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GlossaryPremature Hair Loss (early hair loss)

loss of hair occurring earlier than typically expected

Premature hair loss, also known as early onset hair loss or premature balding, refers to the loss of hair that occurs at an earlier age than typically expected, often before the age of 30. This condition can be caused by a variety of factors including genetics, hormonal imbalances, stress, nutritional deficiencies, and certain medical conditions. It is characterized by thinning hair, receding hairlines, or bald patches, and can affect both men and women.

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community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 1 month ago

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.

community Early Hair Loss - Starting Fin (19M)

in Finasteride 6 upvotes 5 years ago

A 19-year-old experiencing early hair loss started using finasteride to address diffuse thinning, 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.

community Reaction to High Dose Minoxidil After Year of Use

in Minoxidil 7 upvotes 5 years ago

A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.

community Whats the verdict on exosomes?

in Is this regrowth? 3 upvotes 7 months ago

The user started finasteride and oral minoxidil for early-stage hair loss around the crown and underwent a session of exosome treatment 3.5 months ago. They are seeing some improvements and are questioning the effectiveness of exosomes for hair regrowth.

community Derm prescribed ketoconazole 2% shampoo, claiming my case “is not bad enough yet” for fin. Second opinion?

in Treatment 85 upvotes 11 months ago

A user was prescribed ketoconazole shampoo by their dermatologist for early-stage hair loss, but is unsure if this is the right treatment. Most commenters suggest seeking a second opinion or starting finasteride treatment immediately, while a few caution about potential side effects.

community 1 year on Finasteride, 2 months on derma rolling and minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 76 upvotes 10 months ago

The user has been on Finasteride for over a year and recently added minoxidil and derma rolling to their regimen, experiencing side effects like headaches and acne for a few weeks. They tried various non-medication treatments for early-stage hair loss with no success before turning to medication, which improved their hair and confidence.

community What hurts the most is that only minority of us are balding

in Chat 252 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation discusses the emotional impact of early hair loss in men, with many feeling isolated and self-conscious. Some users also mention the lack of awareness about potential treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

community NW7 - Progress over 5 Months (HIMs Topical Fin/Min, Micro Needle 1.5mm, RU-58841)

in Progress Pictures 12 upvotes 4 months ago

A user shared their 5-month progress in treating hair loss using HIMs topical finasteride and minoxidil, micro-needling with a 1.5mm needle, and RU-58841. The post includes progress pictures showing improvement from a NW7 hair loss stage.

community If you’re sitting there wondering, “I’m losing my hair, what do I do?” then read my advice here. I’ve been fighting the fight for 7 years, with great success. (pictures included)

in Question 106 upvotes 11 years ago

Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.

community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA

in Treatment 451 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.

community Hair Transplant Results after 6 months . 3500 grafts. NW 6

in Progress Pictures 371 upvotes 8 months ago

The user underwent a hair transplant with 3500 grafts and has been using Finasteride and Minoxidil for 5.5 months, seeing some growth. They plan to have a second transplant for the crown area and are seeking opinions on future results and density improvement.

community PRP after 1 months next month Exosome and PRP

in Progress Pictures 7 upvotes 11 months ago

The user is one month into their FUE treatment and has just undergone PRP treatment at American Mane in Miami. They plan to start using minoxidil and LLT, take xpecia with saw palmetto, and try Exosome from ExoScrt and PRP for better hair growth results.

community From n5 to n3 going n2 , 1 year 2mos progress

in Progress Pictures 373 upvotes 10 months ago

The user improved their hair loss from stage 5 to stage 3 using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and a Dermapen. They saw results after 6 months, experienced a shedding phase, then saw more gains, advising others not to be discouraged during the shedding phase.

community POV: you listened to No village on tressless and stuck with it. Hey brothas, I’ve officially hit a year on fin and soon will be hitting 6 months on min. I got zero progress in my hair line but my density is much better and managable. I appreciate u guys alot.

in Progress Pictures 341 upvotes 1 year ago

The user "Mysterious_Aspect364" shared their progress with hair loss treatments. They have been using finasteride and minoxidil for a year and six months respectively. The replies mostly congratulate the user on their progress and suggest using a dermaroller with 1.0 needles on the hairline combined with minoxidil.

