The user is expressing an obsession with hair loss and spends all their time researching and discussing it. Other users suggest seeking therapy and focusing on other aspects of life.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, PirateBeastBaby, had good results with microneedling for hair loss after using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil 20 years ago. They believe that microneedling was the gamechanger for their hair growth.
A user started taking 1mg finasteride for hair loss and plans to follow a thrice-weekly dosing schedule recommended by two doctors. They previously used saw palmetto without issues and are hopeful finasteride won't cause sexual side effects.
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
Experimenting with trestolone as a treatment for hair loss in an attempt to avoid DHT-related treatments such as finasteride and dutasteride, and discussing the potential effects of its receptor selectivity on the androgen receptors in the scalp.
The user saw no improvement in hair loss after using Finasteride for a year and Dutasteride for six months. They also experienced scalp inflammation and tried various treatments like Ketoconazole and Salicylic Acid without success.
The user is experiencing significant hair shedding despite 2 years on finasteride, 1.5 years on RU58841, and 10 months on oral minoxidil, and is frustrated with the ongoing issue. Another user shares a similar experience of losing a lot of hair daily for the last 3 years.
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.
The conversation is about a person experiencing significant hair loss in the donor area after a hair transplant, with others suggesting it might be shock loss. The person is taking oral minoxidil and dutasteride to help with the issue.
Minoxidil users can safely use salicylic acid shampoo to manage scalp pimples and dandruff. Nizoral is also recommended for hair gain and treating scalp pimples.
The conversation is about the ineffectiveness of 1% ketoconazole for hair loss, with the user stating that studies support the 2% version and even that has minimal results. The user also mentions using minoxidil, which dries out their scalp, and ketoconazole worsens it.
Finasteride stops hair loss by blocking DHT, while Minoxidil promotes hair growth by increasing blood flow to hair follicles. Using both can help regrow hair, but results vary by individual.
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma stamp for 3 months with significant improvement. They are now adding ketoconazole to their routine.
A user asked if olive oil can replace propylene glycol or glycerin in topical finasteride preparation. Another user advised against it, suggesting MCT oil instead due to olive oil's potential to worsen dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
A user is seeking shampoo recommendations for thinning hair that doesn't cause dryness or brittleness. Another user suggests Pura D'or, noting it makes their hair feel better despite thinning, but mentions no shampoo will help with hair loss.
The user recommends washing hair twice daily with glycerin soap, using finasteride and minoxidil, avoiding cigarettes and alcohol, and maintaining a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. They claim these methods have significantly improved their hair health over 25 years.
The user is asking if they are seeing hair regrowth after using 0.05% tretinoin, minoxidil, 1.25mg finasteride, weekly dermarolling, and ketoconazole three times a week. They are seeking feedback on their routine.
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.
A user is quitting ketoconazole shampoo, believing it worsened their hair condition, and plans to use clarifying, keratin, and pH balanced moisturizing shampoos instead. Another user suggests using conditioner after ketoconazole to prevent dryness.
Tretinoin's effectiveness for hair regrowth alone is questioned, with interest in its use with oral minoxidil. The discussion also considers whether finasteride or dutasteride is the better DHT blocker and if switching to dutasteride is advisable for those without side effects from finasteride.
User experienced hair loss after weight loss and started using finasteride 1mg and a multivitamin called HAIRGRO. They noticed increased oily skin and sebum production and are unsure if they should continue the multivitamin.
Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hair shedding after just two uses, a result not achieved by finasteride or oral minoxidil. Some users suggest the shampoo's anti-androgenic properties may help with hair loss, while others think the shedding might have stopped naturally or due to the end of a shedding phase.
A user shared a 5-month progress on finasteride and 6-month progress on minoxidil, showing significant hair regrowth. They use finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil twice daily, Nizoral once weekly, and derma stamping once weekly.
User experienced significant hair regrowth using 1.25mg Finasteride daily and Nizoral once a week for 15 months. Noticeable results appeared after 6 months, with no side effects reported.
User shares one-year hair transplant results with 3633 FUE grafts. Responses discuss improved appearance, hairline looking pluggy, and doctor's location in Ottawa, Canada.
A 21-year-old male from Bangladesh is experiencing hair loss and was advised by a dermatologist to use ketoconazole shampoo, anti-fungaltreatments, biotin, and 5% minoxidil, with finasteride to be considered after six months. The user is unsure whether to follow this advice or start finasteride immediately alongside minoxidil.
The conversation is a satirical discussion about unconventional hair loss treatments, including using mold, butter, and other non-traditional substances, with no real evidence of effectiveness. Some users joke about side effects like erectile dysfunction and weight gain.
A user experienced hair loss after taking chromium and alpha lipoic acid supplements but stopped shedding after discontinuing them. They noticed thinning around the temples and started dermarolling.