mbp alopecia areata or vitamin deficiency Chat 6/23/2024
A 19-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 8 months with no progress and is considering seeking a second opinion due to potential misdiagnosis. The discussion revolves around whether the hair loss is due to male pattern baldness, alopecia areata, or a vitamin deficiency.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity People need to start accepting that only medical therapy (Fin/Dut) can save your hair in the long run.
Minoxidil can regrow hair but doesn't address the underlying issue of DHT, leading to continued hair loss. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, mentioning side effects, personal outcomes, and alternatives like microdosing topical finasteride.
community Losing a ton consistently after 8 months dut please help me I don’t know what to do anymore, nothing works
A 20-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Suggestions include consulting a specialist, considering RU58841, and checking for other conditions and vitamin deficiencies.
community 1+ year oral dut and oral min. 2023 → 2025. No regrowth or stability, loss continues. I'm completely cooked and demoralized.
The user has been using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for over a year without regrowth or stability, and hair loss continues. Suggestions include checking for inflammation, considering a scalp biopsy, and trying microneedling, topical anti-androgens, or a hair transplant.
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The user experienced increased hair miniaturization and shedding despite using finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and other treatments. They are considering more aggressive treatments or a hair system if no improvement occurs by the end of 2025.
community Please stop looking for a natural way to stop your hairloss
There is no natural way to stop hair loss; pharmaceuticals like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are the only effective treatments. Some users report success with minoxidil and microneedling, while others discuss the side effects of finasteride.
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