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      community Another blow to the cursed baldness

      in Research/Science  91 upvotes 9 months ago
      A South Korean company, Therazyne, has developed a promising hair loss treatment using a WNT chain surrogate that binds to Frizzled 7, with human follicle testing expected soon. Current treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are not seen as cures, and while optimism exists for future solutions like PP405, approval processes are lengthy.
      Struggling with Chronic Hair Loss Despite Treatments at 20

      community Struggling with Chronic Hair Loss Despite Treatments at 20

      in Basic Questions  180 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss since age 16 and has tried various treatments including topical minoxidil, topical and oral finasteride, and oral dutasteride with minoxidil, but has not seen significant improvement. He is currently using 1.5mg dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily, along with derma penning, and is seeking advice on regrowing hair to avoid using hair fibers.

      community Hair loss as a hijabi in the middle east

      in Female  40 upvotes 4 years ago
      A woman experiencing hair loss, exacerbated by wearing a hijab, is seeking advice for her upcoming wedding. She has tried various treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and stem cell therapy, and is considering using hair fibers and extensions to cover her scalp.
      Need Advice on My Hair Regrowth – Baby Hairs Showing Up!

      community Need Advice on My Hair Regrowth – Baby Hairs Showing Up!

      in General  84 upvotes 1 year ago
      A man in his twenties experiencing hereditary hair loss 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.

      community Hair Growth Journey: 10 months

      in Progress Pictures  254 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 31-year-old who experienced severe hair loss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.

      community It’s time for total war on hair loss.

      in Treatment  26 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with hair loss, their attempts to treat it using topical minoxidil and finasteride, and other suggested treatments such as oral minoxidil and finasteride. Replies included advice against wasting time or money on scalp massages or oils.

      community Scalp Psoriasis and Fin/Min options?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user with scalp psoriasis and hair loss is hesitant to use topical minoxidil and finasteride due to concerns about psoriasis and potential side effects. They are considering alternatives like pumpkin seed and saw palmetto.

      community Regrowth from just fin after high stress and SSRI side effects?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 22-year-old experienced significant hair loss due to high stress, SSRI side effects, and Androgenic Alopecia, and has seen some regrowth after starting finasteride and using ketoconazole shampoo. They are inquiring if continued use of finasteride and stress reduction alone can lead to further hair regrowth.

      community 24M — 4.5 Months Into Hair Treatment, Feeling Emotionally Drained

      in Is this regrowth?  85 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male is experiencing emotional stress from hair loss despite seeing significant progress after 4.5 months of using oral dutasteride and minoxidil, and has now switched to topical treatments. Many users encourage him to continue with the oral treatments due to his impressive results and suggest waiting at least a year before considering a hair transplant.

      community Bloodflow? Does it affect hair growth?

      in Question  23 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hair loss is primarily caused by genetic sensitivity to DHT, not lifestyle factors like diet or exercise. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride can help, but it's important to consult a dermatologist to determine the best approach for individual cases.

      community Take the meds, but know that LIFESTYLE MATTERS

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 2 months ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride aid hair regrowth, but a healthy lifestyle, including proper nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight, enhances their effectiveness. Being underweight can impede hair regrowth, while a balanced diet and addressing deficiencies can improve outcomes.

      community Loosing my hairline at 29. 2 months on fina+mino

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 29-year-old is experiencing hairline loss and has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for two months, considering adding RU58841. They are advised to get a blood test for deficiencies and to style their hair instead of frequent haircuts.

      community Is there any hope for my hairline?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced reduced hair fall with topical minoxidil and finasteride but no regrowth, and faced hormonal issues with oral finasteride. They are considering a hair transplant and exploring treatments like topical dutasteride, oral minoxidil, microneedling, and hair supplements.

      community Few questions about my futur treatment

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user, who experienced hair loss at the temples due to psoriasis at 17, is now 21 and considering treatment options. They are inquiring about using minoxidil once a day, whether non-AGA hair loss will persist after stopping minoxidil, and if alternative remedies like Detumescence therapy, rosemary and peppermint oils, and microneedling could be sufficient.

      community Losing Hope, Not Sure if I should keep fighting

      in Update  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair thinning and is using multiple treatments including topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, latanoprost, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, saw palmetto, and derma wounding. They are considering adding RU58841 and are contemplating a hair transplant and exosomes due to frustration with current results.

      community Male Pattern Baldness Routine

      in Ketoconazole  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      An 18-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness is using probiotics, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, soy isoflavones, biotin, fish oil, quercetin, a multivitamin, and ketoconazole shampoo. Replies suggest these methods are ineffective and recommend finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma roller.
      27M Best option for my current hair? Shave? Is HT possible?

      community 27M Best option for my current hair? Shave? Is HT possible?

      in Finasteride  135 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male is using a regimen of topical finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin for hair loss, and has recently started oral finasteride despite previous side effects. He is considering shaving his head and is advised that a hair transplant might be possible once hair loss stabilizes.

      community Balding at the age of 17 years old

      in Chat  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old experiencing hair loss is using Minoxidil but is hesitant about Finasteride due to potential side effects. Others recommend Finasteride for its effectiveness and suggest alternatives like vitamins and derma rollers.

      community Coffee and androgenetic alopecia

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses a claim that avoiding coffee can lead to significant hair regrowth in individuals with androgenetic alopecia. Participants are skeptical, with some sharing personal anecdotes that contradict the claim, and others discussing the potential role of caffeine in hair loss and the effectiveness of other treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community 3 Doctors 3 Diagnoses: Please help.

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experiencing hair loss received three different diagnoses: androgenic alopecia, traction alopecia, and scarring alopecia, and tried treatments like minoxidil and finasteride without success. They are considering dutasteride but were advised to seek anti-inflammatory medication instead.