A 24-year-old female experiencing hair shedding for 8-9 months suspects it may be due to stress or birth control pills. She plans to consult a dermatologist and gynecologist for further insight.
The user has been successfully managing hairloss for five years using oral minoxidil and finasteride. They experienced significant improvement and plan to continue the treatment without breaks to maintain results.
The user is frustrated with hairloss despite using finasteride and is considering a hairpiece as a solution. Suggestions include trying a buzz cut, considering dutasteride or oral minoxidil, and addressing potential dietary issues.
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.
Genetics primarily determine hairloss, not lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, or habits. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are recommended, but ultimately, happiness should not depend on hair.
Mooseman1944 noticed hair regrowth and less shedding during the first 6 months of taking finasteride, but is now experiencing increased shedding and thinning hair. They are considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil if there's no improvement by next August.
A user shared their experience with hairloss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, which improved their hair from a diffuse NW3 to a solid NW2 - 2.5. They noticed significant changes in how people treated them after regrowing their hair, suggesting that attractiveness can greatly impact social interactions and opportunities.
User noticed hair thinning in the front after 5 months on minoxidil and finasteride. They are also using ketoconazole and microneedling to help with hair regrowth.
Increased hair fall after starting minoxidil, dutasteride, and biotin is normal. Hair may grow faster, and shaving your head is fine while on these medications.
The conversation discusses a person's experience with hairloss treatments, including 7 months of using finasteride and minoxidil, switching to oral minoxidil, using ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. They notice hair regrowth more with flash photography than in regular light.
Methods of treating hairloss, such as using Minoxidil and Finasteride, as well as the potential use of RU58841. People have shared their experiences with these treatments, discussing the success of them in aiding hair growth.
A person decided to embrace baldness after struggling with hairloss despite trying treatments like Minoxidil. Many users complimented the new look, while some suggested trying finasteride or other methods to maintain hair.
A 33-year-old male is experiencing hairloss on the crown and is considering treatments like Minoxidil 2% or 5%, Minoxidil foam, Finasteride, or a hair transplant. He previously used Minoxidil 2% for his hairline but found it annoying to apply.
The conversation discusses various treatments for hairloss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some users suggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-dose progesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while others recommend cosmetic solutions like Toppik hair fibers or shaving the head.
A 22-year-old male is experiencing a significant hair shed and a receding hairline despite being on finasteride for 14 months and minoxidil for 7 months, applied inconsistently on the temples. He is considering adding dutasteride to his regimen once a week.
The conversation discusses stopping oral minoxidil after 2 years and using rosemary/peppermint oil instead, with the concern of losing hair gains. Replies suggest that switching to oils will result in losing all the hair gains achieved with minoxidil.
The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for a month to address hair thinning. They are experiencing shedding but have noticed small hairs on their temples.
The user experienced worsening hairloss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Suggestions included reducing microneedling frequency, switching to oral minoxidil, adding tretinoin, and considering dutasteride.
A female user's experience with topical and oral finasteride for hairloss, which has been successful as evidenced by the reduction of miniaturized hairs. Replies to the post discussed the recommended dosage for females versus males.
Embracing the decision to buzz one's hair due to dealing with hairloss, and discussing various treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and rogaine. People have shared supportive comments and advice on how to style a bald head.
The user has been on finasteride for 5 months and noticed their hair becoming wispy/frizzy, suspecting minoxidil might have also contributed to the change. They are distressed by the change in their hair's appearance.
A 25-year-old male experiencing hairloss suspects stress-related alopecia and is hesitant to use Minoxidil due to potential side effects. Another user suggests it might be androgenic alopecia and recommends starting finasteride.
The user has tried various treatments for hairloss, including finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, Pyrilutamide, and several topical growth factors, but continues to experience a receding hairline and thinning. Despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the user is unsure why these treatments are ineffective and seeks advice on the underlying cause.
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.
The user is considering switching from topical to oral minoxidil to address thinning hair and a receding hairline. They are currently using topical minoxidil with tretinoin, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo without side effects.
A user named Medical_Opinion8120, a 23-year-old female, is experiencing hairloss potentially due to a past accutane course. She has tried minoxidil without success and is currently taking iron and zinc supplements.
A 26-year-old shares their experience with hairloss treatment using minoxidil and finasteride, noting improvements in hair thickness and health. Despite positive results, they experience mood swings and decreased libido, leading them to consider stopping the treatment.
The user started using finasteride daily and minoxidil twice daily, along with occasional microneedling, to address hairloss. They reported significant hair regrowth with no side effects and shared their progress over several months.