r/IndianHaircare

I've been coming to terms with so many of you subscribing to last post I made here. I got tons of messages asking to share updates here.

So here are 3-4 days of experience with the product. I haven't noticed any difference so far, but that is to expected since arata themselves claim it takes a while to show results. It causes a slight tingle on the scalp for me, so I suppose that's something. I am applying it every day in the evening for now so I can let my scalp get used to it I suppose.

Let me know if you have any questions. I will do my best to answer. I was questioning myself posting a picture of my scalp here but we'll see. I haven't ever done that so I feel paranoid.

The image here should serve as a baseline.

How long after your minoxidil gains started showing?

I can't figure out if this is dry scalp or dandruff. My scalp is filled with stuff like this. I'm looking to buy Pilgrim's Tea Tree Anti Dandruff shampoo but I'm scared if it will worse the situation or make it better...

Whenever I scratch my scalp with my nails, there's this greasy residuals that comes out often on my nails. And my hair's been falling much since a few months. Anyone suggest any remedies or a shampoo which helps with this?

I have been using minoxidil since last 2 year no effect on temples hair line is just running backward and the front area become empty what should i do in this condition

Can't even make hairstyle side is empty 😕

Always low confidence due to hair

Stress of balding

What should I do im a student

I’ve had thick, dense hair all my life, but over the last few months I’ve noticed a drastic decrease in hair thickness/density along with increased hairfall.
I also have dandruff and recently started using Scalpe Plus shampoo. I use a mild shampoo on other days.
What should I change or look out for? Could dandruff be causing this, or should I see a dermatologist?
Any advice/experiences would be appreciated.

Saw a dermatologist who said I’m around Norwood 3–4 with a receding hairline, crown thinning and low density. I also told her about my chronic dandruff, itching and sticky buildup.
My bloodwork showed low B12 (149), while ferritin, vitamin D, TSH and Hb were okay.
She prescribed 5% minoxidil, B12, supplements, shampoo and a scalp lotion, but didn’t prescribe or really discuss finasteride.
I’m confused because if I’m actually NW3–4 with recession + crown thinning, shouldn’t finasteride at least have been discussed?
Also, the prescription just says “AGA + scalp problem” without really explaining what the scalp condition is.
Should I get a second opinion?
TL;DR: NW3–4 AGA + chronic dandruff. Got minoxidil but no finasteride discussion. Does this seem reasonable, or should I see another derm?

i've been using 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride for around 6 months now, and the biggest thing i've learned is that you really need to give it time

my routine - 

First i took doctor consultation and then i apply the advanced minoxifin to the thinning areas, making sure my scalp is dry before applying. i let it absorb properly

In the first month i didn't see any major improvement and had some increased shedding, which made me question whether i should continue

around month 2-3, i started noticing small baby hairs around the thinner areas the shedding also settled down gradually

by month 4-5, i could see a little more 

now at around 6 months,whats next? When will the hair fall stop?

can anyone guide me for how long am i supposed to continue?

Hi everyone,

I’m 25M and I’ve been dealing with significant hair loss for quite some time. It’s not limited to my scalp I’ve noticed extreme hair loss from my scalp, beard/moustache, eyebrows and other body areas.

I recently had blood tests to investigate possible causes.

My main results are:
TSH: 20.404 µIU/mL ↑

Vitamin D: 10.6 ng/mL ↓

Folate/B9: 0.25 ng/mL ↓

Vitamin B12: 267 pg/mL borderline low

Zinc: 151 µg/dL ↑

Ferritin: 116.2 ng/mL

Iron: 97.16 µg/dL

DHT: 210.49 pg/mL - within my lab’s reference range but think it’s borderline low

Hemoglobin: 16.3 g/dL

CRP: 0.88 mg/L

ANA: Negative

I’m currently not taking any medications or supplements.

