Topical retinol does not affect hairloss and may help hair regrowth. It is different from isotretinoin, which can cause hairloss due to its systemic effects.
The user is considering whether to continue using a comb-over to hide thinning hair after a hair transplant, which helped the front but not the crown. They are seeking advice on whether to maintain the current style or change it due to noticeable balding.
Hairloss treatments include Minoxidil, Finasteride, hair transplant surgery, PRP therapy, laser therapy, natural remedies, and lifestyle changes. Combining treatments often yields the best results.
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.
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 user is 10 days post-hair transplant, pleased with the results so far, and hopes for increased density. The procedure was done at Vanity Hospital in Istanbul, with around 3400-3750 grafts used.
A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.
The conversation discusses a user's experiment with using hot water and a dermastamp to reduce hairloss, improve dandruff, and promote new hair growth. The user advises caution and mentions not sharing photos until more progress is visible.
A woman with AGA and CTE has been taking multiple hairloss treatments including spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, bicalutamide, birth control, and minoxidil without success. Steroid injections, however, dramatically and immediately stopped her hairloss, though the effect lasts less than a month.
Shedding is common when using finasteride and minoxidil, and it typically stabilizes after a few months, with potential regrowth following. Users report varying experiences, but shedding is generally seen as a normal part of the treatment process.
The user experienced positive hair regrowth using topical minoxidil, along with other factors like shorter hair, castor oil, and hair masks. The user is optimistic about further progress and wants to avoid baldness.
A person experienced hairloss after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and returned to finasteride, adding oral minoxidil. Dutasteride may increase scalp testosterone, worsening hairloss for some individuals.
The user is experiencing hairloss despite using finasteride and Rogaine, with conflicting diagnoses from different hospitals. One suggests no hairloss, while another recommends continuing medication; a suggestion to see a dermatologist for proper assessment is given.
The user is experiencing gradual hairline regrowth with finasteride and is considering increasing the concentration of topical finasteride and minoxidil to speed up growth. They are also using microneedling and considering adding tretinoin to their routine.
Hairloss impacts mental health and should be covered by healthcare, with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil being affordable and effective. Some argue hairloss is cosmetic and shouldn't be funded, while others highlight its broader health implications.
Switching from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride and oral minoxidil caused a major hair shed, exacerbated by moving stress. Dutasteride may take months to fully integrate, and adding finasteride might help with hair protection during this transition.
A 27-year-old man is fighting hairloss using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, microneedling, argan oil with rosemary extract, and plans to add RU58841 and The Ordinary hair peptide serum. He seeks advice on combining these treatments and will document his progress.
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.
A user is experiencing anxiety and insecurity about hairloss despite using finasteride for 19 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months. They are seeking advice on whether stress, scalp testosterone, or switching treatments could help, and are considering a buzzcut.
Hairloss treatments, including PP405, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, with hopes for future solutions. Participants discuss the emotional impact of hairloss and consider alternatives like hair transplants or acceptance.
The hair transplant has a straight, unnatural-looking hairline that many find unappealing. The person is not using finasteride or minoxidil, which may affect future hair retention.
An 18-year-old noticed hair thinning at 17, started finasteride 5 months ago, and saw shedding stop but no regrowth. They suspect male pattern baldness due to family history and are concerned about thinning on the back and sides, possibly due to inflammation.
Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hairloss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hairloss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.
The user is experiencing hair thinning and visible scalp at 18, seeking advice on whether it's genetic or a scalp condition. Suggested treatments include Minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and CBD oil with MCT.
A 24-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth over 8 months using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are satisfied with the results and may consider a hair transplant after one year.
A female user has experienced severe hair shedding since stopping birth control in late 2022, diagnosed as telogen effluvium with no signs of androgenetic alopecia. Despite healthy living and optimal bloodwork, she continues to shed hair daily but also sees significant regrowth.
Unusual hair growth can occur in unexpected areas, possibly due to topical treatments like Minoxidil. Such hair may appear suddenly and is often unrelated to typical hairline patterns.
A user is experiencing hairloss and has been using topical finasteride for 3.5 months, with increased shedding for 2.5 months. They are also using ketoconazole shampoo, low-level laser therapy, scalp massage, and rosemary oil, and are seeking reassurance and advice on whether prolonged shedding is normal and if others have had positive outcomes with finasteride.