Hair Thinning / Hair Loss Problems / Hair Treatment & Hair Products Discussion (Compiled)

[Guest Guest]

cam try minoxidil - non oral med

 

 

[Guest redsun]

has anyone tried this before? Is it effective in preventing white hair?

 

https://www.redsunproducts.com/red-sun-hairiser-supplement.html

[justin21]

Any good salons or barbers to recommend? It is hard to find a good hairdresser who can advise on neat hairstyles for thinning hair

[Guest Trust the hands]

On 2/25/2022 at 11:50 PM, justin21 said:

Any good salons or barbers to recommend? It is hard to find a good hairdresser who can advise on neat hairstyles for thinning hair

Unless you have long hair that needs to be dressed,  no point going for expensive hairdresser.  Try the malay or indian barber shop and tell them not to over trim the part where hair is thinning.   Most of them are quite compassionate about your situation because some barbers themselves have similar dilemma like you.

[Guest whywhy]

Although I'm not blading yet, I do notice thinning of hair at the crown.

 

I have been going for hair treatment and putting serum for the past 15 years but hair thinning still happens.

 

What else could I do?  

[Guest Nature]

On 4/3/2022 at 3:37 PM, Guest whywhy said:

Although I'm not blading yet, I do notice thinning of hair at the crown.

 

I have been going for hair treatment and putting serum for the past 15 years but hair thinning still happens.

 

What else could I do?  

Alopecia is not curable.  It is part of aging.  Minoxidil can help hair regrowth but only on certain area of your head but it will stop growing because it is topical medicine.   Unless you do topical minoxidil together with oral Finasteride, to ensure thicker hair growth.  It is a permanent medication, like taking high blood pressure medication and you should not stop. Otherwise your hair will recede again.  As for side effect,  Finasteride may cause low blood pressure and impotency.  Check with your doctor.

 

More expensive alternative is hair transplant.  

 

Best is to embrace the cause of nature and accept your baldness.  Less money spend, less worry.  Eventually, you may want to consider shaving botak and start wearing a nice cap to look cool and which also bring out the charm of some not so good looking guy. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mansoar]

Can try shampoos which helps reduce hair loss. I have tried few brands, actually most do help to certain extent.

The best so far is Grafen Zero Dirty, cleans your scalp thoroughly after massaging for 30s or more. been using for abt 6 months, I find my hair loss has reduced significantly, and the amount becomes not noticeable, maybe a few strands on some days after shower. I don’t use treatments (home or saloon) cos of laziness and don’t like staining my pillows 😅

try for at about 2 weeks or half a bottle to determine if it helps, unless it gives adverse effects. Best part, not expensive at all compared to most hair treatments cost.

 

Hope you’ll be able to find a product that works for you too 😉

[Guest My take]

On 4/4/2022 at 11:27 PM, mansoar said:

Can try shampoos which helps reduce hair loss. I have tried few brands, actually most do help to certain extent.

The best so far is Grafen Zero Dirty, cleans your scalp thoroughly after massaging for 30s or more. been using for abt 6 months, I find my hair loss has reduced significantly, and the amount becomes not noticeable, maybe a few strands on some days after shower.😅

 

Shampoo helps to puff up your hair to visually look thicker. But it does not help to thicken your hair from it's root. The only benefit is the massage part during shampooing. It helps to circulate blood to your scalp, hoping to nourish the dying follicles and rid the dead hairs. Thus, you u see less hair falling after a few wash. 

[Guest Leifang]

Hello friends, my pubic hair is turning white and thinning. Any suggestion to keep it black and lush?

[Guest Ben]

Did you read the article in ST yesterday or the day before about male pheremones (is this spelt right?); that invisible odourless chemical that give men that extra sexy appeal? The main source of male pheremones is the armpits, that's why there is so much hair there...to increase surface area and help in the dispersal of the pheremones. I think the pubic hair to has that role too.

[jack21992]

i decided to try mirconeedling for scalp + applying Minoxidil, first session today. I just hoped that my hair loss condition will improve. i learned to embrace it since my father relative side all got balding problems (genetics), but sometimes you will still feel insecure especially when i'm still in my 20 plus going 30..... so i decided give it a go....

[m88]

Try Biotin, can get on iherb (Natrol, 10,000mcg). Consider starting with 2 pills a day for first bottle and subsequently 1 pill a day as per recommended dose.

 

Don't get low strength ones, you need to have min. amount to see the effect (google studies on biotin intake).

[Guest Whywhy]

LifePak® Nano
https://www.nuskin.com/content/nuskin/en_US/products/product.01003610.html

 

Has anyone tried this for hair loss? Is it effective?

