community ZINC Causing excessive hair shedding!
A user experienced excessive hair shedding after taking 17 mg of Zinc gluconate daily for acne. They are seeking advice on similar experiences and solutions.
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480-510 / 1000+ resultscommunity Blood results on micro-dosing topical finasteride (DHT Increased!)
The conversation discusses using homemade topical finasteride for hair loss, showing an increase in DHT levels despite treatment. The user applies 0.125mg daily, resulting in 113.4% of previous DHT levels.
community A lot of hair falling out like this, what does it mean? Diffuse thinning, chronic dandruff and scalp crust (seborrheic dermatitis), 28 y/o male
A 28 year old male experiencing diffuse thinning, chronic dandruff and scalp crust (seborrheic dermatitis), with replies discussing the use of topical fin for hormone imbalances and Nizoral for seb derm.
community 8 month update. Topical fin/min, topical dut, mk677, RU, micro needling
User shared 8-month hair loss treatment progress using topical fin/min, topical dut, mk677, RU, and microneedling. They experienced watery semen as a side effect but saw significant improvement in hair growth.
community Oral min 12 months dut 8 months still shedding a lot and itching 20yo severe diffuse thinning. Sub won’t let me upload pics so please read..
A 20-year-old is experiencing severe diffuse thinning and shedding despite using oral minoxidil for 12 months and dutasteride for 8 months, after previously trying finasteride. They are frustrated with the lack of improvement and considering trying RU58841.
community anyone else see progress? or am i tripping
User sees hair regrowth progress after 3 months using minoxidil, finasteride, derma rolling, keto shampoo, scalp massaging, and anti-thinning shampoo/conditioner. Others agree there's visible improvement.
community 5 months of dutasteride and oral min, do these hairs look healthy?
The conversation discusses hair loss treatment progress using dutasteride and oral minoxidil over five months. The user is concerned about shedding and hopes the new hairs are healthy.
community Hair is kinking rapidly following hair loss
Hair loss has slowed, but uneven growth and kinking persist despite using keto/nizoral shampoo and clotrimazole. Stress and anxiety might be contributing factors.
community M20 Vitamin D Deficiency and Hair Thinning
A 20-year-old is experiencing hair thinning due to vitamin D deficiency and has completed a vitamin D prescription without seeing improvement. Suggestions include waiting a few months for potential regrowth or considering treatments like minoxidil or finasteride for androgenetic alopecia.
community Dermatitis and Nizoral
A 27-year-old male experienced hair loss and dermatitis, which improved with tea tree oil and neem extract. He is considering using a 2% Ketoconazole solution for further treatment.
community [PSA] - Do NOT swallow dutasteride capsule content.
Dutasteride capsules should not be bitten or opened due to their foul taste and potential caustic effects. Users shared experiences of accidentally biting capsules and the unpleasant taste, with some suggesting swallowing techniques to avoid this.
community Is this much of a hair shed a good sign after starting nuclear stack? Ok
The conversation discusses hair shedding after starting a treatment regimen including topical dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and keto shampoo. Shedding is considered normal, and users suggest adjustments like increasing dutasteride dosage or using oral medications for better results.
community Is trichogram a good thing for testing genetic hair loss
A dermatologist checked for hereditary hair loss using blood tests and plans to perform a trichogram. The user had slightly low Vitamin D3 levels, and the trichogram may help confirm androgenetic alopecia.
community 18, Experiencing Diffuse Thinning Since 8th Grade - Need Advice
An 18-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning since 8th grade seeks advice. They are concerned about having less hair than their 52-year-old father and are looking for treatment options.
community What blood exams should I do on dut/oral min
The user checked iron, ferritin, B12, zinc, testosterone, DHT, and estrogens to understand hair loss causes and the effects of dutasteride. They also noted increased heart rate and paleness with oral minoxidil.
community How to tell if it’s miniaturizing vs regrowth?
The conversation discusses hair regrowth and miniaturization, with the user transitioning to oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and occasionally using topical minoxidil. The user observes baby hairs near the hairline but less on the scalp, indicating possible regrowth and shedding.
community Any red flags in these shampoo ingredients (Davines VOLU)? I only use it about once a week
The conversation is about evaluating the ingredients in Davines VOLU shampoo for potential red flags. The user is concerned about which ingredients to avoid despite the shampoo being sulfate-free.
community Hair feels like hay/brittle and slow growing some areas
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.
community Unexpected Serum DHT Elevation after Generic Dutasteride Use.
Switching from finasteride to a generic dutasteride led to unexpectedly high DHT levels, prompting a switch to a reputed brand and consideration of softgel capsules for better absorption. The user plans to retest DHT levels and may return to finasteride if issues persist.
community 8 month progress Fin/Min/Dermarolling. Before is day one of treatment, Buzzed it down recently, can see some great improvements in my temples!
A user's 8-month progress with Fin/Min/Dermarolling treatments for hair loss, which have resulted in great improvements to the user's temples.
community 4 weeks in (dutasteride only).
A user experienced hairline improvement after four weeks on 1.5mg dutasteride but had side effects like reduced libido and sensitive nipples. They plan to switch to finasteride to manage these side effects.
community Can anyone else relate? M23. Pictures taken on the same day.
Hair looks thinner in sunlight, and users discuss using hair fibers, minoxidil, finasteride, and considering dutasteride for hair loss. Hair fibers like Toppik help conceal thinning, and some users suggest additional treatments like derma stamping and micro-needling.
community Mid Feb to now. Different lighting but you can see the difference. 40M.
User experienced hair regrowth using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and dermarolling. Others praised progress and discussed feeling stronger at 40 than in their 20s.
community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) *sixth month*
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.
community Scalp Inflammation is eating my hair!
A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing bald spots and hair thinning despite changing their diet and taking oral minoxidil. Another user suggests using ketoconazole shampoo properly, using a scalp massager, applying rosemary/peppermint oil, keeping hair short, and taking fish oil to improve scalp health.
community 12 months of diffuse shedding on fin, unsure how to proceed
A user experienced 12 months of hair shedding on finasteride and is unsure about continuing, increasing the dose, or switching to dutasteride. Suggestions include adding minoxidil, adjusting finasteride dosage, and checking for deficiencies.
community Are These Long vellus Hair an Indikator for regrowth?
A user, 35M, has been using oral finasteride for 5 years and 5% minoxidil for 3 years, which stopped hair loss but didn't promote regrowth. After starting RU58841 5 months ago, they noticed long, translucent hairs and are asking if these hairs will darken and how to encourage this.
community Growth? (Only dut for 3 months)
A user used dutasteride 0.5mg for 3 months and is unsure about hair regrowth, noting some greying. Responses suggest improvement and that full regrowth may take time with shedding cycles.
community Second shedding phase after 6 months? Should I worry?
A 20-year-old started using minoxidil, rosemary oil, Alpecin caffeine shampoos, scalp massager, derma rollers, and supplements for hair regrowth, seeing significant improvement initially. However, after 6 months, they noticed increased shedding and thinning, causing concern about whether this is normal or indicative of a problem.
community IGE Hair Loss and Miniaturization
A 23-year-old male is experiencing diffuse hair loss and miniaturization, possibly due to high IGE levels after using tofacitinib. He seeks advice and has not yet consulted a dermatologist.