Haloperidol effectively treated hemiballismus, but spontaneous improvement wasn't ruled out; rapid weight loss can cause hairloss with good regrowth chances.
GentleIris stopped hormone-induced hairloss with diet changes but couldn't regrow lost hair. A reply suggested microneedling instead of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) for hair regrowth.
The conversation discusses hairloss and the potential impact of diet and lifestyle changes, particularly increased protein intake, on hair health. The original poster shared their experience of improved hair appearance after weight loss and dietary changes, despite skepticism from others about lighting differences in photos and the effectiveness of diet alone without finasteride or minoxidil.
The user plans to stop finasteride after three months, believing hairloss isn't due to DHT, and will continue with oral minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They suspect stress and poor nutrition are the main causes and seek opinions on DHT blockers' effectiveness.
Topical melatonin may help reduce hairloss and increase hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with some studies showing positive results. It can be mixed with minoxidil for application, and its effectiveness might be enhanced when used with micro-needling, but results may vary among individuals.
A 33-year-old experienced significant hairloss after a depressive episode and taking paroxetine, possibly due to telogen effluvium or androgenic alopecia. Suggestions included reducing alcohol, considering finasteride and minoxidil, and consulting a doctor about antidepressant side effects.