I’m female, but I'm losing hair in a male pattern baldness pattern Female 5/24/2024
A female user is experiencing heavy hair shedding and receding temples, possibly due to low ferritin levels. She is using oral minoxidil, iron supplements, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is hesitant to start spironolactone.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Fin advice please - losing ground!!
The user experienced hair loss issues after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back, with stress and seborrheic dermatitis affecting hair quality. They plan to continue finasteride, treat seborrheic dermatitis, and monitor nutrient levels, considering low-dose oral minoxidil if safe.
community Please take a vitamin & hormone test
Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.
community Start when you first notice hair loss
Start hair loss treatment early. Finasteride stops hair loss; dutasteride and oral minoxidil slightly improve thickness.
community 2 years of dut, 1 year of loss 24m
The user experienced hair regrowth with dutasteride but later lost progress despite using minoxidil foam and dermastamping. Suggestions included reducing dermastamping frequency, conducting blood tests, and considering oral minoxidil or different brands of dutasteride.
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Finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as treatments for male pattern baldness. Finasteride and dutasteride are effective DHT blockers, while minoxidil is necessary for regrowth but must be used consistently.
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