The conversation humorously suggests that the hair loss industry, referred to as "Big Bald," deliberately delays a cure to profit from ongoing treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Participants debate whether a cure would be more profitable than current treatments, with some suggesting that the industry prefers continuous treatments for sustained profit.
A 20-year-old is dealing with hair loss, using finasteride and oral minoxidil, and considering dutasteride. Others suggest treatments like dutasteride, hair transplants, therapy, and lifestyle changes to boost confidence and mental health.
A user experienced androgenic alopecia starting at the vertex without frontal hairline recession and is seeking information on this pattern. Another user noted that vertex or diffuse hair loss is common among men.
The user is experiencing hair thinning on the sides and back of the head while the top remains thick. A reply suggests it might be retrograde alopecia.