Poor diet and lifestyle contribute to male pattern baldness. Treatments like Minoxidil, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments may help slow hairloss.
A 24-year-old with male pattern baldness experienced side effects from oral finasteride and switched to a topical minoxidil/finasteride combination, later incorporating daily shampooing and scalp brushing to manage hairloss and dandruff. After initial shedding, the regimen led to reduced hairloss and new hair growth, with the user now using a densita mf combination (5% minoxidil/0.1% finasteride + redensyl) nightly.
A 35-year-old black male is using 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg minoxidil daily, Nizoral shampoo twice a week, and microneedling once a week for hairloss. The post shows progress pictures from January to May 2024.
The conversation discusses that genetic analysis of the Iceman Ötzi shows he had male-pattern baldness and dark skin, with a joke about using beards and tattoos to distract from hairloss. No specific hairloss treatments are mentioned.
Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hairloss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.
A user asked about Dr. Berg's recommended supplements for hair health, including Vitamin C, trace minerals, Omega 3, collagen, silica, B-vitamins, stinging nettle root, B6, B2, copper, and Vitamin D. Responses advised against following Dr. Berg, labeling him a quack, and suggested that only stinging nettle root might help with DHT, while the rest are only beneficial if deficient.
A 21-year-old woman diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) who is considering treatments such as spironolactone, minoxidil and finasteride to address her hairloss. The user also discusses potential solutions for concealing the appearance of her thinning hair, such as wigs or haircuts.
A 27-year-old male with AGA and diffused thinning has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, Vitamin D, B12, Iron, and Ketoconazole shampoo. Despite a hair transplant and improved blood levels, he continues to experience hairloss and suspects a possible misdiagnosis of Alopecia Areata Incognita.
A female user is experiencing heavy hair shedding and receding temples, possibly due to low ferritin levels. She is using oral minoxidil, iron supplements, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is hesitant to start spironolactone.
A user is confused about a dermatologist's positive assessment of their scalp despite concerns about their hairline. They discuss using oral minoxidil, concerns about side effects from finasteride, and difficulty finding topical finasteride.
A 19-year-old is concerned about going bald and disagrees with their parents who suggest therapy, believing hairloss will negatively impact their life. Some suggest therapy can help with the emotional aspects, while others support using finasteride and focusing on what makes the individual happy.
A user reports improved hair at 31 compared to 21 using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo, with significant gains from oral minoxidil. Other users discuss their experiences, with mixed results on regrowth and side effects like heart racing and excess body hair.
A 24-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia is using a treatment of Dutasteride 0.5 mg, oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg, L-cysteine, and a Ketoconazole/Caffeine/CBD shampoo. He's considering using a dermaroller to improve results, taking biotin and iron vitamins, and quitting nicotine due to its potential link to hairloss.
The post and conversation discuss the unpredictable nature of diffuse thinning, a type of hairloss. Users share personal experiences, with some mentioning treatments like oral finasteride and toppik, and the need for patience with these treatments.
The conversation is about a 20-year-old male considering a topical gel combining finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for hairloss, looking to replace his daily minoxidil with this new treatment. He has seen good regrowth with minoxidil but is nervous about starting finasteride.
A 19-year-old male shared his negative experience with finasteride, including side effects like vision issues, genital changes, pain, swollen lymph nodes, and mood alterations, which resolved after stopping the medication. He suggests alternative hairloss treatments like exercise, diet, possibly avoiding masturbation, topical anti-androgens, and dermarolling, emphasizing mental health over aesthetics.
A 25-year-old woman has been losing hair for 10 years despite normal thyroid, hormone levels, and B12 supplementation. She has used Minoxidil with limited success and is considering hair transplants, Propecia, or shaving her head and wearing wigs.
The conversation discusses the pros and cons of dutasteride for male pattern baldness, with a focus on its long half-life. The user, a physician, also mentions that switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause temporary hairloss until dutasteride reaches effective levels or accelerates the hair cycle.
The user is seeking advice on which treatment to add to their current regimen for male pattern baldness. They have previously tried Dutasteride, Nizoral, and oral Minoxidil, but experienced continued hairloss. They are specifically asking for experiences with RU58841, Stemoxydine, or Alfatradiol.
A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hairloss.
The user started using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for male pattern baldness (MPB) and is experiencing rapid thinning. They are questioning if low blood flow to the head could be contributing to their hairloss.
The conversation discusses Fevipiprant, an asthma drug that may block CRTH2 and potentially stop male pattern baldness (MPB) without inhibiting DHT. It also mentions the use of finasteride and dutasteride for hairloss.
TE (telogen effluvium) is often misunderstood and is triggered by severe stress or trauma, not minor daily inconveniences. Most hairloss cases are due to male pattern baldness (AGA), and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can help.
Scientists discovered a sugar gel, 2dDR-SA, that increased hair growth in mice. Users discussed its potential, comparing it to other treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
Why androgenic alopecia affects the scalp rather than other body parts, potential explanations for this phenomenon, treatments available to combat hairloss, and the implications of male attractiveness in modern society.
CB-03-01 is a topical anti-androgen with low absorption, offering potential as a side-effect-free alternative to Finasteride/Dutasteride for hairloss. It's in stage 2 clinical trials for acne and showing promise for male pattern baldness.
Minoxidil can be applied to the entire scalp, including the hairline, despite labels suggesting otherwise due to lack of specific testing. For best results in treating hairloss, combining minoxidil with finasteride is recommended, as finasteride addresses the underlying cause of male pattern baldness.
A user discusses their doctor's recommendation of vitamins, biotin, collagen, shampoos, and 2.5mg minoxidil for hairloss. Replies suggest minoxidil is useful, and finasteride should be added for male pattern baldness.
Actor Jacob Batalon's receding hairline and how it is a sign of his success despite dealing with hairloss, with some people suggesting he may be using treatments such as Minoxidil or Finasteride to manage it.
The conversation discusses CRISPR-on & CRISPR-off as a potential cure for baldness, contrasting it with hair cloning and other treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also mentions the potential of mRNA for gene expression control and the prioritization of gene editing for severe genetic conditions.