A 21-year-old male is using finasteride, minoxidil, and had a hair transplant to address lifelong thin, diffuse hairloss. Progress pictures show changes over two months.
A 21-year-old male experiencing hairloss again despite using topical minoxidil (5%) for a year, possibly due to stress-related telogen effluvium. He is advised to continue using minoxidil and consider stress-reduction strategies while consulting a doctor for further evaluation.
A 27-year-old shares his 7-year journey using finasteride and 4 years with minoxidil to combat hairloss, experiencing cycles of shedding and regrowth. Despite emotional challenges, he finds the treatments worthwhile, though he still faces insecurities and uncertainties about shedding phases.
Hairloss is influenced by multiple genetic factors, not just maternal lineage. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral are suggested if male pattern baldness progresses.
A 25-year-old male with DUPA (diffuse thinning including the donor area) has not seen improvement after 14 months on finasteride. He's considering switching to dutasteride (DUT) after advice from a hairloss YouTuber and is also contemplating trying RU58841.
A 43-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and is considering hairloss treatments. They are hesitant to use topical Minoxidil due to its toxicity to pets and oral Finasteride due to concerns about side effects, and are exploring alternatives like topical Finasteride, oral Minoxidil, or microneedling.
Pedro Pascal's full head of hair is likely due to genetics, finasteride, and possibly hair transplants. Many actors use finasteride to maintain their hair.
User is 25, using oral finasteride for 4 years, topical minoxidil for 3 years, and microneedling. They ask if hair transplant can be done without scarring when shaving head completely bald later.
User fought hairloss with Derminator microneedling, topical and oral minoxidil, and a 2000 FUE hair transplant. Derminator was a game changer, preventing further loss.
Hairloss progress after 12 months using minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. Goal is to maintain and improve hair until old enough for hair transplant.
PP405 shows promise for hair regrowth, with new hairs observed in 66% of patients in just 27 days. The discussion also mentions Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as potential treatments.
Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is a debated hairloss solution, with some praising its natural look and low maintenance, while others criticize it for looking unnatural and being a temporary fix. Many prefer traditional hair restoration methods like hair transplants or medications such as finasteride and minoxidil.
A 30-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey using liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, vitamins, and a second hair transplant in Greece, which significantly improved their hair density without side effects. The transplant cost $7500 and involved filling an old scar, with the user expressing gratitude for the life-changing results.
Rapamycin, finasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as a strategy for hairloss prevention and reversal. Pulsed dosing of rapamycin is suggested to avoid conflicting effects with minoxidil.
A 21 year old male who has been taking finasteride, minoxidil and ketoconazole for 3.5 months with minimal side effects and successful hair regrowth. Genetics also seem to play a role in the user's hairloss.
A user, 42 M, NW 5-6, used oral Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841 topical, micro needling, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto gummies, vitamin D gummies, and scalp massages for 2 months. They noticed many small light hairs on previously bald areas and are questioning if these will darken or remain vellus hairs.
Accutane use led to hairloss and seborrheic dermatitis for many, with treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and Nutrafol being used to manage symptoms. Some users reported improvement, while others experienced persistent issues or side effects from treatments like finasteride.
A 21-year-old male is concerned about hairloss, particularly his hairline, and is considering using minoxidil and finasteride but is unsure about the safety of finasteride. He is seeking opinions on these treatments to maintain his hair through his 20s.
PP-405, a potential hairloss treatment, shows promise in stimulating dormant hair follicles and may help with various hairloss types. Current treatments like Minoxidil are still recommended as PP-405 is in early trials and may take years to become available.
A woman has been struggling with hairloss for over 12 years and is frustrated with doctors refusing to prescribe finasteride due to potential birth defects and unproven breast cancer risk. She's considering self-treatment or permanent birth control, after being offered only minoxidil, PRP therapy, and weaker natural supplements like Saw Palmetto.
A 22-year-old male has been treating hairloss for over three years with various methods including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other treatments, but continues to experience hair thinning. Despite trying multiple treatments and consulting with dermatologists and hair surgeons, the individual is frustrated with the ongoing hairloss and lack of progress.
The user experienced male pattern baldness starting at 18, tried finasteride with no success, and switched to dutasteride, which halted hairloss. Minoxidil had no effect for them, while their brother, who didn't use AR inhibitors, maintained a juvenile hairline and successfully grew a beard with minoxidil, highlighting the unpredictable nature of genetics in hairloss and treatment response.
A female user discusses hairloss possibly caused by wearing a hijab, considering treatments like derma stamping, hair serum, Nizoral shampoo, rosemary/castor oil, and possibly a hair transplant. Others suggest traction alopecia from hijab use and recommend consulting a dermatologist, with treatments like spironolactone and minoxidil.
The conversation discusses potential future hairloss treatments, including SCUBE3, hair follicle cloning, and GT20029, with mentions of past disappointments like CosmeRNA and hopes for treatments like Verteporfin for infinite donor hair.
A user's decision to shave their head after experiencing hairloss since the age of 17, and discussion around the potential use of Fin for treating hairloss.
UCLA's PP405 shows promise in reactivating dormant hair follicles for hairloss treatment but is still in clinical trials. Minoxidil and finasteride remain common treatments until PP405 becomes available.
Hairloss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, focusing on their effectiveness and side effects. It also highlights the disparity in medical research funding between hairloss and conditions like endometriosis.
Topical tretinoin applied to the face may exacerbate hairloss in some individuals, potentially triggering conditions like frontal fibrosing alopecia. Experiences vary, with some users reporting no impact on hair, while others experience significant hairloss.
The user has been treating hairloss for 7 months using a combination of pyrilutamide, a topical mix of finasteride and minoxidil, microneedling, a topical mix of GHK-Cu and minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, fish collagen peptides, zinc, and vitamin D3. Another user suggests that continuous small improvements could lead to significant hair regrowth over time.