 

[BlowsNwhistles]

On 5/15/2022 at 10:26 PM, jack21992 said:

i decided to try mirconeedling for scalp + applying Minoxidil, first session today. I just hoped that my hair loss condition will improve. i learned to embrace it since my father relative side all got balding problems (genetics), but sometimes you will still feel insecure especially when i'm still in my 20 plus going 30..... so i decided give it a go....

Could you share your experience with the treatment? Am curious about the effectiveness of micro-needling with minoxidil. I'm currently using Mantou Shampoo and serum which has helped to calm my over sensitive / oily scalp and visibly reduce my hair-fall. I do believe the earlier treatment starts, the more hair saved.

[tyan]

Anyone tried this? Effective??

[Guest Joe]

On 10/26/2022 at 8:27 AM, tyan said:

Anyone tried this? Effective??

No. It is a scam

[kidster]

Does anyone know which brand of shampoo and conditioner do not contain formaldehyde ?

[Guest Got google]

2 hours ago, kidster said:

Does anyone know which brand of shampoo and conditioner do not contain formaldehyde ?

got google meh? If so, why do you always come here with your questions? Or you think gay uncles know better? 

[kidster]

4 hours ago, Guest Got google said:

got google meh? If so, why do you always come here with your questions? Or you think gay uncles know better? 

 

Yes, of course I know how to Google.

 

I'm asking for advice from people who have been there done that. 

 

The contents from Google are either sponsored write-ups or with hidden objectives.

 

Hope I answer your doubt. 

Edited January 24, 2023 by kidster

[Guest Got google]

8 hours ago, kidster said:

 

Yes, of course I know how to Google.

 

I'm asking for advice from people who have been there done that. 

 

The contents from Google are either sponsored write-ups or with hidden objectives.

 

Hope I answer your doubt. 

😂 

[fetish72]

Try this hair care i recomend it to my colleague and cousin they say is good can see the hair start to be thicker. The brand is Nioxin you can try the starter kit is about $75 for the starter kit. It consist of shampoo, conditioner and scalp serum. My cousin used it with 2mth pkus his hair looked fuller and thicker. Partly is ia also your diet.

[Guest guest]

6 hours ago, tyan said:

Hi. Any recommendation for hair stylist with creative idea for guys with serious crown thinning problem?? 

u post at massage forum which i cant reply, so reply u here..

i know ask abt hair stylist, but hv u try minoxidil 5%?

https://www.pharmacy.nhg.com.sg/productCatalogue/productDetails.aspx?productId=3208&subsubcatid=12

 

if u try alrdy but no work, then i rec my hair salon : mystique at nex, they hv a range of products n led light thingy of cos aso more expensive la

https://www.facebook.com/mystiquehubinternational/

 

i doing both to b more eff. lol

 

[tyan]

22 hours ago, Guest guest said:

u post at massage forum which i cant reply, so reply u here..

i know ask abt hair stylist, but hv u try minoxidil 5%?

https://www.pharmacy.nhg.com.sg/productCatalogue/productDetails.aspx?productId=3208&subsubcatid=12

 

if u try alrdy but no work, then i rec my hair salon : mystique at nex, they hv a range of products n led light thingy of cos aso more expensive la

https://www.facebook.com/mystiquehubinternational/

 

i doing both to b more eff. lol

 

Thanks. Any recommendation on which hair stylist to look for?

[tyan]

On 1/29/2023 at 6:31 PM, fetish72 said:

Try this hair care i recomend it to my colleague and cousin they say is good can see the hair start to be thicker. The brand is Nioxin you can try the starter kit is about $75 for the starter kit. It consist of shampoo, conditioner and scalp serum. My cousin used it with 2mth pkus his hair looked fuller and thicker. Partly is ia also your diet.

I have used before. No result. 

[Guest guest]

On 3/14/2023 at 6:18 PM, tyan said:

Thanks. Any recommendation on which hair stylist to look for?

u can try jason, see his bio - manager at mystique

https://www.facebook.com/jason.lim.568?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDozNDY0NzQ0OTY5NDM5MDhfMzQ3MDkyNTUzNTQ4NzY5

 

u jus say ppl intro him to u, no need to say me de, i discreet ma, lol

u say u heard e salon can help wif hair loss prob.

but hor i see ur condition like many yrs liao, better ask if they can still help-like assess ur condition 1st b4 spending on their treatment, all e best to u!

[Slowmo]

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Edited July 20, 2023 by Slowmo

[Why?]

