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GlossaryHair Loss Prevention (Hair Fall Control)

strategies to reduce or stop hair shedding and thinning

Hair Loss Prevention refers to strategies and treatments aimed at reducing or stopping the loss of hair. This can include lifestyle changes, such as a balanced diet and stress management, as well as medical treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, or low-level laser therapy. It is important for both laypersons and professionals to understand that early intervention can significantly improve outcomes in maintaining hair density and health.

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community (21M) 13 months into meds, hair fall's returning

in Update 3 upvotes 5 months ago

A 21-year-old male, 13 months into hair loss treatment, reports increased hair fall despite using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, vitamins, and specialized shampoos. He questions the impact of anxiety and depression on hair fall and is hesitant to seek therapy.

community Help needed with finding an alternative to my dermatologist's recommendation ( shampoo and conditioner)

6 years ago

A user is seeking alternatives to **Curatio Triclenz Hair Cleanser** and **Triflow Hair Conditioner** due to issues with hair weight and scalp pimples. They need recommendations for mild shampoos available in Europe, preferably Sweden.

community Koshine826 - LX-826? machine translation of the news article

in Product 5 upvotes 5 months ago

KOSHINE826 is a new anti-hair loss and hair growth solution that claims to effectively control oil, reduce hair fall, and promote real hair growth. It targets androgenetic alopecia by inhibiting DHT and has shown promising results in clinical trials.

community Taking this supplements seem to have significantly reduced my hair fall. Will it help others too?

in Treatment 10 upvotes 3 years ago

Taking curcumin, omega-3 fish oil, vitamin D, and theaflavin supplements significantly reduced hair fall. The user suggests others try these supplements and report their results.

community My story: Trying to halt diffuse hair loss for past couple of years but got acute hair fall after quitting minoxidil and finasteride on my dermatologist recommendation

in Chat 9 upvotes 6 days ago

A 22-year-old man experienced significant hair loss after stopping minoxidil and finasteride, causing emotional distress. He resumed these treatments and is considering dutasteride and microneedling to manage his hair loss.

community 34/F with hair thinning

6 upvotes 5 years ago

A 34-year-old female is experiencing hair thinning after stopping birth control pills and a damaging hair treatment. She has normal bloodwork and a normal trichogram but is considering trying MSM or Saw Palmetto for her hair loss.

community Creatine's effect on Hair Loss and DHT

in Research/Science 103 upvotes 9 months ago

A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.

community Really stressed about my hair & so I am plannning to go with redensyl as against minoxidil

in Minoxidil 5 months ago

A user is considering using redensyl with procapil instead of minoxidil to reduce hair fall. They are stressed about hair loss and seek community feedback on these treatments.

community No luck with meds, Check your Cortisol.

in Treatment 34 upvotes 4 months ago

Cortisol from stress can cause hair loss. Controlling cortisol levels improved the effectiveness of finasteride for hair regrowth.

community Shouldn’t it be impossible for dutasteride to make hair loss worse?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 39 upvotes 4 months ago

Dutasteride is unlikely to worsen hair loss; shedding is often temporary. Other factors like inconsistent use, placebo effect, or additional treatments may influence perceived results.

community What are some other causes of hair loss?

in Chat 8 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation discusses hair loss causes beyond male pattern baldness, mentioning treatments like ketoconazole, zinc shampoo, and finasteride. Stress-related hair loss (telogen effluvium) is also suggested.

community 10 months on dutasteride. Lost about half of my hair density. Losing 150-250 hairsevery day

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 68 upvotes 5 months ago

User experienced significant hair loss after adding dutasteride to their finasteride and minoxidil regimen. They plan to revert to finasteride only due to lack of improvement.

community Derm says my hair loss (diffuse) is from seborrheic dermatitis. Anyone else have experience with this? I was already prepared to jump on fin min

in Research/Science 25 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Seborrheic dermatitis can cause hair loss, and treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, topical steroids, and oral antifungals may help. Some consider using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss despite dermatitis.

community My hair after 3 steroid cycles

in Progress Pictures 27 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared their hair progress after three steroid cycles, using 5% minoxidil and 100mg RU58841 daily. They are considering a hair transplant due to paranoia about shedding.

community Finasteride 5mg for female pattern hair loss

in Female 7 upvotes 4 years ago

The user's experience of using Finasteride 5mg and Aldactone 50mg to treat Female Pattern Hair Loss, as well as their use of PRP injections for further hair growth.

