The user is experiencing hair thinning and visible scalp at 18, seeking advice on whether it's genetic or a scalp condition. Suggested treatments include Minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and CBD oil with MCT.
The user is experiencing hair shedding despite starting finasteride 4 months ago, with no signs of miniaturization. They are seeking advice after normal blood tests and similar family experiences.
An 18-year-old noticed hair thinning at 17, started finasteride 5 months ago, and saw shedding stop but no regrowth. They suspect male pattern baldness due to family history and are concerned about thinning on the back and sides, possibly due to inflammation.
The conversation revolves around how balding has made the original poster and others hyper-aware of other men's hairlines, often judging the severity of their hairloss and whether they've had treatments like hair transplants, minoxidil, or finasteride. Some participants express a need for therapy due to their obsession, while others joke about their newfound "expertise" in assessing hairloss.
A user experienced rapid hairloss despite taking finasteride 1mg and undergoing PRP treatment. They also take a supplement with biotin, iron, zinc, and calcium but have not seen improvement.
The conversation is about hairloss and treatments, with suggestions to use finasteride or dutasteride as DHT blockers and minoxidil for regrowth. Oils and shampoos are considered ineffective for androgenic alopecia without these medications.
The user experienced hairloss from age 16 to 24 and tried various treatments. Effective treatments included Finasteride, Minoxidil, and hair transplants, while thickening shampoos, biotin, laser hair therapy, and excessive exercise were ineffective.
A 28-year-old male is experiencing rapid hairloss and is considering using Minoxidil and finasteride to restore his hairline but is concerned about potential side effects. He prefers not to undergo a hair transplant due to cost and seeks advice on maintaining attractiveness.
A 30-year-old man with hairline recession is considering using 1% Clascoterone cream on his hairline while awaiting a 5% Breezula product. He has been using oral Minoxidil for four years but stopped using Finasteride due to side effects.
The user is experiencing ongoing hairloss despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, cyproterone acetate, transdermal estradiol, and topical bicalutamide. They suspect cyproterone acetate may be worsening their hairloss and are considering switching to injection monotherapy.
The user is experiencing severe hair thinning and is using multiple treatments including topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, latanoprost, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, saw palmetto, and derma wounding. They are considering adding RU58841 and are contemplating a hair transplant and exosomes due to frustration with current results.
The conversation discusses hairloss, with users suggesting treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, finasteride, and dutasteride. Symptoms like burning and tenderness are mentioned, with recommendations to see a dermatologist for potential scarring alopecia.
A 23-year-old male is experiencing a receding hairline and overall thinning hair, affecting his confidence. He is considering using finasteride and minoxidil pills to address the issue.
Kitchen_Plastic_2847 had been fighting hairloss since 2019-2020 and was initially successful in regrowing his hair with finasteride. However, after contracting Covid three times back to back at the start of 2021, he started to lose his hair again. He found a new dermatologist who prescribed him oral minoxidil along with finasteride, but eventually decided it wasn't worth spending all the money to try and save his hair.
The post is an update on the user's hairloss journey. They have a strong hair follicle that has remained unaffected by hairloss for almost 3 years. The user is starting finasteride and using ketoconazole, alfatradiol, and oral castor oil for hair maintenance.
The user shared their journey with hairloss, using minoxidil initially, then adding microneedling and finasteride, and finally undergoing a hair transplant. They expressed regret for not using finasteride earlier due to fear of side effects and found the combination of treatments effective in the end.
A teenage girl who has been diagnosed with ADA and is struggling with hairloss, which has caused her to lose confidence. She is looking for recommendations on treatments such as finasteride or Minoxidil, and lifestyle advice including vitamins and other supplements that might help with the issue.
A user is experiencing hairloss and estimates a 40% loss in the front and 50%-60% on the crown. They are using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, keto shampoo, microneedling, and LLLT for treatment.
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.
The user has been using topical Minoxidil and finasteride for 5 months without seeing regrowth, despite ideal blood test results. They are seeking advice on what to do next due to frustration with continued hairloss.
A 31-year-old male seeks advice on reversing crown and hairline baldness. Recommendations include using finasteride or dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo.
The conversation discusses using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss, focusing on the crown and mid-scalp areas. The user is optimistic about seeing results in 3 to 6 months.
A trans woman is using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and HRT to address hairloss, with noticeable improvement in hairline shape and presence of vellus hairs. She is considering hair transplants if these treatments don't yield desired results within a year or two.
A 19-year-old male with seborrheic dermatitis (SD) experienced significant hairloss and uses keto shampoo, zinc, and Nizoral to manage it. He inquires about the potential for regrowth and whether adding finasteride would help.
The user experienced hair thinning from chromium and alpha lipoic acid supplements, which stopped after discontinuing them. Someone mentioned this could be telogen effluvium, a temporary condition.
User is using topical Minoxidil (100 mg/day) and Finasteride (1 mg/day) but experiencing hair growth everywhere except the top of the scalp. They seek advice on improving scalp hair regrowth.
The user is experiencing hairloss despite using oral dutasteride for 7 months and topical minoxidil for 3 months. They are concerned about miniaturization and question if the current minoxidil application is less effective without the previous finasteride mix.
Hairloss due to vitamin B12 deficiency is discussed, with some users suggesting supplements and dietary changes, while others recommend medications like finasteride or dutasteride. The conversation highlights differing opinions on the cause of hairloss, with some attributing it to genetics or male pattern baldness.
The user experienced significant hairloss after extended fasting, initially thought to be Telogen Effluvium, but later suspected male pattern baldness. They tried finasteride briefly but stopped due to concerns about side effects, and are unsure if the hairloss is due to Telogen Effluvium or another cause.
Topical retinol does not affect hairloss and may help hair regrowth. It is different from isotretinoin, which can cause hairloss due to its systemic effects.