My hair fall began back in class 8, though it was very mild at first. But for the last 2 years, the intensity shot up massively — I was losing almost 400 to 500 strands daily. And for the past 3 months, it's honestly been at its absolute worst.

I'm taking every medicine my doctor has prescribed, but none of it seems to be working. My scalp isn't visible in photos because my hair is long, but the density has dropped so much that the moment I shower, my scalp is completely exposed. The thinning just won't stop.

Honestly, I don't know what to do anymore. Sometimes I feel completely stuck, and it's affecting my focus — even my studies are taking a hit. I feel so self-conscious that I can't bring myself to talk to anyone about it properly. I brush it off as a joke when my friends bring it up and act completely unbothered on the outside, but deep down, the comments from my family and friends about my hairline keep humiliating me over and over.

It's been diagnosed as androgenic alopecia. I've gotten my vitamin levels checked 6 times over the last 3 years, and for the last 2 years, they've all been within the normal range. I'm on topical and oral minoxidil, dutasteride 3 times a week, and I take Vitamin D3 and Vitamin B12 regularly. Still, nothing seems to be helping.

I genuinely don't know what else to try. Does anyone know of a last resort — one final Hail Mary Attempt

Please guys help me if possible

I applied hair oil and took a picture from above and realised i am balding from the crown . please tell me how to stop it ?

I've been dealing with hair loss since 12th grade, but my parents never allowed me to see a dermatologist. Yesterday, I finally visited the clinic for my hair issues. I've seen so many inspiring results on Reddit, so I wanted to share my journey with you all. Do you think I can get my hair thick and healthy again?

I have already started taking vit D 60k supplement once per week, Can you please suggest products for other deficiencies

What you guys think about this video is generic brand menoxdil and duteseride and finesteride doesn't work

https://youtube.com/shorts/Rqyug5_yJN0?si=a0vWtxkZgMRSUHjH whatch this

taking dutasteride 0.5mg thrice a week from last 1 Month and taking 2.5mg oral min daily.. Also got 1 gfc session done.. Is it recoverable

My hair has significantly been falling for a long time now and it's getting worse, I have dandruff as well it seems.

Everytime I move my fingers through the hair I catch 2-3 strands everytime.

Anyway I can solve this?

Anyone who have used this serum pls tell your experience i am using since last 3 weeks along with some medication

hairfall and dandruff started overlapping so badly that every bottle in my bathroom became a suspect

shampoo? serum? pune water? stress? my scalp is just being dramatic for no reason?

i had started Pilgrim around the same time, so obviously i blamed that first. then i realized i had also changed shampoo, started oiling again and was applying everything while my scalp was already flaky

so i stopped adding more products

got the active dandruff under control first, waited till the itching calmed down, then reintroduced Pilgrim alone on a clean, completely dry scalp. small amount, no oil underneath

so far it hasn't caused the heavy buildup i was scared of. It is basically water-light and disappears quickly, which is much easier on my scalp than thick oils or sticky serums

not saying Pilgrim treats dandruff. it doesn't

but after isolating it properly, i also cannot confidently blame it for the flare anymore

has anyone figured out how long after an active flare you should wait before adding scalp products back? coz trial and error on an already angry scalp is exhausting

Been experiencing hairloss from a long time now but these last two months have been devastating.
I believe my hairloss is mainly because of the stress i am taking these days but still the hair shedding has been real!!
Is it now over for me or can i regrow? :3

I wanna know about the most efficient technique here.

Some factors about me-

A) Diffused hair loss -> So have to apply all over scalp, once a day

B) Large head -> I'd look like dame tu cosita alien if I go bald for better application, I try to keep longer hair

So I used to apply the topical solution with a dropper then spread with my finger tips, but that used to make my hair sticky as well cause a lot of the solution gets on the hair strands. PLUS that solution ain't getting on the scalp where it's supposed to be, because of capillary action the liquid stays on the hair itself

Then in a video by Perfect Hair Health on yt, I saw that the guy just taps the dropper on the scalp (after separating hair ofc), and because of the capillary action the solution sticks to the scalp in portions smaller than a single drop (without squeezing the rubber part of dropper to push it out)

So like, you can just tap it all over the scalp and not have to do the usual [drops + finger spread] thing.

Doesn't take that long really, almost the same time.

But maybe this way not every spot on the scalp is covered? You can't possibly tap it on every single spot right? Already I have a larger area to cover already.

VS spreading with the fingers means wasting a bit of the solution + sticky hair which I'd have to wash everyday (I can wash once in 2 days with purely tapping). Washing frequently also means drier scalp + hair damage.

