The user claims NoFap (abstaining from pornography, masturbation, and orgasm) helped stop their hairloss. Others argue that hairloss is primarily due to genetics and DHT, which can be managed with finasteride.
The user reported solid results after 5 months of using 1.25mg finasteride daily, with minimal sexual side effects and some hair regrowth at the hairline. They discontinued minoxidil due to its greasy effect on their hair.
A 19-year-old female is experiencing significant hairloss, with symptoms including alternating hair colors and thinning body hair. She seeks advice on coping and potential treatments, with suggestions to consult a dermatologist and check thyroid and hormone levels.
Tretinoin may improve minoxidil's effectiveness for hair growth, but results vary; some users report no change or potential hairloss acceleration. Tretinoin is included in some topical hairloss treatments sold by dermatologists and online companies.
User reports visible hair growth after 1.5 months using dermarolling, Jamaican black castor oil, and onion juice, having stopped minoxidil due to initial hairloss. Replies suggest continuing minoxidil despite shedding, buzzing hair, and trying finasteride or scalp massages.
A user shared progress pictures after 9 months of using Propecia and minoxidil for hairloss, emphasizing that hairloss is not a problem. Another user commented on their own use of finasteride and minoxidil, noting no side effects.
The user has been using Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and a dermastamp for 7 months and experienced a period with no shedding, but is now shedding about 100 hairs a day and is questioning if this is a result of the treatment or their normal hairloss. They are unable to start finasteride and are considering stopping the treatment due to the shedding.
A 19-year-old is concerned about going bald and disagrees with their parents who suggest therapy, believing hairloss 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.
The conversation is about a user considering the use of Ketoconazole 2% shampoo before showing signs of male pattern baldness (MPB) to potentially delay its onset, inspired by a YouTuber who uses the shampoo to reduce scalp DHT levels. The user's interest in this preventative measure stems from a family history of MPB.
The post and conversation discuss the unpredictable nature of diffuse thinning, a type of hairloss. Users share personal experiences, with some mentioning treatments like oral finasteride and toppik, and the need for patience with these treatments.
The individual has seen hair regrowth over a period of 1 year and 4 months using 1mg finasteride daily, minoxidil foam twice daily, ketoconazole shampoo, thick fix shampoo and conditioner, saw palmetto, biotin, keratin, and dermarolling. They are pleased with the results and no longer feel overwhelmed by hairloss.
The conversation lists medications, oils, and herbs for hairloss, including FDA-approved treatments like Finasteride and Minoxidil, off-label options like Dutasteride and Clascoterone, and others like RU58841. It also mentions Rosemary oil, Saw palmetto, and Fo-Ti root as non-medical treatments.
The conversation is about obtaining and the effectiveness of Olumiant for treating hairloss, specifically for someone with early-stage alopecia areata concerned about hairloss around the face. The user is seeking clarity on how to get a prescription for Olumiant.
The conversation discusses the difficulty in distinguishing between side effects of finasteride (like brain fog and loss of libido) and depression caused by hairloss. Users share experiences of severe depression while on finasteride, leading some to stop the treatment despite anxiety over hairloss.
A user asked about Dr. Berg's recommended supplements for hair health, including Vitamin C, trace minerals, Omega 3, collagen, silica, B-vitamins, stinging nettle root, B6, B2, copper, and Vitamin D. Responses advised against following Dr. Berg, labeling him a quack, and suggested that only stinging nettle root might help with DHT, while the rest are only beneficial if deficient.
A 25-year-old woman has been losing hair for 10 years despite normal thyroid, hormone levels, and B12 supplementation. She has used Minoxidil with limited success and is considering hair transplants, Propecia, or shaving her head and wearing wigs.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil for hair growth and asks for recommendations on shampoos, conditioners, and other products to support hair growth and stop hairloss. It also inquires about the frequency of washing hair and the effects of using oils like coconut oil on pores.
The conversation is about someone seeking advice on choosing between stem cell therapy and PRP for treating hairloss, asking for personal results, side effects, overall satisfaction, and recommendations from others.
A 31-year-old male with low normal-range testosterone and DHT is experiencing significant hairloss from the front scalp. He has tried Minoxidil, vitamin D3 and B12 supplements, and exercises regularly but is still seeking the root cause and effective treatment.
The user "Curious_Conflict_959" shared a progress picture of their hair transplant after 5 months. They used a low dosage of RU on native hairs and had PRP treatments. All hairloss has stopped.
A 32-year-old male with Norwood 3 and heavy diffuse thinning is starting a hairloss treatment including RU58841, Minoxidil, finasteride, derma rolling, vitamins, and possibly MK677, while cutting out most sugars from his diet. He plans to share progress photos and updates on his test levels.
Individuals with oily scalps, dandruff, and diffuse thinning hairloss who have managed to either halt the loss or regrow their hair by using topical finasteride and minoxidil as well as microneedling and ketoconazole 2% shampoo.
Minoxidil 0.5% MMP® showed better results in parietal-vertex regions for less advanced female pattern hairloss compared to Minoxidil 5%. MMP® with Minoxidil can improve the quality of life for these patients.
Actor Jacob Batalon's receding hairline and how it is a sign of his success despite dealing with hairloss, with some people suggesting he may be using treatments such as Minoxidil or Finasteride to manage it.
Actor Patrick Stewart's success despite having a receding hairline, how hairloss may not be as crippling as it is perceived to be, and how different people are attracted to different physical features.
The conversation is about foods, vitamins, and supplements to avoid to prevent hairloss, specifically mentioning alcohol, Brazil nuts, smoking, and sugary foods.
A 25 year old male who has been using finasteride and dutasteride for two years to treat his hairloss, with no success. Other treatments such as oral minoxidil, topical anti-androgens, RU58841, latanoprost, topical estrogen, CB 03 01, microneedling, keto 2% shampoo, vitamin D, Omega 3, B vitamins and probiotics were discussed.