Buzzing or shaving your head can boost confidence and save money on hair loss treatments. Some prefer treatments like finasteride and minoxidil to maintain their hair.
The user reports improvement in temple hair after three weeks of using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, stemoxydine, and follicopeptide. They note visible progress by maintaining the same hair length for comparison.
A user expressed distress over shaving their head due to hair loss before a job interview, feeling unattractive and depressed. Replies offered support, admiration for their bravery, and advice to embrace their new look with confidence.
Curly and wavy hair can make hair loss appear worse due to clumping, but using less product, shorter cuts, and leave-in conditioner can help manage appearance. Minoxidil and finasteride are considered for treatment, and some find that styling can hide thinning areas.
Treating Black/ethnic hair loss with a combination of Minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral shampoo and derma pen treatments, as well as occasional Jamaican Black Caster Oil use. The user documented their progress over the course of 3.5 months, showing improvement in hair growth.
A user's transformation from an accountant to a spartan with a full beard, discussing the potential of DUPA and alopecia areata, as well as treatments like vitamins, topicals, and natural treatments for potential regrowth.
The user decided to shave their head instead of pursuing a hair transplant or using drugs like minoxidil and finasteride. They are motivated to accept themselves as they are and feel more confident after taking this action.
Hair appearance fluctuates due to factors like styling, product buildup, and humidity, causing frustration for those with diffuse thinning. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and RU58841, with mixed results.
King Thutmose IV's hair retention is humorously speculated to be due to treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, or other unconventional methods. The discussion includes jokes about genetics, ancient practices, and modern hair loss solutions.
OP is struggling with hair loss and is seeking advice on styling or treating their hair to look better. They currently use Nizoral and Maui conditioner but are considering wigs due to the lack of improvement.
The conversation is about creating a hair oil using peppermint oil, Mielle Rosemary Oil, black Jamaican castor oil, and coconut oil. Users suggest that oils alone won't help with male pattern baldness without using treatments like finasteride or minoxidil.
An 18-year-old male is experiencing significant hair shedding, particularly from the back of his head, despite normal blood test results except for slightly low vitamin D. A dermatologist prescribed minoxidil for receding temples, but the cause of the shedding remains unclear.
A 30-year-old woman shared her 4-month hair loss progress using minoxidil, rosemary oil, and Nizoral shampoo. She posted before and after pictures taken three months apart.
User noticed new baby hairs on temples after 1.5 months of minoxidil and 1 month of finasteride. They use a topical combo, derma stamp, rosemary oil, scalp massages, and keto shampoo.
A woman experiencing severe hair loss since age 20 is seeking advice on hair transplants for women. Minoxidil hasn't worked for her, and she's considering shaving her head or getting a wig.
A user discusses their struggle with female pattern baldness, mentioning that Minoxidil helped initially but their hair health declined after stopping a specific diet. They seek advice on managing oily, brittle hair and mention using an egg yolk and olive oil mixture as a temporary solution.
A 27-year-old male has been using topical minoxidil for over 8 months and added finasteride in January 2026, noticing new baby hairs. Users suggest these baby hairs will likely grow longer, indicating promising progress.
A user shared their positive hair transplant results from Asli Tarcan Clinic in Turkey, costing $3,500 for 6,000 grafts and resulting in a full head of hair. They also take finasteride and dutasteride to maintain their hair.
Wearing a high-quality hair system for festivals is generally considered acceptable, with the main concern being potential damage if someone pulls on it. Baldness is respected in these scenes, but long hair is more fetishized, making hair systems appealing for those seeking hookups.
A 27-year-old male is using a regimen of topical finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin for hair loss, and has recently started oral finasteride despite previous side effects. He is considering shaving his head and is advised that a hair transplant might be possible once hair loss stabilizes.
A person dealing with hair loss is considering shaving their head, using scalp micropigmentation to cover a FUT scar, or trying a hair system. They are also contemplating treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
A 28-year-old male on TRT with a family history of MPB reports that consuming 1-2 tbsp of virgin coconut oil daily reduces hair loss and improves hair condition. Stopping the oil leads to increased hair fall and dryness.
Mango oil may inhibit DKK1 and DHT, potentially aiding hair growth by activating the Wnt signaling pathway. A user plans to test mango leaves juice and other Ayurvedic products for hair regrowth.
Minoxidil use led to unwanted hair growth, but stopping the treatment was not an option due to positive effects on hairline growth. Reducing the dose and using salicylic acid were considered to manage side effects.
A clean diet, including cutting sugar, gluten, and dairy, improved hair health and reduced shedding for a user on oral minoxidil and finasteride, but reverting to an old diet worsened hair condition. While diet impacts hair health, genetic factors and treatments like topical ketoconazole and hydrocortisone are also important for managing hair loss.
The post is an update on the user's hair loss journey. They have a strong hair follicle that has remained unaffected by hair loss for almost 3 years. The user is starting finasteride and using ketoconazole, alfatradiol, and oral castor oil for hair maintenance.