A user reversed severe hair loss with dieting, lifestyle changes, and topical minoxidil, highlighting reduced inflammation and body fat. The conversation debates finasteride's effectiveness and the impact of diet and lifestyle on hair health.
Quitting smoking led to reduced hair loss for the original poster, who also used finasteride and topical minoxidil. Other users shared mixed experiences with smoking and hair loss, with some noticing improvements after quitting and others seeing no change.
Dutasteride caused persistent hair shedding and no improvement for 18 months, leading to a switch back to finasteride. The user also uses oral minoxidil and plans to focus on better scalp health.