Balding can make dating more challenging, especially with superficial attitudes, but confidence and fitness can help. Some embrace shaving their heads, while others focus on self-improvement and acceptance.
The user is experiencing hair thinning and brittleness, possibly due to Telogen Effluvium, which affects body hair and may be linked to stress or nutrition. They are considering using finasteride for treatment but are unsure if it will address their symptoms.
A 16-year-old noticed hair thinning on the crown and sides of the head, with minimal temple thinning. After using Minoxidil for 6 months, some areas improved, but the crown worsened, and they seek advice on the irregular hairloss and treatment options.
A 32-year-old man has been treating his hairloss with daily oral finasteride (1.25g), twice-daily topical minoxidil, weekly ketoconazole 2% shampoo, and weekly microneedling for almost three months, with no side effects from finasteride. He started with a Hamilton Norwood scale rating of 5 and has seen improvement without experiencing pain by using a 0.8mm needle length for microneedling.
The user has been using various hairloss treatments, including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermarolling, but feels they may have lost hair and is considering a hair transplant. They are advised to stick to one treatment for 6-12 months to see results, as frequent changes may hinder progress.
The user is experiencing hairloss with symptoms of receding hairline, extreme shedding, and low density, possibly due to androgenic alopecia, diffuse thinning, retrograde alopecia, or telogen effluvium. They have used minoxidil and noticed changes in shedding patterns related to different water qualities and seborrheic dermatitis.
A 28-year-old male shares his 12-step hair regrowth routine, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, LLLT, dermarolling, various shampoos, supplements, and a healthy diet. He seeks advice on microneedling frequency and mentions experiencing lowered libido and occasional scalp inflammation.
A user created a web app called TrichoMetrics to track hairloss using photos and metrics like density and thinning. The app supports tracking treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride, with features for setting baselines, comparing progress, and logging treatment adherence.
A user noticed worsening hairloss and is considering treatments. They plan to use finasteride, Rogaine, and a ketoconazole shampoo, and seek advice on their effectiveness and usage.
The user is using finasteride, dutasteride, Nizoral, biotin, RU58841, minoxidil, Pantostin/Alfatradiol, Stemoxydine, and micro needling for hairloss. They are considering adding oral minoxidil.
Hairloss causes anxiety during haircuts, with some using minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplants to cope. Others manage by cutting their own hair or accepting baldness.
A 27-year-old Asian male is treating hairloss with 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and 1.5mm microneedling weekly. The discussion is about his progress with these treatments.
The user is experiencing continued hairloss despite using minoxidil, finasteride, tretinoin, and microneedling. They are considering a hair transplant due to lack of response to current treatments.
The user is experiencing hair shedding despite starting finasteride 4 months ago, with no signs of miniaturization. They are seeking advice after normal blood tests and similar family experiences.
A 24-year-old shared their hairloss journey, switching from a 3-in-1 medication (finasteride, minoxidil, biotin) to a stronger 4-in-1 treatment (finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, biotin) with no side effects and noticeable hair growth. The user also discussed using hair dye cautiously to enhance the appearance of vellus hairs.
A 31-year-old with diffuse thinning experienced significant hair regrowth after nearly 5 months on Finasteride 0.75mg MWF. Despite initial side effects like testicle pain and reduced sex drive, these issues resolved, and positive effects included reduced nighttime urination and scalp itching.
The user experienced worse hair after removing a wig system and has been using Hairband 82 Comfort Flex, Hair Max supplements, dermarolling, and a scalp massager for 4 months without clear results. They are hesitant to use Minoxidil due to shedding concerns and avoid finasteride due to side effects, preferring Saw Palmetto instead.
The user experienced significant hair density improvement over seven months using finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and supplements like biotin and vitamin D. They also used a derma stamp with rosemary and peppermint oil, noting no side effects from finasteride.
The user is concerned about hairloss and is using treatments like dutasteride, microneedling, and topical finasteride, while considering adding RU58841. They are also using Minoxidil on the temples and are worried about testosterone-related hairloss.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using minoxidil, finasteride, and Nizoral shampoo, with initial shedding but eventual improvement. They plan to continue the treatment after regaining lost progress from stopping minoxidil.
A young person is distressed about rapid hairloss despite using finasteride and recently starting oral minoxidil. Many suggest continuing treatment, considering dutasteride, and seeking therapy for mental health support.
A user shared progress pictures 1.5 months after a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, using oral finasteride, topical finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins. They are concerned about potential shock loss and the thinning appearance.
The user has been using topical 5% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride, dermastamping, 2% ketoconazole, and a DHT-blocking shampoo with saw palmetto, caffeine, biotin, and argan oil for hairloss. Despite some baby hair growth on one side, the user is experiencing continued hairline recession and shedding, leading to distress.
The user is experiencing hairline thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil (solution and foam), dermastamping, and tretinoin. They suspect minoxidil or tretinoin might be causing the issue but are unsure.
This user discussed their hairloss journey and shared pictures to get advice on the best treatment option. They had been using finasteride since November 2020, with a minimal amount of ground lost, and recently added minoxidil in April 2021. A transplant was suggested as an option, although they have not made a decision yet.
A 25-year-old male with 10 years of hairloss is using minoxidil and considering adding finasteride or dutasteride, possibly with microneedling, to improve hair regrowth before a hair transplant. Community members suggest starting a DHT blocker immediately, considering oral minoxidil, and addressing low vitamin D and HDL levels.
A 27-year-old male is experiencing hairloss and dandruff, despite trying various treatments like cortisone, diflucan, and natural remedies. He is considering shaving his head and is seeking advice on the "Big 3" treatment, which includes Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A user shared their 7-month hairline recovery using 1 mg finasteride and 5 mg minoxidil daily. They experienced significant hair growth, including unwanted facial hair, and discussed potential side effects and dosage adjustments with others.
A 20 year old male's experience with hairloss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, nizoral shampoo, dutasteride, alfatradiol, stemoxydine and RU58841, over the course of two years. The user reported losing ground overall but their hair becoming curly, which helped hide more scalp.
An 18-year-old experienced hairloss from age 13, tried minoxidil and finasteride, and found confidence by shaving his head. Others shared similar struggles, with some considering treatments like hair systems or transplants.