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      community No idea what's causing my hair thinning

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using finasteride and oral minoxidil, with no hairline recession or bald spots. Suggestions include checking for telogen effluvium, considering a JAK inhibitor for potential autoimmune issues, and conducting further tests to rule out other causes.

      community What are some other causes of hair loss?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss causes beyond male pattern baldness, mentioning treatments like ketoconazole, zinc shampoo, and finasteride. Stress-related hair loss (telogen effluvium) is also suggested.

      community Is it safe to get keratin treatment on transplanted hair?

      in Transplants  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user with frizzy transplanted hair is considering a keratin treatment after 10 months and is concerned about its safety and potential to accelerate hair loss or cause telogen effluvium. They are seeking advice on whether it is safe to proceed with the treatment.

      community CTE and lots of shedding for over a year

      in Female  5 upvotes 8 months ago
      A female user has experienced severe hair shedding since stopping birth control in late 2022, diagnosed as telogen effluvium with no signs of androgenetic alopecia. Despite healthy living and optimal bloodwork, she continues to shed hair daily but also sees significant regrowth.

      community Daily scalp massages lead to more hair loss or not?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user applies castor oil and uses silicon scalp massagers daily, questioning if the massages cause more hair loss or if the hairs would fall out naturally. They believe the hairs are in the telogen phase and would shed regardless of the massage.

      community Losing ground after 14 months of fin use and 11 months of min

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  51 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 24-year-old person who is worried about their hair loss after 14 months of taking finasteride and 11 months of minoxidil. Replies to the post suggested sticking with their current regimen, that shedding from one part may not be telogen effluvium, and that shedding is normal with these drugs and they should evaluate in two to three months.

      community 19 year old male and Finasteride

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 19-year-old male with hair loss and gynecomastia is considering starting finasteride after trying various treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo and consulting dermatologists. He has chronic telogen effluvium and seborrheic dermatitis, with normal testosterone and thyroid levels but low platelet count.

      community Why haven’t we seen anything about this

      in Research/Science  18 upvotes 4 years ago
      A double blind, placebo-controlled study that looked into the potential effectiveness of topical fluridil for treating male androgenetic alopecia, showing increased anagen to telogen ratios with no reported side effects on libido or sexual performance.

      community I feel like people here shrug off nutritional issues too quickly. Particularly for Retrograde Alopecia.

      in Chat  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user believes Retrograde Alopecia may be linked to vitamin imbalances, specifically from taking too much Vitamin E, A, Zinc, and Selenium, and suggests it could be a middle ground between Androgenic Alopecia and Telogen Effluvium. Treatments for hair loss mentioned include Androgen inhibitors and improving lifestyle factors like nutrition and sleep, with topical melatonin also recommended for Retrograde Alopecia.

      community Retinol or tretnoin with minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Combining retinol or tretinoin with minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Users discuss the potential benefits and effectiveness of this combination.

      community Dont know what the hell is going on.

      in Chat  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced rapid diffuse hair thinning for five years despite no signs of AGA or miniaturization. They tried finasteride and oral minoxidil without success and have checked thyroid, iron, and vitamin D levels.

      community 4 Month Update on Pyrilutamide

      in Update  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatment with Pyrilutamide, Minoxidil, and Finasteride showed improvement after 4 months. Shedding reduced, hair feels stronger and healthier, with no side effects.

      community Regrowth? Min massaging and derma stamp

      in Is this regrowth?  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user noticed baby hairs after using minoxidil for two years, along with daily massages, derma stamping, and drinking peppermint infusions. Another user suggested starting with topical finasteride and eventually switching to oral finasteride, despite the original poster experiencing side effects from topical finasteride.

      community 2 Years Results - 0.5mg Fin Only.

      in Progress Pictures  442 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their 2-year results using only 0.5mg finasteride for hair loss, noting improvement after 8-10 months and no major shedding or side effects. They are 34 years old and have avoided using Minoxidil.

      community M22 Shedding recovery fin 1mg min 1ml

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  142 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (1ml), noting significant shedding phases but hoping for improvement. Shedding is a common synchronized effect of the treatment, which may desynchronize over time, potentially taking over 5 years.

      community Shedding hair like crazy idk why

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old male is experiencing significant hair shedding, particularly from the back of his head, despite normal blood test results except for slightly low vitamin D. A dermatologist prescribed minoxidil for receding temples, but the cause of the shedding remains unclear.

      community My first CosmeRNA Update (Experience)

      in Treatment  25 upvotes 1 year ago
      User experienced positive results with CosmeRNA for hair loss after 1.5 weeks, including reduced scalp itchiness, less oiliness, and decreased shedding. They have not felt any side effects and are happy with the treatment so far.

      community Anyone tried Stemoxydine twice daily?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Stemoxydine, a hair growth stimulant considered weaker than Minoxidil, and questions whether applying it twice daily could improve results similar to twice-daily Minoxidil applications.

      community No Response after 6 Months of 5 mg Oral Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced no response to 5 mg oral minoxidil after 6 months, with no hair regrowth or shedding. Suggestions included trying topical finasteride, dermastamping, and addressing DHT, while some users noted that factors like aspirin or Accutane might affect results.

      community antihistamine for scalp inflammation??

      in Chat  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      Cetirizine 10mg daily reduced hair shedding by 50% and lessened scalp itchiness. The user is considering long-term use for scalp inflammation and hair loss.

      community Fin/min was honestly a miracle for me

      in Progress Pictures  436 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after using finasteride and minoxidil for six months. Other users discussed their varied experiences with these treatments and offered additional advice.

      community Increased b12 and hair loss correlation

      in Female  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user noticed increased hair loss after taking B12 supplements for two months, with B12 levels rising to 1500. They are seeking help as other tests show normal levels of minerals and vitamins.