There’s actually this shampoo I’ve heard of with natural ingredients known to block DHT. It’s called PURA D'OR Original Gold Label Anti-Thinning Biotin Shampoo. I haven’t tried it yet but it has a lot of positive reviews on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FH692PQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A23IQE0YUV800G&psc=1
r/SebDerm
Cutting sugar and reducing starch can help seb derm. I think inositol and 2 cups a day of spearmint tea helped mine along with diet changes. There are lists of common trigger foods, google those.
There are also protocols at the other sub that people have found helpful. Seb Derm and PCOS have similar drivers, bring down insulin and androgens and you will help both.
Seb Derm is another cause of hair loss. Avoid minox/Rogaine and dry shampoo, they do not play well with it. Dry shampoo has also been linked to hair loss.
Good luck. I like this shampoo that someone here suggested.
Good luck!
I found 2 cups a day of spearmint tea helped make my hair and skin less oily.
Re: shampoo, I like this. Someone on here recommended it.
Congrats on the new job!
I use a biotin shampoo that's so amazing I'll never switch to another product. It makes hair so shiny, manageable, and never leaves a buildup.
My hair is very dense and wavy, so it's hard to find a shampoo that doesn't make it frizzy without leaving a waxy buildup. You only need a tiny bit and it lasts forever. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01ENCBOA0/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_v5JEFbBHG1VAF
For conditioner, I use Live Clean Fresh Water Hydrating formula. It's the perfect amount of moisture for my hair, without weighing it down. Here's a link: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00BIWYW9O/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_R3JEFbA0AAYVY
Both of them are affordable and aren't laden with toxic chemicals, which I try to avoid.
I hope this helps!
I stopped using heat, I took a break from hair dye, stopped wearing tight hair styles, and tried hard to not stress. I did start using This shampoo
It seems to help a lot. That grew back about 80 percent of my hair. I do believe I was deficient in vitamins too. I tried everything you could think of before that. Caster oil, a few shampoos that didn’t work.
Here’s another hair loss recovery story here. I went low carb first and still shed some on low carb (no IF), but on keto with IF my hair has stopped shedding and is finally regrowing, after 4 years of shedding. Washing your hair is important (here’s the shampoo I use, after learning about it here ) too. I didn’t even want to wash my hair during my shedding years, so much hair would come out in the shower I would cry. I wish I had learned about low carb and keto earlier too, would have saved me many years of bad health.
This is going to be long because it was my biggest issue. Stopped wearing my hair up or in tight hair styles. Only brushed hair when wet (I have curly hair). Started using this DHT/Biotin Shampoo
Once I had no choice to cut dairy my hair drastically started growing in quicker.
I’ll be honest to anyone reading this. It has taken 3 YEARS for my hair to be at this point. It stopped looking bad last year. (Most people said they couldn’t notice it) I do however have very thick curly hair. Looking back at pictures I’ve had this issue since I was a teen.
So try hard not to stress while your hair is growing back. Patience is hard.
It sounds like diet changes are helping you, fingers crossed!
I like this shampoo someone on here recommended https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ENCBOA0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and use this, also recommended on here https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L3XSF65/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also drink 2 cups a day of spearmint tea, it is supposed to help reduce androgens. Good luck! Hair seems to take forever to change.
Blood tests are usually not precise enough, so they are not of much use. I figure, if there are symptoms, something is not balanced. The best levers to push are diet, reducing IR, reducing cortisol. Supplements like inositol or berberine or spearmint or the med equivalents like metformin and spiro can help reduce IR and androgens. Someone just posted a link to a podcast that talks about blood tests not being sensitive enough despite people experiencing symptoms. If I see it again, will drop a link. Was super interesting.
Same re: seb derm and it is super common with PCOS since it is often driven by IR, but we often are very reactive to cortisol, too. Bringing down IR with keto, IF and supplements has helped, and dialing back the cinnamon, lol.
I found medicated dandruff shampoos of little use. I use baby shampoo (cradle cap is a form of hormone driven seb derm), cleans scalp and leaves hair soft, or this one someone on here recommended. Just a small amount makes tons of suds. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ENCBOA0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also like this that the poster recommended. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L3XSF65/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My elderly mom was just diagnosed with seb derm. She has recently developed other symptoms of insulin resistance.
You could try a sulfate free ketoconazole shampoo. It should be significantly less drying than nizoral. Regenpure offers one sold on amazon that I use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0032FSDOA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hi all !
