A 20-year-old female is experiencing hairline loss and seeks effective natural remedies or affordable drugstore treatments. She has tried flax seeds and aloe vera without success.
Male pattern baldness (MPB) may be influenced by androgen receptors in scalphair follicles and potentially poor blood flow. Transplanted hair is not immune to DHT, and factors like inflammation and scalp tension might also contribute to hairloss.
The user is experiencing a strange hairloss pattern despite using dutasteride for 3 years and minoxidil with tretinoin for 1.5 years. They recently added microneedling and are considering a scalp biopsy to understand the cause.
A user shared their hair restoration journey using oral and topical finasteride, experiencing side effects with the former. They later switched to microneedling, scalp massages, and vitamins (D3, Zinc, Biotin, B complex, Vitamin E) with mixed feedback on progress.
A 17-year-old experiencing aggressive hairloss since December 2023 is using finasteride, vitamin D, and a biotin supplement but cannot use minoxidil due to dandruff. They have also undergone two PRP treatments and are seeking further advice.
A 19-year-old is experiencing hairloss and shedding despite using Dutasteride and topical Minoxidil for six months. They are concerned about potential infections like folliculitis and are considering stopping the treatments due to stress and hairloss from various areas, including eyebrows and eyelids.
The conversation is about applying tretinoin on the scalp for hairloss, with tips on mixing it with minoxidil foam and using a thin layer to avoid flaking and dryness. Suggestions include exfoliating with rosemary or coconut oil and wearing a hat for sun protection.
The user experienced significant hair thinning and scalp irritation after three months of using topical finasteride. Suggestions include that shedding is normal before regrowth and switching to oral finasteride or addressing scalp inflammation might help.
Hairloss due to vitamin B12 deficiency is discussed, with some users suggesting supplements and dietary changes, while others recommend medications like finasteride or dutasteride. The conversation highlights differing opinions on the cause of hairloss, with some attributing it to genetics or male pattern baldness.
22-year-old male started finasteride a month ago, experiencing increased hairloss and visible scalp. Unsure if treatment is working or if doing something wrong.
The conversation discusses hairloss concerns, with suggestions to use finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min) as treatments. Stress, creatine in protein shakes, and male pattern baldness are considered potential factors.
The user is experiencing hairloss and has tried various treatments including topical and oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and ketoconazole, but continues to lose hair. They are considering alternative solutions like hair systems due to the lack of improvement and a scalp condition called CVG.
The user has been experiencing continuous hairloss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermastamping. They are seeking advice on what to do next.
Minoxidil can cause scalp flaking and dryness, often due to its alcohol content. Switching to foam minoxidil or using antifungal shampoos like Ketoconazole may help reduce these side effects.
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.
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.
User experienced hair thinning due to high cortisol and thyroid issues, along with insulin resistance. They are taking magnesium, zinc, vitamin D, calcium, and selenium as supplements.
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.
A 25-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia experienced improved hair condition after using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride, but later faced diffuse thinning and texture deterioration after a shedding phase. Others suggest patience, continued treatment, and using ketoconazole shampoo, with some sharing similar experiences of post-shed thinning.
Hairloss possibly caused by a fungal infection might be treated with antifungal shampoos or oral medications. If not fungal, treatments like minoxidil or finasteride may be necessary.
A user shared their hair regrowth progress using oral finasteride, biotin, topical minoxidil, and DS thickening shampoo over five months, reporting significant improvements in hair texture and growth. They experienced minor side effects like a slight headache from switching minoxidil forms but noted no issues with finasteride.
Rapid weight loss may have triggered increased hair shedding. Continuing with finasteride, microneedling, a healthy diet, and supplements like MSM and vitamin B is advised, but results may take 6-12 months.
The user is using topical minoxidil and finasteride, along with daily derma rolling, and is considering using an organic self-tanner on their shaved scalp. They seek advice on whether the self-tanner's ingredients could harm hair regrowth.
The user has been dealing with hairloss for 10 years, worsened by psoriasis, and uses minoxidil and finasteride. They seek advice on managing psoriasis and hairloss, with suggestions to see a dermatologist, try different shampoos, and be patient.
Hairloss discussion includes Minoxidil and regrowth. Regrowing hairs start light and curly, then become dark and thick; losing temporal peaks is normal.
Increased hair fall after starting minoxidil, dutasteride, and biotin is normal. Hair may grow faster, and shaving your head is fine while on these medications.
An 18-year-old male using minoxidil and finasteride is experiencing increased hairloss, possibly due to a shedding phase from finasteride. He also takes zinc, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin C, and is concerned about hairloss from his temples.
The user reported subtle hair regrowth by focusing on scalp health and lifestyle changes, using Nizoral shampoo and methods to reduce inflammation and cortisol, without using finasteride, minoxidil, or other common treatments. Opinions in the conversation varied, with some skeptical of the results and others acknowledging the potential benefits of addressing scalp health and inflammation.