The user is concerned about hairloss despite using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. They are seeking advice on additional blood tests to identify potential causes.
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.
A 32-year-old noticed thinning hair and started using minoxidil 5% daily without worsening. They seek advice on tracking hairloss progress with photos.
A 22-year-old experiencing hairloss since age 16 is seeking advice after stopping finasteride due to side effects, despite its effectiveness, and is currently using minoxidil and taking vitamin D supplements. They are concerned about their receding hairline and are considering whether to continue treatments or shave their head.
A 21-year-old male experiencing hair thinning and shedding was diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia and prescribed a topical solution containing 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride, multivitamins, and 0.5mg dutasteride daily. He seeks confirmation on whether this prescription is typical for his condition.
Despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, the user is experiencing slow hairloss, particularly at the hairline, and is considering additional treatments like microneedling and possibly switching to dutasteride. Concerns about medication side effects, such as reduced sperm count and performance anxiety, are also discussed.
A user's hairline recovery after severe hairloss, which was treated with Dutasteride and Minoxidil; other users offered their opinions on the severity of the hairloss.
A 24 year old female experiencing rapid, unexplained hairloss over the course of two weeks and looking for advice. Treatments suggested include Rogaine, finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and seeing a dermatologist.
A man in his twenties experiencing hereditary hairloss has been using 5% Minoxidil, a derma roller, Vitamin D3, and recently started Finasteride. He has noticed baby hairs appearing, indicating some regrowth, and is advised to continue the treatment consistently for several months to potentially see significant results.
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 female, aged 17-18, is experiencing significant hairloss, feeling hopeless despite trying various treatments like leave-in conditioners, omega-3s, supplements, sulfate-free shampoo, and biotin. She is distressed as her hair continues to thin, affecting her body image and self-esteem.
A 27-year-old considering a hair transplant after going bald from 2018 to 2024. Recommendations include using finasteride and minoxidil before the transplant, with mixed opinions on their long-term use and side effects.
A 42-year-old male experienced hair regrowth using a topical treatment of finasteride, ketoconazole, and minoxidil, noticing increased hair density and reduced hairloss over a year. He plans to switch to oral finasteride and continue using topical minoxidil, with a dermatologist's guidance.
A 22-year-old shared their hairloss journey, starting with homeopathic treatments and later using Minoxidil and Finasteride, seeing some regrowth. They are currently on oral Finasteride, PRP treatments, and saw palmetto serum, considering reintroducing Minoxidil or switching to Dutasteride for better results.
The conversation is about dealing with hairloss, with the original poster deciding to start using topical finasteride and minoxidil after unsuccessful PRP and Regenera treatments. Others share their experiences with hairloss, treatments, and the importance of finasteride to prevent further hairloss.
A 26-year-old male with a family history of early baldness documents his hairloss journey, using finasteride, dutasteride, and Nizoral, along with lifestyle changes like weightlifting and a vertical diet. Despite some stabilization, he continues to experience thinning and remains determined to fight hairloss.
A user shared their hairloss journey, showing improvement after starting finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil 5%, and microneedling. They are curious about their degree of baldness and why their hair has thinned.
The user is experiencing hairloss despite using 1 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg minoxidil, a multivitamin, and a topical finasteride-minoxidil solution. Suggestions include increasing minoxidil dosage, addressing vitamin deficiencies, especially Vitamin D, and considering lifestyle changes like diet and exercise.
A 50-year-old male has been using 0.5mg oral finasteride, 5% topical minoxidil, and weekly microneedling to combat hairloss, seeing progress with new hair growth. He plans to continue this regimen and evaluate results after 12 months.
The conversation discusses hair thinning and treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The user is concerned about distinguishing between natural hair parting and actual thinning.
The user is experiencing hairloss and has tried natural remedies like hibiscus shampoo and an oil mixture with coconut oil, curry leaves, fenugreek seeds, and castor oil, but saw no lasting improvement. They are advised to consult a dermatologist and consider treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo.
Hair fibers impressively cover bald spots, boosting confidence. User started big 3 treatment (0.5mg fin, 1 time minoxidil 5% topical, ketoconazole 2%) for regrowth.
A man lost his transplanted hair despite using minoxidil because he wasn't on a DHT blocker like finasteride, which is essential to prevent further hairloss. The conversation emphasizes that hair transplants are not a cure and require maintenance with medications to preserve results.
A 27-year-old is using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and Pilexil shampoo to combat hairloss, with plans to add Nizoral shampoo and light stimulation. Initial results show reduced hairloss and some hair thickening, despite a period of shedding.
A 46-year-old man maintained his hair over 20 years using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, with plans for a hair transplant. He experienced some early side effects but found oral minoxidil improved hair thickness significantly.
The user is experiencing hairloss and is concerned about a small bald patch despite having thick hair and a full crown. They are considering starting minoxidil and finasteride to prevent further hairloss.
Hairloss journey of a 24-year-old man who tried Finasteride, RU58841, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil. Significant hairline recovery achieved after 18 months of various treatments.
A 25-year-old noticed thinning hair at the temples and started using finasteride (1mg/day) for two months, along with keto shampoo twice a week and vitamins like vitamin D, biotin, and zinc. They are seeing some results and are hopeful about regaining lost hair.
The user is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using finasteride and oral minoxidil, with no hairline recession or bald spots. Suggestions include checking for telogen effluvium, considering a JAK inhibitor for potential autoimmune issues, and conducting further tests to rule out other causes.
A 29-year-old male experienced significant hair density loss in 18 days despite using Finasteride and Minoxidil consistently for years. He suspects the change in brands or other factors like shedding or androgenetic alopecia might be responsible and is seeking advice.