A user trying to avoid an expensive hair transplant, and the replies suggesting they wait two years on treatment before deciding if they need a transplant or not.
A 20-year-old reports worsening hair loss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil, and considers a hair transplant. Users suggest continuing treatments, trying microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, switching to finasteride, or adding tretinoin.
The conversation discusses a user's positive experience with hair regrowth using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling after 2.5 months, noting initial shedding but improved hair density, especially at the temples, possibly eliminating the need for a hair transplant. The user is satisfied with the current treatment and is hesitant to try the experimental drug RU58841, hoping the current routine will suffice for further improvements.
Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, a fungal scalp condition which can cause hair loss. Treatments discussed include antifungal shampoos, cold showers, exfoliating the scalp, taking VitaminD, and stimulating the prostate through the anus.
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.
A 30-year-old female with telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia is using spironolactone, oral minoxidil, vitaminD, iron sulfate, and a hairmax laser band. She seeks recommendations for a dermastamp or derma roller, advised to use no higher than 0.5 mm.
A user is struggling with hair loss at 17 and has been using finasteride for 5 months and minoxidil for 11 months without seeing regrowth. Other users encourage continuing treatment, sharing their own experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, anddermarolling, and emphasizing patience and acceptance.
Someone's brother tried Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for hair loss; it had minimal effect on hair but improved skin appearance. Microneedling at home was suggested as a more sustainable alternative.
A user who has been taking finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for one year with no results, and the replies discuss other treatments, including dutasteride, which is feareddue to potential side effects.
A user named "EgyptStar81" who has been dealing with hair loss since age 15 due to genetics, chemotherapy and finasteride/minoxidil treatment. Possible solutions such as dutasteride, oral minoxidil, hair transplants and extensions were suggested.
TE (telogen effluvium) is often misunderstood and is triggered by severe stress or trauma, not minor daily inconveniences. Most hair loss cases are due to male pattern baldness (AGA), andtreatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can help.
A 19-year-old experienced worsening hair loss after 4 months on finasteride, despite initial improvement with minoxidil. The consensus is to continue treatment for at least a year, as shedding is common and often temporary.
A 25 year old male who has been using finasteride anddutasteride for two years to treat his hair loss, with no success. Other treatments such as oral minoxidil, topical anti-androgens, RU58841, latanoprost, topical estrogen, CB 03 01, microneedling, keto 2% shampoo, vitaminD, Omega 3, B vitamins and probiotics were discussed.
User tried Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss with no success and considers giving up. Others suggest continuing treatment, trying hair transplant, or embracing baldness.
A 16-year-old girl is experiencing hair loss, which has worseneddespite using minoxidil and multivitamins. Suggestions include broader hormone testing and considering other treatments like spironolactone if the hair loss is due to androgenic alopecia.
A 31-year-old man who previously had good results with minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral for hair loss is now experiencing unusual hair loss and side effects from finasteride. Respondents suggest it might be severe retrograde alopecia and recommend exploring other treatment options due to his inability to tolerate finasteride.
A 37-year-old man shared his 1.5-year progress using finasteride and supplements for hair loss, planning a hair transplant for further restoration. Commenters noticed significant improvement in hair quality anddensity from his treatment.
User experienced hair density decrease after 1 year of finasteride. Others shared similar experiences, suggesting it could be a temporary shed anddiscussed various treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, dermaroller, and ketoconazole.
A 24-year-old male has been using 0.1% finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily for four months, addeddermarolling and topical dutasteride, and sees hair regrowth, improving from a Norwood scale 4a to 3a. He wants to optimize his hair loss treatment routine.
Natural remedies like rosemary oil, coconut oil, and onion juice are generally seen as less effective compared to medical treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Some users believe natural oils can help, but modern medicine is often more reliable.
A user experiencing significant hair loss while on finasteride and minoxidil found out they hadvitaminD and iron deficiencies. After adding iron, vitaminD, and a multivitamin with zinc to their treatment, they saw reduced hair fall within a week.
The user experienced hair improvement after using topical minoxidil for 3 months, oral finasteride for 2 months, and additional treatments like derma rolling, Ketozolin shampoo, rosemary oil, andvitaminD supplements. They also lost 9kg during this period.
A user is pleased with their hair regrowth after 3 months using Minoxidil 5%. They plan to start Finasteride upon returning home, and others discuss the importance of consistency and patience with hair loss treatments.
A 43-year-old user's progress pictures showing their results from taking Finasteride andDutasteride for 13 months, along with 5% Minoxidil topical treatment for hair loss over the course of two years. Other users shared experiences and advice about using these treatments to reverse hair loss.
A user's success in treating his diffuse and crown hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil; other users sharing their experiences, both successful and unsuccessful, and the importance of research and listening to one's body when deciding on treatments.
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.
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.
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.
A 16-year-old using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 3.5 months to treat hair loss. They're seeing progress, despite continued shedding, and plan to start using dutasteride at 18.