, attributing their success to a combination of treatments.

      community Please take a vitamin & hormone test

      in Chat  259 upvotes 1 year ago
      Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.

      community 5-month finasteride - diffuse thinning update

      in Progress Pictures  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a 5-month update on using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for diffuse thinning, along with supplements like B-Vitamins, D-Vitamins, Iron, and Beta carotene. They noted improvement in hair condition and encouraged others to check previous posts for more information.

      community how did i do? around 4 months of progress

      in Is this regrowth?  254 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, iron, microneedling, and caffeine shampoo over four months. They plan to continue treatment for fuller results by month 6 or 7.

      community Crown Still Getting Worse After Fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some users suggesting switching to dutasteride for better results. Additional suggestions include iron supplements, microneedling, RU58841, and castor oil, with varying success in regrowing hair, particularly on the crown.

      community 3.5 months on fin/min progress

      in Progress Pictures  1661 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male has been using oral finasteride (1.2mg) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) daily for 3.5 months, along with vitamin D, fish oil, iron, and biotin, and reports significant hair growth without side effects. The user plans to continue the treatment and is considering cutting hair to assess progress more accurately.

      community -Update- Hair regrowth after 3,5 months

      in Progress Pictures  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 3.5 months of using topical 5% minoxidil and 2 months of oral finasteride, along with supplements like biotin, iron, zinc, and vitamin D. They are pleased with the results and emphasize the importance of taking progress pictures.

      community 2 years of recovering & growing my hair

      in Progress Pictures  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 2-year hair recovery journey using minoxidil, microneedling, finasteride, iron, zinc, selenium, cyproterone, and estrogen. They started losing hair at 15 and are now 24.

      community Are carbohydrates needed for hair growth

      in Research/Science  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 47-year-old male experienced significant hair loss after losing 37 kg in 6 months on a low-carb diet and started taking biotin, zinc, iron, selenium, and spectral dcn-n. Replies suggest that while carbs are not directly needed for hair growth, they help regulate hormones and nutrient absorption, and rapid weight loss can also contribute to hair loss.

      community What do you do about hairloss where scalp feels tight? Losing Hope

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male has been using 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil twice daily, iron and zinc supplements, derma rolling weekly, and Nizoral weekly for hair loss. Despite these treatments, he experiences tight, painful scalp areas with no progress and some hair loss.

      community 100 Day Progress Report - Topical Min Only - 32F

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 32-year-old woman reported significant hair regrowth after 103 days of using 5% minoxidil once daily, along with biotin, iron supplements, and a balanced diet. She observed many new baby hairs and no bald spots, aiming for denser and longer hair while maintaining her regimen.

      community Which dermastamp/roller do you suggest?

      in Microneedling  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old female with telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia is using spironolactone, oral minoxidil, vitamin D, iron sulfate, and a hairmax laser band. She seeks recommendations for a dermastamp or derma roller, advised to use no higher than 0.5 mm.

      community Dont know what the hell is going on.

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced rapid diffuse hair thinning for five years despite no signs of AGA or miniaturization. They tried finasteride and oral minoxidil without success and have checked thyroid, iron, and vitamin D levels.

      community Supplements for hair growth (Alcoholics, Smokers; and Gym Goers)

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss and recommended supplements like magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin C, zinc, iron, and protein, along with using a dermaroller. They noted benefits such as accelerated fat loss, muscle growth, better digestion, increased testosterone, and improved hair and skin quality.

      community finasteride not working help !

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, PRP treatments, and supplements like vitamin D, biotin, zinc, and iron. They are seeking advice on whether to continue with finasteride, increase the dosage, or try additional PRP sessions.

      community Growing and losing hair at the same time (24M) . Extremely confused!

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male experienced hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride, later switching to dutasteride, higher-dose minoxidil, iron supplements, and derma stamping, which initially improved his condition. However, after moving to a stressful environment and undergoing minor surgery, his hair loss rapidly increased, particularly on one side of his temple.

      community biotin leads to acne and sebum on scalp ??

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      User is experiencing increased sebum, dandruff, and acne after taking a supplement containing biotin, iron, zinc, and calcium pantothenate along with finasteride. They are questioning if biotin is the cause and whether they should stop taking it.