A user with diffusethinning, currently using finasteride, biotin, minoxidil, and nizoral shampoo, is considering a topical solution called "82M" but is skeptical due to its high cost and lack of supporting research. They seek others' experiences with "82M."
A 22-year-old male experiencing diffusethinning 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.
A 33-year-old man experienced diffusethinning and hair shedding due to sleep deprivation and low testosterone. After starting hCG treatment, he noticed hair regrowth on his temples.
A 23-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning has chosen a treatment stack including topical finasteride, a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and pumpkin seed oils, procyanidine B2 spray, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp massages. They avoid minoxidil due to family history of side effects and oral finasteride due to high estrogen levels.
A 32-year-old male with diffusethinning and seborrheic dermatitis has been using finasteride for 8 months without improvement. He is considering COQ10 + PQQ supplements for scalp inflammation and hair loss.
A 20-year-old with diffuse hair thinning has been using finasteride daily for 2 years and added topical minoxidil once daily at night for the past 7.5 months, seeing improved results. They are switching to oral minoxidil for convenience and will update on the outcome.
A 19-year-old is experiencing diffusethinning and has been on finasteride for 6 months, noticing a slower but still concerning rate of hair loss. They started taking 0.5mg of dutasteride once a week in addition to 1.25mg of finasteride on other days and are seeking advice on this treatment approach.
A 21-year-old with diffusethinning hair is considering RU58841 due to side effects from topical finasteride and is asking for the lowest effective dose and time to see results from RU58841 users.
The conversation discusses using topical melatonin for diffusethinning and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The user is seeking advice on whether melatonin could help with their condition.
A 25-year-old male with DUPA (diffusethinning including the donor area) has not seen improvement after 14 months on finasteride. He's considering switching to dutasteride (DUT) after advice from a hair loss YouTuber and is also contemplating trying RU58841.
The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.
The post discusses the experiences of individuals with diffuse hair thinning using finasteride, with many reporting no improvement or worsening conditions after 6 months. Various suggestions include persisting with the treatment, checking for underlying conditions, adding minoxidil for volume, adjusting dosage, and considering other potential causes like autoimmune responses and inflammation.
A 22.5-year-old male is frustrated with doctors for not taking his diffusethinning seriously. He has been using finasteride for 2.5 years, avoids topical minoxidil due to dandruff, and is hesitant about oral minoxidil due to weight and injury concerns.
A user's progress with their hair loss treatment, which includes finasteride and nizoral, as well as the potential for using minoxidil; other users providing advice based on their own experiences; and others discussing how buzz cuts can make diffusethinning look worse than it is.
A 19-year-old experiencing early hair loss started using finasteride to address diffusethinning, despite concerns about potential side effects. They also use T/Gel and OGX Thick and Full shampoo, and have a dermatologist appointment scheduled to explore possible allergies.
The user has low testosterone and DHT levels and is considering taking finasteride for Norwood 2 hair loss with diffusethinning. They are seeking advice on whether low DHT indicates high sensitivity to DHT in the scalp and opinions on their lab values.
HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffusethinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.
User reports 1 year of Finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and occasional dermapen use led to significant hair growth improvement. Others discuss effectiveness for diffusethinning and request detailed routine.
A 43-year-old man regrets not starting finasteride earlier for his receding hairline, which has now progressed to NW3 with diffusethinning. Other users share their experiences, highlighting the effectiveness of finasteride and hair transplants in managing hair loss, even in their 30s and 40s.
The user achieved impressive hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and topical minoxidil, and is now adding dutasteride due to recent diffusethinning. They experienced initial side effects with finasteride but no longer have issues.
A user applied Minoxidil foam to their face to grow a beard and experienced increased hair density and darker hair as unintended benefits, despite initially using it for diffusethinning on the scalp. Another person suggested that the user's heart rate increase might indicate a high conversion rate of Minoxidil to its active form, similar to taking oral Minoxidil.
A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, caffeine shampoo, and topical finasteride. They found RU58841 effective for diffusethinning but experienced severe hair loss after stopping it; topical finasteride worked well for a receding hairline but caused side effects. They also use a charcoal shampoo and practice scalp massages.
A 26-year-old man shared his 2.5-year hair regrowth progress using minoxidil and finasteride, initially experiencing side effects but later continuing treatment with no issues, resulting in improved hair. He lifts weights and wrestles weekly, plans to continue treatment indefinitely, and has had no hairline issues, only diffusethinning.
The user "baselinesims" shared their progress in treating hair loss using 1mg oral finasteride, 1ml topical minoxidil, 0.5ml topical dutasteride, keto shampoo, cosmerna, and micro needling. They are happy with the progress so far, with diffusethinning being taken care of and baby hairs showing up. They plan on getting a hair transplant in the future. Other users commented on the improved appearance and mentioned that the lighting in the photos may affect the comparison.
A user's progress pictures showing visible hair growth results from taking Finast and Minoxidil, as well as using microneedling, Nizoral, and a multi peptide serum for hair density. The conversation also discussed how DHT is the cause of diffusethinning.
The user shared their 12-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. They also used a derma stamp weekly and treated seborrheic dermatitis with Mometasone and Nizoral.
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
The conversation is about a 17-year-old experiencing severe hair thinning and the advice given is to see a dermatologist or doctor to check for underlying health issues or to start treatment early if it's male pattern baldness.