For how long did you use isotretinoin? And when did you stop using it?These photos are from exactly two years and a week ago. I was using isotretinoin and some sort of cream for my acne problem that's probably why i took these pictures, to see if my acnes are improving or not. When i found these on my old phone by chance i was shocked because of how much hair i had lost. I really could use some help guys, thanks.
I would say DUPA.Retrograde alopecia
Ketoconazole is Amazing.I would say DUPA.
It is androgen driven anyway. The difference is the entire scalp is sensitive to androgens instead of the classic pattern.
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If arent on any treatment for the moment you should buy 2% ketoconazole shampoo immediately and use it as often as you can tolerate (idealy you should use it daily but a lot of guys cannot tolerate daily use because it usually cause hair and scalp dryness).
Oral minoxidil will probably help a lot but it's dangerous. Use topical minoxidil 5% for at least 6 months and see how it goes. For maximum results you should add microneedling. Minoxidil + microneedling can do miracles. I would also add some melatonin powder to the minoxidil solution. It can greatly reduce the hair miniaturization process.
Also i would add MSM to your arsenal, it probably wont do any miracle but it can help with hair thickness and texture
Of course you can take finasteride, but be aware of the sides effects
I just started using the ketocolost, i love it. Smells good, doesn't dry hair/scalp that much even with 30 minutes applications. I hope it will at least reduces the sheddingKetoconazole is Amazing.
No Because i wasnt consistent with it and even dropped it a few weeks ago but using it everyday now, but it does reduce shedding for me.I just started using the ketocolost, i love it. Smells good, doesn't dry hair/scalp that much even with 30 minutes applications. I hope it will at least reduces the shedding
Did you notice any hair thickening since you started?
I used it close to 5 months ended it on july 2020. It’s almost been two years if it was temporary shouldn’t i have get my hair back by now?
The first time i realised my thinning side was also july but 2021. So the thinning started being obvious 1 year later i stopped using the drug.
I hope it’s just thinned out, because to me it looks like most hair follicles are gone, i don’t know can regrowth be possible or not?
There’s a picture of how it started around july 2021. Sorry for the sh*tty beard.
Damn i regret starting the acne treatment now. If it’s because of the drug, it definitely didn’t worth it. And the worst part is i have a feeling inside of me that at the end of this process i will have to use finasteride. Only to hate myself again for killing my libido forever. You just can’t f*****g win. Life sucks.
In my experience dermatologist are a waste of time. If you have a reputable hair transplant surgeon near you I would go see that person.Thanks for the suggestions. I’ll see a dermatologist in a couple of days. I really wanna save finasteride as a last resort. I’ll probably try microneedling and the shampoo and maybe topical minoxidil. I’m curious what’s my diagnosis will be. Let’s see if it’s dupa or retrograde or whatever. Will update after doctor.
I totally agree, take something for one problem and develop something much worse. It may not be from the treatments but since your thinning is like you say reasonably rare, it's my best bet. Maybe worth looking further into it and seeing if you can see any forums where people have experienced hairloss from the same stuff you used and if it was temporary. Even if it is temporary it may take a while to see it thicken again as all loss and recovery is extremely delayed in my experience (this is also the reason we don't have a fully blown natural cure to male pattern baldness yet in my opinion, takes to long to see what actually helps so we don't stick to anything natural for a long enough time period!)Damn i regret starting the acne treatment now. If it’s because of the drug, it definitely didn’t worth it. And the worst part is i have a feeling inside of me that at the end of this process i will have to use finasteride. Only to hate myself again for killing my libido forever. You just can’t f*****g win. Life sucks.
Hey, how many pumps do you use per shampoo?No Because i wasnt consistent with it and even dropped it a few weeks ago but using it everyday now, but it does reduce shedding for me.
No I didnt get any shedding. But I quit using it because it made hair thinner because of the drying effect. I dont need it anyways. My regimen is strong enough.Hey, how many pumps do you use per shampoo?
I use 2 pumps.do you know if keto can give you a shedding phase like finasteride and minoxidil before regrowth?
I am using it everyday since 19 april and i am losing ton of hair right now. Scary
Thanks.No I didnt get any shedding. But I quit using it because it made hair thinner because of the drying effect. I dont need it anyways. My regimen is strong enough.
I used 6.Thanks.
Do you remember how much pumps did you use per shampoo? Maybe i dont use enough
penis pump?I used 6.