A 34-year-old man experienced hair loss during the COVID-19 pandemic and successfully treated it using minoxidil, reducing shampoo use, and taking fenugreek. He saw significant improvement within a few months and no longer appears bald.
The user has been using minoxidil and dermarolling for 9 months and saw palmetto for 2 weeks to address female pattern baldness with vertexbalding. They are seeking feedback on any progress in hair regrowth.
The user is experiencing hair loss without a family history and suspects stress or telogen effluvium (TE) as the cause, despite using finasteride without results. Others suggest stress, vitamin deficiencies, or other conditions could be factors, and some mention that balding can occur without a family history.
Finasteride, minoxidil, and sometimes dutasteride were used for hair loss with varying success. Some experienced side effects, while others maintained or regrew hair, considering hair transplants as a future option.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are popular but often lead to side effects and mixed results. The discussion stresses consulting medical professionals and being wary of unproven treatments in the hair loss industry.