r/FemaleHairLoss

116k members
r/FemaleHairLoss is a subreddit with 116k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses struggling, hair loss, tired, minoxidil, and hair, and they frequently recommend/review shampoo, shampoos, and hair oils.
For women who have experienced hair loss for any reason to come together, discuss hair loss, share their experiences, and seek support. Please read Community Info before posting.

Popular Themes in r/FemaleHairLoss

#1
Pain & Anger
: "transition from topical to oral minox hurts my feelings."
8 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "In need of words of encouragement during minoxidil"
5 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Best Red Light Device for Hair?"
3 posts

Popular Topics in r/FemaleHairLoss

#1

Struggling

27 posts
#2

Hair Loss

15 posts
#3

Tired

11 posts
#4

Minoxidil

9 posts
#5

Hair

8 posts
#6

Hairloss

6 posts
#7

Loss

5 posts
#8

Hate

5 posts
#9

Aga

5 posts
#10

Finasteride

4 posts

Products Discussed in r/FemaleHairLoss

Shampoo

6 reviews
#1
Nizoral
4.5 from 2 reviews
#2
Davines
5.0 from 1 review
#3
DS Labs
5.0 from 1 review

Shampoos

6 reviews
#1
Selsun Blue
5.0 from 2 reviews
#2
Minoxidil 5% Shampoo
3.0 from 1 review
#3
The Powder Shampoo
4.0 from 1 review

Hair Oils

6 reviews
#1
Thyme Oil
4.0 from 1 review
#2
Cedar Wood Oil
4.0 from 1 review
#3
Pumpkin Seed Oil
4.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/FemaleHairLoss

#1
Support/Advice
: "Have I been balding since I was 10 years old??! 😭"
87 posts
#2
Minoxidil
: "January 2026 VS SEPTEMBER 2026 (3 months on topical then 6 months on oral)"
26 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Thin hair"
18 posts
#4
Progress Pictures
: "My progress since starting oral Minoxidil 7 months ago"
12 posts
#5
Rant
: "I regret not starting treatment so, so much."
9 posts
#6
Birth control
: "Before and after IUD. What can I do other than minoxidil?"
2 posts
#7
Spironolactone
: "Could spiro be the cause of my shedding?"
2 posts
#8
Doctor Recs
: "20F. 5 years of gradual diffuse thinning, normal bloodwork, and a rigid scalp. Tired of doctors just giving me vitamins."
1 post
#9
Hair Research
: "Hair Shedding in Women: Causes, Warning Signs, and What You Can Do"
1 post
#10
Treatment Regimen
: "Knox gelatin?"
1 post

Member Growth in r/FemaleHairLoss

Yearly
+35k members(43.5%)

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Last updated: September 21, 2026