Feels great that I’m not alone but sucks that we’re in the same boat. I’m a 22M that has notice my hair is slowly but surely thinning out. I’ve always had a “fine” hair type but it’s never been like this. My parents are convinced that I’m fine and I have nothing to worry about but the other side they have full heads of hair, kinda.
So what I started doing was taking multivitamins, biotin, and a caffeinated shampoo I had bought from amazon. (shampoo ) to see if my hair would improve. Hoping that it would, it didn’t, my hair remained the same and my finger nails grew stronger. So I cut off the shampoo and went to Walmart and picked up some Thick and strong Dove for Men shampoo. Still nothing. No change.
So now I’m convinced I need more knowledge about my current hair status thus the big question
Am I balding ?
(Off track) I wore hats for an entire year straight, and at the end of each day my head would be tender each time I showered.
Update #1 March 21st 2019
I visited my doctor he examined my head and after a few minutes he informed me it was male pattern baldness. I was in denial and request for a blood test to check if my current diet had to do with any of it. I was prescribed finasteride, about 3 months worth, and suggested to use minoxidil simultaneously with it for better results. I am currently looking for a dht blocking shampoo to stop hair from falling out. So far minoxidil sounds like a pain in the ass to keep in your hair for 1-4 hours for a full effect.
Brief:
Although not common Ashwagandha works a lot like a testosterone supplement, and raises DHT, it's not causing your hair loss but it's accelerating it, as you almost certainly inherited it. Find a shampoo that reduces DHT as you will need it anyway.
https://www.amazon.com/Blocker-Blocking-Shedding-Thinning-Treatment/dp/B07PP435CW
An ftm youtuber recommends this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PP435CW?ref=emc_p_m_9_mob_b
I haven’t tried it yet.
When using minoxidil, the hair will fall out if you stop before it’s terminal hair. I’ve heard a year but idk.
One of the only actually scientifically proven uses of essential oil is using rosemary essential oil (in a carrier oil!) on the scalp to regrow hair. Dr. Gary Linkov on YouTube talks about it in a video but I can’t remember which one. He’s completely bald but he has alopecia areata, not androgenic alopecia, which is what mostly causes hair loss, including that which happens on T.
Rosemary essential oil works by increasing blood circulation but has also been found to inhibit dht so it will help your head hair but will not help with facial or body hair. Minoxidil does work for facial hair. Always patch test for reactions.
Minoxidil is not safe for pets.
Finasteride is an oral dht blocker so it could help, but dht is also what gives us body and facial hair and lower growth, (Maybe some other changes, but not all of them.) so it depends on what you prioritize.
yes. 2% is by prescription only (in the US). I put a few drop of rosemary essential oil in my shampoo bottle. when I finish my bottle I'm probably going to switch to another brand https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MRKJHR6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?smid=A1RMA0NEBIG0WB&psc=1
I have been using Kirkland liquid minox on my scalp and kirkland foam on my beard because I wanted to close some gaps, twice a day.
The shampoo I switched to is this Biotin one Link. I stopped washing my hair daily, do it every other day now. Also i started taking a multivitamin.
Overall my hair is a lot thicker now, i had pretty thin hair and i lost a lot everyday, some areas on my hairline have regrown and my hair grows faster because of the vitamins i think i was lacking some nutrients lol my nails also grow a lot faster now.
Hope it helps, if you decide to give minox a shot i would recommend to give it at least 3 months before you draw any conclusiones and don’t forget to take pictures ☺️
So I started using ketocanazole shampoo about 4 months before fin. In my experience I dont think it did anything to stop my hairloss, ,but I will say that it makes my hairs health a bit and most importantly for my hairloss it made it look much alive, fuller and thicker. I am still taking ketocanazole shampoo because it makes it lookk fuller and thicker. Here is the link if you are interested in buying the one I use I recommend it.
REGENEPURE, DR Shampoo Hair and Scalp Treatment, Cleanses and Supports Hair Growth, 8 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032FSDOA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_B48GAM6W3499J94J88FF
REGENEPURE, DR Shampoo Hair and... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032FSDOA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I personally use this one^^^ I highly recommend it it is a ketocanazole shampoo as well, but leaves your hair looking fuller And thicker. Been using it for 7 months Im in love with this shampoo
I'm in the "regrowth" stage and feeling way better about my hair. I have some short bits of hair where it's growing back in, but it's enough that it doesn't look like bald spots anymore and I'm taking that as a win! I've been using this shampoo and I'm convinced it's helping: https://www.amazon.com/Biotin-Hair-Shampoo-Thinning-Moisturizing/dp/B01ENCBOA0
My husband uses Ultrax Labs Store shampoo from Amazon. He was losing hair before but this kinda really stopped the hair shedding process. It’s expensive but it works great for him. amazon link here
You can try Everything I described just know that Finasteride is the main key factor.
