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      community Heavy shedding after adding tretinoin (.01%) to minoxidil - 2.5 months

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      After adding tretinoin to minoxidil for hair loss treatment, the user experienced increased shedding and no visible regrowth, despite also using microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo. The user cannot take finasteride due to side effects and is seeking advice on whether to continue with the current routine or modify the use of tretinoin.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community Combine minoxidil, tazarotene, lumigan

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      Combining minoxidil 5%, tazarotene 0.1% cream, and lumigan for hair loss treatment is discussed. The conversation focuses on the safety and effectiveness of using these treatments together.

      community Fun thought experiment about halting hair loss permamently

      in Research/Science  60 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user proposed genetically engineering scalp stem cells to stop androgen receptors from causing hair loss. Others discussed the feasibility, existing research, and potential issues with this approach, including targeting the correct cells and unintended effects.

      community Tretinoin+Minoxidil heavy shedding. (31M)

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A person using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Microneedling, and recently added Tretinoin is experiencing heavy shedding and thinning hair. They suspect Tretinoin has made them respond to Minoxidil and are seeking others with similar experiences.

      community 6 months progress after minoxidil/finasteride stopped working

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old with male pattern baldness experienced side effects from oral finasteride and switched to a topical minoxidil/finasteride combination, later incorporating daily shampooing and scalp brushing to manage hair loss and dandruff. After initial shedding, the regimen led to reduced hair loss and new hair growth, with the user now using a densita mf combination (5% minoxidil/0.1% finasteride + redensyl) nightly.

      community Scalp, eyebrow, eyelash and pubic hair loss.

       7 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic area, along with itchy, flaky skin and red patches. They have a history of eczema and dermatitis and suspect that stopping shampoo use and taking Ritalin may have contributed to the issue.

      community 23M losing ground very after seeing improvements

      in Progress Pictures  23 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 23-year-old male was using 0.5 mg of dutasteride daily, 10% minoxidil twice daily for 4-5 months then once daily, and vitamin D for a month for hair loss treatment but saw a decline in results. It's suggested that the decline may be due to reducing minoxidil application to once a day and a doctor's visit is recommended for further advice.

      community Oral Minoxidil Changes to Vellus Hair

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A person in their early 30s has been using finasteride for about 10 years and recently started oral minoxidil, vitamin chewables, and dermarolling to address hair loss. They noticed pigmented vellus hairs and potential regrowth, questioning if oral minoxidil is more effective than topical due to enzyme differences.

      community Started tretinoin, lost a bunch of new hairs - normal?

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after adding tretinoin to their regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, but noticed new vellus hairs appearing. They plan to restart tretinoin more gently, as some users suggest shedding indicates treatment effectiveness, while others warn it may cause severe thinning for a minority.

      community Progress finasteride and minoxidil + problem

      in Progress Pictures  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair improvement in the central and back areas after using finasteride, minoxidil, and a galenic lotion, but the temple area is worsening. They suspect the lotion might be causing the issue and are considering stopping its use.

      community Stemoxydine- lifelong use? curious.

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether stemoxydine needs to be used for life for hair loss treatment. One user suggests that stemoxydine does not require lifelong use and can make hair exit the resting phase faster, but the benefits may be temporary.

      community TE Shedding for nearly 10 months now

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old male experienced significant hair shedding for nearly 10 months, despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and is concerned about chronic telogen effluvium. He has been supplementing with vitamins and minerals but remains unsure of the cause.

      community Been diagnosed with mpb and acute TE

      in Chat  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogen effluvium and male pattern baldness started taking finasteride, which initially slowed hair shedding and slightly thickened hair. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is considering minoxidil but wants to stabilize shedding first.

      community TE turned into Scarring hairloss

      in Update  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hair loss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.

      community Fighting Hair loss AND Grey Hair

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 years ago
      OP is exploring ways to stop or reverse greying hair, using NAC and considering PABA supplements. Some users suggest hair dye, black strap molasses, and copper as potential solutions.