A user experienced puffy nipples and lumps from finasteride, leading to a dilemma between continuing treatment with potential surgery or accepting hair loss. They restarted finasteride at a lower dose with supplements but still face side effects and are seeking advice on whether to persist or stop.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.
Botox injections may be more effective than finasteride for hair growth by reducing scalp tension. The discussion also suggests choosing FUE over FUT due to potential loss of scalp elasticity with FUT.
Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hair loss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hair loss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.
The conversation is about hair loss and correcting vitamin deficiencies, specifically D3, B12, and folic acid. The user is considering if these deficiencies impact hair growth and mentions starting supplements.
User is experiencing hair loss despite using Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, and supplements like fish oil, collagen, hyaluronic acid, and biotin for over a year. They feel mentally distressed as their hair isn't growing longer and they avoid barbers and hats to hide thinning.
A 22-year-old's experience with receiving a hair transplant and the use of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, Lidocaine shots, and platelet injections to treat hair loss.
A user's experience with dealing with hair loss, and the advice that was shared by other users to cope with it. Suggested treatments included shaving their head, using medications such as finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, as well as dermarolling.
A user experienced hair regrowth at the temples after applying castor oil nightly for a month. They also used Dr. Regenepure shampoo and occasionally argan oil.
The conversation is about documenting hair loss over four years leading up to a hair transplant, with photos showing the progression. The next post will cover the experience and recovery from an FUE transplant.
The user reported solid results after 5 months of using 1.25mg finasteride daily, with minimal sexual side effects and some hair regrowth at the hairline. They discontinued minoxidil due to its greasy effect on their hair.
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. They are considering trying minoxidil but are unsure if it will help.
A 30-year-old male with thinning hair and an itchy, oily scalp found that hydrocortisone cream eliminated dandruff and itching and seemed to thicken his hair. He avoided minoxidil and finasteride due to potential side effects and noted that Nizoral and Head & Shoulders worsened his symptoms.
A user is experiencing significant hair loss and stress, seeking advice on treatments. They are using Pura d'or shampoo and conditioner, biotin, and considering other options but are hesitant about treatments like Minoxidil due to the need for continuous use.
A young woman with genetically thin hair is stressed and embarrassed, seeking advice. Suggestions include seeing a dermatologist, using spironolactone, and minoxidil for hair regrowth.
The conversation discusses a user's hair regrowth over three years using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and a hair transplant, along with Biotin supplementation. Some users question the authenticity of the results and the organization of the before-and-after photos.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride while continuing minoxidil and microneedling, seeing gradual hair regrowth. They are considering adding oral minoxidil and possibly a LLLT helmet for further improvement.
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving 1mg finasteride every other day, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and a fin/minoxidil mix on non-pill days. The user is considering whether to continue this regimen or switch to daily finasteride or try other treatments like dutasteride.
The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and laser therapy. Users emphasize the importance of consistency, patience, and individual response to treatments.
The user has been on 1 mg oral finasteride for 12 months but feels they have lost some hair density and are considering switching to dutasteride. They are hesitant to use minoxidil due to scalp irritation and are seeking advice on maintaining hair into their 30s.
Significant hair regrowth was achieved over six months using minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, biotin and collagen shampoo, and MSM powder. The user feels more confident and may consider a hair transplant if necessary.
Breezula, a potential new hair loss treatment, may receive FDA approval soon, but it is expected to be a weaker alternative to finasteride and minoxidil. Concerns include its twice-daily application and possible side effects like HPA axis suppression.
A 28-year-old male is experiencing hairline recession despite his family having full heads of hair. Suggested treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole 2% shampoo.
The conversation humorously criticizes users who post hair progress photos in the wrong order. It highlights the use of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg of finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil foam twice daily, along with Ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. They also use a scalp scrubbing brush and Moroccan Oil products, reporting no side effects from the treatment.
The user plans to start oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss, despite previous side effects from finasteride. They intend to take both on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule and are seeking advice on any additional considerations.
The user shared their 3-month progress using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 0.5mg dutasteride, 5mg biotin, and a saw palmetto, green coffee, and menthol shampoo, reporting no hair shedding and some unwanted hair growth on the beard and back. They recommend starting with finasteride or dutasteride, especially for those under 18, and noted no side effects from their treatment.
A user shared progress pictures of a hair transplant from Padra Clinic in Toronto, claiming 8000 hairs were transplanted for $4000 CAD. The post faced skepticism, with users questioning the results and clinic's credibility, while the user mentioned using zinc, biotin, and hair laser therapy for aftercare.