My neighbour's son, shaved his hair completely,  He was in his 20s when he did that.  Reason, stress was the motive behind his decision to shave botak.  Thus, giving him one less problem to think about hair issue.   It is easier for guy to shave off their hair, but girls do not have such luxury lest people thought you are sick or something.

Edited March 18, 2023 by Why?

[Guest Me think]

15 minutes ago, appboy said:

https://products.yanagiya-cosme.co.jp/category/C_YANAGIYA/4903018113235.html

Has anyone used this before? Does it work?

Unless orally taken, anything thing that is topically applied (including Minoxidil) won't work.  It only stopped hair shedding thus appears to look "full" on your head.   However, finasteride might be very effective for some people but there is side effect of lowering your blood pressure and caused your cock to become flacid, me think.

 

Alternatively, let nature do its own work by sleeping well (7 hours under complete dark room), eat more protein food (hair needs protein),  relax your mood 90% of the time during the day  (possible?), and consume more vitiamin D.

[TopChinese]

On 6/14/2023 at 8:15 PM, Guest Me think said:

consume more Vitamin D.

 

I can agree with this advice. Lots of regular Vitamin Dick makes my bush full!

[QinWei]

O dear, our balding is not due to ....

also , male testorones is not directly causal to erections
 

[kidster]

My hairdresser notices a sudden round patch of hair loss.

 

How did it happen? My parents don't have this condition so it's not genetics for sure. I have never had this issue before. What should I do next? 

[feilyxnixx]

Can be due to alot of different reasons , ranging from stress to insufficient certain nutrients to even STD. Will suggest u do a full blood test and body checkup first.

 

Hope everything goes smooth for u.  

[Why?]

Main culprit AGING. (High probability) - balding will get worse and not better with each passing years. 

 

2nd Culprit:  Constant Stress, Depression, Adrenaline went out of whack - affecting your testosterone.  (Stress management may improve your balding slightly but damaged already done) and you may need additional help from 3rd culprit below:

 

3rd Culprit:  Strong Medications, lack of nutrients:  (Balding is temporal in this category and will improve significantly with proper nutrients (iron, protein, Vitamin B, Vitamin D..etc).  You need to get your blood to bring all these nutrients to your scalp if the hair roots are not completely sealed up.

 

You pray that your problem belongs to 3rd Culprit and you need blood test to find out. 

Edited March 14 by Why?

[gayboysgx]

since yours not genetics, you got to find your triggers. once you managed those, your hair should come back and grow healthily again. best to consult a dr to see which would be the highly likely probable reason

[Why?]

Alopecia is now more common in women too. This is probably due to the tension, processed diet, air pollution and anxiety that come with living on this small, stiff island.  As a result, the symptoms might no longer indicate a hereditary problem.  

[juicyass]

Do you work out intensely in the gym? If so, then your high testosterone could likely be the factor. High testosterone does not directly cause male baldness, but it contributes to it by converting into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that shrinks hair follicles in genetically predisposed individuals. While high testosterone levels can increase DHT, the primary cause of hair loss is the sensitivity of hair follicles to DHT.

 

I am currently experiencing hair thinning at the crown of my head and receding hairline. I have checked out all the boxes others have mentioned - ranging from stress to nutrition. I have no issue in those aspects. But I work out a lot in the gym, so it is likely affecting my hair thinning issue. The only solution is to take a medication to prevent the conversion of DHT. But the side effect is that you would lose your sexual libido.

 

Therefore, I shave my head bald. Easy solution.   

[kidster]

54 minutes ago, juicyass said:

Do you work out intensely in the gym? If so, then your high testosterone could likely be the factor. High testosterone does not directly cause male baldness, but it contributes to it by converting into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that shrinks hair follicles in genetically predisposed individuals. While high testosterone levels can increase DHT, the primary cause of hair loss is the sensitivity of hair follicles to DHT.

 

I am currently experiencing hair thinning at the crown of my head and receding hairline. I have checked out all the boxes others have mentioned - ranging from stress to nutrition. I have no issue in those aspects. But I work out a lot in the gym, so it is likely affecting my hair thinning issue. The only solution is to take a medication to prevent the conversion of DHT. But the side effect is that you would lose your sexual libido.

 

Therefore, I shave my head bald. Easy solution.   

Thanks for sharing. I'm not a hardcore gym goer so I don't think so. The patch only took 1 month to appear. It's scary. 

 

No change to my lifestyle and diet over the past month. The only reason I could think of is extreme stress level daily in the past month. I suspect this is the case but my GP don't agree. Anyway, got referred to see a dermatologist. 

 

Many people said it will spread and recurr. I hope it does not happen to me. 

[juicyass]

3 hours ago, kidster said:

Thanks for sharing. I'm not a hardcore gym goer so I don't think so. The patch only took 1 month to appear. It's scary. 

