User started Finasteride for hair loss and uses Toppik to cover baldspots. They wonder if Toppik's keratin fibers will block follicles and affect hair regrowth.
A user shared their positive experience using keratin hair thickening fibers to conceal a balding crown after six months on finasteride. Other users discussed various hair loss solutions, including minoxidil, dermarolling, and scalp micropigmentation.
Hair fibers impressively cover baldspots, boosting confidence. User started big 3 treatment (0.5mg fin, 1 time minoxidil 5% topical, ketoconazole 2%) for regrowth.
A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing baldspots and hair thinning despite changing their diet and taking oral minoxidil. Another user suggests using ketoconazole shampoo properly, using a scalp massager, applying rosemary/peppermint oil, keeping hair short, and taking fish oil to improve scalp health.
A user from Iran reports hair growth in baldspots after using a domestic tonic containing Anageline, Trichogen, Aminexil, Caffeine, Saw Palmetto, and B vitamins, alongside Finasteride, but without Minoxidil. They prefer the tonic over Minoxidil as it doesn't make their hair greasy or cause hair fall.
A user regrew all their hair, including temples and baldspots, after one year of finasteride and six months of oral minoxidil. They noted finasteride helped with the crown and bald spot, while minoxidil regrew the hairline and temples.
A 17-year-old female is worried about hair loss, noticing thinning and baldspots. She plans to try burdock oil and castor oil, and if needed, Jamaican castor oil.
The conversation is about a user who has been using finasteride (1.25mg daily) for over a year to treat hair loss, experiencing significant regrowth without using minoxidil. The user reports no baldspots, a thicker hairline, and increased libido as a side effect.
The user is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using finasteride and oral minoxidil, with no hairline recession or baldspots. Suggestions include checking for telogen effluvium, considering a JAK inhibitor for potential autoimmune issues, and conducting further tests to rule out other causes.
A 32-year-old woman reported significant hair regrowth after 103 days of using 5% minoxidil once daily, along with biotin, iron supplements, and a balanced diet. She observed many new baby hairs and no baldspots, aiming for denser and longer hair while maintaining her regimen.
A user shared their hair regrowth progress after using oral minoxidil (3mg) and finasteride (1.1mg) for 11 weeks, noticing significant improvement and no baldspots, with the side effect of increased eyebrow and eyelash growth. They plan to update again in 6-9 months and have inspired friends to try the same treatment.
Following a Ray Peat diet led to less hair fall, thicker hair, and new hair growth at baldspots. The diet included stopping Omega 3 supplements, eating liver, increasing fruit, sugar, and saturated fat intake, and occasionally consuming coffee, tea, raw carrots, and shellfish.
The conversation is about a 23-year-old man's 5-month progress using minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling to treat hair loss, with before and after photos taken in the same location and lighting. One commenter notes difficulty in assessing the improvement due to the way the hair is combed over the baldspots.
A 20-year-old man shared his one-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. He experienced no side effects, saw results within weeks, and despite occasional shedding, his hair grew back thicker and in previously baldspots.
A 33-year-old who has been using minoxidil and finasteride, along with keto shampoo, rosemary oil, and microneedling to treat their hair loss. The user is hopeful they are starting to see progress in filling in baldspots.
A bald groom was beaten by the family of the bride for wearing a wig. The conversation discusses the cultural stigma around baldness in India and the consequences of deception in arranged marriages.
Microneedling may help regrow hair in dormant bald regions by stimulating stem cell transfer. Users discuss its effectiveness and how collagen might aid in the process.
A user's journey with hair loss, starting with finasteride at age 17 and switching to dutasteride at 18. The post provides insight on how minoxidil helped initially but quitting it caused some regrowth that was regained when switching to dutasteride. There is also discussion about starting finasteride as young as 17 years old for those who may be worried about potential physical development issues.
The user feels treated better with a comb-over than when bald due to cancer. They are considering a hair transplant and using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss.
A user is excited to shave their head for a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia after seeing hair regrowth from using finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral, and a derma roller. Others in the conversation offer prayers and discuss the religious aspects of shaving for the pilgrimage.
The conversation is about the difference in hair loss between bodybuilders in the "Golden Era" and modern bodybuilders. Some users speculate that factors such as the types and doses of steroids used, genetics, diet, microplastics, and overall health may contribute to hair loss. Hair loss prevention medication and transplants are mentioned as potential treatments.
User discusses increased body hair after using oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Others share experiences and debate benefits of being hairy versus bald.
A user who buzzed their hair off after five years of struggling with hair loss, and the replies discussing whether or not they should go completely bald, as well as advice on cutting it shorter and potential treatments such as finasteride and minoxidil.
Melatonin is being discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, with questions about its effectiveness and whether it should be used topically or orally. No specific conclusions or personal experiences were shared.
The user "Curious_Conflict_959" shared a progress picture of their hair transplant after 5 months. They used a low dosage of RU on native hairs and had PRP treatments. All hair loss has stopped.
A user shared a 4-month update on their hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, a dermaroller, ketoconazole shampoo, multivitamins, and biotin, and received positive reactions and inquiries from others. They also mentioned lifestyle changes such as quitting creatine, alcohol, and smoking, which may have contributed to their success.
The conversation is about hair loss and treatments, with suggestions to use finasteride or dutasteride as DHT blockers and minoxidil for regrowth. Oils and shampoos are considered ineffective for androgenic alopecia without these medications.
The conversation is about skepticism regarding hair growth results after 4 months of using finasteride and minoxidil. Many users doubt the authenticity of the progress pictures, suggesting the hair growth is too rapid to be real.