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 109 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 [SAD UPDATE] 11 Months Topical Finasteride on TrichoSol - Hair got worse - Need Opinions

in Progress Pictures 9 upvotes 9 months ago

A user expressed disappointment that their hair loss worsened after 11 months using topical finasteride with TrichoSol, despite no side effects and initial signs of improvement. They asked for advice and opinions on their treatment and alternatives, with suggestions including switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride, starting minoxidil, and addressing their seborrheic dermatitis with different shampoos or medical advice.

community I’ve read multiple times that Fin increases hair quality… NOT for me!

in Treatment 97 upvotes 1 year ago

A user has been on finasteride for 6 months and feels their hair quality has worsened, experiencing more hair loss and scalp irritation. They are considering seeing a dermatologist, while others suggest the issue might be unrelated to finasteride, possibly due to deficiencies or other conditions.

community High Estrogen causing hair loss?

in Treatment 15 upvotes 1 year ago

A 24-year-old male using topical finasteride for hair loss is experiencing thinning despite treatment and has high estrogen levels. He is seeking advice on whether high estrogen could be causing hair loss and how others with high estrogen levels have addressed it.

community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance

in Research/Science 81 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.

community Bald groom beaten over fake hair.

in Satire 881 upvotes 1 year ago

A bald groom was beaten by the family of the bride for wearing a wig. The conversation discusses the cultural stigma around baldness in India and the consequences of deception in arranged marriages.

community Creatine and Finasteride together - still started losing hair

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 20 upvotes 1 year ago

User experienced hair loss after taking creatine with finasteride for 8 years. Others shared similar experiences, but some suggested it could be a minoxidil shed.

community How I paused my hair loss by curing seborrheic dermatitis

in Treatment 104 upvotes 1 year ago

User Wonderful_Tonight910 suffered from hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis for years. After using irritant-free shampoo, their scalp improved, hair loss stopped, and new hair growth appeared.

community Does losing your hair make you hit the gym ?

in Satire 1 year ago

How some people start going to the gym when they begin to lose their hair, as well as discussing various treatments (Finasteride, Minoxidil and Dermarolling) for hair loss.

community Feeling really down and hair loss is slowly destroying me

in Chat 86 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about a person struggling with aggressive hair loss 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.

community An updated, simple guide to the most effective hair loss treatments

193 upvotes 5 years ago

Effective treatments for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, LLLT, PRP, Ketoconazole, and Scalp Massage. In addition, anti-inflammatory diets and stress management are recommended to maintain or regrow hair.

community Dutasteride SAVES your hair follicles: MAJOR BS on people who say it destroyed their hair permanently.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 160 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be more effective than finasteride for long-term hair retention, with some users reporting personal experiences and side effects.

community Taking Charge of Your Hair: The "Big 3 Stack" Explained for 2023

in Research/Science 129 upvotes 1 year ago

The "Big 3 Stack" for hair loss treatment, which includes Minoxidil for hair density improvement, Ketoconazole shampoo for enhancing hair volume and thickness, and Finasteride for blocking hair loss causing hormones. Microneedling can boost Minoxidil's effects.

community 6 months into Dutasteride and my hair is way worse than before

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 72 upvotes 9 months ago

After six months on Dutasteride, the user's hair is worse than before, despite previously trying finasteride and RU/Fluridil without success. Some suggest continuing Dutasteride and adding progress photos, while others share their positive experiences or advise sticking to one treatment for at least a year.

community Does whey protein and creatine aggravate hair loss?

in Research/Science 82 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses whether whey protein and creatine worsen hair loss. Some users report hair loss with creatine use, while others do not; opinions on whey protein's effects are mixed. Treatments mentioned include PRP, minoxidil, and finasteride.