Caffeine might raise stress hormones, potentially worsening hairloss. Telogen effluvium is often misattributed to minor stressors rather than significant life events.
A user reported noticeable hair regrowth after using 5% topical minoxidil daily and microneedling weekly since mid-January. They previously used dutasteride for four years with minimal effect.
A user shared an 8-month update on hair regrowth using HIMS fin/min spray and dermastamping every two weeks, showing significant improvement. Others commented on their own progress and hopes for similar results.
A 24-year-old shared three months of progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for hairloss. The post includes progress pictures and discusses the effectiveness of these treatments.
The conversation is about individuals noticing others with full hair while experiencing their own hairloss. Some use treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, while others joke about noticing receding hairlines or suggest that hats and wigs are used to hide baldness.
A 23-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil with finasteride topical twice a day, multivitamins, microneedling, head massages, and ketoconazole shampoo. He's unsure of his current Norwood scale classification and is asking for help to determine it, with suggestions ranging from NW4 to NW4.5.
A user's progress with hairloss treatment, which includes pyrilutamide, dutasteride mesotherapy and topical finasteride, as well as 3 years of minoxidil use. It also discusses whether or not the poster may have had a hair transplant.
This conversation is about "TheReedThomy's" 12-month long hairloss treatment regimen which includes finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, nizoral, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. Other users have commented to congratulate him on his progress and ask questions about his results.
A user experienced puffy nipples and lumps from finasteride, leading to a dilemma between continuing treatment with potential surgery or accepting hairloss. They restarted finasteride at a lower dose with supplements but still face side effects and are seeking advice on whether to persist or stop.
Exercise may be improving hair thickness and reducing thinning for a 50-year-old man using topical finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral, and microneedling. The improvement could be due to exercise, the treatments, or a placebo effect.
The user tried topical dutasteride for 6 months without success and is considering Pyrilutamide as an anti-androgen treatment for hairloss. Other users suggest using 1% Pyrilutamide and combining it with topical dutasteride.
The "DHT itch" is real and likely due to inflammation at the hair follicle, exacerbated by increased testosterone or androgens. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride, and various topical solutions.
OP is pausing hairloss treatments to focus on mental health due to anxiety and side effects from RU58841. They plan to try topical finasteride and minoxidil after recovering from pneumonia.
User noticed new baby hairs on temples after 1.5 months of minoxidil and 1 month of finasteride. They use a topical combo, derma stamp, rosemary oil, scalp massages, and keto shampoo.
A user shared progress pictures after 6 months of using minoxidil twice daily and 0.25mg finasteride once daily for hairloss. The conversation includes comments on the user's posture in the photos and slight improvements in hair fullness.
A user humorously discusses the effects of using too much minoxidil, with replies joking about hair growth and treatments like oral minoxidil. The conversation includes light-hearted comments and laughter about the situation.
A user shared their one-year progress on dutasteride, noting fuller hair but persistent thinning at the crown. They sought advice on whether to resume minoxidil and in which form, while others inquired about their choice of dutasteride and its effects.
A user shared their 2+ years progress on Oral Dutasteride and Sublingual Minoxidil for hairloss. Another user asked about the form of Minoxidil used sublingually.
Finasteride can take over a year to show results, with some users seeing significant improvements after 1.5 to 3.5 years. Patience is key, and combining treatments like minoxidil may help.
The user shared progress pictures after using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for about 9 months, along with weekly microneedling, cold showers, and a diet free of processed foods. They reported no side effects.
A user shared progress pictures after almost 5 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hairloss. Despite initial heavy shedding, they noticed improved hair density at the crown.
A 37-year-old shared 3 months of hairloss progress using HIMS oral finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, dermarolling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They noticed reduced shedding, no significant side effects, and advised against using Nutrafol.
The user has accepted their hairloss and uses finasteride and minoxidil, with past use of RU58841 and dutasteride. They seek advice on supplements to slow down graying hair.
The user reports hair regrowth using Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, RU58841, a derma stamp, and a derma roller, attributing their knowledge to this forum. They did not try Finasteride and note a difference in hair quality between new growth and existing hair.
A user is experiencing hairloss and has been using topical finasteride for 3.5 months, with increased shedding for 2.5 months. They are also using ketoconazole shampoo, low-level laser therapy, scalp massage, and rosemary oil, and are seeking reassurance and advice on whether prolonged shedding is normal and if others have had positive outcomes with finasteride.
A user suspects low iron might be causing hairloss and plans to get tested. They doubt low iron is the issue due to a balanced diet but want to rule it out.
A 21-year-old experienced hormone changes after using self-made topical finasteride for hairloss, including a 20% decrease in DHT, a 47% increase in testosterone, and a 39% increase in estradiol. The user previously used minoxidil and microneedling but is now seeking ways to balance hormones, possibly through supplements or dosage adjustments.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily for 10 months and minoxidil once a day for 7 months to treat hairloss, but has seen minimal improvement. They recently started applying 0.05% tretinoin before minoxidil and incorporated dutasteride twice a week into their regimen.
The user "dsx460" shared their progress pictures of hair regrowth using a combination of topical finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and a keto diet. They are happy with the progress and hope for further improvement.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant in Turkey, where they received 3500 grafts. They started using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and ajuga reptans supplements after one month, and posted progress pictures at 1, 2, and 6 months post-transplant.