A man shared how his baldness led to reconnecting with his high school crush, resulting in marriage. The conversation includes jokes and varied opinions on balding, with no specific treatments mentioned.
Excessive use of topical minoxidil led to unwanted facial changes and side effects. The user plans to switch to oral minoxidil with microneedling for hair regrowth.
Cyproterone Acetate stopped hair loss and led to regrowth on the temples for a transgender individual, which is considered a good sign. Unlike Minoxidil and Finasteride, which can cause initial shedding, Cyproterone did not cause shedding.
Switching from minoxidil to rosemary oil led to rapid hair shedding, but there are signs of new hair growth with the use of rosemary oil and a derma-roller. Users suggest that rosemary oil is less effective than minoxidil, and recommend trying a cheaper 2% minoxidil option.
Switching from liquid to foam minoxidil led to hair loss for OP, possibly due to a second shedding cycle. OP experienced allergic reactions to propylene glycol in the liquid form, causing dandruff and itchiness, which improved after switching to foam.
Following a Ray Peat diet led to less hair fall, thicker hair, and new hair growth at bald spots. The diet included stopping Omega 3 supplements, eating liver, increasing fruit, sugar, and saturated fat intake, and occasionally consuming coffee, tea, raw carrots, and shellfish.
Adding tretinoin to a regimen of minoxidil and finasteride led to increased hair shedding and worsened hairline for some users. Opinions vary, with some experiencing negative effects and others seeing no issues, but concerns about tretinoin's impact on hair loss are common.
Switching from topical to oral minoxidil and dutasteride led to severe hair thinning and shedding, with no side effects. The user is unsure if this is a temporary shedding phase or if oral minoxidil is less effective.
Using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil for a year led to significant hair regrowth, despite initial side effects like decreased sex drive, which improved with exercise. Consistency in treatment was highlighted as crucial for success.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back to finasteride led to gynecomastia and fatigue, likely due to hormonal imbalances. Suggested treatments include Tamoxifen, Raloxifene, or low-dose Anastrozole, with a recommendation to test testosterone and estradiol levels.
High cost of studying 3α-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in hair loss led to suggestions of crowdfunding for research. Users discussed using Procyanidin B2/melatonin topical treatment and tracking funds with blockchain.
Switching from 1mg to 5mg finasteride cut into four pieces led to increased hair shedding, from 3 hairs to 10-30 hairs a day. The user also takes multivitamins, biotin, and fish oil.
Minoxidil helped with hairline regrowth, but stopping it led to hair loss, suggesting circulation issues. Dermarolling, collagen peptides, and oils like castor and rosemary are recommended for improving hair health.
Finasteride effectively stopped hair loss for five years without side effects but led to complacency in life. Young men are advised to consider it for hair loss but not to take it for granted.
The user took finasteride for a year with no issues until reading negative stories online, which led to experiencing side effects they believe are psychological. They stopped the medication and are seeking advice on recovering faster.
A 21-year-old male experiencing hair thinning started using Minoxidil, which stopped his shedding and led to the growth of vellus hairs on his temples. He is considering whether to add finasteride to his routine, which currently includes Minoxidil, derma rolling, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D3, zinc, and a rosemary and fenugreek lotion.
Stopping dutasteride for a year caused significant hair loss, and resuming it with oral minoxidil led to only partial recovery. Users discuss treatments like finasteride, microneedling, and RU58841, noting mixed results and side effects.
Dutasteride and minoxidil initially stopped hair loss, but a minoxidil allergy led to hair thinning. Alternatives suggested include oral minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo while continuing dutasteride.
Finasteride isn't working after 8 months, and stopping minoxidil led to no regrowth. Advice includes resuming minoxidil, correcting iron deficiency, and continuing finasteride.
A 20-year-old male experienced bald spots and used minoxidil, which led to hair regrowth but also premature graying. He seeks advice on reversing graying through diet or supplements like catalase, while another user suggests vitamin D3 and sesame for hair color.
Improved diet, reduced alcohol consumption, and better water quality led to thicker hair and less shedding. The user also used MSM supplements, vitamin C, multivitamins, biotin shampoo, and growth oil.
The user experienced severe side effects from oral finasteride, including sexual dysfunction and mental health issues, and switched to topical finasteride, which led to significant hair shedding. They are considering other treatments like RU58841 or topical dutasteride and are advised to check testosterone levels and address potential underlying health issues.
Estrogen injections significantly improved hair growth, particularly on the crown, after stopping finasteride. Monotherapy with estrogen led to hairline improvement, but also caused sterility and potential feminization effects.
The user experienced hair regrowth after 4 months of using 2.5 mg finasteride every other day and topical minoxidil 3-4 times a week, with occasional dermarolling. They feel their hair has returned to 2023 levels, and the scalp heat that led to thinning is gone.