A 16-year-old is experiencing thinninghair at the front and shedding during showers. He is concerned about potential early baldness and is considering seeing a doctor and taking multivitamins.
Hair loss and the various treatments available, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, dermarolling, RU58841, mesotherapy, Rogaine, and scalp massages. The discussion also includes regret for not starting treatment earlier and advice to start early in order to avoid further balding.
The user has tried finasteride, oral minoxidil, iron supplements, vitamin D, and vitamin B12, but their hair is still thinning after 5 years. Another user suggested trying dutasteride.
The post and conversation discuss the unpredictable nature of diffuse thinning, a type of hair loss. Users share personal experiences, with some mentioning treatments like oral finasteride and toppik, and the need for patience with these treatments.
A user's experience with hair loss regrowth, achieved through the use of 1mg finasteride, 5% Minoxidil, an essential oil blend, and microneedling once per week, as well as other treatments like warm water washes, baby shampoo, and OGX coconut conditioner. Other users shared their experiences with similar treatments and congratulated the original poster on his results.
The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, highlighting Advanced Trichology Topical Melatonin Hair Growth Serum, hers Minoxidil Foam, Keranique Hair Regrowth Treatment, Nioxin 5% Minoxidil, Virtue Minoxidil 5%, and Rogaine Women's 2% Minoxidil. One user suggests that the list may be influenced by sponsorship and emphasizes that minoxidil is commonly recommended but doesn't address the root cause of hair loss like finasteride or dutasteride.
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.
A user seeks advice on treatments for his mother's hair loss, considering Minoxidil, Finasteride, and shampoos. The mother is being monitored for breast cancer, which may be relevant.
The post humorously discusses an exaggerated hair loss treatment regimen including minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and "demon blood." Replies joke about the regimen and suggest alternative sources for "demon blood."
The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some users suggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-dose progesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while others recommend cosmetic solutions like Toppik hair fibers or shaving the head.
Trans woman experiencing thinninghair despite low testosterone and finasteride use seeks possible causes and solutions. Current treatments include finasteride, spironolactone, estradiol, vitamins, and microneedling; minoxidil not tried due to concerns about dependence and side effects.
User with diffused thinninghair prefers receding temples, as hair transplant could fix it. Finasteride and minoxidil suggested to improve hair density.
The conversation discusses concerns about getting a buzz cut years after a FUE hair transplant due to an unnatural look and thinninghair. Suggestions include trying a buzz cut and considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP) as an option.
Female with PCOS experiences receding and thinninghair, wants dutasteride instead of spironolactone. Discusses desire to reduce DHT without losing libido.
The conversation is about a person struggling with inconsistent hair styling due to thinninghair, despite being on hair loss medications. They find that ketoconazole 2% shampoo helps, but conditioning makes their hair look worse; others suggest staying consistent with treatment and using hair fibers for events.
A 24 year old who has been experiencing thinninghair for 6 years and is starting a course of treatment involving finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and nizoral shampoo. Others are wishing them luck and offering advice on how to potentially recover from the condition.
User seeks natural hair products for hold/texture without harmful chemicals due to thinninghair. They consider Hades Matte Paste and Matte Lava Clay, asking if any ingredients could cause hair loss.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 weeks by taking zinc, vitamin D, and biotin supplements, correcting deficiencies that were contributing to hair loss and thinning. They report a decrease in hair shedding, faster hair growth, and a thickening of their hairline without using common hair loss medications like Minoxidil or Finasteride.
User tried cheap hair fibers from Amazon, significantly improved appearance of thinninghair. Fixing spray recommended to prevent fibers from blowing off.
The user experienced increased hair loss and scalp itchiness despite using finasteride and plans to resume minoxidil and start microneedling. They are considering using clay, Aveda thickening tonic, and a beanie to manage the appearance of thinninghair.
A user who buzzed their hair, raising their confidence. Other users suggested trying finasteride to thicken the existing hair or using hair systems as an alternative. Additionally, toppik was suggested as a way to fill in thinning areas.
After 11 years on Finasteride, a user's hair is thinning again, suggesting hair may become more sensitive to DHT with age. They plan to introduce Dutasteride once a week, as they cannot tolerate Minoxidil.
Individuals with oily scalps, dandruff, and diffuse thinninghair loss 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.
A 23 year old female who experienced Telogen Effluvium due to stress 4 years ago, but her hair is still not back to normal. She is looking for treatments such as Minoxidil and dermarolling that may help with the thinning patches in her hair.
A user discussed their experience with finasteride for almost 2 years and oral minoxidil for 7 months, noting thicker follicles but no change in density. Replies suggested getting a shorter haircut to make the hair look thicker and healthier.
User noticed thinninghair at 18-19, started finasteride at 22 and minoxidil at 24, with positive results. Others shared hair loss experiences and treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants.
A user with thinninghair and a bald spot seeks advice on starting dermarolling for hair regrowth. They ask about using vitamin E and Rogaine alongside dermarolling.
A 20-year-old with thinninghair has low vitamin D and normal testosterone. They are prescribed oral minoxidil and vitamin D, and are questioning if finasteride is also necessary.
A user decided to buzz their thinninghair after starting Dutasteride, feeling liberated by the change. Other users shared similar experiences, with some using treatments like Finasteride and Minoxidil to manage hair loss.