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      community Boar bristle or nylon bristle brush?

      in Female  1 upvotes   1 month ago
      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.

      community Increased b12 and hair loss correlation

      in Female  1 upvotes   2 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.

      community Looking for suggestions on vitamins

      in Female  5 upvotes   2 months ago
      A user is seeking affordable hair vitamins without biotin, already taking zinc and D3+K2, and has been dealing with chronic telogen effluvium since 2013. They previously used Nutrafol Vegan but found it too expensive.

      community Low iron and hair loss connection

      in Female  16 upvotes   3 months ago
      A 39-year-old woman noticed hair thinning and found she has an iron deficiency, which may be linked to hair loss. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, using spironolactone, and minoxidil.

      community 16, female, losing a ton of hair

      in Female  6 upvotes   3 months ago
      A 16-year-old female experiencing severe hair loss and sebum buildup, likely due to telogen effluvium and PCOS, is currently using vitamin D3 supplements, Redenser serum, and T follihair supplements. Recommendations include addressing PCOS first and consulting a doctor.

      community At what dose did Spironolactone really start working?

      in Female  2 upvotes   3 months ago
      A user is asking women with androgenic alopecia about the effective dose of spironolactone for hair regrowth, mentioning they've been on 100 mg for a year with minimal results and considering increasing the dose. The conversation focuses on the effectiveness of spironolactone for hair loss treatment.

      community do any supplements actually work?

      in Female  6 upvotes   5 months ago
      A user asked if collagen or hair growth supplements made their hair thicker. Another user suggested that Vitamin D might help if deficient.

      community CTE and lots of shedding for over a year

      in Female  6 upvotes   5 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 Is finasteride from online providers legit ?

      in Female  6 upvotes   5 months ago
      A female with AGA is considering buying finasteride online due to its effectiveness at higher doses, despite concerns about legitimacy and potential scams. She has tried spironolactone without success and is seeking advice on purchasing finasteride from websites like minoxidilexpress.

      community Sharing what worked for me (PCOS related hair loss)

      in Female  33 upvotes   7 months ago
      A user with PCOS experienced hair loss and found success using a triple dose of O.N.E Omega by Pure Encapsulations after discovering low Omega fatty acids. Biotin provided minimal improvement, but the Omega supplement significantly restored hair.

      community 26F Thinner hair due to vitamin deficiencies?

      in Female  12 upvotes   7 months ago
      A female user with chronic anemia and vitamin deficiencies is experiencing finer, straighter hair and seeks recommendations for scalp products to improve circulation and prevent potential hair thinning. She is considering growth oils but is unsure of their effectiveness.

      community 40 female with long hair, advice on what to try please

      in Female  8 upvotes   8 months ago
      A 40-year-old woman with naturally thin and fine hair is seeking advice on over-the-counter treatments for hair loss and is open to prescription options for her upcoming doctor's appointment. She has tried biotin, Nioxin, various haircuts, and colors, and has had blood tests for deficiencies.

      community Help with female pattern baldness

      in Female  11 upvotes   10 months ago
      A user discusses their struggle with female pattern baldness, mentioning that Minoxidil helped initially but their hair health declined after stopping a specific diet. They seek advice on managing oily, brittle hair and mention using an egg yolk and olive oil mixture as a temporary solution.

      community Hair shed is driving me crazy/coping with stress

      in Female  11 upvotes   11 months ago
      A 25-year-old female is experiencing hair loss and has tried PRP, Minoxidil 5% with Biotin, and weekly needling sessions. Her doctor suggested switching to GFC treatment and stopping the needling sessions due to increased shedding, which may be caused by Minoxidil.

      community Anger and frustration as I finally learn my diagnosis.

      in Female  8 upvotes   1 year ago
      A young female diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris (LPP) experienced years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments, including a hair transplant and other procedures. She is considering litigation due to the misdiagnosis and has learned that LPP is chronic, hair loss can be stopped with ongoing medication, but lost hair cannot regrow.

      community Update: Norwood 6 trying the bounce back

      in Progress Pictures  68 upvotes   7 months ago
      User achieved hair regrowth using 1 mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and occasional microneedling. They are happy with the progress despite still having thin hair on top.

      community Giving up on ever feeling comfortable in my body

      in Update  81 upvotes   2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss without success and feels extremely uncomfortable with their appearance, including being bald and short. They express deep unhappiness and social isolation. Suggestions from others include adopting stoicism, focusing on personal development, considering a hair system, improving fashion, working out, and seeking therapy for mental health.

      community Breezula CB-03-01

      in Treatment  12 upvotes   4 years ago
      The conversation is about a potential new hair loss treatment called Breezula CB-03-01. Users are discussing updates on its development and sharing personal experiences with making or using it.

      community Losing hair everywhere, idk what to do :(

       29 upvotes   5 years ago
      A 22-year-old male has been experiencing widespread hair loss for over four years, including pain and significant shedding. Treatments tried include ketoconazole shampoo, fluocinonide topical solution, biotin, ACV, and dry shampoo, but none have been effective.

      community SHISEIDO is A Bust...

      in Update  25 upvotes   5 years ago
      Shiseido's hair loss treatment reported only 5% regrowth, disappointing many. Users discussed other treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and CB-03-01 as potential alternatives.

      community ~1 year using rosemary shampoo (trigger warning)

      in Progress Pictures  158 upvotes   4 months ago
      A user reported hair thickening and a stronger crown after using rosemary shampoo for about a year, with progress pictures as evidence. Some commenters discussed the effectiveness of natural treatments versus pharmaceutical options like Minoxidil and Finasteride.