community Should I tell my boyfriend he is losing hair?

in Chat 204 upvotes 2 months ago

A user wonders if she should tell her boyfriend about his hair loss. Responses suggest telling him gently and discussing treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

community Why we need to be more open as men

in Chat 1 year ago

The emotional difficulty of hair loss for men and how society can be more understanding; various methods to address hair loss, such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841; and why it is important to normalize caring about one's looks.

community fin 0.5 mg everday 6 months update

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 28 upvotes 10 months ago

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.

community Any long term diffuse thinners success stories?

in Chat 27 upvotes 1 year ago

A user with early-stage diffuse hair thinning asked for long-term success stories using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. One person regained most of their hair after 22 months on finasteride and minoxidil, while another saw significant improvement with oral minoxidil after trying various treatments over many years.

community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

in Update 35 upvotes 5 years ago

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.

community Aggressive Hair Loss from 18 – 22: Beginning my Holy Crusade Against MPB

in Treatment 1 year ago

A user's experience with aggressive hair loss from age 18-22, and possible treatments to combat this such as Dut, oral minoxidil, and finasteride.

community Parents think that I need a therapist because I obsess over my hair loss

in Chat 75 upvotes 9 months ago

A 19-year-old is concerned about going bald and disagrees with their parents who suggest therapy, believing hair loss will negatively impact their life. Some suggest therapy can help with the emotional aspects, while others support using finasteride and focusing on what makes the individual happy.

community I know that wanting a cure is unrealistic and too much to ask. But I at least want medicine that will work reliably for almost everyone.

in Chat 51 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation is about the effectiveness of hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Users agree these treatments help maintain hair but don't guarantee miraculous regrowth, emphasizing early intervention for best results.

community what more can i do to reverse my hair loss ?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 upvotes 4 months ago

A 17-year-old experiencing aggressive hair loss since December 2023 is using finasteride, vitamin D, and a biotin supplement but cannot use minoxidil due to dandruff. They have also undergone two PRP treatments and are seeking further advice.

community If you are still young and debating on starting the journey, JUST DO IT

in Update 153 upvotes 2 years ago

A young man in his mid-20s started using finasteride and biotin for hair thinning and has seen less hair loss after three months. Others shared their positive experiences with minoxidil and finasteride, discussed potential side effects, and encouraged early treatment for hair loss.

community Actor Paul Mescal, 26, has a receding hairline. I thought it was pretty cool to see a younger actor being successful, despite dealing with hair loss. He just got nominated for an Oscar.

in Chat 353 upvotes 1 year ago

Actor Paul Mescal, who has a receding hairline, and how it affects his success in the entertainment industry. People discussed how styling can help disguise hair loss, and that hair loss doesn't necessarily mean one's appearance is immediately ruined. Treatments such as Minoxidil and Finasteride were mentioned to combat hair loss.

community I find it funny a bunch of us on here are on drugs for hairloss and maintain clean/healthy lives and then there’s these mf’s in the 90’s juiced to the gills with steroids and have better hair than all of us lol

in Satire 353 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about the effects of steroids on hair loss. Some users believe that steroids can cause hair loss, while others argue that it depends on individual sensitivity to DHT. There is also discussion about the appearance of balding individuals who use steroids.

community My strong recommendation for those shedding hair

in Treatment 94 upvotes 2 years ago

A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.

community Some more realistic 15 months fin+min results. No loss, but also basically no growth. HT unfortunately seems like the only option left at this point :/

in Progress Pictures 116 upvotes 3 months ago

User shared 15-month results using finasteride and minoxidil, showing no loss but minimal growth, considering a hair transplant. Replies suggest starting treatment earlier, continuing current treatment, or getting a transplant.

community Don't stop taking minoxidil no matter what

in Minoxidil 9 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. The main advice is to start with finasteride and never stop minoxidil once started, as stopping can lead to significant hair loss.

community “Guys, am I norwood 3? Should I take fin?”

in Satire 446 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss, and treatments such as finasteride and oral minoxidil being discussed. Some people shared stories of their personal experiences while others gave humorous replies.