A 34-year-old female is experiencing hair thinning after stopping birthcontrolpills and a damaging hair treatment. She has normal bloodwork and a normal trichogram but is considering trying MSM or Saw Palmetto for her hair loss.
A 24-year-old female experiencing hair shedding for 8-9 months suspects it may be due to stress or birthcontrolpills. She plans to consult a dermatologist and gynecologist for further insight.
Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birthcontrol for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.
A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birthcontrol, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.
A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.