High cholesterol may accelerate hairloss by reducing blood flow and increasing DHT levels. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The conversation discusses hairloss, genetics, and treatments like Dutasteride. It highlights the influence of genetics on hairloss, noting that indigenous people are less prone to it.
A new hairloss treatment theory beyond minoxidil and finasteride is proposed, causing mixed reactions in the community, with some members eager to explore and support it, while others call for more research and evidence.
A 25-year-old is experiencing chronic telogen effluvium (TE) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) after surgery, using finasteride, red light therapy, and supplements, and considering oral minoxidil despite heart concerns. They are unsure whether to start minoxidil before or after an upcoming surgery, which may trigger another hair shed.
A 22-year-old is experiencing worsening hairloss despite using a doctor-prescribed serum and shampoo. They are seeking advice on additional treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.
Intermittent fasting may inhibit hair growth by triggering a stress response that affects hair-follicle stem cells. Some users believe genetics and DHT play a larger role in hairloss, and treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are mentioned as ineffective for some.
The conclusion of the conversation is that some individuals may experience a condition called reactionary hypergonadism when taking dutasteride for hairloss. This condition can lead to an increase in testosterone levels, which may worsen hairloss instead of improving it.
The user shared their hairloss progress over a few months using minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling. They reported reduced hairloss and plan to continue their routine, possibly increasing dosages gradually.
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.
Hair transplants can initially yield good results, but native hair is more reliable, and transplanted hair may still be lost over time. Early intervention with treatments like topical finasteride and minoxidil is recommended, but it's important to start with lower doses and manage expectations realistically.
Hairloss 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.
The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hairloss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.
A 16-year-old female experiencing severe hairloss and sebum buildup, likely due to telogen effluvium and PCOS, is currently using vitamin D3 supplements, Redenser serum, and T follihair supplements. Recommendations include addressing PCOS first and consulting a doctor.
A user shared their experience with hairloss treatments, including topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling, noting significant hair regrowth except at the hairline. They plan to start oral minoxidil and switch to a combination treatment, while another user mentioned that some miniaturized hairs may not fully recover.
An 18-year-old experiencing mild hair thinning is prescribed ketoconazole shampoo, clobetasol, and a solution with minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin. They are hesitant to start finasteride due to concerns about systemic absorption and its impact on facial hair development.
A user claims to have reversed baldness, possibly due to telogen effluvium recovery after weight loss. Others discuss the potential success of using GHK-Cu for hair regrowth.
Vitamin D deficiency is linked to hairloss, and supplementation with vitamin D can improve conditions like androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium. Users discussed various dosages of vitamin D, emphasizing the importance of getting blood tests to determine the appropriate amount.
The user shared their hair regrowth journey since 2017, using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and later feminizing HRT. Significant progress was noted after starting HRT, with continued improvement in hair texture and regrowth.
A user has been experiencing hairloss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.
The user successfully managed hairloss using Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and a hair mask, experiencing significant hair growth and improved density. They attribute their success to consistency, improved nutrition, and a dedicated routine.
Someone who is starting to experience hairloss and is considering multiple treatments, such as minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and a hair transplant, to manage it. Replies provide advice on how to approach these treatments safely and effectively.
A 20-year-old experiencing hairloss since age 16 is using finasteride and minoxidil and is considering future hair transplants. Discussions include the potential for multiple transplants, the use of body hair for coverage, and the importance of treatments like dutasteride and scalp micropigmentation for maintaining hair density.
This conversation discusses the advancements in treatments for hairloss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil and new promising treatments such as pyrilutamide and verteporfin. Other treatments discussed were taking minoxidil orally, tretinoin to turn non-responders into responders and microneedling to further boost growth.
Scalp tension may contribute to hairloss by increasing DHT levels, with potential solutions like scalp massages and Botox. Concerns about finasteride's side effects were discussed, and some users shared personal experiences with alternative treatments like scalp massaging and Botox.
The user is experiencing hairloss and is using topical finasteride, rosemary oil, caffeine, microneedling, low-level laser therapy, scalp massages, ketoconazole shampoo, and various vitamins and supplements. They are concerned about potential gynecomastia and are considering using minoxidil if current treatments do not stop hairloss or promote regrowth.
A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hairloss for three years due to a vitamin D deficiency and has seen no improvement after 3.5 months of taking supplements. Another person suggested that if the hairloss follows a pattern, it might be regular baldness rather than due to the deficiency.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, and highlights hair multiplication research from Koehler Lab at Harvard. Users express optimism about future advancements.
Exploring the idea of transplanting miniaturized hair follicles to healthier areas to potentially reverse hairloss, with concerns about DHT sensitivity and scar tissue formation. The conversation also humorously considers using mice for hair growth experiments.