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community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

in Research/Science 235 upvotes 7 months ago

Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

community Hair loss protocol

in Treatment 3 years ago

The user is addressing hair loss with scalp botox, scalp massage, nizoral shampoo, various vitamins and supplements, and natural nitric oxide boosters like citrulline malate and beetroot powder. They are also considering a mouthpiece to reduce snoring and improve sleep.

community Vitamin Deficiency: “Severely” Low on Vitamin D

in Update 15 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experiencing significant hair loss found they had a severe vitamin D deficiency and was prescribed 50,000IU vitamin D pills, likely to be taken weekly. They are questioning if the deficiency could be the cause of their hair loss and if correcting it could stop the shedding and improve hair recovery.

community 3 month progress on Topical Minoxidil/Finasteride (Hims), oils, and derma-rolling

in Progress Pictures 2 years ago

This user has been using a combination of topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, oils, biotin, vitamins D and K, and derma-rolling for 3 months to help reduce hair loss. They have experienced some progress but are still looking for more recommendations from others.

community PSA: Fin/Dut are NON-NEGOTIABLE

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 676 upvotes 1 month ago

Finasteride and dutasteride are essential for stopping hair loss, while natural remedies are ineffective. Minoxidil can be added if needed, but blocking DHT is crucial.

community Just found out I am Vitamin D deficient

in Treatment 58 upvotes 3 years ago

A user found out they are vitamin D deficient and was prescribed high-dose vitamin D supplements, asking if others had similar experiences and if it improved their hair. Some shared improved mood and testosterone levels after treatment, while another combined vitamin D supplements with finasteride due to family history of baldness.

community Started Finasteride almost three months ago and I'm upset

in Update 153 upvotes 7 months ago

A user started taking finasteride three months ago to treat hair loss and unexpectedly cleared their acne, which they had been struggling with since age 12. The conversation includes others sharing their experiences with finasteride, its effects on acne and hair loss, and mentions a related treatment, clascoterone, for acne and hair loss.

community Started rosemary oil in mid Feb. quickly moved to oral min, topical min, Dut, RU, derma rolling. And keto. Top pic is March 6. Bottom is today. 40 years old.

in Progress Pictures 213 upvotes 1 year ago

User started with rosemary oil, then used oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, derma rolling, and keto for hair loss treatment. Significant progress was made, and others praised the aggressive approach.

community 11 month hair update.. The minoxidil and finasteride really work miracles 😳😳😳

in Progress Pictures 863 upvotes 3 years ago

User "Jordan_cadagan" shares 11-month progress using minoxidil and finasteride for hair growth, with impressive results. Users discuss application methods, ice baths possibly helping, and daily dosages.

community Improve your micronnedling progress/results using betadine

in Microneedling 74 upvotes 3 years ago

A user shared their hair regrowth success using microneedling with a dermaroller every 6 days and minoxidil, recommending betadine (povidone-iodine) before microneedling to sterilize the scalp and enhance results. Another user noted the potential risks of iodine toxicity.