A 27-year-old male experienced rapid hairloss after dengue fever, which activated a balding gene. The doctor suggested platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth.
The user experienced hairloss due to defective dutasteride and is now using a regimen including dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, and microneedling to recover hair density. They are optimistic about regaining their hair despite recent setbacks.
The conversation discusses a small patch of missing hair and whether treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 could help. The user is seeking advice on addressing this specific hair issue.
A user has been experiencing hairloss despite using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, micro-needling, a sult1a1 booster, and low-level laser treatment. They are seeking advice on other potential treatments or causes for their hairloss.
A user is concerned about hairloss despite using finasteride and minoxidil, noting changes in hair under a microscope after one week. Others suggest patience, as hair treatments take months to show results, and recommend focusing less on microscopic changes.
The user plans to combat hairloss with Finasteride 1mg daily, Minoxidil 5% twice daily, and Nizoral twice weekly. They also consider supplements like biotin, zinc, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seeds, along with a healthy diet and dermarolling.
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.
A 16-year-old female experiencing severe hairloss and sebum buildup, likely due to telogen effluvium and PCOS, is currently using vitamin D3 supplements, Redenser serum, and T follihair supplements. Recommendations include addressing PCOS first and consulting a doctor.
The user is experiencing hair thinning and has a vitamin D deficiency, which they suspect might be causing the issue, but they are also considering androgenic alopecia (AGA) as a cause. They are currently using minoxidil and are unable to get finasteride prescribed, while others suggest addressing the vitamin D deficiency and consulting a dermatologist.
The user is experiencing thinning at the temporal points and has been using minoxidil, dermarolling, and a mixture of natural oils to improve hair growth. They are considering finasteride as a potential treatment based on shared information.
The post discusses using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and a dermaroller for hairloss, along with spearmint capsules, pueraria mirifica, saw palmetto, biotin, and vitamins. The user is also considering microdosing finasteride with trans treatment and mentions the potential of herbal enemas and hair systems.
A user successfully regrew hair after nearly going bald by using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, plasma injections, and mesotherapy over 9 months. They plan to try derma rolling and have an alarm set for taking medication, noting increased sexual drive as a side effect.
The conversation questions the accuracy of the "losing 100 hairs a day is normal" claim, with users sharing personal experiences of hairloss. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil.
The user experienced hair thinning, possibly due to long COVID and prediabetes, and saw regrowth after dietary changes and using biotin shampoo. They are taking vitamins and noticed significant hair regrowth, especially at the widow's peak.
A 24-year-old with early hairloss is managing it with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, and is considering using a hair system for more styling options while maintaining transparency. They emphasize confidence and self-expression over hair, viewing it as an amplifier rather than a foundation.
A 20-year-old is dealing with male pattern baldness and considering finasteride despite concerns about side effects. Users recommend treatments like minoxidil, dutasteride, and lifestyle changes, stressing early intervention.
Use minoxidil and finasteride for 1-2 years to promote regrowth and stabilize hairloss before a transplant. Long-term use of these medications is needed to maintain results and prevent further loss.
User tried Minoxidil and Finasteride for hairloss with no success and considers giving up. Others suggest continuing treatment, trying hair transplant, or embracing baldness.
Young men experiencing hairloss are frustrated with advice to embrace baldness without exploring treatments. They advocate for using finasteride and minoxidil, considering hair transplants, and hope for future advancements in hair restoration.
A woman discovered her long-term hairloss was due to undiagnosed anemia, with ferritin levels as low as 9. After starting iron supplements, she saw significant hair regrowth, especially in previously bald areas, though some spots remain unchanged.
The user is experiencing aggressive diffuse thinning despite using 1mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice, microneedling, and Nizoral for seborrheic dermatitis. They are considering switching to dutasteride or RU58841 but are advised to seek a second opinion to determine the cause of hairloss.
A 24-year-old male is concerned about hairloss, possibly at Norwood stage 3 to 5, and has started using Minoxidil, shampoo, and hair fibers, while planning to get finasteride. He is worried about the shedding process affecting his progress.
A 26-year-old from the UK is experiencing increased hair thinning despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering additional treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, oral minoxidil, and possibly RU58841, while seeking advice on managing side effects and exploring other options.
The conversation is about dealing with hairloss, with the original poster deciding to start using topical finasteride and minoxidil after unsuccessful PRP and Regenera treatments. Others share their experiences with hairloss, treatments, and the importance of finasteride to prevent further hairloss.
A 25-year-old is experiencing chronic telogen effluvium (TE) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) after surgery, using finasteride, red light therapy, and supplements, and considering oral minoxidil despite heart concerns. They are unsure whether to start minoxidil before or after an upcoming surgery, which may trigger another hair shed.
A 29-year-old is using 1mg oral finasteride and 50mg/g topical minoxidil daily for hairloss, with plans to reduce minoxidil use due to greasiness and considering a hair transplant for receding temples. No side effects from finasteride were reported, and many users suggest a transplant may not be necessary due to good hair density.
The user is experiencing sudden hairloss and is considering micro-needling, low-level light therapy, iron supplements, folihair, and Omega 3. They are hesitant to start finasteride, suspecting the hairloss might be due to telogen effluvium from a past COVID-19 infection.
How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hairloss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.
User reports worsening hairloss despite using Avodart 0.5mg daily and 2ml of Minoxidil daily for over three years. They maintain a healthy lifestyle and are athletic.
A user experienced continuous hair shedding for six months after using topical 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride. They switched to minoxidil gel and oral finasteride 1 mg due to scalp itchiness and are seeking advice on their situation.