The user has been experiencing continuous hairloss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermastamping. They are seeking advice on what to do next.
The user experienced hairloss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.
Hair growth success may be linked to addressing scalp fungi issues, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride being important. DHT may contribute to scalp microbial issues, potentially causing inflammation and hairloss.
Hot weather can increase hair shedding, possibly due to dehydration and active sebaceous glands. Using shampoos with salicylic acid or zinc pyrithione may help; daily anti-inflammatory use is not recommended.
A user is experiencing severe hairloss, diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis, and is using Ketoconazole and beclomethasone. They are concerned about potential female pattern baldness and are seeking reassurance and advice.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using minoxidil, microneedling, and estrogen, leading to a need to tie their hair back. They attribute the success to estrogen suppressing testosterone, alongside their routine of minoxidil, microneedling, and supplements.
A 16-year-old girl is experiencing hairloss, which has worsened despite using minoxidil and multivitamins. Suggestions include broader hormone testing and considering other treatments like spironolactone if the hairloss is due to androgenic alopecia.
The user is experiencing hairloss and is considering using finasteride again, along with ketoconazole shampoo and curl cream, to manage their long hair. They are concerned about the appearance of new hair growth and the potential shedding phase from minoxidil.
After 12 years of success with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, the user is experiencing hair thinning and scalp discomfort. They are considering options like switching to oral minoxidil, adding dutasteride, or using ketoconazole shampoo, topical caffeine, rosemary serum, and supplements.
The conversation discusses hair thinning potentially linked to gut health issues and suggests biotin as a possible treatment. It also mentions that hair thinning could be due to male pattern baldness (MPB).
The user is experiencing severe hair shedding while on finasteride and plans to start using ketoconazole shampoo to address a greasy, waxy scalp buildup. They are seeking additional advice for managing hairloss.
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, Viviscal, biotin, saw palmetto, fish oil, and alternating shampoos to combat hairloss but continues to experience thinning, especially at the hairline. They are considering trying dutasteride but are hesitant, and they are contemplating shaving their head if the situation doesn't improve.
A 15-year-old is experiencing hairloss and is considering treatment options. They are aware they cannot use DHT blockers like finasteride due to their age and are exploring other causes like Telogen Effluvium.
Poor gut health may contribute to hairloss and scalp inflammation, with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral being used. Improving gut health and addressing inflammation might help alleviate symptoms.
A 21-year-old is experiencing significant hairloss and considering treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and possibly a hair transplant. Others share their experiences with finasteride, scalp micropigmentation, and hair transplants, discussing the emotional impact and offering support.
The conversation is about the mental toll of hairloss and seeking alternatives to finasteride. Suggestions include using minoxidil, considering pumpkin seed oil, and possibly seeking counseling for body dysmorphic disorder.
Stopping hairloss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can result in losing regrown hair, highlighting the importance of consistent use. Restarting these treatments may cause temporary shedding, but hair can regrow with continued use.
High-dose Lysine and Histidine supplements caused curly/kinky hair and shedding due to Elastin dysfunction. Minoxidil, white tea, and dark grape juice were mentioned as treatments to inhibit Elastase and mimic Lysyl Oxidase.
User discusses tight scalp causing hairloss and suggests treatments like scalp massages, PRP, saw palmetto, and eucapil. They share their experience with saw palmetto and eucapil and consider adding PRP and scalp massages for better results.
The user experienced hair thinning after switching from minoxidil to finasteride, capixyl serum, and PRP treatment. They returned to minoxidil and took vitamin B12 and D3 supplements, but their hair remains thinner, and they are unsure about continuing finasteride.
The conversation discusses hairloss struggles and treatments, including oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and RU58841. Users share experiences and advice, suggesting options like topical minoxidil, microneedling, hair transplants, and scalp micropigmentation.
A 25-year-old experiencing genetic hairloss used minoxidil, biotin, and cystine but stopped due to routine fatigue, leading to worsened hairloss and unwanted body hair growth. They are hesitant about finasteride due to potential side effects and are seeking advice on effective treatments.
Hairloss from seborrheic dermatitis can be temporary. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, along with collagen and biotin supplements.
The conversation is about a person struggling with inconsistent hair styling due to thinning hair, despite being on hairloss medications. They find that ketoconazole 2% shampoo helps, but conditioning makes their hair look worse; others suggest staying consistent with treatment and using hair fibers for events.
The user experiencing diffuse hairloss is using various treatments including RU58841, finasteride, minoxidil with tretinoin, anti-hairloss shampoo, and microneedling, and is considering adding peptides TB500, BPC157, and GHK-Cu. They have low growth hormone levels and are questioning its impact on hairloss, while another user suggests androgenic alopecia and androgens are likely the main cause of hairloss.
A 23-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning after scalp inflammation is considering finasteride as a last resort after stopping minoxidil and using anti-inflammatory medication. Users suggest that inflammation causes temporary shedding and recommend consulting a dermatologist, with some advocating for finasteride as a reliable treatment option.
The user is experiencing scalp irritation and increased hairloss while on vacation, possibly due to hard water and sun exposure. They have stopped using a minoxidil and finasteride spray due to burning sensations and are using a prescribed betamethasone and salicylic acid solution along with ketoconazole shampoo.