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      community What vitamin deficiencies that cause hair loss

      in Female  49 upvotes 10 months ago
      Vitamin deficiencies, particularly in vitamins A, B, C, D, and minerals like iron, zinc, and copper, can lead to hair loss. Dietary changes, such as eating more nutrient-rich foods, can improve hair health.
      FtM 31yo started fin 24 days ago

      community FtM 31yo started fin 24 days ago

      in General  152 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 31-year-old individual started taking finasteride 24 days ago to address hair thinning and loss, which has worsened their mood and stress. They have not yet added minoxidil and are experiencing significant shedding, contributing to sleep issues and insecurity about their hairline.

      community Officially 1 Year on Dutasteride and Minoxidil, is this as good as it gets??

      in Chat  28 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using Dutasteride and topical Minoxidil for hair loss, considering switching to oral Minoxidil and increasing Dutasteride dosage. They are seeking advice on whether to change their current regimen or continue, with some users suggesting oral Minoxidil and others cautioning about potential side effects.

      community 5 Months on Minoxidil and Finasteride

      in Is this regrowth?  1803 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 months using Minoxidil and Finasteride, specifically Hims chewables. They noted an increase in depression as a side effect.

      community 3 months progress, looking for advice.

      in Is this regrowth?  154 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 3 months using topical minoxidil 5% and oral finasteride, with initial shedding but no lasting side effects. They considered adding microneedling but were advised against it, as their current treatment was already effective.

      community Hows the bro science feeling about 5mg oral min once a day or 2.5 twice?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 10 months ago
      Oral minoxidil boosted vertex hair but not the hairline, with a stack including 5mg minoxidil, 2mg dutasteride, topical foam minoxidil, fluridil, and Nizoral. Users discuss dosing strategies, with some suggesting 2.5mg twice daily for sustained levels, while others recommend 5mg once daily based on clinical trials.

      community Most studies seem to say the vast majority of increase in hair count occurs in the first 12 weeks, why does everyone say you need to wait years to know whether fin/dut are working?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  66 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride can show initial hair count increases within 12 weeks, but visible improvements often take longer, with many users reporting noticeable changes after a year or more. While early results may be seen under a microscope, significant cosmetic improvements typically require more time for hair to thicken and become visibly denser.

      community Am I wasting my time with this? Need advice

      in Is this regrowth?  37 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using a combination of finasteride and minoxidil for 5 months and is considering adding dutasteride due to slow progress. They plan to alternate between oral finasteride and dutasteride to save costs and are advised to continue the treatment for more time, possibly adding tretinoin, while considering a hair transplant if results remain unsatisfactory.

      community 2 Month progress, is this significant change?

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user in their 20s is experiencing hair growth after two months of using minoxidil and finasteride, focusing on the hairline and temple areas. They also addressed vitamin deficiencies (B12, D3, and iron) and are considering additional treatments like derma stamping.

      community Any advice on getting dht blockers in prison?

      in Chat  31 upvotes 11 months ago
      A person in prison is seeking advice on maintaining hair with treatments like Minoxidil and dutasteride, and others suggest options like Propecia, HRT, or going bald. The conversation includes jokes and serious concerns about the challenges of accessing hair loss treatments in prison.

      community I was addicted to hair fibers for 11 years

      in Treatment  180 upvotes 11 months ago
      A person used hair fibers for 11 years to hide hair loss, which affected their social life. They had a hair transplant, improving their life, and recommend addressing hair loss directly.

      community only microneedling and supplements

      in Progress Pictures  67 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user used microneedling, zinc, vitamin D3, biotin, magnesium, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and a DHT-blocker shampoo with biotin for hair loss. They are considering adding minoxidil due to stagnation in progress.

      community Finasteride is saving me!!! 1 yr results

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after one year of using 0.5mg daily finasteride, with plans to add 1.25mg oral minoxidil and microneedling for further improvement. He also uses Nizoral shampoo weekly and reports no current side effects.

      community 9 months 7%min / 0.3%fin and derma stamping.

      in Progress Pictures  270 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 7% minoxidil, 0.3% finasteride, and derma stamping over nine months. They reported no side effects and noticed results around 3-4 months, with faster progress when using derma stamping 2-3 times a week.

      community Regimen proposal (incl. dut meso) (event industry)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user in their early 20s is concerned about minor hair thinning and is considering a hair loss regimen involving PRP sessions, mesotherapy with dutasteride injections, and low-dose finasteride. They dislike minoxidil due to its greasiness and prefer a routine that is easy to maintain.

      community (M 22) 2 years on fin only (1 mg) before and after

      in Progress Pictures  239 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old male shared his positive experience using 1 mg finasteride daily for two years, noting significant hair thickening and texture improvement without side effects. Other users discussed their own hair loss treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil, and shared encouragement and advice.

      community My challenging hair transplant surgery update

      in Progress Pictures  406 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant surgery, detailing the process and results, including the use of 2800 grafts and post-surgery treatments like PRP. They also mentioned using finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements to maintain hair growth.

      community Scalp massages: where's the community consensus on this ?

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 11 months ago
      Scalp massages have mixed reviews for hair loss; some users report reduced shedding and healthier hair, while others see no benefit or worsening conditions. Many prefer proven treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride over massages.

      community Unexpected Progress from Head Massage and Minoxidil

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced unexpected hair volume increase after combining scalp massages with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride. They plan to continue this regimen, noting a reduction in hair shedding.

      community Dutasteride 1.5 years and Oral Minoxidil 1 year progress!

      in Is this regrowth?  42 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and added oral minoxidil for hair loss but saw limited improvement. They are considering increasing doses, trying RU58841, and possibly a hair transplant, while others suggest checking for vitamin deficiencies.