Stefano, a 20-year-old male, experienced significant hairline shedding and thinning after using topical Minoxidil, along with rosemary/jojoba oil, biotin tablets, caffeine shampoo, and a dermaroller. He is uncertain whether to continue the treatment in hopes of regrowth or stop and potentially return to his original hair condition, while a reply suggests using finasteride or dutasteride to address the underlying cause of hairloss.
A 22-year-old is experiencing diffuse hair thinning all over the head, losing about 300 long hairs daily, despite having good genetics and vitamin levels. They are seeking advice on whether this pattern is normal and considering consulting a dermatologist.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth efforts using minoxidil, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and saw palmetto shampoo, with suggestions to add finasteride or dutasteride for better results. Some users notice slight improvement, but many recommend starting finasteride or considering a hair transplant for significant progress.
The user recently started topical dutasteride and microneedling, and has been using RU58841 and Minoxidil for 16 months. They are curious if small black dots at their hairline indicate hair regrowth.
How some people start going to the gym when they begin to lose their hair, as well as discussing various treatments (Finasteride, Minoxidil and Dermarolling) for hairloss.
A 25-year-old man with mild hairloss is using a topical finasteride treatment, biotin and ajuga reptans supplements, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling for hair growth. Due to a heart condition, he can't use minoxidil and is seeking alternative hair growth treatments, considering both medicinal and natural remedies like rosemary oil.
A 27-year-old Asian male is treating hairloss with 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and 1.5mm microneedling weekly. The discussion is about his progress with these treatments.
A user reported losing hair after 7 months of using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, but others reassured that this is likely just a shedding phase where old hairs fall out to make way for new growth. Some users experience sheds every 7-8 months and suggest staying consistent with treatment.
A 50-year-old male has been using 0.5mg oral finasteride, 5% topical minoxidil, and weekly microneedling to combat hairloss, seeing progress with new hair growth. He plans to continue this regimen and evaluate results after 12 months.
A 17-year-old experiencing early hairloss is advised to improve diet and lose weight gradually, as rapid weight loss and poor diet may contribute to hairloss. Minoxidil is not an option due to tachycardia, and finasteride is not recommended before age 18; alternatives like magnesium oil and dermarolling are suggested.
A 20-year-old experiencing hairloss is using minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo but had to stop finasteride due to side effects. They are considering a hair transplant and debating whether a thick beard can compensate for hairloss in terms of attractiveness.
The user experienced hairloss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth with topical finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and dermarolling, but later faced severe hair shedding after stopping dermarolling and reducing ketoconazole use. Suggestions included switching to oral treatments, resuming dermarolling, and considering lifestyle changes.
A 24-year-old male shared his 8-month progress in fighting hairloss using 1mg finasteride daily, 5mg minoxidil daily, 5mg biotin daily, and topical minoxidil nightly. He experienced no side effects and noted improved confidence and reduced shedding.
Minoxidil and finasteride might help with hair regrowth, but a hair transplant may be necessary for significant improvement. The conversation humorously discusses the severity of hairloss, comparing it to various exaggerated Norwood scale levels.
The conversation discusses hair shedding while using finasteride and topical minoxidil, with users sharing their experiences of losing 30-100 hairs daily in the shower. One user considers switching to dutasteride due to consistent shedding.
The user experienced significant eyebrow and eyelash growth after starting a hairloss treatment routine that includes oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, microneedling, and supplements. They also reported positive scalp hair gains and no significant side effects.
A 27-year-old male is using a minoxidil and finasteride spray for hairline recession and is considering other treatments like oral minoxidil, exosomes, PRP, or a hair transplant. Suggestions include microneedling, possibly with tretinoin, while another user suggests the hairline is fine and mentions body dysmorphia.
The person is experiencing sudden hairloss for six months and treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins are not working. Another person suggests the hairloss might not be androgenetic alopecia but could be telogen effluvium or an inflammatory condition.
The user is experiencing diffuse hair thinning after 8 months on topical finasteride and 11 months on minoxidil, and is considering switching to oral finasteride due to lack of effectiveness. They also mention scalp itchiness and use of a 1% ketoconazole shampoo.
The conversation is about a person who has been using finasteride for 12 months and minoxidil for 4 years, but is still experiencing hairloss. They are considering trying oral minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, and azelaic acid as potential treatments.
The user has been using Nizoral shampoo, MCT oil with lavender oil, and tea tree conditioner for hair care, considering finasteride if no progress is seen. Some users notice progress in hair thickness and density after three months.
The user "Bishiop" shared a comparison of their hair progress over 9 months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Other users commented on the results and shared their experiences with hairloss treatments.
Hairloss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and herbal supplements, with a humorous tone. Users discuss the challenges and sacrifices of hairloss and hair restoration efforts.
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair growth, but increasing testosterone, even naturally with ashwagandha, may increase DHT, potentially affecting hairloss if predisposed to male pattern baldness. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can be beneficial for energy and muscle gain but may expedite hairloss if already prone to it.
A user's experience with hairloss regrowth, achieved through the use of 1mg finasteride, 5% Minoxidil, an essential oil blend, and microneedling once per week, as well as other treatments like warm water washes, baby shampoo, and OGX coconut conditioner. Other users shared their experiences with similar treatments and congratulated the original poster on his results.
An 18-year-old experienced initial hair improvement with minoxidil but noticed increased shedding after surgery and lifestyle changes. They suspect iron deficiency and are seeking other possible explanations for the hairloss.
The user is experiencing rapid hairloss despite using dutasteride, minoxidil foam, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is concerned about waiting longer to see results. A suggestion was made to consult a dermatologist for a tricoscopy and consider higher doses of dutasteride, while also checking for nutritional deficiencies and thyroid issues.
A 48-year-old who had been thinning since 25 and reached NW4-5 baldness saw no improvement with 1mg/day finasteride and 5% minoxidil twice a day after 8 months. After copying another person's routine, they now use 0.5mg finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo weekly, daily microneedling with 0.5mm and 1mm once a week, and apply minoxidil twice daily, resulting in baby hairs on their bald spot and temples after three months.