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.
Stress can contribute to hair loss. Herbs like Passion Flower, Ginseng, Ashwagandha, and Valerian Root can help reduce stress and potentially improve hair health.
The user is experiencing hair loss 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.
The user experienced significant hair shedding after long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride and is now considering trying RU58841 as a last resort. They have checked health factors and suspect stress and poor sleep may contribute to the shedding, but they are determined to try RU58841 to see if it helps with androgenetic alopecia.
A user started using RU58841 for hair loss and experienced anxiety and physical discomfort. Other users suggested avoiding the treatment due to similar side effects and recommended alternative treatments like pyri.
A young woman with genetically thin hair is stressed and embarrassed, seeking advice. Suggestions include seeing a dermatologist, using spironolactone, and minoxidil for hair regrowth.
The user experienced no results for 3.5 years while using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, but saw improvement after increasing Dutasteride to 0.6mg daily. Current routine includes Dutasteride 0.6mg, minoxidil once a day, and supplements like collagen, biotin, and vitamin D.
After 9 months of using Dutasteride, oral and foam Minoxidil, Zinc, Vitamin D, Nizoral shampoo, and microneedling, combined with reduced stress, an individual restored their hair. They saw significant improvement despite initial worsening, and had low Vitamin D levels which they corrected with supplements.
A user is concerned about low testosterone while using finasteride 0.625mg MWF and considers ashwagandha for stress. Others suggest exercise, magnesium, and not worrying about testosterone levels if no significant side effects are felt.
Hair loss can be caused by various factors such as stress, thyroid issues, and genetics. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, DHT blockers, and thyroid medication, though results vary.
The conversation discusses natural ways to reduce cortisol, such as avoiding caffeine, getting proper sleep, syncing with the sun, walking in nature, breathing exercises, increasing calories, and not doing keto. Magnesium supplements are recommended for stress reduction.
Staying positive and managing stress may slow hair loss, but treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are essential for managing male pattern baldness. Stress can accelerate hair loss, but genetics play a significant role, and early treatment is crucial.
Finasteride and minoxidil are recommended for hair loss treatment, with stress-reducing activities like meditation and yoga suggested to enhance results. Dutasteride is avoided by some due to concerns, and mental health is emphasized as crucial in the treatment process.
Caffeine might raise stress hormones, potentially worsening hair loss. Telogen effluvium is often misattributed to minor stressors rather than significant life events.
A user lost hair progress due to stress, poor nutrition, and lack of medication while in prison. They are now using a mix of natural oils and micro-needling, and plan to resume RU58841, dutasteride, and minoxidil.
The user has DUPA and suspects autoimmune activity as a cause. They have tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, pyrilutamide, estrogel, hydrocortisone, and clobetasol, and are now seeking a long-term immunosuppressant.
The conversation discusses the duration of hair shedding caused by RU58841. The user is stressed and seeking information on how long the shedding phase lasts.
The user is considering taking ashwagandha while on finasteride to manage side effects, noting it reduces stress but may cause hair thinning. They are unsure if the thinning is due to ashwagandha or normal shedding from finasteride.
A 30-year-old male experienced rapid hair shedding over 6-7 months due to stress, depression, and nicotine/alcohol use, but has since stopped these habits. He seeks advice on remedies, medications, or diet changes to address hair loss.
A user is concerned about hair loss and has been using finasteride since May 2022, recently adding dutasteride. They are seeking advice on whether to continue both medications, switch to only dutasteride, or add RU58841, and are unsure if their hair quality issues are due to medication, stress, or other factors.
A 22-year-old experiencing hair loss, initially attributed to stress, found temporary relief with minoxidil but faced increased shedding after stopping and restarting the treatment. The advice given suggests the hair loss may be due to androgenic alopecia rather than stress, recommending consistent use of minoxidil and considering finasteride, with a suggestion to seek a second opinion from another dermatologist.
The user is struggling with hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies. They experienced a temporary improvement but are now shedding hair again and feeling stressed.
A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.
A 23 year old female who experienced Telogen Effluvium due to stress 4 years ago, but her hair is still not back to normal. She is looking for treatments such as Minoxidil and dermarolling that may help with the thinning patches in her hair.
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 25-year-old female is experiencing hair loss and has tried PRP, Minoxidil 5% with Biotin, and weekly needling sessions. Her doctor suggested switching to GFC treatment and stopping the needling sessions due to increased shedding, which may be caused by Minoxidil.
A user is experiencing significant hair loss and stress, seeking advice on treatments. They are using Pura d'or shampoo and conditioner, biotin, and considering other options but are hesitant about treatments like Minoxidil due to the need for continuous use.
A user in the UAE is facing customs issues with ordering Fluridil (Eucapil) and is considering ordering smaller quantities or switching to Pyrilutamide. They are also using finasteride daily to maintain hair and are unsure of Fluridil's effectiveness.
Dutasteride significantly improved hair health and reduced shedding for a woman with PCOS and hyperandrogenism, without causing depression or anxiety, unlike finasteride. Dutasteride also helped with PMDD symptoms and had no side effects, though it changed hair texture.