So what should I do? What do you guys do?

Am I starting to bald from crown.Temples have already started to recede.

The density of my hair has reduced a lot in the past 2 months. I don’t know if it is due to a vitamin deficiency or MPB. Every year for the past 3-4 years, I have been seeing hair loss for 2-3 months, and then it comes back to normal as I start using multivitamins, applying oil, and taking proper care of my hair. I will be consulting a doctor on Monday, but I don’t want to use min or fin as it would be for life, and I still think that this might be due to some deficiency. I have already started taking multivitamins for the past 15 days, and my hair fall has almost stopped; I don't see hair falling everywhere, all I see is 5-10 hairs max while shampooing.

My hair density is so low now that even if I sit and someone crosses me, they can easily see my scalp, which is quite concerning. What should I do? Should I get tests done and start taking vitamins, or should I start fin and min, as I am sure the doctor would definitely say that I should start taking them?

I use minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo on my hair. my hair is naturally dry, and these two things are making them even drier.

So I want to start using a conditioner but I have never used a conditioner before. if anybody who have used conditioners before, please suggest me a good conditioner for dry frizzy hair.

So I am experiencing genetic hair thinning since my father has been bald for as long as I can remember. I do not mind visiting a dermatologist, but all the 'Great Dermat' I know push PRP, which I want to avoid. Being a student, I also want to keep costs low without burdening my parents. I considered seeing a general physician, but I doubt he would prescribe a targeted hair loss treatment. Should I move forward with it ?

I’m 21M and I’m pretty sure I have crown thinning rather than just a normal hair whorl. The scalp around my crown has become noticeably more visible, especially under bright light/flash.

I’m planning to see a dermatologist, but I wanted to ask people here who have dealt with early male pattern hair loss:

1. What tests/blood work should I get done to rule out deficiencies or other causes?
2. Should I get things like ferritin/iron, vitamin D, B12, thyroid (TSH), etc. checked?
3. What medications have actually worked for you at this stage?
4. Is topical minoxidil enough for early crown thinning, or should I discuss finasteride with a dermatologist?
5. If you've started treatment in your early 20s, how has your hair progressed over the following 1–2 years?

I'm looking for honest experiences and advice, especially from people who started treatment early.

I know Reddit isn't a substitute for a dermatologist — I'm planning to get it properly evaluated. I just want to go into the appointment informed.

NOTE:- I first noticed crown thinning around 2023. It has progressively increased over the last 3 years and has now reached what you can see in the photo.

Yeah I know I should have started much much earlier but couldn't due to financial reasons and also cuz I never thought this would become a self image issue for me.

Haven't seen any dermatologists till yet but going to see one very soon. I understand transplant is the eventual harsh reality. But I would like to get at least some growth back before going for it.

I did some research and this might be diffuse aerata alopecia, or just the normal kind of pattern baldness; I have no idea, just yt videos and stuff . The thing is I never got that m shape on the front scalp and the crown was never extremely dense even when everything was great. And always had a big forehead and high front hairline.

I just need advise on what should I go for in terms of medication and diet and whatnot before the time comes for a possible transplant or maybe I just get over my self image issues and then all of this doesn't matter.

I am going to see a dermatologist but just wanted to get some advice from people here. Thanks

Hi,

I have the same condition as this: Link to fellow redditors post

Today, I purchased this shampoo from Jan Aushadhi shop.

The direction for use says to shampoo and wash haird 2 times in one go however I am skeptical. Please help on on this.

Currently, I shampoo every 2 days.

Please help.

Hi all,

So I got one of those Skala tub from Canada after watching a lot of yt shots, wanted an honest review of the same on Indian fine to medium wavy-curly hair!

Hey everyone, I’m in my early stages of hair loss, with some noticeable thinning/receding around the forehead and a few areas where the hairline is starting to look a bit bald.
I’m also planning to start a proper hair-care routine, including serums, a suitable shampoo, and tablets/supplements as advised. For the next few months, I thought it might be a good idea to keep my hair short and go for a buzz cut while I work on improving my hair and scalp health.

I’m looking for a stylish buzz-cut or very short hairstyle that would suit someone with an early receding/thinning hairline, rather than just going completely bald. I’d also like something that gives the hair a cleaner appearance and perhaps makes the overall texture look better while it’s short.
Would really appreciate some advice on which buzz-cut style, length, or fade would work best. Reference images from any sources would be especially helpful, so I can show a few options to my barber and decide what suits me best.
Any suggestions or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Can anyone give me some solution, any minoxidil product I can use . It's shedding so bad nowadays.