A user's nine-month journey of hair growth with treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral; some participants thought the user had a hair transplant while others disagreed.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 3 months of using 6% Minoxidil and 0.3% Finasteride spray. They experienced temporary erectile dysfunction but it resolved, although morning erections are less frequent.
Gut microbiome imbalances can cause scalp inflammation and affect hair follicles, potentially leading to hair loss. Treatments include finasteride, peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, and lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise.
The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.
PP405 is likely a scam, with concerns about its legitimacy and safety, as it may cause unintended tissue growth. Users suggest sticking to known treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
Rapid weightloss 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.
A 31-year-old male experienced hair shedding after rapid weightloss and stopping vitamins, despite using minoxidil and other supplements. He is considering Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil instead of finasteride due to trying for kids, and is concerned about high ferritin and DHEAS levels.
The conversation discusses the belief that zinc, caffeine, and weightlifting may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT levels. The original poster plans to reduce zinc and caffeine intake and stop weightlifting to see if it improves their hair condition.
The user shared a one-year progress of treating hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil capsules, and rosemary oil, and also improved mental health by addressing childhood trauma and changing negative thought patterns. Commenters congratulated the user on both hair regrowth and mental health progress, with one asking for advice on overcoming self-hatred and low confidence.
Exercise has minimal impact on hair loss, with weight lifting slightly increasing DHT and cardio potentially decreasing it. Finasteride and dutasteride are effective treatments for managing hair loss, even for those who exercise regularly.
A 22-year-old from India is using finasteride, Trichoton AT, and a multivitamin to address hair loss, noticing some regrowth. They are concerned about weight gain and the psychological effects of masturbation but find no strong evidence linking it to hair loss.
The conversation is about someone starting finasteride (fin) and wondering if it will affect their new ketogenic diet and weightlifting routine, with the goal of not disrupting weightloss or muscle gain while regrowing hair.
User experienced hair loss after weightloss and started using finasteride 1mg and a multivitamin called HAIRGRO. They noticed increased oily skin and sebum production and are unsure if they should continue the multivitamin.
Finasteride initially stopped hair loss and improved hair quality but caused weight gain and mild ED. After two years, hair loss resumed despite continued use, leading to consideration of going bald.
Hair thinning possibly due to rapid weightloss and dietary changes, with no nutrient deficiencies found. The user is taking vitamins and considering seeing a hair specialist to promote regrowth.
A mid-40s male experienced significant hair loss after weightloss, tried minoxidil with no success, then started 1mg finasteride daily, resulting in reduced hair loss and thicker hair in three months. Users expressed amazement and inquired about side effects and improvement timeline.
A 44-year-old is experiencing rapid hair thinning after weightloss, despite using finasteride for two years. They have added minoxidil, vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, derma stamping, and are considering PRP treatment while slowly introducing dutasteride.
The user shared progress pictures after 10 months using Dutasteride 0.5 mg (Avodart) and Minoxidil 5% (Kirkland) for hair loss. They also lost weight, improving their appearance and making them look younger.
A 21-year-old with accelerated hair loss due to stress and weightloss is using minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling to combat balding, despite experiencing a significant initial hair shed. They are committed to continuing treatment for at least three months and are considering switching to topical finasteride if necessary.
A 17-year-old experiencing early hair loss is advised to improve diet and lose weight gradually, as rapid weightloss and poor diet may contribute to hair loss. Minoxidil is not an option due to tachycardia, and finasteride is not recommended before age 18; alternatives like magnesium oil and dermarolling are suggested.
The user is experiencing hair loss and is considering using topical minoxidil and finasteride due to concerns about liver health, specifically elevated ALT levels from fatty liver. They are advised to start with topical treatments while continuing weightloss and dietary changes to improve liver function.
The conversation discusses treating side effects of hair loss treatments. Recommendations include lifting heavy weights, reducing body fat, taking ZMA and D3 supplements, improving diet, taking DIM, reducing finasteride dosage, avoiding alcohol, drinking water, getting quality sleep, and not obsessing over side effects.
A 57-year-old man with male pattern hair loss and insulin resistance experienced hair regrowth and weightloss after using tirzepatide, without other hair treatments. Dysregulated glucose metabolism is linked to hair loss, with tirzepatide potentially improving hair density by normalizing insulin resistance.
A user started taking oral minoxidil (2.5 mg daily) along with topical minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and various supplements to improve hair growth and overall health. They are also focusing on weightloss, exercise, and better lifestyle habits.
The conversation is about whether it's safe to take Metformin for weightloss and Finasteride together, with the concern that Finasteride is not commonly used for hair loss treatment in the user's location, and their doctor is not knowledgeable about it.
Datwagg63 started taking finasteride for hair loss and supplements it with omega 3, vitamins, and a low-carb diet while lifting weights. InternationalBerry suggested adding minoxidil, as it's considered the second most effective treatment after finasteride.
A 47-year-old male experienced significant hair loss after losing 37 kg in 6 months on a low-carb diet and started taking biotin, zinc, iron, selenium, and spectral dcn-n. Replies suggest that while carbs are not directly needed for hair growth, they help regulate hormones and nutrient absorption, and rapid weightloss can also contribute to hair loss.
A user claims to have reversed baldness, possibly due to telogen effluvium recovery after weightloss. Others discuss the potential success of using GHK-Cu for hair regrowth.
A user has been taking finasteride 1mg for 10 years without side effects but is concerned about high estradiol levels affecting weightloss. Another user suggests using estradiol blockers under medical supervision to manage the levels.