A 17-year-old experiencing aggressive hair loss since December 2023 is using finasteride, vitaminD, and a biotin supplement but cannot use minoxidil due to dandruff. They have also undergone two PRP treatments and are seeking further advice.
A user who has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 4-5 months with 5000 IU of vitaminD daily to treat their hair loss, resulting in impressive progress. Other users have given advice about adding Vitamin K2 to the regimen.
User shared 3-month progress using big 4 hair loss treatments: finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil, and microneedling. Others congratulated progress and discussed vitaminD and biotin's role in hair regrowth.
A user was diagnosed with male pattern baldness and prescribed biotin, vitaminD, a hair serum, fluocinolone shampoo, and a gel with minoxidil and finasteride. Other users suggest focusing on oral finasteride and minoxidil, questioning the necessity of the other treatments.
Taking curcumin, omega-3 fish oil, vitaminD, and theaflavin supplements significantly reduced hair fall. The user suggests others try these supplements and report their results.
After 1.5 years on finasteride and dutasteride with continued hair loss, the user noticed a significant reduction in hair shedding, attributing it to the consistent use of finasteride, along with a no-shampoo approach, multivitamins, vitaminD, and restarting minoxidil. Other users shared their happiness for the improvement and noted that hair loss can fluctuate naturally over time.
Hair loss can be influenced by nutritional deficiencies, particularly low VitaminD and fatty liver, and improving nutrition and lifestyle can strengthen hair. Treatments suggested include regular exercise, a balanced diet, vitamin supplements, and coconut oil massages, while acknowledging that hereditary factors may also play a role.
The user noticed hair thinning since age 15, initially attributed to a VitaminD deficiency. They are currently using Rogaine and considering Propecia but are hesitant about a scalp biopsy; they seek financially practical treatments for male-pattern baldness.
A 24-year-old male started using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noticing reduced hair fall but continued temple and frontal recession. He uses both oral and topical minoxidil, biotin, vitaminD, and coal tar shampoo, and experiences rare heart palpitations.
The user has been using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and vitaminD for 8 months with no improvement in hair loss. They are considering trying RU58841 or a hair transplant due to the ineffectiveness of current treatments.
The user is seeking advice on hair regrowth, using vitamins, rosemary oil, Nioxin, and vitaminD. Recommendations include oral minoxidil and avoiding finasteride due to being female.
The user is taking generic oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, vitaminD, and uses daily shampoo, along with a healthy diet and regular gym exercise for hair loss. Workmates noticed improvement in the user's hair condition.
The conversation is about OP's hair regrowth progress using dutasteride, 5% minoxidil, dermarolling, ketoconazole, adapalene, and vitaminD. Some users doubt the progress, attributing it to longer hair and lighting, while others congratulate OP on the visible improvement.
A user is concerned about worsening hair loss despite using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, microneedling, keto shampoo, and vitaminD for almost a year. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, continuing minoxidil, and considering different styling or haircuts.
A new light therapy claims to reduce hair loss markers by 92% using a specific wavelength range. Users discuss the cost and effectiveness of devices, with some expressing skepticism and others considering alternative treatments like red light therapy and vitaminD exposure.
A 36-year-old started using finasteride (0.3-0.5mg daily), 5% minoxidil foam, and weekly dermarolling/dermapen treatments to address hair loss. They also began taking supplements for low ferritin and vitaminD, hoping to improve hair thickness and cover a bald spot.
The conversation discusses reducing hair fall by addressing dandruff with anti-dandruff shampoo, regular oiling, and stress management through meditation and yoga. Other users mention using ketoconazole, vitaminD, and finasteride, with some experiencing side effects.
The user shared their 3-year hair loss treatment progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, PRP, micro-needling, and vitaminD supplements, noting improvements and no side effects. They also discussed transitioning from finasteride to dutasteride and increasing minoxidil dosage, while considering the effectiveness of PRP and micro-needling with long hair.
The user is happy with their hair regrowth progress using 1mg Finasteride daily and 5% Minoxidil foam twice a day, with added vitaminD to combat potential side effects. They report no significant side effects and wish they had started the treatment earlier.
A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride for 5.5 months to address hair loss, experiencing diffuse density loss but no hair fall. He corrected a vitaminD deficiency and noticed new hair growth, seeking advice on whether thinning stabilizes after 3-6 months or if switching to dutasteride is advisable.
A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse hair thinning has been using finasteride, initially at 0.5mg and then 1mg daily, but sees no improvement. Despite correcting a vitaminD deficiency and noticing some new hair growth, he questions the effectiveness of finasteride.
The user has been using a hair loss treatment protocol including topical dutasteride, minoxidil with tretinoin, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, a laser cap, and vitaminD for 15 weeks, showing impressive progress. Feedback suggests continuing medical therapy for 12-24 months before considering a hair transplant.
A 27-year-old male has been using 1.25mg finasteride for 5 months and 5% minoxidil twice daily for 2 months, along with biotin and vitaminD supplements, to improve hair growth. He reports some progress and side effects like reduced libido, and is considering switching to oral minoxidil and possibly adding dutasteride after a year.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical finasteride and minoxidil but faced a prolonged shedding phase, leading them to increase the finasteride dose and add oral dutasteride. Despite concerns about shedding, they remain hopeful for regrowth and are supplementing with VitaminD.
A 25-year-old male using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily noticed slight hair density improvement on the crown, less shedding, and no serious side effects except occasional mild discomfort. He uses Nizoral shampoo for itching and takes VitaminD and Magnesium supplements, while maintaining a positive mental outlook and working on improving his sleep schedule.
A 24-year-old shared their 6-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride, 1ml 5% minoxidil, and 1% topical finasteride daily, noting initial side effects that subsided. They addressed vitaminD, B12 deficiencies, and thyroid issues, expressing satisfaction with the results and encouraging patience with the treatment.
The user is discussing their hair regrowth progress after using oral Minoxidil (2mg daily) and Finasteride (1mg daily) for about five months, along with support supplements like VitaminD, Biotin, and Omega 3. Suggestions include replacing Finasteride with Dutasteride and increasing Minoxidil dosage, while also considering microneedling and scalp massage for better results.
A user shared impressive hair regrowth results after six months of using 1 mg oral finasteride daily, 2 ml topical minoxidil 5%, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitaminD and iron supplements. The user reported no side effects and attributed the success to a combination of treatments for androgenetic alopecia and iron deficiency.
A 22-year-old experiencing hair loss since age 16 is seeking advice after stopping finasteride due to side effects, despite its effectiveness, and is currently using minoxidil and taking vitaminD supplements. They are concerned about their receding hairline and are considering whether to continue treatments or shave their head.