 

No change to my lifestyle and diet over the past month. The only reason I could think of is extreme stress level daily in the past month. I suspect this is the case but my GP don't agree. Anyway, got referred to see a dermatologist. 

 

Many people said it will spread and recurr. I hope it does not happen to me. 

 

Oh i see. It could be fungal infection. hope it is not something serious. 

[kidster]

NSC doc said there is no explanation why one develops Alopecia areata suddenly. They have patients as young as small children. 

 

Steroid injection is the most effective and luckily not expensive. Only $17 for SC after subsidy but have to go for 6 sessions. Once a month. The earlier you seek treatment, the higher chance of recovery before the hair follicles close. 

Edited March 17 by kidster

[Magicerife]

7 hours ago, kidster said:

NSC doc said there is no explanation why one develops Alopecia areata suddenly. They have patients as young as small children. 

 

Steroid injection is the most effective and luckily not expensive. Only $17 for SC after subsidy but have to go for 6 sessions. Once a month. The earlier you seek treatment, the higher chance of recovery before the hair follicles close. 

Thought this thread refers broadly to “alopecia”, which is an umbrella term for hair loss and includes multiple conditions with different causes and treatments. In your post, you appear to be referring specifically to alopecia areata (AA), which is just one subtype of alopecia. While the description of a sudden round patch of hair loss is indeed characteristic of AA, it may be helpful to clarify this as other forms of alopecia can have different causes and management. In any case, consulting a dermatologist for the correct diagnosis and targeted treatment is the right approach.

 

Also wanted to point out that the explanation shared may be somewhat incomplete. Alopecia areata is generally understood to be an autoimmune condition in which the immune system targets hair follicles, which is why treatments such as steroid injections are sometimes used to suppress the immune response locally. What is less well understood is the exact trigger in an individual patient, which may involve factors such as viral infections, environmental triggers, or stress. As such, saying that there is “no explanation” could give the impression that the condition is entirely unexplained, which may not be entirely accurate.

Edited March 17 by Magicerife

[kidster]

46 minutes ago, Magicerife said:

Thought this thread refers broadly to “alopecia”, which is an umbrella term for hair loss and includes multiple conditions with different causes and treatments. In your post, you appear to be referring specifically to alopecia areata (AA), which is just one subtype of alopecia. While the description of a sudden round patch of hair loss is indeed characteristic of AA, it may be helpful to clarify this as other forms of alopecia can have different causes and management. In any case, consulting a dermatologist for the correct diagnosis and targeted treatment is the right approach.

 

Also wanted to point out that the explanation shared may be somewhat incomplete. Alopecia areata is generally understood to be an autoimmune condition in which the immune system targets hair follicles, which is why treatments such as steroid injections are sometimes used to suppress the immune response locally. What is less well understood is the exact trigger in an individual patient, which may involve factors such as viral infections, environmental triggers, or stress. As such, saying that there is “no explanation” could give the impression that the condition is entirely unexplained, which may not be entirely accurate.

Totally agreed but that was what the specialist doc and nurse kept telling me. They don't know the reason for my condition but I knew. It was stress, at least for my case. This is a new kind of stress which I had never experienced before. It was internally triggered by myself and I let it spiral down. A timely wake up call for me to love myself more than for others. 

[mikem]

Hey guys does anyone here experience any receding hair loss and treatment you undergo?

 

Would you mind sharing that? I currently in my late 20s and started to have a bigger forehead which I do not want to have.

 

I am looking at Korea for my treatment and anywhere else that is good. Also I would appreciate if you can share me the total cost of spending, how many days to get the procedure done, and the result.

 

Thank you,

Edited May 1 by mikem

[hermit]

21 hours ago, mikem said:

Hey guys does anyone here experience any receding hair loss and treatment you undergo?

 

Would you mind sharing that? I currently in my late 20s and started to have a bigger forehead which I do not want to have.

 

I am looking at Korea for my treatment and anywhere else that is good. Also I would appreciate if you can share me the total cost of spending, how many days to get the procedure done, and the result.

 

Thank you,

 

Based on my own experience I would suggest to avoid commercial establishments like Yxx Nxx or Sxxxson. Get a polyclinic referral and seek treatment at National Skin Centre.

[Dart]

On 5/1/2026 at 8:00 PM, mikem said:

Hey guys does anyone here experience any receding hair loss and treatment you undergo?

 

Would you mind sharing that? I currently in my late 20s and started to have a bigger forehead which I do not want to have.

