The user noticed spots on their thinning scalp area and is using oral Minoxidil and a topical serum. They are seeking advice on the cause of the spots.
Reddit users often suggest men shave their heads at the slightest sign of balding, which can be seen as bullying and ignores the stigma associated with shaved heads. Some users have found success with treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride, despite negative comments.
Sebaceous filaments or blackheads on the scalp are not a cause of hair loss; it's more likely due to hormonal factors, particularly in androgen-sensitive areas like the temples and crown. The user is using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for treatment.
User has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since May, previously used a spray version since January. They are seeing vellus hairs and have added weekly microneedling to their routine.
A man with thick, white hair is admired for his genetics, leading to discussions about hair loss and the preference for white hair over balding. Some speculate about the use of treatments like finasteride.
The user reports positive progress in hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride, 3mg oral minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D, red light therapy, and microneedling. They note thickening at the hairline and some regrowth at the temples.
Efforts to find a Canadian dermatologist in the US to prescribe H&W's topical finasteride for hair loss. The user is willing to fund a crowd-share effort to identify prospects.
A 35-year-old male had a hair transplant with 1000 grafts and started using topical finasteride (0.015%) twice daily, along with niacinamide and melatonin. He cannot use minoxidil due to a heart condition and is observing some new hair growth but still experiencing patchiness.
The user noticed longer, thicker peach fuzz and some mature-looking hairs after using estradiol valerate, spironolactone, and 5% minoxidil foam, suggesting possible hairline regrowth. Another user confirmed this could be a positive sign.
Finasteride effectively treated hormonal acne for multiple users, including the original poster. Topical treatments like Winlevi are effective but expensive and not always covered by insurance.
The conversation discusses whether someone with a naturally large forehead and widow's peak can get a hair transplant and start finasteride early. It also mentions a surgery to lower the hairline as an alternative.
The conversation is about dealing with hair loss, oily scalp, and white flakes. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and various shampoos like ketoconazole and Dercos.
Hair loss without a white bulb may indicate mechanical damage, anagen effluvium, alopecia areata, or traction alopecia. Seeking a specialist is recommended, but access can be difficult in smaller areas.
Topical minoxidil can cause water retention, making the face appear swollen. Switching from liquid to foam and reducing application frequency may help; using dandelion root extract as a diuretic is also suggested.
A user noticed non-itchy, non-bleeding spots on their scalp while experiencing hair loss. Replies suggest the spots are likely sunspots or liver spots and recommend seeing a dermatologist; hair loss is attributed to male pattern baldness.
A user noticed that after using finasteride and a regrowth spray, their new hair strands are all black, unlike their previously white hair. They are puzzled by this change and seek an explanation.
The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss but hasn't seen much progress, experiencing thin, wispy hairs on the scalp. Another user shares a similar issue with miniaturized hair around the crown.