A user with low ferritin and zinc levels is asking if others have seen hair improvement after taking ironsupplements. They were prescribed minoxidil and finasteride by their doctor.
The conversation discusses using finasteride for hair loss, with ironsupplements helping to slow shedding. The user emphasizes that shedding doesn't necessarily mean permanent hair loss.
The conversation discusses using zinc and ironsupplements to mitigate side effects of finasteride. It also mentions that shedding is a normal part of the process and suggests a healthy diet, exercise, and sleep to support hair health.
A user with low iron levels is experiencing hair loss and is taking oral minoxidil and finasteride. Another user confirms that low ferritin can contribute to hair loss and recommends ironsupplements.
The user has tried finasteride, oral minoxidil, ironsupplements, vitamin D, and vitamin B12, but their hair is still thinning after 5 years. Another user suggested trying dutasteride.
A user with female pattern hair loss who tried minoxidil and various oils and supplements, but saw results only after taking iron tablets. The conversation also offered advice to get blood tests done to see if there are underlying issues causing the hair loss.
A 32-year-old woman reported significant hair regrowth after 103 days of using 5% minoxidil once daily, along with biotin, ironsupplements, and a balanced diet. She observed many new baby hairs and no bald spots, aiming for denser and longer hair while maintaining her regimen.
A 24-year-old male experienced hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride, later switching to dutasteride, higher-dose minoxidil, ironsupplements, and derma stamping, which initially improved his condition. However, after moving to a stressful environment and undergoing minor surgery, his hair loss rapidly increased, particularly on one side of his temple.
A female user is experiencing heavy hair shedding and receding temples, possibly due to low ferritin levels. She is using oral minoxidil, ironsupplements, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is hesitant to start spironolactone.
The user has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for a year, along with biotin, iron, and vitamin D supplements. They were not always consistent with minoxidil but generally maintained the regimen.
A woman discovered her long-term hair loss was due to undiagnosed anemia, with ferritin levels as low as 9. After starting ironsupplements, she saw significant hair regrowth, especially in previously bald areas, though some spots remain unchanged.
A user with diffuse thinning noticed stubble-like hairs on their scalp after using 2% ketoconazole shampoo, dermarolling, castor oil, Vitamin D3, biotin, and ironsupplements. They are unsure if this indicates regrowth or miniaturized hairs.
A 29 year old female with hair loss issues that have been linked to PCOS; the user has started taking Spironolactone and ironsupplements in hopes of regrowing their hair, but is wondering if it's too late.
A young woman, 23, is experiencing all-over hair thinning and has been using Minoxidil 5% foam, ironsupplements, and vitamin D with no improvement. She feels depressed and is seeking support and advice on what to try next.
A 39-year-old woman noticed hair thinning and found she has an iron deficiency, which may be linked to hair loss. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, using spironolactone, and minoxidil.
Finasteride isn't working after 8 months, and stopping minoxidil led to no regrowth. Advice includes resuming minoxidil, correcting iron deficiency, and continuing finasteride.
The user is experiencing significant hair loss despite using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, micro-needling, rosemary oil, and various vitamins. In the conversation, others suggest checking iron and hemoglobin levels, maintaining a positive attitude, and adding RU58841 to the treatment regimen.
A user's journey to treat hair loss with a combination of oral medication, topical treatments, microneedling and different shampoos and supplements. It includes warnings about an OGX biotin shampoo potentially causing further hair loss.
Treating alopecia androgenetica with limited options, such as spironolacton, dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil 5%, Rogaine foam for men, a shampoo with ketoconazol, iron supplement and dermarolling.
A 21-year-old shares progress 1.5 months after starting finasteride (0.5 mg every other day) with no side effects, using minoxidil for beard growth, rosemary oil, and weekly microneedling. They report healthier hair texture and positive feedback from family.
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.
Female with PCOS experiences receding and thinning hair, wants dutasteride instead of spironolactone. Discusses desire to reduce DHT without losing libido.
A 17-year-old experiencing hair loss is using Minoxidil but is hesitant about Finasteride due to potential side effects. Others recommend Finasteride for its effectiveness and suggest alternatives like vitamins and derma rollers.
The conversation discusses a user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically using finasteride for almost 5 months and minoxidil for 8 months. The user is considering switching to oral minoxidil and possibly dutasteride if not satisfied with the results, despite others noting progress and advising patience.
A user's experience with treating hair loss using finasteride and minoxidil, as well as advice from other users that they should try finasteride alone first before committing to minoxidil.
Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hair loss reduction with this method.
User seeks advice for mom's hair loss, considering treatments like spiro, iron/biotin supplements, 2% minoxidil, and Nioxin. Mom has Parkinson's and low estrogen due to hysterectomy, which may contribute to thinning.
A user shared their 2-year hair recovery journey using minoxidil, microneedling, finasteride, iron, zinc, selenium, cyproterone, and estrogen. They started losing hair at 15 and are now 24.