A 31-year-old started taking finasteride 1mg daily to address hairloss, hoping for stronger and thicker hair. They have not experienced any side effects so far and shared before pictures for comparison.
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hairloss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hairloss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hairloss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.
Vitamin D deficiency might cause hairloss at the temples. The user has a vitamin D level of 9ng and is experiencing hairloss in that area, resembling a Norwood scale 1 (NW1) pattern.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair growth after using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% daily for three years. Commenters are impressed, discussing the effectiveness and asking about additional treatments like derma rolling and side effects.
A 17-year-old male has experienced significant hairloss within 4 months, noticing scalp visibility constantly. He's used ketoconazole shampoo, and his dermatologist recommends minoxidil and finasteride when he turns 18, but he's considering shaving his head due to the rapid hairloss.
A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hairloss for three years due to a vitamin D deficiency and has seen no improvement after 3.5 months of taking supplements. Another person suggested that if the hairloss follows a pattern, it might be regular baldness rather than due to the deficiency.
A user proposed genetically engineering scalp stem cells to stop androgen receptors from causing hairloss. Others discussed the feasibility, existing research, and potential issues with this approach, including targeting the correct cells and unintended effects.
User shared 2.5-year progress using finasteride for hairloss, showing significant improvement and reduced hair shedding. Persistence with finasteride led to thicker hair and fewer hair fall issues.
A 31-year-old male used topical finasteride for a year, reducing hairloss significantly with no side effects. Another user suggested adding minoxidil and using oils for better results.
Microneedling with 0.6 mm needles combined with 5% minoxidil is more effective for hair count and thickness than minoxidil alone or with 1.2 mm needles. Biweekly microneedling at 0.6 mm depth is recommended for better results in treating androgenetic alopecia.
A user shared their success with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hairloss, recommending these treatments to others. They emphasized the importance of informing others about effective treatments rather than relying on supplements.
The conversation is about switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss treatment. Users shared mixed experiences with side effects and effectiveness, with some preferring to stick with finasteride if it's working.
Accepting hairloss and not taking drastic measures like shaving your head if you are only mildly balding, and encouraging people to fight it with treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral and microneedling. Additionally, it discusses the importance of being realistic when trying to restore hair and addressing the misconception that one must look a certain way in order to be attractive.
The user has been on finasteride for 8 years to treat hairloss and is experiencing obsessive thoughts about balding. They discuss the psychological impact of hairloss and the different ways people on hairloss forums cope, either by shaving their heads or seeking treatments.
The conversation discusses the potential positive effects of melatonin on hair growth. The original poster plans to try both oral and topical melatonin and is seeking recommendations for a good source.
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 hairloss.
The user is looking for a PG-free solvent in the UK or EU to make their own pyrilutamide solution for hairloss and is currently using finasteride, considering minoxidil. They hope pyrilutamide will help stabilize their hairloss.
The conversation suggests using a dropper to apply minoxidil to the scalp without force for a less messy application compared to sprays or other methods.
A 37-year-old man shared his 8-month hairloss treatment progress using 1.25 mg finasteride, daily minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and weekly dermarolling. He started finasteride in November 2023 and added minoxidil in January 2024.
The conversation discusses a patent filed by Shiseido for cloning Dermal Papilla (DP) cells to treat hairloss. The method involves using viral vectors to maintain the cells' growth-inducing properties, differing from Replicel's approach with Dermal Sheath Cup (DSC) cells.
A user shared their 6-year experience with hairloss treatments, starting with Finasteride, then switching to Dutasteride, and adding Oral Minoxidil. They reported positive results, maintaining their hair above baseline and expressing gratitude for discovering these treatments early.
A 21-year-old male has been using dutasteride 0.5mg daily and topical minoxidil 5% nightly for a year and a half without success. He switched to oral minoxidil 0.25mg daily and is taking vitamin D supplements, but remains concerned about ongoing hairloss.
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.
A 39 year old male who has been balding since 23 and is intolerant to finasteride, using microneedling with Derminator 2 once per week and minoxidil foam twice daily in an effort to increase thickness of vellus hairs on the crown and maintain hairline.
A user who started balding at 20 trying different treatments to combat hairloss before eventually embracing being bald and getting a custom hair piece as an option. Various people commented on his looks with and without the wig, generally agreeing that he looked better bald.
A user's successful 6-month journey with Minoxidil, Finasteride and 0.05 Derma Rolling to regain their hairline, eyebrows, facial hair and overall youthful look. They also discussed the use of topical minoxidil for eyebrow thickening, as well as other skincare routines and healthy lifestyle habits.
With some minox
This conversation is about a user, Jmilei, who has been using the "big three" hairloss treatments (Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole) for five years. After taking a two year break from treatment, they have recently restarted their regime and noticed results in the fourth month.