A user diagnosed with Crohn's disease is concerned it might contribute to balding. They have been using keto shampoo, finasteride, and oralminoxidil, which improved their hair but not significantly.
Specialist_Soup_2289 is experiencing severe hair shedding despite using finasteride, dutasteride, and oralminoxidil. They hope for regrowth but are currently shedding a lot of hair.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Dr. Resul Yaman Hair Clinic in Istanbul, including before and after photos. They are considering taking oralMinoxidil post-operation but are avoiding Finasteride due to side effects.
Inflammation on the scalp can hinder hair regrowth and the effectiveness of treatments. The user is using ketoconazole shampoo, Selsun Blue, finasteride, and oralminoxidil.
A user experienced dry, brittle hair after starting dutasteride and considered switching back to finasteride. Another user advised that the dryness is temporary and shared positive results with dutasteride and oralminoxidil after several months.
A female user is experiencing heavy hair shedding and receding temples, possibly due to low ferritin levels. She is using oralminoxidil, iron supplements, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is hesitant to start spironolactone.
A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oralminoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.
A 31-year-old who experienced severe hair loss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oralminoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.
The conversation is about using microneedling for hair loss treatment, including questions on disinfection and post-treatment care. The user mentions using oralminoxidil and finasteride, and considering dutasteride.
A 22-year-old who had a hair transplant and is on medication has nice hair, which was complimented by their grandmother. Another person is 8 months post-transplant and taking dutasteride, oralminoxidil, and biotin but hasn't seen results yet.
A user is considering whether to continue using RU58841 or switch to hair system patches for a receding hairline, while already using finasteride, oralminoxidil, and microneedling. Another user suggests buying RU58841 in powder form to save money and notes the original poster's hair has significantly improved.
A user shared their positive experience with shaving their head, feeling liberated from worrying about hair loss. Some discussed their own hair loss treatments, including finasteride, oralminoxidil, and Rogaine, while others expressed support for the shaved look.
The user has been using Finasteride for 7 years, RU58841, Stemoxydine, and 2% Ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss treatment but still experiences an itchy and inflamed scalp. They have not yet tried the prescribed oralMinoxidil and are considering lifestyle factors like diet and sleep as potential contributors to the issue.
A user on finasteride for hair loss is considering topical dutasteride to further reduce scalp DHT and is using various other topicals as substitutes for minoxidil due to concerns about the safety of their cats and potential heart side effects from oralminoxidil. They are exploring whether a once-weekly application of topical dutasteride would be effective.
The individual is experiencing hair thinning primarily at the front/middle of their scalp and is seeking to identify the type of hair loss they have. They already use treatments like oralMinoxidil, topical Finasteride, Tretinoin gel, dermarolling, and various oils and shampoos.
Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hair shedding after just two uses, a result not achieved by finasteride or oralminoxidil. Some users suggest the shampoo's anti-androgenic properties may help with hair loss, while others think the shedding might have stopped naturally or due to the end of a shedding phase.
People are sharing their experiences of keeping a hidden folder on their phones with photos documenting their hair loss. Some users discuss the emotional impact, while one mentions using dutasteride and oralminoxidil without noticeable change.
Dutasteride mesotherapy, an injection treatment for hair loss done monthly, is discussed as an alternative to daily oral treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. It's not popular due to its higher cost, inconvenience, and the discomfort of scalp injections.
The user treated traction alopecia for over a year using Nutrafol, rosemary oil, topical and oralMinoxidil, dermarolling, biotin, collagen, and vitamin D, and shared progress photos to inspire others on their hair growth journey. They also acknowledged the community and a specific person for support and encouragement.
The conversation is about a 19-year-old male showing his hair loss progress over 6 months using Dutasteride 0.5 mg, oralMinoxidil 2.5 mg twice daily, Biotin 10 mg, and daily Ketoconazole shampoo. He experienced no side effects from the treatments.
Animajax, who started off completely bald, has seen hair regrowth using finasteride 1.25mg, oralminoxidil 2.5mg, occasional topical minoxidil, dermastamping, benzoyl peroxide, and tretinoin. They recently added nizoral and plan to switch to a topical solution combining minoxidil and dutasteride.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 3 months using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins such as biotin, B5, B6, and C. They took 1.1 mg of oral finasteride, experienced a shedding period initially, and emphasized the importance of consistency.
A user had a hair transplant 16 years ago and lost hair after stopping finasteride. They're now using a combination of treatments including oral dutasteride, topical and oralminoxidil, Pyrilutamide, and microneedling, and have seen improved density but are unsure if it's enough to grow their hair out. They also had a bad experience with scalp micropigmentation (SMP) and are considering redoing it.
A 20-year-old with thinning hair has low vitamin D and normal testosterone. They are prescribed oralminoxidil and vitamin D, and are questioning if finasteride is also necessary.
The user is using RU58841 twice daily, dutasteride 0.5mg every two days, dutasteride mesotherapy every three months, and 20mg oralminoxidil daily. Other users suggest this regimen is excessive and recommend adding microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.
Microneedling combined with latanoprost may convert vellus hairs to transitional or terminal hairs. The user suggests using oralminoxidil to increase vellus hair, then applying a high concentration of latanoprost with microneedling for conversion.
The user experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hair loss. They are now on finasteride, oralminoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.
The conversation discusses the safety and cost of 2.5mg Dutasteride, and the potential for increased DHT reduction by combining Dutasteride with topical Finasteride. The original poster is currently using 0.5mg Dutasteride, 1.25mg oralMinoxidil, and a topical treatment, and is considering increasing the dosage to maximize results while avoiding less known treatments like RU58841.
A user is considering a long-term hair loss treatment stack including Dutasteride, Finasteride, and oralMinoxidil, and is concerned about potential liver damage. Some responses suggest the stack is excessive, while others believe it's not harmful to the liver, but recommend regular blood work to monitor health.