Cutting sugar may not significantly impact hairloss, as DHT and androgen receptors are the main issues. Effective treatments include finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil, often combined with microneedling.
The user experienced increased hairloss and a thinning hairline after starting finasteride, despite using minoxidil for over 1.5 years. They are seeking advice on how to address this issue.
A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogen effluvium and male pattern baldness started oral finasteride, which initially slowed hairloss and slightly thickened hair, but experienced increased shedding after surgery. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is seeking additional advice.
A 19-year-old transgender individual is experiencing worsening temple recession despite taking female hormones and 1.25mg finasteride. They are seeking advice on additional treatments to address hairloss.
A 23-year-old discusses their hairloss treatment using finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and topical tretinoin under medical supervision. They stress stabilizing hairloss before a hair transplant and plan to continue the regimen for at least 18 months.
The user is experiencing hairloss at the hairline and is using finasteride, but considering minoxidil due to lack of improvement. Replies suggest that minoxidil may be more effective for hairline maintenance, especially when used in combination with finasteride.
A user on dutasteride for hairloss noticed hair regrowth on their head but a significant reduction in body hair growth. They plan to switch to finasteride and dutasteride and are considering testosterone replacement therapy but are concerned about its effects on hair growth.
The user is experiencing hairloss and has tried natural remedies like hibiscus shampoo and an oil mixture with coconut oil, curry leaves, fenugreek seeds, and castor oil, but saw no lasting improvement. They are advised to consult a dermatologist and consider treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo.
The conversation discusses using natural alternatives like saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, pygeum, and nettle extract for hairloss, alongside treatments like nizoral, dermastamp, red light, and rosemary oil. Opinions vary, with some users skeptical about the effectiveness compared to finasteride, and concerns about potential side effects.
The user has been experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, clobetasol cream, and PRP sessions. They seek advice on additional treatments and are advised to check vitamin D, iron, and thyroid levels.
A 22-year-old male experiencing thinning hair seeks natural remedies, avoiding minoxidil and finasteride due to potential side effects. Suggestions include using rosemary oil with microneedling, vitamins, and considering minoxidil for regrowth, while others emphasize finasteride as the most effective option for maintaining hair.
A 22-year-old has been using minoxidil and finasteride for hairloss with initial success, but later experienced increased shedding and no regrowth. They recently added vitamin D3 supplements and microneedling, which reduced shedding, but are seeking advice on regrowth, with suggestions to try tretinoin with minoxidil and consider dutasteride.
A 32-year-old man from Vietnam, at Norwood 7 hairloss, is using Minoxidil, Finasteride, rosemary oil, NMN, and CoQ10 to regrow hair. Despite minor improvements, alternatives like hair systems or accepting baldness are suggested due to advanced hairloss.
A 24-year-old male started using 1 mg finasteride and topical minoxidil for hairloss in February 2025. By June 2025, he noticed improvement in his right temple but experienced thinning at the crown and continued shedding.
A 29-year-old woman with genetic hairloss started using 0.5 dutasteride a week ago and has noticed increased shedding, no sexual side effects, and less oily skin. She plans to provide updates and is not concerned about potential birth defects as she doesn't plan to have more children.
A person has been using finasteride, minoxidil, OM, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hairloss for various durations but is still experiencing constant shedding and thinning. Suggestions from others include checking for potential nutritional deficiencies.
The user stopped oral treatments due to side effects and switched to a regimen of topical minoxidil, tretinoin, azelaic acid, and dermaneedling, with recent addition of topical finasteride. They are questioning the long-term effectiveness of non-hormonal methods and considering hair transplantation.
A user is experiencing renewed hairloss despite using minoxidil and finasteride for two years and is considering options like dutasteride, increasing finasteride dosage, or starting microneedling. Respondents suggest waiting another month before making changes, consulting a dermatologist, and potentially adjusting the treatment regimen.
A user shared their experience with hairloss treatments, including topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling, noting significant hair regrowth except at the hairline. They plan to start oral minoxidil and switch to a combination treatment, while another user mentioned that some miniaturized hairs may not fully recover.
A 26-year-old is using Minoxidil, Saw Palmetto, and dermarolling for hairloss and is considering switching to topical Finasteride. They are self-conscious about hair thinning and are seeking advice on whether to continue treatment or shave their head.
A woman using minoxidil for hairloss is trying hair fibers but finds they look like dandruff. Suggestions include using pomade, Derm Match, matte eye shadow, mascara, and spray applicators for a more natural look.
A 33-year-old woman experienced significant hairloss and found relief using Mary Ruth’s liquid morning multivitamin + hair growth and Nioxin shampoo and conditioner. She noticed reduced shedding and longer hair growth after three months of use.
OP experienced hair improvement using NMN and quercetin after stopping finasteride, but later resumed finasteride due to shedding. They believe NMN and quercetin still help with hairloss.
The conversation discusses struggles with diffuse thinning and hairloss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride, with limited success. The original poster regrets having a hair transplant at 21 due to weak donor hair and ongoing thinning.
The conversation discusses treating male pattern baldness in a transgender woman using cyproterone acetate, finasteride, and biotin. The original poster shared their experience for others who might be in a similar situation.
A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hairloss since age 16 and has tried various treatments including topical minoxidil, topical and oral finasteride, and oral dutasteride with minoxidil, but has not seen significant improvement. He is currently using 1.5mg dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily, along with derma penning, and is seeking advice on regrowing hair to avoid using hair fibers.
A user is considering using RU58841 for female pattern baldness and is also planning to use Minoxidil. They are hesitant to ask their doctor for spironolactone due to its cosmetic nature and are experiencing significant hairloss possibly due to stress and hormonal issues.
A 24-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair shedding despite past success with mesotherapy and minoxidil, and is considering adding treatments like Expecia, dermapen, or a hair transplant. Many suggest using finasteride to maintain hair, as it is necessary even after a transplant, and side effects are rare and reversible.