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      community 7 Months in minoxidil treatement: I need your help! Is it getting worse?

      in Female  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 25-year-old woman using minoxidil 2% for hair loss is experiencing faster hair growth and new baby hairs but continues to lose hair and see miniaturization. Suggestions include switching to minoxidil 5%, checking vitamin levels, using Nizoral, and considering a DHT blocker.

      community My four months regrowth journey

      in Progress Pictures  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared their four-month hair regrowth journey using minoxidil twice daily and low-dose finasteride. They reported noticeable improvement, mild scalp itchiness, and advised caution with hair bleaching.

      community Dim: high estradiol levels what to do

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing facial bloating from low-dose topical finasteride due to high estradiol levels and is seeking advice on using DIM to manage this issue, including dosage and brand recommendations.

      community Low level chronic allergies and hair loss

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss can be influenced by chronic low-level allergies, and treatments like fexofenadine or topical cetirizine may help with regrowth. The user avoids finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and has tried Regenera Activa and PRF sessions.

      community started RU58841 today and am panicing

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user started using RU58841 for hair loss and experienced anxiety and physical discomfort. Other users suggested avoiding the treatment due to similar side effects and recommended alternative treatments like pyri.

      community Oxytocin, empathy, hair, and cinnamon

      in General  138 upvotes 1 year ago
      Low oxytocin levels in hair are linked to reduced empathy and may affect hair growth. Cinnamic acid can promote hair growth by activating oxytocin receptors.

      community Request for advice, feedback...

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments for a woman experiencing androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, with suggestions including low-dose oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and hormone replacement therapy. The user is seeking advice due to intolerance to spironolactone and topical minoxidil, and concerns about low testosterone and DHT levels.

      community Today's shedding at the 2 month mark

      in Update  18 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing hair shedding two months after starting 2.5mg oral minoxidil and topical finasteride. They notice thinning in areas where finasteride is applied but also see new baby hairs growing.

      community The (many) benefits of buzzing during treatment

      in Chat  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      Buzzing hair can improve mental health and make applying treatments like Minoxidil and microneedling easier. It helps with self-acceptance and reduces the impact of hair loss on appearance.

      community Applying topicals when you still have hair without pulling out existing hair?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after using oral minoxidil and is considering topical dutasteride but is concerned about potential worsening. They are also exploring other topical treatments like latanoprost, caffeine, and melatonin, and seeking advice on application methods without pulling out existing hair.

      community Are these baby hairs or I'm just delusional

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for 8 months and is questioning if new baby hairs are growing. Opinions vary, with some suggesting the hairs are signs of regrowth and others suggesting delusion.

      community Help! Minoxidil or Duta to avoid Shed of long hair.

      in Female  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering using Tacrolimus Solution and topical Dutasteride to avoid shedding caused by Minoxidil, which they fear may lead to facial side effects. They are also concerned about scalp sensitivity and are exploring different treatment bases to manage seborrheic dermatitis.

      community How to overcome baldness with finasteride allergy

      in Chat  5 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses alternatives for hair loss treatment for someone allergic to finasteride, suggesting options like hair systems, topical anti-androgens such as CB-03-01, RU58841, and kx-826. It highlights the challenges faced by individuals allergic to anti-androgen inhibitors and the need for more information on this topic.

      community Does Scalp tension = rise of DHT?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp tension may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT levels, with potential solutions like scalp massages and Botox. Concerns about finasteride's side effects were discussed, and some users shared personal experiences with alternative treatments like scalp massaging and Botox.

      community High Estrogen causing hair loss?

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 24-year-old male using topical finasteride for hair loss is experiencing thinning despite treatment and has high estrogen levels. He is seeking advice on whether high estrogen could be causing hair loss and how others with high estrogen levels have addressed it.

      community ZINC Causing excessive hair shedding!

      in Product  1 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experienced excessive hair shedding after taking 17 mg of Zinc gluconate daily for acne. They are seeking advice on similar experiences and solutions.

      community Microneedling at 1mm feels I'm hitting my skull

      in Microneedling  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses their experience with at-home microneedling at 1mm for hair growth, feeling like they're hitting their skull. Other users suggest lowering the needle depth or stopping due to discomfort.

      community IGE Hair Loss and Miniaturization

      in Chat  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male is experiencing diffuse hair loss and miniaturization, possibly due to high IGE levels after using tofacitinib. He seeks advice and has not yet consulted a dermatologist.

      community Ru 58841 and essential oils question

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user discusses using essential oils like peppermint, rosemary, tea tree, and lavender to improve hair thickness and seborrheic dermatitis. They plan to add RU58841 to their routine and seek advice on using it alongside the essential oils without interference.

      community Switching from oral to topical dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      Switching from oral to topical dutasteride can cause shedding due to changes in DHT levels, and it's recommended to overlap both treatments to minimize this effect. Topical dutasteride may cause scalp irritation, and the user is considering dutasteride mesotherapy as an alternative.