I personally use shampoo everyday because I work out a lot and my scalp is very greasy it all depends on your scalp. I dont think washing your scalp everyday creates problem man especially if you work out or anything make sure you shampoo 3 times a week at least.
I would recommend if you are going to try finasteride to try it now because know that mpb is a time thing the sooner you start the better.
This is the shampoo i use which i love . Is a ketocanazole shampoo which helps to makenyour hair look thicker and it feels nice.
REGENEPURE, DR Shampoo Hair and Scalp Treatment, Cleanses and Supports Hair Growth, 8 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032FSDOA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3JM9AB9PEZR4JJ3H1S38
Is pricey but dor my hair ill do anything
Its upsetting. I take hair/skin/nails supplements and I KNOW they're working because my leg, armpit, eyebrow, and mustache (ah the joys of being an Italian Jew) grow SO FUCKING fast and thick, but the hair on my head doesn't. I hate brushing my hair because of the amount that just comes out. But I DO see new growth and I use a biotin shampoo and conditioner that I think helps a lot.
I understand where you are coming from you are young, but it also doesnt look bad at all you have slight recession, but yes if you want to keep your hair you have to take action and go see your doctor.
I would suggest for you to start with ketoconozole shampoo. This is the one I use but is really good for your hair. Wash your scalp throughly and leave for 10-15 mins. This is the minimal you can do and it has no sides.
REGENEPURE, DR Shampoo Hair and Scalp Treatment, Cleanses and Supports Hair Growth, 8 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032FSDOA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_19QJ97WS0CWS1VR0CB7E
r/SebDerm
Seb derm is very common with PCOS, lots of info in the other sub.
This shampoo that was recommended here has worked well for me, supposed to remove DHT too, dunno. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ENCBOA0/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I feel you friend, we're all here for you and many of us have been through these symptoms too. Continue doing keto, use supplements, get daily sunlight and exercise (outdoors if possible, in this season it's great!) and practice stress management. Sounds cliché, and easier said than done, but these things will put you way ahead of what any doctor will tell you at this point. Moreover, you will feel the immediate impact on your mental health.
For the balding, stress relief will help you tremendously but so will zinc and magnesium supplements and a good quality biotin shampoo. This one helped me control the hair loss: https://www.amazon.com/Shampoo-B-Complex-Formula-Removes-Dandruff/dp/B01ENCBOA0
I also took vitamin-B complex injections, every 2-3 months for 10 days. I injected myself in the thigh and it helped hugely with hair loss and depression. I no longer do it as I don't need to.
If you can't see a specialist, try another doctor and talk through with them and see if you can get a referral through them. Express your dissatisfaction and don't be afraid to challenge them if you feel like you aren't getting the medical attention you need. You can also try complementary medicine and see how that works for you. I've gone through both conventional and complementary and I can say I found a really good practioner in both that helped me in their own ways. It might be expensive for you if insurance doesn't cover it, so see what fits best for your budget and needs.
Never seen the first one you linked, may have to consider it since I am vegan.
OP, here is one I've come across as well, Hair Restoration Laboratories' Professional Strength DHT-Blocking Hair Restore Shampoo
I’m in the same boat as you, 18 and I just noticed some thinning on my right side, most of my relatives and close family have extreme MPB and I am paranoid, but it also gives me an edge up on them because none of them knew anything about hair loss regime, so I’m starting now to hopefully keep my hair a little longer. I am going to start out slow with a Ketoconazole shampoo, specially this one: REGENEPURE, DR Shampoo Hair and Scalp Treatment, Cleanses and Supports Hair Growth, 8 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032FSDOA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2PRBSXHSHYRHAD54VD43?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
So I am going to start off slow and as time progresses and I notice more hair loss, I plan to take it to the next step with the other 2 out of the “big three”. But I think for the most part we will be fine, we are so young to be getting on top of this. Way ahead of the game brother
Hi folks! My hair has been thinning pretty dramatically over the past two years. I went to a doctor and started taking some prescribed medication. Also, I've changed out my shampoo to this one. I've seen some pretty significant improvements over the past few months which has me ecstatic. However, my hair gets very oily, very quickly. I have to use the shampoo daily or it looks like my hair is wet. I'm considering swapping out my shampoo, but I don't want to mess with results. Any recommendations for thinning hair that does a better job of cleaning?