Excess Vitamin A and topical retinoids can cause diffuse hair shedding. The user suspects their chronic telogen effluvium may be linked to using adapalene, a topical retinoid.
A user is seeking affordable hair vitamins without biotin, already taking zinc and D3+K2, and has been dealing with chronic telogen effluvium since 2013. They previously used Nutrafol Vegan but found it too expensive.
A young female diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris (LPP) experienced years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments, including a hair transplant and other procedures. She is considering litigation due to the misdiagnosis and has learned that LPP is chronic, hair loss can be stopped with ongoing medication, but lost hair cannot regrow.
A 19-year-old male with hair loss and gynecomastia is considering starting finasteride after trying various treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo and consulting dermatologists. He has chronic telogen effluvium and seborrheic dermatitis, with normal testosterone and thyroid levels but low platelet count.
The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.
The user visited three dermatologists for hair loss treatment and was disappointed with their lack of thorough examination and discussion. Treatments prescribed included minoxidil, finasteride, multivitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D3, and biotin, but the user was dissatisfied with the approach and lack of consideration for newer treatments.
A female user experienced hair loss after Covid and used Minoxidil 5% but saw more hair loss over time. She also uses alfatradiol, topical MSM, and betamethasone sporadically, and is unsure if Minoxidil is beneficial.
A user is experiencing severe hair loss, diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis, and is using Ketoconazole and beclomethasone. They are concerned about potential female pattern baldness and are seeking reassurance and advice.
A 29 year old female with hair loss issues that have been linked to PCOS; the user has started taking Spironolactone and iron supplements in hopes of regrowing their hair, but is wondering if it's too late.
The user experienced rapid diffuse hair thinning for five years despite no signs of AGA or miniaturization. They tried finasteride and oral minoxidil without success and have checked thyroid, iron, and vitamin D levels.
The user has been losing hair for over two years despite taking dutasteride and RU58841, even increasing dutasteride to 2.5mg. They are questioning if their hair loss could be due to telogen effluvium instead.
The conversation discusses how different factors can stimulate type 1 and type 2 isoforms of 5-alpha reductase, which are enzymes linked to hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include oral Dutasteride and topical Finasteride.
User shared 2-year hair loss progress using finasteride 3 times a week and 5 mg oral minoxidil daily. Another user praised the results as a complete recovery.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth improvement due to zinc, biotin, and D3 supplements, highlighting that hair loss can result from deficiencies, not just androgenetic alopecia. The user emphasizes that treatments like finasteride are not the only solutions.
Maintaining scalp hair and minimizing shedding, treatments used such as Procapil, supplements, topical caffeine, topical estrogen, and scalp massage; suggestions for anagen extenders or pharmaceuticals to help with a short anagen phase.
The conversation discusses whether topical caffeine is effective for hair loss, with some users questioning its role due to its vasoconstrictive and vasodilative properties, while another suggests that temporary vasoconstriction might be beneficial by promoting angiogenesis. Specific treatments mentioned include caffeine shampoo, which one user believes is ineffective.
Factors that can cause hair loss other than DHT, such as inflammation and diet, and potential treatments like scalp massages, minoxidil, citrulline, stretches, meditation, iron sulfate/Vitamin C, Vitamin D, protein and Dutasteride.
Zinc supplements can make existing hair thicker and fuller but do not cure or slow hair loss. Long-term zinc use requires copper supplementation to avoid deficiencies.
Hair loss therapies focusing on hair follicle sugar metabolism and aldose reductase. Potential treatments include magnesium supplements, avoiding high glycemic index foods, and antioxidants.
A 21-year-old male who has been suffering from hair loss since he was 17, and has made great progress with a combination of minoxidil and finasteride topical solutions. They discussed the efficacy of microneedling for sensitive scalps as well.
Treatments for hair loss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.
A 21-year-old woman diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) who is considering treatments such as spironolactone, minoxidil and finasteride to address her hair loss. The user also discusses potential solutions for concealing the appearance of her thinning hair, such as wigs or haircuts.
Despite using dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and ketoconazole for years, the user continues to experience severe hair loss and thinning. They seek advice after multiple dermatologists confirmed androgenetic alopecia (AGA) but offered no effective solutions.
The user has tried various hair loss treatments including topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and exosome therapy, but none have been effective. They suspect trichodynia might be preventing these treatments from working.
The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.
A user shared impressive hair regrowth results after using 1mg finasteride daily for over a year, with minimal side effects. The user also mentioned taking biotin gummies and experiencing periods of shedding followed by thicker hair growth.
A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing bald spots 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 experienced telogen effluvium due to stress and was prescribed oral minoxidil and spironolactone, which initially worked. After stopping and restarting minoxidil, they experienced shedding but saw regrowth after discontinuing it again.