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Discussion on hair loss treatments, focusing on pp405, with skepticism about its effectiveness and concerns about its association with the cosmetic industry. Users also mention treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

A user experiencing diffuse thinning since age 18 describes their hair as unhealthy, dry, thin, and hard, with texture changes cycling between good and bad every few weeks. They are not on any medication, only taking vitamins and supplements.

A 28-year-old male has been using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and various vitamins for hair loss and is considering adding minoxidil, either topical or oral, to his regimen. A suggestion was made to use 5% topical minoxidil for better results.

An 18-year-old male with a family history of baldness started using 5% minoxidil and 0.01% finasteride spray for hair loss. Suggestions included getting a blood test, considering oral dutasteride, and trying oral minoxidil.

Scalp massages and natural methods alone are ineffective for treating hair loss. Effective treatments include using minoxidil and finasteride, with scalp massages as a supplementary aid.

The user is frustrated with ongoing hair loss despite using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering adding magnesium to their diet and exploring other treatments like micro-needling and keto shampoo.

Progesterone cream might help with hair loss by inhibiting DHT production and suppressing prolactin, which can increase DHT. Some dermatologists have used progesterone for hair loss treatment, and it has been effective, sometimes combined with minoxidil, finasteride, and hydrocortisone.

The user has been treating hair loss since age 17, now 29, using a daily regimen of topical Minoxidil/Finasteride, Pyrilutamide, Minoxidil, and weekly microneedling. They chose a low dose of Finasteride due to past side effects and report that Pyrilutamide has stopped hair shedding and they believe there is some regrowth and increased thickness.

Oral minoxidil and finasteride effectively improved hair growth and stopped hair loss, with no major side effects. The user switched from topical to oral minoxidil, added finasteride, and later transitioned to dutasteride, experiencing regrowth and thicker hair.

Scalp inflammation can cause hair thinning and may be related to diet, infections, or conditions like psoriasis. Treatments suggested include using Nizoral shampoo and checking vitamin levels.