User asks if Ashwagandha causes hair loss while using Finasteride and Minoxidil. Replies suggest Ashwagandha may increase shedding, but raising testosterone within normal levels likely won't significantly affect hair loss.
Biotin supplements are not effective for hair loss unless you are actually deficient, which is rare. Some users report improved hair quality with biotin, but there's no evidence supporting its use for hair loss in healthy individuals.
A 28-year-old woman with genetic hair loss has tried various treatments, including oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, exosome needling, and hair extensions. She plans to pause treatments for pregnancy and is concerned about potential hair loss during that time.
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.
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 hair loss and suspects a possible misdiagnosis of Alopecia Areata Incognita.
A 24-year-old male has been using oral Finasteride 1mg/day for 6 months and nanoxidil for 10 months, recently switching to oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily, with no progress. Suggestions include getting a scalp biopsy, consulting a dermatologist, and possibly trying higher doses of oral Minoxidil or switching to dutasteride.
The user has been using finasteride daily since 2020, dutasteride twice weekly since September, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily, microneedling monthly, and ketoconazole semi-often. They are feeling lost about their hair loss progress after one year on this regimen.
A user has been on finasteride for a year and minoxidil for six months, with no noticeable progress. They also use dermarolling and rosemary oil but are frustrated with the lack of results.
A user with medium length hair and thinning at the top is using an adenosine-based hair growth serum and seeking advice on whether to use a boar bristle or nylon bristle brush to stimulate hair growth. They are concerned about their sensitive scalp.
A user has been on dutasteride for nearly 2 years with no improvement in hair loss, expressing frustration. Other users suggest checking for other health conditions, getting bloodwork, and considering stopping TRT or trying finasteride.
A 20-year-old has seen no improvement in hair loss after 8 months using finasteride, minoxidil, topical solutions, and microneedling. They express frustration and a loss of confidence due to the lack of results.
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.
The conversation is about whether low vitamin levels can cause hair loss. The consensus is that the user's vitamin levels are normal and unlikely to affect hair loss or the effectiveness of finasteride and minoxidil treatments.
A 22-year-old man has seen significant improvement in his hair loss after 18 weeks using Minoxidil and Finasteride, starting treatment after rapid hair loss since age 17. He applies Minoxidil directly after an unspecified procedure, believing it's more effective and appreciates the sterilizing effect of the ethanol in it.
A user was prescribed Alpicort E, which contains Estradiol Benzoate, Prednisone, and Salicylic Acid, for hair loss and is seeking others' experiences due to concerns about potential side effects.
A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss for three years due to a vitamin D deficiency and has seen no improvement after 3.5 months of taking supplements. Another person suggested that if the hair loss follows a pattern, it might be regular baldness rather than due to the deficiency.
A user has been treating hair loss with finasteride for two years without success and is experiencing an itchy scalp with seborrhea. Despite low DHT levels, they are still losing hair, suggesting that DHT might not be the main cause of their hair loss, and they are considering other treatments or causes.
A 31-year-old male with low normal-range testosterone and DHT is experiencing significant hair loss from the front scalp. He has tried Minoxidil, vitamin D3 and B12 supplements, and exercises regularly but is still seeking the root cause and effective treatment.
The conversation is about hair loss treatments. The user considers natural remedies but is advised that finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil are more effective.
A user started using 5mg minoxidil daily and 0.5mg dutasteride every two days for hair loss, along with rosemary, castor, and pumpkin oil twice a week, and derma stamping once a week. They plan to track progress with photos and maintain hair length with clippers.
The person is experiencing sudden hair loss for six months and treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins are not working. Another person suggests the hair loss might not be androgenetic alopecia but could be telogen effluvium or an inflammatory condition.
The user "ajsr8" shared their story of hair loss despite being on treatments. They started using finasteride in 2019 and later tried topical minoxidil, but it didn't seem to work. They also experienced side effects from other treatments. They are considering cutting off their hair and stopping the medications if there is no improvement in three months. Other users suggested trying different treatments and getting a blood test to check for underlying conditions.
User has been on Fin for 6 years and shares 4 years of progress pictures, noticing less dense and itchy hair. Replies suggest visiting a dermatologist, considering Dutasteride and Minoxidil, checking bloodwork, and evaluating lifestyle factors.
A Phase II clinical trial for TDM-105795 has started recruiting in the US, and it might be a promising treatment for hair loss. Many hair loss drugs, including this one, originate from China.
A user experiencing significant hair loss while on finasteride and minoxidil found out they had vitamin D and iron deficiencies. After adding iron, vitamin D, and a multivitamin with zinc to their treatment, they saw reduced hair fall within a week.
12 companies having drugs or therapies in clinical trials during 2023, with various molecules and phases of trial; the probability that some may fail; and progress being made in the field.
A 16-year-old girl is experiencing hair loss, which has worsened despite using minoxidil and multivitamins. Suggestions include broader hormone testing and considering other treatments like spironolactone if the hair loss is due to androgenic alopecia.