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      Is this a male pattern baldness or diffuse baldness?

      community Is this a male pattern baldness or diffuse baldness?

      in General  144 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced sudden hair loss over six months, losing about 30% of his hair. Treatments include 10% minoxidil, a hair spray, and a vitamin pill; opinions on the cause vary between normal hair loss due to deficiencies and male pattern baldness.

      community 8-9 Month Update. 24M Korean Diffuse Thinner

      in Progress Pictures  311 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a 24-year-old Korean man's progress with hair loss treatments over 8-9 months, with specific treatments not mentioned due to redacted information. Users are commenting on the effectiveness and inquiring if Asians have better results with hair loss treatments.

      community Vitamin D deficiency hair loss

      in Chat  10 upvotes 1 year 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 7 months update - 1 mg fin, topical min

      in Progress Pictures  736 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's 7-month progress using 1 mg finasteride and topical minoxidil, with no side effects from the finasteride, achieving baby hairs on the hairline and other positive results. Other users have discussed different treatments such as microneedling and supplements, providing advice and encouragement to the poster.

      community been on fin for 12 months , minoxidil for 4 yrs, normal vitamin and thyroid, still losing hair, i saw a stop in hairloss when i started fin for about 5 months & after that im losing hair for 7 months??what now?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a person who has been using finasteride for 12 months and minoxidil for 4 years, but is still experiencing hair loss. They are considering trying oral minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, and azelaic acid as potential treatments.

      community 4 months on 2.5 mg OM, no improvement

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      After 4 months on oral minoxidil with no significant hair regrowth, a user is frustrated and considering alternative treatments since they can't take finasteride due to side effects. Suggestions include natural DHT blockers, lifestyle changes, and other hair care tips.

      community 14 year old struggling with hair loss

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 14-year-old is experiencing significant hair loss and was prescribed Aminexil by a dermatologist. They are concerned about potential side effects.

      community I’m already DOING EVERYTHING!!!

      in Female  27 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 26 year old female dealing with hair loss who is considering treatments such as Spiro, minoxidil and finasteride. Other potential solutions mentioned are PRP treatment, a wig, and bio-identical estrogen combined with bica.

      community 28yr old 5mg minoxidil daily, .5 dutasteride every 2 days

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user started using 5mg minoxidil daily and 0.5mg dutasteride every two days for hair loss, along with rosemary, castor, and pumpkin oil twice a week, and derma stamping once a week. They plan to track progress with photos and maintain hair length with clippers.

      community How much do you guys think diet and sleep affects results?

      in Research/Science  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether lifestyle factors like diet and sleep affect hair growth in people with reversible hair loss. Some believe these factors, along with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, can improve hair health, while others argue hair loss is mostly determined by genetics and DHT sensitivity.

      community Methionine? Glycine?

       6 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits and risks of using Methionine and Glycine for hair loss, with concerns about cancer risk if not balanced properly. The user seeks opinions on these amino acids for hair health and overall benefits.

      community One year progress - (Fin only)

      in Progress Pictures  199 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement after one year of using finasteride, despite initial side effects, and considered adding oral minoxidil. They also noted the positive impact of vitamin D on hair thickness.

      community 21 months in, lost all gains last 2 weeks

      in Progress Pictures  447 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced hair loss after 21 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride and is considering switching to dutasteride. Others suggest it might be temporary and recommend staying consistent or trying additional methods like hair loss shampoo, microneedling, or checking vitamin levels.

      community 28 M....only oral finasteride 1mg

      in Progress Pictures  245 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 28-year-old male using only oral finasteride 1mg since May 15, 2024, reports no side effects and significant hair improvement. He plans to continue finasteride for three more months and is considering adding D3+K2 drops, zinc, folate, and magnesium glycinate.

      community Nuclear Stack Ineffective: Oral DUT/FIN/MIN/RU - NAFLD?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced severe hair shedding despite using oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841, and was diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). They are considering switching to topical treatments due to the ineffectiveness of their current regimen.

      community Best shampoo and conditioner for hair loss

      in Product  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral 2%, and microneedling for hair loss but finds Nizoral drying. They seek affordable shampoo and conditioner recommendations, with one reply suggesting baby shampoo for non-Nizoral days.

      community Just popped my first fin, excited as hell!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  154 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared their excitement about starting finasteride for hair loss after trying various ineffective methods. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, including shedding phases and side effects, with one mentioning using topical finasteride and minoxidil.

      community 8 month progress so far (Sep 2023 - April 2024)

      in Progress Pictures  371 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user saw improvement in hair loss after 8 months by taking Finasteride three times a week, using Minoxidil, derma rolling once a week, and using Ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. They also mentioned working out and taking supplements.

      community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.

      in Progress Pictures  224 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.

      community do any supplements actually work?

      in Female  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user asked if collagen or hair growth supplements made their hair thicker. Another user suggested that Vitamin D might help if deficient.

      community 8mg on oral finasteride. No results?

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using 8mg of oral finasteride and is considering trying minoxidil or redoing blood work. They are concerned about thinning hair on the sides and back of their head.

      community C’est terrible - at my wits end

      in Female  444 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.

      community Minoxidil seems to not work anymore this sucks

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user reported that Minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, stopped working for them despite initial success. Other users suggested not taking breaks from the treatment, checking for fake products, trying microneedling, using oral Minoxidil, combining Minoxidil with tretinoin, and using finasteride.