A 19-year-old experiencing rapid hairloss seeks advice on treatments. Recommendations include using finasteride and minoxidil together, but not minoxidil alone.
A user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth after 7 weeks of using topical minoxidil, 1.25mg finasteride, dermastamping, and a hair thickening shampoo. The user had been shaving their head due to hairloss but can now grow it out.
A user discusses using a hemp inflammation cream for hairloss, noting it contains aloe vera, hemp extract, rosemary oil, glycerin, emu oil, menthol, and MSM, which are beneficial for hairloss. They consider using the cream instead of making their own topical treatment.
The user is considering whether to get a second hair transplant or wait to see the results from switching to oral minoxidil and finasteride. They also use microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.
Blocking the Mitochondrial pyruvate carrier and using aldose reductase inhibitors like Indian gooseberry and berberine may help with hair growth. Magnesium can also be added to increase NADPH.
A popular streamer got a hair transplant in NY, sponsored by the clinic. Some users discussed the quality of the transplant and the use of medications like Minoxidil and finasteride.
The conversation discusses the potential cost of hair transplants if verteporfin allows for an unlimited donor area, suggesting that prices could vary based on the number of grafts needed. The user speculates that costs could be calculated per graft or a set amount for a specific number of grafts.
The user has been dealing with an oily scalp, seborrheic dermatitis, and hairloss for 18 months, using finasteride without improvement. Another user suggested dutasteride for reducing scalp oiliness.
Many celebrities and athletes likely use hairloss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Despite their effectiveness, only a small percentage of the general population uses these treatments.