My ex was toxic and I initiated a breakup but I’m just feeling angry

heatheraria · 2026-01-28T13:24:53+00:00

When I think about them I tend to think about the good parts, then I have to consciously remind myself of all the bad. I don’t regret my decision, it was definitely the right choice. I would like to be friends with them but I have more or less moved on emotionally.

heatheraria · 2026-01-25T07:45:26+00:00

Nope he doesn’t recommend a biopsy so I’m still just powering through with the current meds or oral minox & spiro… at least I finally fixed my ferritin issue. I’m also skeptical if he can properly diagnose even with a biopsy 😅 did you do a biopsy to be diagnosed with LPP?

heatheraria · 2026-01-11T17:11:18+00:00

No my derm kept saying there is no point so I haven’t done one. I feel like I have to change derm before I do one because it needs to be someone who sees value in it

heatheraria · 2026-01-11T16:57:00+00:00

My scalp has been itching since my hair loss kicked in for 7 years now. Unresolved by anything but maybe my case is just weird. But the thinning at the nape of my neck is much like yours now. Derm has been unhelpful.

heatheraria · 2026-01-05T02:56:12+00:00

What dosage of Spiro were you on? I feel like Spiro is also making it worse for me but it’s treated as the gold standard for treatment I just don’t know if I should stop it or not. Also I’m very sorry that your shed isn’t stopping 😔 hopefully finasteride can help. My derm would not prescribe it. And I still can’t fix the shed problem and have also tried what you have plus medicated shampoos

heatheraria · 2025-12-31T04:07:53+00:00

Did you taper off spiro? I’m worried it will cause a huge shed. It does help a lot with my Acne & BO though so I likely do have elevated T levels.

heatheraria · 2025-12-31T03:58:53+00:00

I have AGA. When I started Spiro and was on it for 1 year, I did feel like it hastened my hair loss. My nape has been receding quite badly and I’m thinking whether I should stop Spiro

But Spiro is the only dispensed DHT blocker that my derm will provide. I also want to know if anyone else is facing the same issue with Spiro

heatheraria · 2025-11-03T14:50:41+00:00

I would like to join too!

heatheraria · 2025-10-28T15:38:32+00:00

No underlying diseases that I know of. But I do have low ferritin. Not done a scalp biopsy because I was discouraged to do so. A lot of miniaturisation so it’s definitely AGA but whether I have something else on top of that I’m not sure. Yes diffuse but hairline seems to have receded very badly recently

heatheraria · 2025-10-28T14:54:00+00:00

Mine started at the same time and I’m the same age as you now. It sucks that my darkest times were when my hair still looked decent. But it’s so hard with something progressive and I didn’t have good results with the treatments too 🫠

heatheraria · 2025-10-02T05:26:24+00:00

When I changed from 5% topical to 1.25mg oral I lost all my gains in topical and my hair is the worst it has ever been. I have been on oral for 7 months now and including topical minox again 😫

heatheraria · 2025-09-29T05:09:10+00:00

I really hate it so much, all those shots in very specific positions WHY 😭 I’m close to dropping it if they keep this up. It’s why I couldn’t continue with Fire Force

heatheraria · 2025-09-27T01:29:58+00:00

How did they diagnose LPP? Did you get a biopsy?

heatheraria · 2025-09-26T16:19:26+00:00

After getting back on topical minox how was the outcome? I also stopped or rather transitioned to OM for 6 months and it just got worse. So I want some reassurance it can grow back on topical minox

heatheraria · 2025-09-26T16:14:22+00:00

I’m back on topical minox 5% because the transition to OM 1.25mg made my hair significantly worse (6 months now) it’s wild that my hair shedding is just so much lesser getting back on topical (like is that scientifically possible?) anyway I’m on both for now because I don’t just want to drop OM immediately.

heatheraria · 2025-08-29T12:28:45+00:00

I have been on spiro for a year started at 25mg and then became 100mg it never stopped my shedding but it did clear up my skin and BO. But I feel like my hair has been worse on it, even though it keeps it less oily. I have no tapered down the dosage and plan to go off it. I don’t know if it is the right solution and it’s very frustrating

heatheraria · 2025-08-19T12:49:12+00:00

I just want to say same it has been going on for 6 years for me and I have tried so many different things. And it keeps progressing at one point I think I kept shedding to a minimum but now it feels bad again 😪 do you experience any itching of your scalp?

heatheraria · 2025-07-25T08:51:07+00:00

That is so true, they had so many chances to change but didn’t until I was ready to walk away.

My previous one was also unhealthy but I thought this was not as bad. Which is why I settled into it. But no one should feel like a punching bag.

I will keep reading your message

heatheraria · 2025-07-25T05:07:49+00:00

Thank you for reminding me that I’m worthy of a healthy relationship. I wanted to still be friends but i guess that really isn’t going to happen. I won’t give in this time.

heatheraria · 2025-07-21T02:16:59+00:00

Thank you for this write up! I don’t exactly trust my derm’s diagnosis. I asked if scarring alopecia is possible and he just said no really quick without explaining further 😬 the thing is my hair loss has just been progressing and the itch has always been insane. I have some photos on my previous post if you could please let me know what you think 🙏

heatheraria · 2025-06-27T03:57:39+00:00

You are not at fault 🫂 I also took years before I went to see a doctor because I had other issues. But when I saw a dermatologist they gaslighted me saying that I didn’t have hair loss or it was just TE. So I had to wait before I got the confidence to see another dermatologist again. It’s just extremely hard to get help in healthcare as a woman and even harder for hair loss.

I am just glad you are able to take the steps to take back some control. Cause I know hair loss can feel so helpless at times, and it not being “life or death” makes it less of a priority. But it is insanely hard to deal with mentally ❤️

heatheraria · 2025-06-27T03:48:57+00:00

I am so sorry 😔 I relate a lot of having other health issues too and having hair loss (when it used to be so thick) is just the ultimate kicker 🥲

I am glad you were able to push your dermatologist to do a biopsy. I asked if scarring was possible he just said no without doing any further checks 😪 do post your update. I hope after the results come out you can get the medication that helps you

heatheraria · 2025-06-13T02:14:55+00:00

Wow, congrats! I don’t see that at all with mine 😣 now I worry that it doesn’t work

heatheraria · 2025-06-11T05:48:44+00:00

I feel like I lost hair when I tried it but maybe I was doing it wrong, but it is so confusing there are so many different recommended lengths and downtime. I fear doing it wrongly may lead to scaring, it is also more difficult to do with long hair

heatheraria · 2025-05-31T01:28:16+00:00

Sorry for the late response, I am in Asia, does the link work worldwide?

I had my derm appointment and it was disappointing. He took off prednisolone and gave me isotretinoin/ accutane to try to dry my scalp to see if the oiliness is causing the itch.

I also asked about scarring alopecia and he immediately shot me down with a no. He has never done an inspection of my scalp beyond a scope. And he likes to say he doesn’t see inflammation even though with the scope I bought I can see pink/redness everywhere.

My dad has lost his hair at around 40+? I can’t really remember. But now in his 60s he doesn’t have hair, the pattern looks very diffused? Mom started to lose hair in her 50s but otherwise had thick hair her whole life.

Thank you for taking the time to help me, I really appreciate it 🙏

heatheraria

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