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Honestly, moving to wigs completely changed the game for my peace of mind. Once you stop treating it like a big secret and just treat it like an accessory, it’s so freeing to just pop one on and go without staring at the mirror, stressing over thin spots. The tech has come such a long way, too...

I’d be careful about assuming it’s definitely the finasteride, since sleep, stress, anxiety, and a bunch of other things can affect libido too. If you’re really noticing a consistent change, I’d talk with your doctor before stopping or changing anything.

Sounds persuasive :) Thanks for sharing!

I should say, the drawstring feature totally saved me since I’m way too lazy for glue and melting lace. Being able to just throw it up in a messy high ponytail and run out the door without looking back is a lifesaver.

Honestly, I get the hype around glueless wigs. Not having to mess with glue every time sounds so much easier, especially if you’re wearing wigs regularly. Being able to just put it on and go is definitely a plus.

I don’t think regular weight training causes male-pattern hair loss. If you’re genetically predisposed, that’s mainly down to your genetics and hormones rather than doing curls or push-ups. Three hours every other day is a pretty long workout, though, so make sure you’re eating enough and giving...

Core Treatments: - Finasteride: 1mg daily (the absolute backbone of the stack, maintained everything for 2+ years now). - Minoxidil: 5% liquid foam, once a day at night before bed (mostly for crown density). - Nizoral (Ketoconazole 2%): 2x a week to keep scalp inflammation and dandruff down...

No change at all for me, good or bad. I’ve been doing moderate cardio for about 3 years now, and added finasteride (1mg/day) almost two years ago.

I think diet can definitely play a role, especially when you’re not getting enough protein, vitamins, or other nutrients. I wouldn’t expect a diet change to magically fix hair loss, but eating better overall can’t hurt. I came across this primal diet meal plan...

Sleep itself doesn't cause genetic Male Pattern Baldness. That's almost entirely driven by DHT sensitivity and your genetics. However, chronic poor sleep and staying up until 2 AM definitely spikes cortisol (stress hormone), which can cause diffuse shedding. So while being a night owl won't turn...

The combination of redness, oily scalp, flaky forehead skin, and accelerating hair loss strongly sounds like seborrheic dermatitis, which can also worsen shedding. Good on you for getting thyroid work done first. Outside of medical treatments, focusing on overall health and lifestyle...

The £3.5k budget is actually fairly generous for London if you learn to do basic maintenance yourself! £900 per system is high-end, though. Oonce you get comfortable, you can cut that hardware cost in half by ordering units online and just booking a solid local stylist for the cut-ins. Two...

I got my Ferritin, Thyroid (TSH), Vitamin D, and B12 checked first. And there is one thing that I'd like to point out. A lot of labs will mark your ferritin as "normal" if it's over 15, but most dermatologists like to see it around 50–70 minimum for optimal hair retention/growth.

Great tips! I didn't hear about the use of a hot comb. Thanks for sharing!

I'm in the same boat right now. I've been suffering from a headache for a week. Did you find the reason? How long did you take painkillers?