Heavy nicotine use can lead to hair thinning and loss, but quitting can reverse these effects. The user noticed significant hair regrowth after quitting vaping.
The conversation discusses affordable hairloss treatments, including oral dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, and topical finasteride/minoxidil mixtures. Users share methods to obtain these drugs cheaply and legally.
Bryan Johnson shared his hairloss treatment, which mainly relies on minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical of his results, while others appreciate his efforts in anti-aging and hairloss research.
The conversation discusses potential future hairloss treatments, including SCUBE3, hair follicle cloning, and GT20029, with mentions of past disappointments like CosmeRNA and hopes for treatments like Verteporfin for infinite donor hair.
The conversation is a guide on treating hairloss, discussing finasteride and dutasteride to lower DHT, minoxidil for growth, ketoconazole shampoo for scalp health, and dermarolling for regeneration. RU58841 is mentioned as a DHT blocker but not recommended due to safety concerns.
User ItchyRaccoon experienced significant hairloss reduction using Eucapil after trying low-dose topical finasteride with no results. Some replies mention that shed hair counts are not reliable indicators of hairloss progression or regression.
A user with low iron levels is experiencing hairloss and is taking oral minoxidil and finasteride. Another user confirms that low ferritin can contribute to hairloss and recommends iron supplements.
Topical melatonin may help reduce hairloss and increase hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with some studies showing positive results. It can be mixed with minoxidil for application, and its effectiveness might be enhanced when used with micro-needling, but results may vary among individuals.
A 25-year-old discusses hairloss and its impact on confidence, considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Recommendations include these medications and lifestyle changes to manage hairloss.
A 24-year-old male is considering the "Big 4" treatments (Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling) or a hair transplant for hairloss. Most users recommend starting with Finasteride and Minoxidil to stabilize hairloss before considering a transplant.
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.
A 21-year-old expresses feeling alone and invalidated in his struggle with hairloss, seeking empathy from others. Some users share similar feelings, while one mentions making progress with dutasteride and minoxidil treatments and considering a hair transplant.
The conversation revolves around the psychological impact of hairloss and various treatments. Participants discuss using Minoxidil (Min) and Finasteride (Fin), hair transplants, and therapy for mental health. Some also recommend immediate action at the first signs of hairloss and joining supportive communities.
The conversation suggests that changing diet and lifestyle has little to no effect on male pattern baldness (MPB), which is largely determined by genetics. Some individuals noted personal improvements in hair condition with healthier diets, but the consensus is that diet alone cannot prevent or reverse MPB.
A user with female pattern hairloss who tried minoxidil and various oils and supplements, but saw results only after taking iron tablets. The conversation also offered advice to get blood tests done to see if there are underlying issues causing the hairloss.
Experiencing continual nonstop hairloss despite using dutasteride for 9 months, and the possible causes behind it being discussed such as nutritional deficiencies, elevated cortisol, vitamin D deficiency or other problems. Other solutions such as minoxidil and finasteride have been suggested.
Factors that can cause hairloss 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.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments, specifically minoxidil, vitamin D supplements, and the potential impact of iron overload. The user experienced hair regrowth with high-dose vitamin D but faced hair thinning again after reducing the dosage, and is now exploring the role of iron overload in hairloss.
User shared progress in treating hairloss and improving skin, using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, microneedling, and skin care regimen. Others commented on the impressive results and asked about costs and side effects.
A user shared their experience with hairloss treatments, including RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, caffeine shampoo, and topical finasteride. They found RU58841 effective for diffuse thinning but experienced severe hairloss 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.
The conversation is about a person struggling with aggressive hairloss and feeling depressed, who has tried finasteride but is experiencing sexual side effects. Others suggest various treatments like reducing finasteride dosage, trying minoxidil, dermarolling, addressing health and hormonal issues, and accepting baldness.
The conversation discusses the potential link between gut health and hairloss, with personal experiences of hair thinning and stomach issues shared. Some individuals found no success with common hairloss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride and are exploring the impact of gut health on hair growth.
Natural remedies to treat hairloss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.
Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to hairloss, but it is not the sole cause, and supplementation may not always resolve the issue. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are recommended for hair regrowth, with vitamin D and other supplements providing additional support.
Blocking the Mitochondrial pyruvate carrier and using aldose reductase inhibitors like Indian gooseberry and berberine may help with hair growth. Magnesium can also be added to increase NADPH.
The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hairloss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hairloss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hairloss medications.
The conversation discusses whether sunlight exposure affects hair growth or loss, with mixed anecdotes and theories but no clear consensus. Some suggest moderate sunlight can benefit hair by providing vitamin D, while others doubt its effectiveness compared to treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.
The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hairloss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.
The conversation discusses potential vitamin deficiencies leading to hairloss, with a focus on Vitamin D and iron. Some individuals are using finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss, while others consider vitamin supplementation due to deficiencies.