 

I am looking at Korea for my treatment and anywhere else that is good. Also I would appreciate if you can share me the total cost of spending, how many days to get the procedure done, and the result.

 

Thank you,

 

You may want to try Rosemary oil before going for conventional medication. The oil has been studied to promote blood circulation to the scalp and hair follicles. Rub it on the scalp in a circular motion. Plus point is no side effect in this natural remedy.

[Singroc]

On 3/14/2026 at 4:48 PM, kidster said:

My hairdresser notices a sudden round patch of hair loss.

 

How did it happen? My parents don't have this condition so it's not genetics for sure. I have never had this issue before. What should I do next? 

Your mum’s male siblings or dad? If they have such condition, it’s still genetics. 

[Why?]

On 5/2/2026 at 10:39 PM, Dart said:

 

You may want to try Rosemary oil before going for conventional medication. The oil has been studied to promote blood circulation to the scalp and hair follicles. Rub it on the scalp in a circular motion. Plus point is no side effect in this natural remedy.

Rosehip oil is something I've heard of, but not rosemary oil. Hormones are the main cause of hair thinning, which can last a long time and alter your appearance. Hair thinning can also be temporarily caused by stress, sleep deprivation, and poor diet or body lack of certain nutrients. Relying solely on topical treatments to achieve meaningful outcomes is difficult; minoxidil, for example, might be expensive and only work temporarily. Finasteride medicine is an effective last choice for hair regrowth, in my opinion, although it may also lower blood pressure and increase your impotency if you don't mind not getting "hard" easily.  

 

In any case, I saw that eight out of ten older men have significant hair loss, if not total graying. If you're young, you can experiment with different techniques to get the best results; if not, accept your indications of age or shave your head to keep it cool and worry less about this natural progression of life. 

Edited Wednesday at 10:28 AM by Why?

[Dart]

4 hours ago, Why? said:

Rosehip oil is something I've heard of, but not rosemary oil. Hormones are the main cause of hair thinning, which can last a long time and alter your appearance. Hair thinning can also be temporarily caused by stress, sleep deprivation, and poor diet or body lack of certain nutrients. Relying solely on topical treatments to achieve meaningful outcomes is difficult; minoxidil, for example, might be expensive and only work temporarily. Finasteride medicine is an effective last choice for hair regrowth, in my opinion, although it may also lower blood pressure and increase your impotency if you don't mind not getting "hard" easily.  

 

In any case, I saw that eight out of ten older men have significant hair loss, if not total graying. If you're young, you can experiment with different techniques to get the best results; if not, accept your indications of age or shave your head to keep it cool and worry less about this natural progression of life. 

 

Rosemary differs from Rosehip. The herb from the mint family stands out in the natural remedy in treating hair loss. At least it has made its way to a several health journals and publications. It does not have adverse effect. Whether it works effectively varies from person to person. For severe cases, one might opt directly to conventional medicine.

 

The accumilation of DHT, the male hormone is the culprit in this catastrophe. Once celebrated, it's responsible in stripping the essential beauty agent  i.e. the thick, dark and healthy hair in the later days.
 

[kidster]

On 5/6/2026 at 11:33 PM, Dart said:

 

Rosemary differs from Rosehip. The herb from the mint family stands out in the natural remedy in treating hair loss. At least it has made its way to a several health journals and publications. It does not have adverse effect. Whether it works effectively varies from person to person. For severe cases, one might opt directly to conventional medicine.

 

The accumilation of DHT, the male hormone is the culprit in this catastrophe. Once celebrated, it's responsible in stripping the essential beauty agent  i.e. the thick, dark and healthy hair in the later days.
 

Where do I buy Rosemary oil? Is there any particular product you have tried before? 

[Btmbtm1069]

On 5/1/2026 at 8:00 PM, mikem said:

Hey guys does anyone here experience any receding hair loss and treatment you undergo?

 

Would you mind sharing that? I currently in my late 20s and started to have a bigger forehead which I do not want to have.

 

I am looking at Korea for my treatment and anywhere else that is good. Also I would appreciate if you can share me the total cost of spending, how many days to get the procedure done, and the result.

 

Thank you,

Currently dutasteride.

[Dart]

On 5/8/2026 at 9:25 PM, kidster said:

Where do I buy Rosemary oil? Is there any particular product you have tried before? 

 

Any shop that sells essential oil or you can purchase online. I've not tried a particular product. I studied Herbalism. You can mix Rosemary Essential oil with Pumpkin Seed Oil or Virgin Coconut Oil for added benefits (Rosemary 60%, Pumpkin Seed / Virgin Coconut 40%) and massage onto the scalp. Conventional drugs may be more impactful but your poor kkj may take the brunt.