I also have:
Difficulty sleeping at night

Usually fall asleep around 2–4 AM

Sleepiness almost all day

Constant tiredness/low energy

Very low motivation

Difficulty concentrating

Trouble memorizing things

Brain fog

Difficulty studying and retaining information

I’m particularly concerned about the combination of very high TSH, severe vitamin D deficiency and extremely low folate.

I’m planning to see an endocrinologist first and then a dermatologist.

P.S. I used ChatGPT to help write this post and organize my results; the symptoms and lab results are mine.

My hair isn't growing good after I shaved my head 60 days still length isn't growing. I am using topical Min/Fin from past 15 days as prescribed by dermat.

Please give me some details what i am facing right now.

What do I do?!

Hairfall is severe and scalp feels emptied

I have 2B wavy hair with medium porosity. My concern is to define my waves, reduce frizz, and achieve a healthy shiny look without weighing down my hair, making it greasy, and leaving clumps.

My biggest concern is I am new to haircare and I don’t know what products to choose. Your help on choosing the following products is highly appreciated:

Shampoo

Conditioner

Leave-in conditioner/serum

Curl cream or hair butter

Gel or mousse

How frequently should I wash my hair?

How much product should I apply?

Should I air-dry my hair or use a diffuser?

Are there any other hair care advice for 2b medium-porosity hair?

As I live in India, your recommendation on products that are easily available here is more appreciable.

If you have 2B hair, it would be great if you could also suggest what hair care routine works best for you.

I prefer something simple as I am a newbie.

Any recommendations/remedies to handle this early?

I’ve noticed that my central hair part is getting wider, with reduced hair density on both sides. I’m worried it could be female-pattern hair loss (FPHL).

Are there any products, oils, shampoos, supplements, or hair-care routines that actually helped reduce shedding or improve density?

Any recommendations or personal experiences would be really appreciated

Honest feedback please...

This is my result after using Traya products for 2.5 months

Just visited a dermatologist last week, says to wait for couple of months and then decide if I really want to proceed with PRP... And to do it only if the medications stop working , which does happen after a while...

Edit- NOT AN AD.... What's with all the negativity towards Traya? I used it , found it to be awesome and thought of sharing.. so 🪛 (minus the driver) all of ya'll haters...

Hello, I've been facing this issue for last 8-9 years. I've tried almost 4-5 dermatologist. Even every type of shampoo inc ketoconazole 2%, selenium sulfide.
Plus ph netural shampoo. Nothing works.

My last dermatologist suggest to wash hair daily. It's been a year doing that daily. Skipping a single day makes it come back in 24 hrs. Please anyone could help with solutions.

Can fin and min do something doc suggested me but i could nt follow for more than 2 months should ii start again

I have these small white flakes in my hair, and no matter what I do, it returns. I have tried using bare anatomy shampoo, it works but if I stop then it returns. How do I get rid?

I keep my hair clean and hydrated, I use shampoo 3 times a week.

I have a good diet and workout 4 times a week.

Any advice on how to get rid of it? Any products or remedies?

Thanks.

I know I am balding and i need to start treatment but i am having issues with minoxidil and finestride when i take minoxidil i get a very bad headache the begins from neck and makes my day to day life bad and if i take finestride i can feel a loss in my libido its not like i cant get hard or sometimes but the urge to do or indulge goes away and i have not been getting morning wood for few years now so i dont want to risk on that part . Additionally i have high cholesterol and pre diabetes idk if taking either oral minox or finestride causes anything bad if i have those comditions. But it feels miserable to be in this situation and i dont know what else to try what else to do i was able to apply minox two years back and it worked wonders for me but now since last year even if i apply a single day it just becomes intolerable the next day prolly i still headaches normally but i have noticed minoxidil does trigger it every time. I have tried prp alone i don’t think that works alone .

Can anyone help me on what should i do and how should i proceed further i was deficient in vit d and vit b12 taking supplements for the same.I workout inconsistently and try to keep my protein intake high.But as a science student i know those things dont help much when its AGA idk i feel stuck . Please share guide me if anyone has an idea and how can i reverse this and make my life better