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An elderly woman with cancer improved after treatment for a rare skin condition with coiled hairs.
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The user experienced reduced hair shedding with Ketoconazole shampoo, suggesting it may help with scalp inflammation and hair health. They also use Minoxidil and Finasteride, and suspect food intolerance and stress contribute to their hair issues.
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Finasteride's effectiveness can be gauged by reduced hair shedding, but some users report it losing efficacy over time. Other treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and QR678, with mixed results.
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A 39-year-old has been using topical 5% minoxidil for 11 years, added microneedling, and recently started using a topical combination of minoxidil and 0.3% finasteride, noticing some hair regrowth after three months. They experienced minor side effects when switching finasteride concentrations and plan to continue the treatment, possibly adding oral finasteride or dutasteride if significant progress is seen after a year.
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A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.
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The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of oral minoxidil and finasteride, and the potential for hair regrowth. Many suggest considering a hair transplant for the persistent bald spot, while others recommend additional treatments like derma rolling and microneedling.