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      community Celery juice for crown balding

      7 years ago
      Celery juice is discussed as a potential treatment for crown balding, with skepticism from users. The conversation highlights differences between alopecia areata and male pattern baldness.

      community Shedding vitamin levels reminder

       8 upvotes 3 months ago
      Addressing hair loss by checking vitamin D and iron levels is crucial before adding more treatments. Supplementing these deficiencies can significantly reduce shedding.

      community Experiences with anemic hair loss?

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss likely due to anemia and nutrient deficiency, and is considering using Minoxidil or non-drug treatments like coffee rinses while improving their diet and taking supplements. They are unsure if Minoxidil will be effective for this type of hair loss and are concerned about potential side effects.

      community Vitamin D deficiency - could it be the cause?

      in Update  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and has a vitamin D deficiency, which they suspect might be causing the issue, but they are also considering androgenic alopecia (AGA) as a cause. They are currently using minoxidil and are unable to get finasteride prescribed, while others suggest addressing the vitamin D deficiency and consulting a dermatologist.

      community Caffeine Shampoo Shed? (Alpecin)

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Caffeine shampoo may cause increased hair fall initially, but its effectiveness in reducing hair loss is debated. Some users suggest ketoconazole shampoo as a better alternative for healthier scalp and reduced hair shedding.

      community Copper peptides - whats the rundown

       4 upvotes 3 months ago
      Copper peptides are being discussed for hair loss treatment, with users reporting positive results using topical applications. There is interest in sourcing, application methods, and potential side effects.

      community The DEFINITIVE cure for hairloss

       285 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation humorously suggests using immunosuppressants like ciclosporine and oral minoxidil for hair regrowth, with a satirical plan involving hair transplants from family members. It highlights the side effects and impracticality of such treatments, emphasizing the post's satirical nature.

      community peptides seems to have dramatically decreased hairloss!

       85 upvotes 4 months ago
      Peptides like GHK-Cu, BPC-157, and TB-500 have significantly reduced hair loss, with GHK-Cu being particularly effective. The discussion also covers the high cost of these peptides and explores more affordable purchasing options.

      community Losing hairs on aggressive treatment.

      in Transgender  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using estradiol, bicalutamide, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. They stopped minoxidil temporarily, which worsened their condition, and are considering oral minoxidil but are concerned about side effects and cost.

      community Megadosing Koshine826(Pyrilutamide), my Plan.

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user plans to use 1% Koshine826, 0.1% Alfatradiol, Minoxidil with Tretinoin, microneedling, and Stemoxydine for hair loss treatment. They expect significant recovery with this regimen.

      community Got prescribed clobetasol propionate 0.05%

       5 upvotes 6 days ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and receded hairline, using dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole without regrowth, and was prescribed clobetasol propionate 0.05% with salicylic acid for possible inflammation. Other users caution against using the strong steroid without a serious condition, sharing experiences of adverse effects and alternative treatments for scalp issues.

      community 5 months MTF HRT no min/fin/dut

       35 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 22-year-old trans woman has been on 6mg estradiol enanthate for five months. She reports thicker and healthier hair but not much regrowth yet.

      community Not balding just low density hair

       597 upvotes 5 months ago
      A person with low-density hair likely experiencing diffuse thinning. Suggested treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride.

      community Severe diffuse thinning since 13 years old

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning plans to use minoxidil, dermarolling, and possibly ketoconazole, with hopes to later incorporate finasteride. Concerns about starting finasteride too young and the need for a dermatologist consultation are discussed.

      community DUPA / APHK discussion ( Diffuse unpatterned alopecia / Acquired Progressive Hair Kinkering )

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user discusses their experience with diffuse unpatterned alopecia and acquired progressive hair kinkering, noting improvements with treatments including biotin, pantothenic acid, finasteride, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione shampoo. They report thicker, healthier hair and improved scalp condition, attributing success mainly to biotin, pantothenic acid, and finasteride.

      community losing transplanted hairs.....

       6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experienced hair loss in a transplanted area after using creatine for four months, despite being on finasteride for three years. They stopped creatine, hoping the hair loss is temporary shedding rather than permanent.

      community Recent discovered thinning hair, taking steps to diagnose.

       2 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 43-year-old noticed significant hair thinning and is using topical minoxidil, dermarolling, Alpecin, biotin, zinc, copper, vitamin D, and rosemary oil. They plan to see an endocrinologist and have blood tests scheduled to investigate further.

      community day 107 of kx826 .5% . 1+ years on topical minoxidil.

       18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil for over a year and added kx826/pyrilutamide to improve hair growth, avoiding finasteride due to side effects like lowered libido and panic attacks. They report positive results with reduced shedding and healthier hair, particularly in areas previously unresponsive to minoxidil.

      community Ik I’ll get hate but I’ll say it anyway

      in Chat  111 upvotes 1 year ago
      A clean diet, including cutting sugar, gluten, and dairy, improved hair health and reduced shedding for a user on oral minoxidil and finasteride, but reverting to an old diet worsened hair condition. While diet impacts hair health, genetic factors and treatments like topical ketoconazole and hydrocortisone are also important for managing hair loss.

      community Can a THICK and DENSE beard partially compensate esthetically MPB

       3 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 20-year-old experiencing hair loss is using minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo but had to stop finasteride due to side effects. They are considering a hair transplant and debating whether a thick beard can compensate for hair loss in terms of attractiveness.

      community 2 and 1/2 months, prescribed 1.25mg oral min daily

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is treating alopecia areata with 1.25mg oral minoxidil daily and topical mometasone furoate, considering increasing the dose or adding finasteride, though finasteride is not typically used for this condition. A gluten-free diet is suggested, and alternatives like Olumiant are mentioned.

      community Hair looks extremely thin under sunlight!

      in Chat  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning is using oral minoxidil and finasteride but notices his hair looks thin in sunlight. Suggestions include using hair products, considering topical minoxidil, addressing seborrheic dermatitis, and possibly trying dutasteride or a hair transplant.

      community Massive shed after starting a caffeine shampoo? Am panicking.

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding after starting a caffeine shampoo called Alpecin, despite being on finasteride and switching to dutasteride. The doctor suggested the shedding might be due to new hair growth, while others speculated it could be from switching medications or the shampoo's ineffectiveness.