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OP is experiencing significant hair loss despite GFC and PRP treatments and has abnormal lab results. They are advised to consult a hair-focused dermatologist for further evaluation.

Increased hair fall after starting minoxidil, dutasteride, and biotin is normal. Hair may grow faster, and shaving your head is fine while on these medications.

Many celebrities and athletes likely use hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Despite their effectiveness, only a small percentage of the general population uses these treatments.

A user is quitting ketoconazole shampoo, believing it worsened their hair condition, and plans to use clarifying, keratin, and pH balanced moisturizing shampoos instead. Another user suggests using conditioner after ketoconazole to prevent dryness.

The user experienced improved hair growth using Minoxidil twice daily, finasteride 1.25mg once daily, weekly dermarolling, supplements, and occasional ketoconazole shampoo for 5.5 months, but noticed hair shedding again after switching types of Minoxidil. Despite returning to the original Minoxidil, the user's hair condition worsened and shedding continued.

The user is using caffeine shampoo with baicapil, microneedling, massage, and procapil lotion for hair loss. Replies suggest the user is balding and recommend finasteride.

A user has been taking Propecia (finasteride) for 7 months and uses topical minoxidil, but is considering switching to dutasteride due to ongoing hair shedding. Another person suggests that 7 months is not enough time to decide on switching medications.

A user on dutasteride and oral minoxidil for two years has experienced worsening hair loss and an itchy scalp. Suggestions include increasing medication doses, trying other treatments like RU58841, getting a scalp biopsy, and addressing potential inflammation through diet and topical treatments.

The user is considering adding topical dutasteride and increasing their oral minoxidil dose to 5mg, and is currently using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, derma stamping, tretinoin, and nizoral as part of their hair loss treatment regimen.

LazyJam shaved their head after not seeing significant results from using finasteride and microneedling for hair loss, feeling more self-acceptance and saving money. Others in the conversation discuss their own reasons for continuing hair loss treatments, such as personal appearance, self-esteem, and not wanting to shave regularly.

User has hair loss, finasteride for 5 years not effective. Considers trying dutasteride, minoxidil, or pyrilutamide.

Using Nizoral shampoo intermittently and reassessing scalp condition after each bottle, potentially adding in other tools to target seb derm, and alternating between Pura D'Or and Nizoral for a healthy and clean scalp.

The conversation discusses the tension theory as a cause of male pattern baldness (MPB), suggesting that scalp tension and reduced subcutaneous fat layer contribute to hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and Botox.

The post argues for teenage use of finasteride to prevent hair loss, citing minimal side effects and personal success. Replies criticize the advice, highlighting potential developmental risks and questioning the safety of finasteride for teenagers.

A user asked about Dr. Berg's recommended supplements for hair health, including Vitamin C, trace minerals, Omega 3, collagen, silica, B-vitamins, stinging nettle root, B6, B2, copper, and Vitamin D. Responses advised against following Dr. Berg, labeling him a quack, and suggested that only stinging nettle root might help with DHT, while the rest are only beneficial if deficient.

The post discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using minoxidil, finasteride, nizoral, and sulfur-including shampoo. The author shares personal experiences and tips for application, frequency, and managing side effects, noting significant regrowth with both minoxidil and finasteride.

A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system due to poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.

A user shared their 2-year hair regrowth journey using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and a diet change, without a hair transplant. Despite skepticism from others, the user insists the results are natural and encourages consistency and dietary adjustments.

A user stopped finasteride due to side effects and rapid hair loss, considering a hair system. Others suggested alternatives like dutasteride, minoxidil, and topical finasteride.

A female user is experiencing heavy hair shedding and receding temples, possibly due to low ferritin levels. She is using oral minoxidil, iron supplements, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is hesitant to start spironolactone.

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments including oral minoxidil 5mg, dutasteride 1mg, and suggestions to use a derma stamp on the scalp. Some users believe these treatments can improve hair condition or at least stabilize loss, while one suggests considering a hair transplant after a year if desired.

The user reports significant hair regrowth after three months using finasteride, biotin pills, a derma roller with rosemary/jojoba oil, and drinking coffee, despite an initial increase in hair shedding. Other users share varied results with similar treatments, with some not experiencing improvements.

The conversation is about someone experiencing hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling twice a week, and considering adding dutasteride to the regimen. They shared progress pictures from September 30th, December 3rd, and December 14th.

A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.

The user stopped using minoxidil due to inconvenience and negative effects on hair appearance, opting to continue with finasteride and dermarolling. Other users shared mixed experiences with different minoxidil brands and forms, including oral minoxidil.

The user "AcanthocephalaNo7632" shared their progress with hair loss, mentioning the use of minoxidil and finasteride. Some users questioned the authenticity of the progress pictures.

User discusses hair loss and treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Conversation includes jokes and comments about hairlines and hair growth.

User decides to accept baldness due to mental health issues with finasteride. Others suggest considering hair systems, topical finasteride, or RU58841 as alternatives.

User OmniStrife experienced amazing hair regrowth using 1/4 of a Finasteride pill daily for 6 months. Others discussed their results, availability of pills, and side effects.

This conversation discusses the topical application of Minoxidil, with various users providing advice on how to accurately measure a dose and keep it from melting too quickly. Others have shared their experiences using oral finasteride for hair loss treatments.