A 17-year-old experiencing aggressive hair loss since December 2023 is using finasteride, vitaminD, and a biotin supplement but cannot use minoxidil due to dandruff. They have also undergone two PRP treatments and are seeking further advice.
A 16-year-olddiagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) was prescribed hair vitamins, vitaminD, a non-ketoconazole shampoo, and redenysl + serum, with a suggestion for GFC or IHRF treatments. Some users recommended minoxidil, ketoconazole, andderma stamping, while others advised against certain treatments until the age of 18.
A user who has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 4-5 months with 5000 IU of vitaminDdaily to treat their hair loss, resulting in impressive progress. Other users have given advice about adding Vitamin K2 to the regimen.
Taking curcumin, omega-3 fish oil, vitaminD, and theaflavin supplements significantly reduced hair fall. The user suggests others try these supplements and report their results.
After 1.5 years on finasteride anddutasteride with continued hair loss, the user noticed a significant reduction in hair shedding, attributing it to the consistent use of finasteride, along with a no-shampoo approach, multivitamins, vitaminD, and restarting minoxidil. Other users shared their happiness for the improvement and noted that hair loss can fluctuate naturally over time.
The user noticed hair thinning since age 15, initially attributed to a VitaminDdeficiency. They are currently using Rogaine and considering Propecia but are hesitant about a scalp biopsy; they seek financially practical treatments for male-pattern baldness.
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.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 3.5 months of using topical 5% minoxidil and 2 months of oral finasteride, along with supplements like biotin, iron, zinc, andvitaminD. They are pleased with the results and emphasize the importance of taking progress pictures.
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.
The conversation discusses hair loss and the impact of testosterone andDHT levels, with suggestions to monitor these levels and consider vitaminD supplementation. Treatments mentioned include finasteride and possibly minoxidil.
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.
The user was prescribed various treatments for baldness, including finasteride, vitaminD pills, biotin PRP, and minoxidil. The minoxidil and finasteride topical solution finally worked, leading the user to question the doctor's motives for prescribing ineffective treatments initially.
The user is seeking advice on hair regrowth, using vitamins, rosemary oil, Nioxin, andvitaminD. Recommendations include oral minoxidil and avoiding finasteride due to being female.
A 16-year-old experiencing hair thinning noticed a shift from shedding long hairs to shorter hairs, while using VitaminD, biotin supplements, ketoconazole shampoo, and improving diet. They are questioning if the short hairs indicate regrowth or androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
The user is unsure if their hair has improved or worsened after inconsistent minoxidil use, iron, andvitaminD supplements. A reply suggests the hair looks better but recommends consistent photo angles for accurate comparison.
The user reported significant hair thickness improvement using Minoxidil 5% twice daily for three months and Finasteride 1mg daily for one month, along with Biotin andVitaminD supplements. The user no longer notices bald patches and is hopeful for continued progress.
The user is experiencing severe hair loss due to gut malabsorption and is seeking advice on nutrient testing and supplementation. They have low VitaminD and Ferritin levels and are asking for recommendations on additional nutrients and blood tests to consider.
A 21-year-old male has been using dutasteride 0.5mg daily and topical minoxidil 5% nightly for a year and a half without success. He switched to oral minoxidil 0.25mg daily and is taking vitaminD supplements, but remains concerned about ongoing hair loss.
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 reports using 1.25 mg oral finasteride each morning and 0.75 ml minoxidil topical spray twice a day, along with vitaminD pills. Another user comments on the positive results and asks when finasteride stabilized shedding.
The user experienced rapiddiffuse 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, andvitaminD levels.
The user experiences heavy shedding after one year of using 1mg oral finasteride and twice-daily topical minoxidil, recently adding microneedling anddaily Nizoral. They also take supplements like vitaminD and biotin.
A user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, PRP treatments, and supplements like vitaminD, biotin, zinc, and iron. They are seeking advice on whether to continue with finasteride, increase the dosage, or try additional PRP sessions.
User experienced hair thinning due to high cortisol and thyroid issues, along with insulin resistance. They are taking magnesium, zinc, vitaminD, calcium, and selenium as supplements.
The user shared their bloodwork results showing DHT at 17 ng/dl and testosterone at 287 ng/dl, with a slight VitaminDdeficiency. They are seeking opinions on these levels and have an upcoming dermatologist appointment.
The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitaminD, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.
The user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth from April 29 to May 16, 2024. They attribute their success to using spironolactone, vitaminD, viviscal, and minoxidil, and quitting vaping THC.
A 23-year-old male was using 0.5 mg of dutasteride daily, 10% minoxidil twice daily for 4-5 months then once daily, andvitaminD for a month for hair loss treatment but saw a decline in results. It's suggested that the decline may be due to reducing minoxidil application to once a day and a doctor's visit is recommended for further advice.
A user reported significant hair improvement after two months using 0.5 mg Dutasteride, 2.5 mg Minoxidil, dermastamping, biotin, B12, VitaminD, a multivitamin, and rosemary oil. They experienced no side effects.