https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26626191
Glycyrrhizin (or glycyrrhizic acid or glycyrrhizinic acid) is the chief sweet-tasting constituent of Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice) root. Structurally, it is a saponin used as an emulsifier and gel-forming agent in foodstuffs and cosmetics (from Wikipedia)
The article doesn’t seem to say how it was used to reduce unwanted hair (not ready for prime time I suspect) as shown in these two photos
For the long term, finasteride has been very effective at holding back the balding or slowing it down. Some of my patients who were on it for more than 10 years, tried and stopped it and they all reported significant hair loss within 3 months of stopping the drug.
I’m 28 and have been on fin for just over 2 years. My hairloss was very slow and minor so it’s kept it completely stable. I do however feel my hair whorl is more prominent than it should be though and have been looking into micropigmentation as apparently it’s very good for something incredibly minor like this where a transplant would be ridiculous.
Has anybody had it done when they still have a ton of hair? I know it can look very un natural when it’s done all over on a bald head but I still thankfully have a ton of hair and only want it in a very small area. My concern is if it lasts for 6-7 years I could go grey in that time (only 4-5 grey hairs at the moment) and then the dark shading might shine through my grey hair and look weird. I’ve also heard micropigmentation turns blue or green over time? Lastly, if I ever did need to shave my head (god forbid) in X amount of years it would look super weird then if I had a very small patch of micropigmentation on the back of my head. I heard it can be lasered off quite easily but I presume you wouldn’t want to do that if you still have healthy hair follicles as that could kill them off?
The tattoo inks should be a shade of gray so that they stand up over time to the graying of your hair. That is the way we do it and it has been effective with many happy patients. See our website here: https://scalpmicropigmentation.com/ A special type of laser can remove it, or you can increase its use as your balding progresses. We have had many patient who followed up with hair transplants sometime after they got it.
At 17, I was norwood 0 with a perfect hairline, however by the time I hit 22, I was around norwood 6/7 – around the age of 21 I started to razor shave my head and have done since (I’m nearly 26 now). Now I’m wondering whether my hairloss is considered aggressive and extreme or ‘normal’?
For many young men who inherited advanced balding (Class 7 pattern) find that they get there by the age of 26. That seems like you.
I’m in need of some help, especially since resources on female hair loss are SO limited and my attempts to reach out are usually ignored. I understand the male’s system of hair recovery, but what about for females? I know rogaine doesn’t promise to work towards the front of the head, and some other medications are for males only. What options do I have? I really need some help. I look at my sister and see that in her 30’s and 40’s she’s now lost a lot of her hairline. HELP! Thanks
You need to see a specialist for hair loss and hair thinning. Do you have this in your family history (mother, sister, aunt, grandmother) as this is very important to know. With your sister having a hair loss problem, then this can be a familial inherited pattern. A doctor like me is critical to analyzing it. Don’t rush to get a hair transplant, please. There are things we can do for you now!
A non-surgical options that many women are taking up can be seen here: https://scalpmicropigmentation.com/gallery/smp-for-women/
Had surgery over a month ago and my hair is shedding/thinning like crazy! Could it be related?
Shedding after a surgery in a young man is almost always the result of shock loss. I always use finasteride to prevent this in men who are balding, and who are under my care. It is particularly important for men who are also under 30 if they have a surgery, because the incidence of shock loss is high. The hair lost from this rarely returns, and is often a result of the stress from the surgery. We see this very frequently after a hair transplant in a man in his 20s.
I keep seeing posts about how much Saw Palmetto to take to equal Fin. This makes me think people think Saw Palmetto is safe v fin. It’s the same mechanism, it isn’t dose dependent. Once you start altering DHT you start affecting the RECEPTORS. The receptors can shut down and that’s what people think causes the problems with both drugs. Your DHT goes back to normal. Test back to normal. But the receptors are basically off. You could do that with .0000001mg of fin or one pill of Saw Palmetto. What anyone chooses to do is up to them, but they should know that Saw Palmetto can definitely cause the exact same issues as Fin. Also, the problems mostly arise AFTER you stop. And the medicine (SP and Fin) works by literally making you less masculine, which is why trans people come in here looking like 16 year old Justin Bieber’s with all the hair gains. None of this is opinion. All the side effects listed are not side effects, they are direct effects
The placebo effect of both of these medications are the same but I doubt that there is enough DHT blocker in Saw Palmetto to product any significant sexual side effects
I would like to continue the medication but this feeling of “brain fog” is very unpleasant. I was wondering if anyone who has been taking finasteride/propecia has experienced this so called “brain fog” in the first couple of weeks of treatment and they went away with continued use after your body has “adjusted” to the new hormone levels. Thanks in advance!
You might give it a few weeks and then if it continues, just consider that you might not be a candidate for finasteride. If you have just a localized area, topical finasteride might work for you.
Since beginning Finasteride 1mg daily 13 months ago, my skin has become very sensitive. I’ve developed light brown spots on my forehead that my dermatologists states are melasma. After doing some research, I’ve found numerous online threads connecting melasma and finasteride. I have a few questions that I hope you can answer regarding this issue.1. If I were to stop taking finasteride, do you think these conditions will continue?2. I’ve read of a connection between oral medication and melasma, do you think topical finasteride would produce the same problems?3. If you think topical finasteride would be a better option, do you still sell it?Any help would be appreciated.
There is no way to determine if the melasma will go away when you go off the finasteride without trying to do so. There are a few reports of a connection between melasma and Finasteride. One article suggests: “We hypothesize this could be related to the effects of finasteride on estrogen and progesterone concentrations in the skin. J Drugs Dermatol. 2014;13(4):484-486”
Tip for hair styling: Mix a teaspoon of baking soda with your favorite shampoo to remove buildup from sprays, gels, conditioners, and other products. Your hair won’t just be cleaner, it may become easier to style, too (recommended by WebMD)
There are reports that people who take Creatine and have the genes for balding, can bring on or accelerate the hair loss process. I wrote about it a number of times, but take a look at this previous post: https://baldingblog.com/creatine-increases-dht/
Maybe. There is no obvious genetic link to the Classic DUPA (Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia) we originally reported in the Journals. I have, in some patients, seen genetic balding also present (not that common) and when I do, I warn these patient never to have a hair transplant because it will fail.
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In this particular young man, he had a Class 5 pattern of balding heading to a Class 6 from what I could see in his photos. The metrics obtained from these simple pictures, tell me that he will have enough hair to handle any balding pattern he develops. Those of you reading this should consider a phone consultation with me and also sending me these photos so I can give you an analysis as I did for this young man. This is a critical part of a Personalized Master Plan for lifetime hair loss.
I am 20 years old and a few weeks ago I realized I have quite a big bald spot on my crown. So, 2 weeks ago I started minoxidil, finasteride, nizoral shampoo, .25 dermarolling (probably going to go ahead and buy a 1.5). I’m probably currently NW3 or NW4. Given that I am vertex balding at the age of 20 and started the big 3 plus dermarolling, how long before I reach NW6-7 area?
Many balding patterns that become develop advanced patterns often start first with the crown area at your age. As hair is so important, you should plan on managing it properly, first by finding a doctor who understands the concept of a Personalized Master Plan for your balding. Then get a basic HAIRCHECK test ( https://baldingblog.com/haircheck-test-how-it-is-done-and-what-its-value/ ), and if appropriate, go on medications to stop or at the least slow the hair loss down. At the age of 20, treatments work well when then are managed correctly. I can even do it through telephone consultations if you can’t find a local doctor at info@newhair.com.
