A 26-year-old male experienced hair thinning since age 18 and tried various treatments, including topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and a hair transplant. He is currently using topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, hydrocortisone, and oral dutasteride, and is satisfied with the results 6.5 months post-transplant.
The conversation is about a user's progress in treating diffuse hair thinning using a topical regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, saw palmetto, collagen, and vitamins, along with lifestyle changes. The user plans to switch from topical to oral finasteride for potentially better results.
A user shared their experience with a hair restoration method involving adding individual human hairs on ultra-fine strands between existing hair, allowing for natural movement and appearance without blocking the scalp. They also continue using rosemary oil and gentle massage for basic growth support.
A user shared their positive experience with a 3500 graft FUT hair transplant by Dr. Scott Alexander in Phoenix, AZ, costing $14,000. They are using a daily Hims finasteride and minoxidil tablet and are pleased with the results, despite some initial concerns about scarring.
A US federal judge ruled that using patients' stem cells for medical treatments is not under FDA jurisdiction, potentially speeding up development of stem cell-based hair loss therapies. Some users are optimistic about increased research and development, while others express skepticism about the ruling's impact on safety and efficacy standards.
The user has severe diffuse thinning on the scalp and is using finasteride, topical minoxidil, dermarolling, tretinoin, and Nizoral without satisfactory results. They are considering a hair transplant but are concerned about the cost and the number of grafts needed.
A user shared their positive experience with Trichogenics for hair restoration, highlighting their unique zigzag hairline technique and personalized attention. They had 1700 follicles transplanted and praised the natural results.
The user has been microneedling for 4 weeks and using treatments like minoxidil and eclipta alba oil, seeing positive but slow results. They are considering peppermint oil as a potentially more effective alternative to minoxidil.
A user shared their positive experience with a non-surgical hair replacement system, detailing the purchase and maintenance process, including using Walker Lace Front Support Tape and various adhesives. They found the system secure and undetectable, allowing them to engage in active pursuits without issues.
The user shared a two-year update on hair loss treatment using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling, noting significant progress after starting oral treatments and microneedling. They began treatment in early 2023 after noticing hair loss in late 2021.
The user underwent three hair transplants over five years, totaling 6,500 grafts, and uses a topical solution with minoxidil and finasteride. The procedures were performed at Medikliniek in Amsterdam, with some donor hair taken from the beard during the last surgery.
The user reports improvement in temple hair after three weeks of using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, stemoxydine, and follicopeptide. They note visible progress by maintaining the same hair length for comparison.
The user is using dutasteride, estradiol cypionate, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and plans to add ketoconazole for hair regrowth. They are questioning if the improvement is due to actual regrowth or just better photo angles.
The user is considering microneedling versus a hair transplant (HT) for crown hair loss while currently using dutasteride and oral minoxidil. They are hesitant about microneedling due to potential scarring but are open to trying it before deciding on a hair transplant.
The user experienced hair regrowth and improved hair density using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, with microneedling as an additional treatment. They are considering a hair transplant for low-density areas but are uncertain due to existing follicles.
The conversation is about hair regrowth progress using a combination of treatments: dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole, and monthly microneedling. The user reports that microneedling and topical minoxidil had the most impact on their hairline.
A dental technician claims malocclusion causes pattern hair loss due to poor scalp circulation. Users debate this, noting treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling focus on DHT and blood flow.
The user is updating on their 3-month progress using minoxidil (0.5mg twice daily) and microneedling once a week. They plan to consult a doctor about adding finasteride to their regimen.
Intense microneedling with heavy pressure and bleeding did not improve hair growth after 4 months. The user advises against this method, noting no benefits and potential harm, and mentions using minoxidil without success.
The conversation discusses microneedling for hair loss, with the original poster experiencing pinpoint bleeding after using needles of 1.25mm and 0.5mm, possibly due to adding GHK-Cu to their treatment regimen. They are inquiring if others bleed at similar depths.
Topical finasteride and minoxidil, combined with microneedling, are recommended for treating thinning hair areas, with 1-2 sprays daily being effective and having fewer side effects than oral finasteride. Starting microneedling at 1.0mm is advised for effectiveness while minimizing invasiveness.
KX-826, Breezula, PP405, and Stemson are potential future treatments for hair loss, with varying timelines and mechanisms like blocking DHT and stem cell activation. Users express skepticism about the timeline and mention current options like hair transplants and minoxidil.
A 20-year-old using 1 mg finasteride, 2 ml topical minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling for hair loss shows progress after three months, with thicker hair and temple regrowth. No side effects reported, and the user is considering switching to oral minoxidil.
The user "Bishiop" shared a progress update on their hair density and strength after adding Minoxidil to their routine. They are also using Finasteride and microneedling. They hope to fill in their hairline by the end of the summer.
A user proposed genetically engineering scalp stem cells to stop androgen receptors from causing hair loss. Others discussed the feasibility, existing research, and potential issues with this approach, including targeting the correct cells and unintended effects.
The user had a hair transplant with 2,000 grafts in 2017, and after four and a half months of using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, and Boton shampoo, they are seeing hair regrowth including the return of their widow's peak. They are considering switching to RU58841 and a deeper derma rolling treatment.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil and microneedling to potentially thicken small hairs on the forehead after a hair transplant. It also mentions the importance of using an oral DHT blocker for hair growth.
The user documented eight weeks of progress using 5% topical minoxidil, 1 mg oral finasteride, and weekly microneedling. They reported diffuse fill-in and new baby hairs, with plans to taper off topical minoxidil.