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      community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss

      in Chat  319 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.

      community This shedding fase is absolutely brutal

      in Progress Pictures  183 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding despite using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. They are considering changing treatments after stopping dermarolling and switching finasteride brands worsened the shedding.

      community Tips/Advice on current situation aside from shaving bald

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced worse hair after removing a wig system and has been using Hairband 82 Comfort Flex, Hair Max supplements, dermarolling, and a scalp massager for 4 months without clear results. They are hesitant to use Minoxidil due to shedding concerns and avoid finasteride due to side effects, preferring Saw Palmetto instead.

      community Back from the dead... (sort of)

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 25-year-old shares progress on hair regrowth using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, Alpecin caffeine shampoo, and topical minoxidil, noting improved hair health but persistent temple thinning. They consider switching to oral minoxidil, adding microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant after one year.

      community Any way to reverse scalp atrophy?

      in Scalp Massage  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about improving scalp appearance by regaining adipose tissue and making the skin look better using scalp massages and a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and urea. The user is not trying to regrow hair but wants to improve the scalp's thickness and appearance.

      community Three hair transplants, before and after

      in Transplants  363 upvotes 10 months ago
      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.

      community Who else stares at ppl that are balding

      in Chat  123 upvotes 1 year ago
      Many people become hyper-aware of hair loss in themselves and others, often leading to feelings of jealousy or self-consciousness. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are commonly discussed as solutions to combat hair loss.

      community I hate hairloss to my core, Fuck this shit

      in Update  185 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is frustrated with hair loss, having switched from topical minoxidil and finasteride to dutasteride and oral minoxidil without seeing improvements. They are considering a hair transplant and are advised to continue the current treatment and explore therapy or lifestyle changes.

      community can someone help me identify these pls

      in Treatment 4 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.
      Shave it or treat it need advise on mpb genetic

      community Shave it or treat it need advise on mpb genetic

      in General  68 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 31-year-old experiencing rapid hair loss is considering whether to shave their head or use treatments. They were prescribed B12, topical finasteride 0.1%, and minoxidil 10% but are unsure about the correct dosage and potential side effects.

      community Using the nuclear stack and still losing hair... Is this the end for my hair?

      in Update  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, cyproterone acetate, transdermal estradiol, and topical bicalutamide. They suspect cyproterone acetate may be worsening their hair loss and are considering switching to injection monotherapy.
      What should I do?

      community What should I do?

      in General  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering starting minoxidil or getting their scalp checked for permanent scarring due to noticing thinner hair after bleaching. They are seeking advice on hair loss remedies.

      community Tiny tiny hairs outlining juvenile hairline

      in Is this regrowth?  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about hair regrowth using high-dose dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Users discuss seeing tiny hairs and hope they will become terminal, with advice to use derma rolling weekly for better results.

      community Botox for Hair loss

       7 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user tried various treatments for hair loss, including Metanx, Nizoral, hair transplants, and scalp massages, with limited success. They recently experimented with Botox injections in the scalp, which significantly reduced scalp itch and shedding, though it's too early to see regrowth.

      community What I hate about being told to shave my head

      in Chat  258 upvotes 8 months ago
      Hair loss challenges and identity issues, with opinions on using finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants versus accepting baldness. Some find shaving more work, while others stress personal choice and self-perception.

      community The case for 5ARI-free hair transplants: Dr. Zarev, Pittella, Sethi, Miln, and future treatments in development

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 5 months ago
      Some individuals experience side effects from 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and are considering hair transplants without these medications, with some opting for surgeons like Dr. Zarev. Others are exploring alternative treatments and waiting for new medications in development, while some discuss managing side effects through lifestyle changes or additional medications.

      community I want to sacrifice my hair in the name of science

      in Chat  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses various theories of hair loss, including DHT sensitivity and genetic factors, with the user willing to use themselves for research due to having a hair loss gene but different hair loss patterns compared to their brothers. Specific treatments were not mentioned in the provided text.

      community TCA 35% chemical peel, don't try this shit at home.

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses using a TCA 35% chemical peel on the scalp to potentially improve hair growth by addressing fibrosis and enhancing the effectiveness of topical treatments. The user also mentions trying microneedling and other methods like topical metformin and dutasteride for hair regrowth.

      community Is my hairloss too aggressive to be stopped/reversed ?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old male has been experiencing aggressive hair loss since age 15/16 and has tried various treatments including topical Minoxidil, microneedling, tretinoin, retinoic acid, stemoxydine, RU58841, and finasteride without success. He recently added oral Minoxidil but continues to experience significant hair thinning and is considering switching to dutasteride.

      community Is this retrograde alopecia ??

      in Chat  24 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair thinning and treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences with retrograde alopecia, hair transplants, and stress-related hair loss, while also considering thyroid issues and other potential causes.