People are discussing creative ways to hide hairloss, such as using specific hairstyles and hair fibers. Some mention using medications like Minoxidil and finasteride to improve hair growth.
A 21-year-old male with advanced hairloss (NW7) started using finasteride and minoxidil 10 months ago but hasn't seen much progress. He is pre-diabetic with stage 1 hypertension and is seeking insights on whether treating these conditions could improve hair regrowth.
A 34-year-old man with diffuse hairloss experienced regrowth and hair thickening using daily Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, a specialized shampoo, and microneedling. He switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride after seeing significant improvement in a peer, reporting no side effects.
A 31-year-old Indian man shared his 6-month hairloss progress using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, showing noticeable improvement. Replies were positive, noting thicker hair and a better hairline.
A man struggled with hairloss from age 18, tried various methods without success, and finally sought medical help at 23. He was prescribed oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo, which after two years of consistent use, significantly improved his hair condition.
The conversation humorously discusses hairloss treatments, including topical finasteride, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, RU58841, peppermint oil, and microneedling. It also mentions lifestyle changes like converting to Islam and avoiding smoking, drinking, and partying.
The user is using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and tretinoin to treat hairloss. After two months, there is noticeable thickening and maintenance of the hairline.
The user experienced hairloss and used minoxidil, biotin shampoo, and supplements like biotin, zinc, fish oil, saw palmetto, and B vitamins, which initially stopped hairloss but did not promote regrowth. They suspect heat causes a dry, flaky scalp leading to hairloss and are considering using a supplementary shampoo and possibly finasteride.
The user is preparing for potential future hairloss treatments and currently uses topical minoxidil, derma rolling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are concerned about shedding, side effects, and the possibility of starting finasteride or dutasteride along with testosterone.
Dutasteride might be better for hairline due to varying levels of 5AR activity in scalps. Genetic tests can determine if finasteride is enough or if dutasteride is needed.
Users discuss hairloss and styling techniques to conceal thinning hair, mentioning treatments like finasteride and oral minoxidil. Some stop hairloss but not regrow hair, considering options like scalp micropigmentation or hair transplants.
Finasteride and minoxidil are commonly used for hairloss, with RU58841 and microneedling also showing effectiveness. Oral minoxidil and dutasteride are noted for their impact, while side effects and alternative treatments like ketoconazole and natural DHT blockers are discussed.
A 21-year-old male experienced side effects from topical finasteride and is seeking alternative treatments to maintain hair until Breezula is available. He is considering using minoxidil, Nizoral, micro-needling, and vitamin D supplementation, and may try CB or RU58841 if necessary.
A 28-year-old male on TRT with a family history of MPB reports that consuming 1-2 tbsp of virgin coconut oil daily reduces hairloss and improves hair condition. Stopping the oil leads to increased hair fall and dryness.
The user changed their hairloss treatment in October/November, experienced increased shedding, and now sees no new hair growth, with a worsening condition and a possible bald spot. They also have severe seborrheic dermatitis, which may be affecting their scalp and hairloss.
A 24-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair shedding despite past success with mesotherapy and minoxidil, and is considering adding treatments like Expecia, dermapen, or a hair transplant. Many suggest using finasteride to maintain hair, as it is necessary even after a transplant, and side effects are rare and reversible.
A regimen for hairloss, which includes using Nizoral shampoo twice daily, Minoxidil foam from the can, 5mg of Propecia crushed and snorted on weekends, and dermastamping directly to the head of the penis. Replies discuss potential sides and other treatments, as well as the idea that confidence is more attractive than hair.
A user shared their experience with oral minoxidil and finasteride for hairloss, taking 7.5mg of minoxidil and experiencing excessive hair growth all over their body without major side effects. Some users suggested lower doses for safety, while others shared their own experiences with hair growth in different areas and side effects.
A 23-year-old has been using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, and microneedling for hairloss, noticing baby hairs and a fuller hairline. They are considering adding rosemary oil and a dermastamp to improve thinning areas, especially around the temples.
A 24-year-old started losing hair at 17 and began treatment with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Biotin, and Saw Palmetto shampoo in November 2023. After initial success, hair shedding resumed, leading to concerns about treatment quality and effectiveness; the user plans to consult a dermatologist and consider buying medications directly from a pharmacy.
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 30-year-old man has been treating his hairloss with 5% Minoxidil foam, a combination of 0.3% Finasteride and 6% Minoxidil at night, weekly dermastamping with 1.5 mm needles, and 1% ketoconazole shampoo 2-3 times a week for four months. He is asking for opinions on his hair regrowth and whether he can expect full recovery of his crown.
The user is considering starting minoxidil or getting their scalp checked for permanent scarring due to noticing thinner hair after bleaching. They are seeking advice on hairloss remedies.
A 23-year-old male experienced hair thinning and side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He found improvement in hair health and other symptoms by using mouth tape at night, suggesting better oxygen intake might help with hairloss.
Combining therapies like scyllo-inositol, alpha-ketoglutarate, and autophagy-inducing supplements may enhance hair growth and prevent hairloss. Reporting individual results can accelerate progress in hairloss treatments.
This conversation discusses the advancements in treatments for hairloss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil and new promising treatments such as pyrilutamide and verteporfin. Other treatments discussed were taking minoxidil orally, tretinoin to turn non-responders into responders and microneedling to further boost growth.
Three months into using Minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, tretinoin, and saw palmetto shampoo, the user is seeing baby hairs on their hairline and is hopeful they will thicken. Another user reports that their own baby hairs have been getting thicker and longer over time.
The user is experiencing hairloss without a family history and suspects stress or telogen effluvium (TE) as the cause, despite using finasteride without results. Others suggest stress, vitamin deficiencies, or other conditions could be factors, and some mention that balding can occur without a family history.
DHT Itch and its link to balding, with various treatments such as finasteride being discussed. Members shared their experiences of scalp itch before and after taking 5AR inhibitors, and potential underlying causes such as seborrheic dermatitis were discussed.
The conversation is about hair regrowth progress using topical finasteride and minoxidil twice daily, with occasional microneedling. The user also uses Minoxidilmax and WOW Skin Science Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo.