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.
Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between VitaminD Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.
Hair loss treatment includes Minoxidil, Derma Rolling, PRP, Saw Palmetto, VitaminD, and Pyri. After one month, Pyri caused penis numbness, tiredness, and reduced hair fall, but user stoppeddue to side effects.
The conversation discusses which vitamins to take alongside 0.5mg finasteride for hair loss, with suggestions including a multivitamin, iron, zinc, B12, vitaminD, Nutrafol, collagen, vitamin C, saw palmetto, and magnesium. Nutrafol is noted for its benefits but also criticized for containing too much biotin.
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.
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.
User shared progress after one year using Minoxidil 5% topical and 1 mg Finasteride pills daily, along with vitaminD3 supplements. They experienced significant hair regrowth and are now growing their hair out again.
The user is taking generic oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, vitaminD, and uses daily shampoo, along with a healthy diet and regular gym exercise for hair loss. Workmates noticed improvement in the user's hair condition.
A user shared their natural hair regrowth routine that includes using a peppermint oil and coffee shampoo, applying liquid silica, taking vitaminD and magnesium supplements, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy diet. They believe this routine has stopped their hair loss and improved hair thickness without using pharmaceuticals.
The user experienced significant hair improvement after one year of using finasteride, despite initial side effects, and considered adding oral minoxidil. They also noted the positive impact of vitaminD on hair thickness.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth on the crown using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil at night, oral minoxidil 1mg, anddaily vitaminD. They noted side effects like redness anddandruff from minoxidil, and others discussed the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.
The user is experiencing aggressive hair loss and is using minoxidil, microneedling, biotin, andvitaminD. They are considering finasteride or dutasteride and plan to consult a dermatologist for the best treatment.
A 27-year-old male with AGA anddiffused thinning has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, VitaminD, 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 23-year-old male shared his 6-month hair transformation using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, vitaminD, gym, cardio, anddermastamping. He reported significant hair maintenance and no side effects.
A user shared their 9-month post-hair transplant results with 4600 grafts, using only Nourkin hair vitamins, VitaminD, and B12, and expressed satisfaction. The replies debated the necessity of medications like finasteride and minoxidil for maintaining hair health.
The post discusses the user's hair loss treatment involving daily use of 5% minoxidil, rosemary oil 2-3 times a week, derma-rolling twice a week, anddaily vitaminD. A reply suggests the user to start using finasteride before hair falls out.
User reports almost 2 months on DUT and MIN for hair loss with positive results. Treatment includes 0.5mg dut (morning), 5mg oral min (night), andvitaminD and B12 supplements.
A 20 year old male's four month progress in treating his hair loss using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling and nizoral shampoo, as well as taking daily supplements such as VitaminD, Zinc and Fish Oil. Replies were made expressing admiration for the results achieved.
The post discusses the potential of upregulating aromatase to treat hair loss, suggesting that increasing CCL2 levels through VitaminD or microneedling might help. The user questions why microneedling doesn't work for everyone, especially those with advanced hair loss.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride daily and Rogaine minoxidil 5% foam twice a day, along with vitaminD supplementation. They also managed stress through lifestyle changes like exercise, quitting nicotine, and improving sleep.
A 22-year-old male has been using oral finasteride (1.2mg) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) daily for 3.5 months, along with vitaminD, fish oil, iron, and biotin, and reports significant hair growth without side effects. The user plans to continue the treatment and is considering cutting hair to assess progress more accurately.
The DHT itch is linked to hair loss and persists despite finasteride use; switching to dutasteride helped alleviate the itch and promoted regrowth. Some users suggest seborrheic dermatitis as a cause and recommend treatments like medicated shampoos, vitaminD, and minoxidil.
A 27-year-old man saw significant hair regrowth after starting a regimen in January that includedtopical minoxidil with finasteride, vitamins D and B12, fish oil, zinc with magnesium, quitting smoking, and intermittent fasting. People commented on the effectiveness of minoxidil in Southern populations and asked about the details and timeline of his treatment.
A user shared their 7-month hair regrowth progress using Minoxidil, Dutasteride, daily microneedling, and 9 vitamins, including vitamin E, D, C, B12, biotin, omega 3, and zinc. They also massage their scalp daily and use baby shampoo.
A user shared a list of natural supplements they tried that did not stop their male pattern baldness (MPB), including vitaminD, biotin, and various oils. The conversation includes skepticism and jokes about one of the methods, injecting jellyfish mucus into testicles, and mixed opinions on the effectiveness of natural treatments.
A user, aged 32, is treating hair loss with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, VitaminD3, and magnesium. They shave their head, condition daily, and wash their hair every three weeks.
A user reports significant hair regrowth after 2 months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, oiling, derma rolling, and taking multivitamins, omega 3, andvitaminD. Some users discuss the frequency of derma rolling, with varying practices ranging from once every two weeks to four times a week.
A user is treating hair loss with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, Derminator 2, VitaminD, Biotin, and Zinc. After 6 months, there's no significant visual improvement, but the user feels less insecure about Retrograde Alopecia.