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Infrared laser diode caps stimulate cell activity (both growth and graying--use with lots of antioxidants and pause if graying begins to increase)
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I wasn't proposing to eat unhealthily (not recommended for anyone). My intention is to drive home the fact that unless you're severely malnourished, have alopecia, or are taking chemo drugs, hair loss is most likely genetic and not something "fixable" with current technology. The hair cling drugs come with serious side effects.
In addition to the link I provided I would also suggest reading up on Dr. Fahy's research on the Thymus. [1] And yes I would stay far far away from any hair related drugs. I would add that genetics are not a fixed thing. Most genetic traits can be altered through epigenetics by changing environmental inputs. [1] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KukRAXnNOJM
The only "solutions" you consider are wearing a hair system (toupee of real hair), drugs (finasteride, minoxidyl, plus hair transplant if you want), or a care-free attitude. I personally go through phases of caring and not. Life's just better when I don't worry about it.
The best thing you can do is just get over it. As somebody who's tried almost everything that seems like it has a chance, it's a genetic problem. It's aggravated by stress and other conditions. The only "solutions" you consider are wearing a hair system (toupee of real hair), drugs (finasteride, minoxidyl, plus hair transplant if you want), or a care-free attitude. I personally go through phases of caring and not. Li…
4 out of 5 white guys are going bald. Finasteride can help but some have side effects.
But I did some more research and found some early studies on PubMed that suggest that topical finasteride works just as well without the negative side effects.
The only company I could find selling topical finasteride is from ForHims. I’ve been using the spray for about 3 months and my hair is definitely thicker now, but it hasn’t helped with my hairline yet.
I’m not a doctor, so you should definitely do your own research or better yet, talk to a doctor. I don’t work for Hims, but I’ve just been impressed by their products. Definitely cheaper than hair transplant surgery.
I never understood why people are so terrified of losing their hair, like they have a choice or a say in the matter. Your body is going to do what it was programmed by your dna to do, no matter how uncomfortable with being bald. Just own it and put your focus into something besides your own appearance. Yes I’m likely going to lose my hair too in the near future. Who cares?
Runs in the family for me. My hair stylist told me that many men don’t brush their hair enough and large parts of their head aren’t stimulated enough which makes the roots weak which can exaggerate the issue. I started brushing every day after that. She also told me that tea tree shampoos are beneficial to the issue, so I now use those exclusively, but couldn’t say if it’s working. She also mentioned the more heavy h…
I hate to break it to you but your hair stylist more than likely hasn't followed the scientific process to determine whether what she says is true. If it was that easy everybody would do it. Anecdotally, I personally have brushed my hair a few times (tried everything except the drugs) and the hair just all fell out even more.
When I was 14, my mom pulled back my hair line and asked my dysfunctional father if I was going bald. Talk about a "What the fuck are you doing" moment.
At 17, I was getting depressed about being bald. I would look in the mirror trying to see how much it changed. At 21, I said fuck it. I'm a sexy beast, see me shine!
I went through phases during my hair loss.
1. Keeping my hair wet to hide the fact it's thinning 2. Trimming it down, combing it forward and swirling the back so make it look "tight" 3. Trimming it very low and looking like a boss 4. Shaving it down to the skin and having people ask me why I don't grow my hair out
Here's how I coped with it. I was honest with myself.
Sure I would like to have hair, but I'm not Elon Musk. Did it impact my success with women? Yes, I think I get more women being bald. Why? I don't know honestly. Am I built like Jason Statham? More like a lean James Corden.
To make my situation, I'm a hairy man; pale (programmer) and I have a belly. I'm also seriously hairy... The only places I don't have hair is on my head, forehead, and palms; ironic right? Not on my palms? Wait until this shit turns gray... I'm going to look like a fucking Yeti.
Find your true source of confidence. It's not your hair, income, or job. It's the confidence you have in your ability to change.
I know you like having hair, but it's not what defines you. Plus, you're over 40 and thinning out. Congrats you lucky bastard :)
I hope you mentally get past your fears and concerns. Be honest with yourself buddy.
I personally would give nutrition a try for a year or two before turning to drugs. [1] I believe that prescriptions should be a last resort when all else has been tried and failed. [1] - https://www.youtube.com/c/DrEricBergDC/search?query=alopecia