community Stress make you more androgen sensitive
Stress can increase androgen sensitivity, potentially worsening hair loss. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Do I Disagree With Dr. Who Says Hair Loss Cause is Female Pattern Baldness and not Iron Deficiency? (25 Female)
A 25-year-old woman is experiencing hair loss and is unsure if it's due to iron deficiency or female pattern baldness, as diagnosed by her dermatologist. She is considering using Minoxidil but is hesitant and seeks advice on whether increasing her iron levels could help.
community 17 M Hair loss, can Vitamin D and Seborrheic Dermatitis be the reasons?
The user is experiencing hair loss and is using Minoxidil once a day. They suspect Vitamin D deficiency and Seborrheic Dermatitis might be contributing factors.
community 14 year old struggling with hair loss
A 14-year-old is experiencing significant hair loss and was prescribed Aminexil by a dermatologist. They are concerned about potential side effects.
community Am I crazy or is this recovery?
The user is experiencing sudden hair loss and is considering micro-needling, low-level light therapy, iron supplements, folihair, and Omega 3. They are hesitant to start finasteride, suspecting the hair loss might be due to telogen effluvium from a past COVID-19 infection.
community The worst part of balding is its harder to maintain a balding head
The conversation discusses the challenges of maintaining a balding head, with some preferring to shave regularly and others choosing to embrace their hair loss. Specific treatments or concerns about hair transplants and societal perceptions of balding are also mentioned.
community I’m 18 im doing prevention research but it may have gone a little bit further
Hair loss is influenced by scalp tension, stress, and environmental factors, not just hormones. Treatments like tretinoin, microneedling, scalp massage, and Botox can reduce tension and improve hair health.
community When you spray minoxidil all over your face
The conversation is a humorous discussion about excessive hair growth due to using minoxidil, with suggestions of laser hair removal and comments on the appearance of the hair. Some users joke about starting finasteride treatment at a young age or being non-responders to hair loss treatments.
community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone
Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.
community Why you shouldn’t trust “progress” pictures.
Hair loss progress pictures can be misleading due to differences in lighting, hair length, and wetness, making it hard to accurately assess changes. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil and finasteride, with some users expressing skepticism about their effectiveness.