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      community Seeking Advice: Unusual Hair Loss at 31 Years Old - Any Insights? (M)

      in Chat  15 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 31-year-old man who previously had good results with minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral for hair loss is now experiencing unusual hair loss and side effects from finasteride. Respondents suggest it might be severe retrograde alopecia and recommend exploring other treatment options due to his inability to tolerate finasteride.

      community I bought a microscope, how does my scalp/hairs look? I've been suffering diffuse thinning and hair loss after covid and never recovered (2 yrs ago) I eat healthy, in shape and workout.

      in Progress Pictures  86 upvotes 7 months ago
      A person with hair loss since COVID-19 is considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Suggestions include visiting a dermatologist, using a ketoconazole shampoo, and considering that post-COVID hair loss might be an autoimmune response.

      community Started my hair loss treatment last summer

      in Progress Pictures  156 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user started treating hair loss last summer with 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil from Costco, and weekly dermastamping. They plan to begin using dutasteride and oral 5mg minoxidil to further enhance hair growth.

      community Creatine's effect on Hair Loss and DHT

      in Research/Science  102 upvotes 8 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 The emotional cost of hair loss

      in Chat  213 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 21-year-old expresses feeling alone and invalidated in his struggle with hair loss, seeking empathy from others. Some users share similar feelings, while one mentions making progress with dutasteride and minoxidil treatments and considering a hair transplant.

      community Predicting Your Hair Loss with a Trichoscopy Report

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of trichoscopy to predict hair loss patterns and inform treatment approaches. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with varying effectiveness based on gender-specific hair loss patterns.

      community Started fighting hair loss at 55, it's working.

      in Update  22 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user started treating hair loss at 55 using 0.5 mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil every second day, and microneedling. They saw noticeable improvement, especially in the front and a previously smooth bald spot.

      community A rant about hair loss misinformation on social media

      in Chat  43 upvotes 9 months ago
      Social media spreads misinformation about hair loss, often promoting unproven treatments like diet changes. Effective treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are overlooked.

      community Amazon Clinics offer Hair loss treatment consults

      in Treatment  60 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user is considering using Amazon Clinics for a hair loss treatment consultation to get finasteride for a receding hairline, noting it's cheaper than other options. Another user confirms that finasteride is not too expensive and suggests going for the cheapest option since it's a lifelong treatment.

      community A Complete Guide to Hair Loss for Beginners

      in Research/Science  528 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is a guide on treating hair loss, 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.

      community Female with hair loss - turns out it’s been thyroid cancer

      in Update  284 upvotes 10 months ago
      A woman with hair loss discovered she has thyroid cancer, which was found during an MRI and confirmed with an ultrasound. She advises others with symptoms to see a doctor and shares that her cancer was detected after her dog sniffed her neck and she experienced neck pain.

      community Vitamin D deficiency hair loss

      in Chat  10 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss 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 hair loss follows a pattern, it might be regular baldness rather than due to the deficiency.

      community My somewhat nuclear Hair loss prevention procotocol

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 21-year-old male shared his extensive hair loss treatment protocol, which includes Dutasteride, RU58841, Ketoconazole shampoo, oral Minoxidil, pyrilutamide, MK677, dermastamping, and castor oil, and reported improved hair regrowth and overall well-being. He has experienced no side effects and has also improved his diet and lifestyle.

      community The insanity of hair loss is blinding

      in Chat  825 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation revolves around the psychological impact of hair loss 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 hair loss and joining supportive communities.

      community Eddie Bravo talking about hair loss on JRE

      in Satire  325 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a 53-year-old man's struggle with hair loss and the various perspectives on balding. It also mentions the use of finasteride as a hair loss treatment.

      community How Does Exosome Therapy Work for Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exosome hair therapy involves injecting stem cell-derived exosomes into the scalp to boost hair follicle regeneration and repair. Exosomes, which are not stem cells but products of them, contain bioactive chemicals and specific growth factors that promote new blood vessel formation, increase cell proliferation, reduce inflammation, and improve tissue repair, all crucial for hair health.

      community Another addition to the Hair loss equation.

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, vitamins, lifestyle changes, and reducing prolactin levels. The user reports positive results after 4 months of treatment, including increased hair growth.

      community Opinions on current hair loss stack and recommendations for HT?

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old man is seeking advice on his current hair loss treatment, which includes 0.5mg Dutasteride daily, 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil daily, and daily low-level light laser therapy, as he's not seen improvement recently. He's also considering a hair transplant in South Korea at age 25 and is asking for opinions on this plan.

      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.