User experienced scalp itching and hairloss, but found relief with oral minoxidil. Others suggest "DHT itch" as a possible cause and recommend finasteride and ketoconazole to address it.
Taking topical minoxidil orally for hairloss treatment, discussing safety, dosing, side effects, and FAQs. Users express concerns about safety and potential heart damage, while others share experiences and results.
A user's success story of improving their hairloss with treatments that include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and dermastamping; other products that have been tried with varying results; and potential side effects.
A male with early-stage hairloss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.
A 19-year-old is experiencing early hairloss, possibly due to oily skin, stress, poor diet, and lack of sleep. They have tried ketoconazole shampoo without success and plan to visit a dermatologist for further advice.
The conversation is about a user's hairloss progress and treatment methods. The majority of users suggest shaving the head for better application of treatments like Minoxidil, microneedling, and oils. They also recommend adding finasteride and nizoral shampoo to the regimen.
A 24-year-old is experiencing aggressive hairloss despite using minoxidil and finasteride for years and is considering a hair transplant. Many suggest trying dutasteride, but there are concerns about side effects.
The user has been using finasteride for hairloss since January 2023, initially seeing improvement but now experiencing increased thinning. They are considering other factors like thyroid and insulin resistance and are seeking advice from long-term finasteride users, while some suggest trying dutasteride, minoxidil, or consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.
A user shared their one-year progress with hairloss treatment, using topical minoxidil, 2% keto shampoo, microneedling, and finasteride. They plan to start dutasteride and are considering switching to oral minoxidil.
A user shared a 5-year hairloss treatment progress, using 1mg oral finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil liquid twice per day, with significant improvement and no side effects. They noticed more hair coverage around the 6-7 month mark and have experienced annual shedding but remained consistent with their routine.
A 19-year-old is experiencing hairloss and considering treatments like finasteride, oral minoxidil, and possibly dutasteride. Users suggest continuing with finasteride and minoxidil, with some recommending dutasteride for stronger results.
A user shared their experience with hairloss, showing a shaved/buzzed look. Replies praised their appearance and discussed treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil.
The post and conversation discuss Verteporfin's potential as a hairloss treatment. It's shown promise in regrowing hair after transplants and might be effective with microneedling.
User hears aunt's comment on hairloss during Easter gathering. Others discuss handling rude comments and share experiences with hairloss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
The conversation discusses scalp issues and hairloss, with treatments like Accutane, Nizoral, and H&S being used. Suggestions include considering finasteride, minoxidil, and jojoba oil, with caution advised for the latter.
The conversation is about a person experiencing significant hairloss in the donor area after a hair transplant, with others suggesting it might be shock loss. The person is taking oral minoxidil and dutasteride to help with the issue.
Long-term finasteride use typically slows hairloss, with some users experiencing side effects like sexual dysfunction and depression. Many users also use minoxidil and dutasteride for improved results, though individual responses vary.
Switching from topical to oral minoxidil for hairloss, with plans to use it alongside dutasteride. Users report mixed experiences, including increased body hair, potential heart-related side effects, and varying hair regrowth.
A 41-year-old is addressing hairloss by eating better, using a dermaroller, and taking Nutrafol, but many suggest adding finasteride and minoxidil for better results. The conversation includes mixed opinions on Nutrafol's effectiveness, with some recommending pharmaceutical treatments like finasteride and minoxidil for more significant hair regrowth.
The conversation discusses various celebrities who reportedly use hairloss treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Users share their experiences and opinions on starting treatment, with some encouraging the original poster to consult a dermatologist and consider treatment before it's too late.
The user shared progress pictures after a year of treating hairloss with 5% minoxidil, then a combination of minoxidil/finasteride topical, and microneedling at 1.5mm bi-weekly. They plan to switch to oral finasteride and more frequent microneedling at a shallower depth while continuing the current regimen.
The user "ajsr8" shared their story of hairloss despite being on treatments. They started using finasteride in 2019 and later tried topical minoxidil, but it didn't seem to work. They also experienced side effects from other treatments. They are considering cutting off their hair and stopping the medications if there is no improvement in three months. Other users suggested trying different treatments and getting a blood test to check for underlying conditions.
How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hairloss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.
A user's progress with their hairloss treatment, which includes finasteride and nizoral, as well as the potential for using minoxidil; other users providing advice based on their own experiences; and others discussing how buzz cuts can make diffuse thinning look worse than it is.
A user shared their progress with hairloss treatment using Dutasteride Mesotherapy but mentioned they ruined their progress. Another user commented that Minoxidil caused shedding, which should regrow in three months.
A user's experience with dealing with hairloss, and the advice that was shared by other users to cope with it. Suggested treatments included shaving their head, using medications such as finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, as well as dermarolling.
Dutasteride is often blamed for worsening hairloss, but initial shedding may lead to improvement, requiring patience. Some users find success with dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, while others experience side effects or no improvement.
The user is considering whether to continue their hairloss treatment, which includes finasteride, minoxidil spray, keto shampoo, and dermarolling. Suggestions include increasing minoxidil application, adding multivitamins, improving sleep, and possibly switching to dutasteride, while the consensus is to keep going with the treatment.
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hairloss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hairloss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
A user shared their 10-month hairloss progress using Propecia, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. The results were highly praised, with requests for more details on dosages and routine.