Taking care of hair condition through the use of shampoo, conditioner, oils and scalp scrubs, as well as advice on using Nizoral and Naturebox Olive Shampoo. Replies also included discussion about whether a bad shampoo could be causing hairloss.
A user's progress with hairloss treatment, which includes taking finasteride pills and using minoxidil once daily; discussing the effects of these treatments and the experience of shedding and regrowth; and advice on adding microneedling.
People notice more young individuals experiencing hairloss and discuss possible reasons, such as diet, hormones, and stress. Some treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.
A user's success with the hairloss treatments finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral shampoo and dermarolling; discussion about how to use minoxidil on temples; and the importance of being happy in one's own skin regardless of results.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Azelaic acid for hairloss, suggesting it may make Finasteride an outdated treatment for male pattern baldness. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
A 35-year-old man had a hair transplant in 2019 but experienced further hairloss due to not using finasteride or minoxidil. Many suggest shaving his head or considering a hair system, as his donor area is depleted and further transplants may not be viable.
DHT affects hair follicles, contributing to hairloss, but the exact mechanism is unclear. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hairloss, though they may have side effects and varying effectiveness.
A user reported significant hair thickening and new baby hairs on the hairline after 11 months of using 1mg finasteride every other day and microneedling once a week. They experienced no shedding, and finasteride stopped all hairloss within 24 hours of the first pill.
The conversation discusses the perception of increased hairloss among young men, with some attributing it to heightened awareness or environmental factors. Various treatments are mentioned, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and future hair transplant methods.
The user is using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral, dermarolling, a hair thickening conditioner, and hair vitamins for hairloss treatment. They stopped taking testosterone due to medical reasons and are now technically on estrogen, but it's unclear if this impacts their hair growth.
A 31-year-old who experienced severe hairloss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.
Protein's role in hair growth is complex, with specific amino acids like cysteine being crucial for effective hair growth. Users discussed using l-cysteine supplements, noting reduced hairloss and faster growth, though some experienced digestive issues.
Increasing dutasteride from 0.5mg to 2.5mg may not significantly reduce hairloss and can cause side effects like sleep disturbances and brain fog. Many users find 0.5mg effective enough, while some switch to topical finasteride due to side effects.
Creatine may cause hair thinning for some, but experiences vary. Some users on finasteride report no hairloss from creatine, while others notice shedding that reverses after stopping creatine.
A user shared their positive experience with PRP and stem cell treatment for hairloss, noting it nearly stopped their hairloss after previous use of finasteride and minoxidil. Another user mentioned PRP helped maintain their hair, though its effectiveness decreased over time, and they experienced side effects from dutasteride.
Dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels, potentially more effectively than finasteride, and is used to treat hairloss. Some users report side effects like reduced libido and mood changes, while others experience hair regrowth and increased testosterone.
A 24-year-old male is experiencing emotional stress from hairloss despite seeing significant progress after 4.5 months of using oral dutasteride and minoxidil, and has now switched to topical treatments. Many users encourage him to continue with the oral treatments due to his impressive results and suggest waiting at least a year before considering a hair transplant.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss but faced increased shedding and anxiety, regretting not staying with finasteride longer. Other users shared mixed experiences, advising patience with dutasteride, as it may take up to a year to show results.
A 20-year-old is dealing with hairloss, using finasteride and oral minoxidil, and considering dutasteride. Others suggest treatments like dutasteride, hair transplants, therapy, and lifestyle changes to boost confidence and mental health.
Hair cloning is seen as a distant and potentially less relevant solution for hairloss due to its high cost, invasiveness, and the advancement of other treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Many believe that by the time hair cloning becomes viable, other less invasive and more effective treatments will be available.
A father experienced hair regrowth in his 60s after taking dutasteride for prostate issues, prompting discussions about its effectiveness compared to finasteride for hairloss. Users shared personal experiences, with some preferring dutasteride due to perceived effectiveness and fewer side effects.
Moringa extract and oil are suggested to help with hairloss, with some users combining it with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Moringa is claimed to improve hair growth and health, but evidence is mostly anecdotal.
Finasteride users discussing creatine's impact on hairloss. Most believe creatine doesn't significantly affect hair, with some reporting no issues and others experiencing thinning.
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.
A person in their 20s is struggling with hairloss, using treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include self-improvement, therapy, hair transplants, and focusing on acceptance and confidence.
The user is using a combination of hairloss treatments including finasteride, stemoxydine, oral minoxidil, RU58841, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, collagen, Viviscal, and biotin, and has improved their diet. Despite these efforts, they are still experiencing hair shedding and scalp itchiness, and are considering increasing their minoxidil dosage or starting dutasteride.
The conversation speculates on whether Tom Cruise uses hairloss treatments like Finasteride or Dutasteride, with some suggesting he naturally has good hair like Brad Pitt, while others joke about Scientology or genetics playing a role. Specific treatments mentioned include Finasteride, Dutasteride, and possibly high-quality hair products or procedures like PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma).
A 19-year-old has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to treat hairloss with no regrowth, feeling mentally affected by it. Advice given includes continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, addressing potential vitamin deficiencies, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding ketoconazole shampoo.