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community How deep do you microneedle and do you bleed?

in Microneedling 5 upvotes 2 years ago

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.

community PSA: Greasy, product laden hair makes the scalp 10x more visible

in Treatment 30 upvotes 1 year ago

Greasy or product-laden hair can make the scalp appear more visible, leading some to mistakenly think they are balding. Proper hair washing and avoiding heavy products can help assess true hair thickness, and treatments like finasteride are used by some for actual hair loss.

community What treatment helped you with oily scalp/hair loss?

in Chat 8 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has been dealing with an oily scalp, seborrheic dermatitis, and hair loss for 18 months, using finasteride without improvement. Another user suggested dutasteride for reducing scalp oiliness.

community Hot weather causing hair shedding?

in Minoxidil 3 upvotes 6 months ago

Hot weather can increase hair shedding, possibly due to dehydration and active sebaceous glands. Using shampoos with salicylic acid or zinc pyrithione may help; daily anti-inflammatory use is not recommended.

community Eliminate/Confirm AGA based on blood report

in General 126 upvotes 11 months ago

A 19-year-old male with no family history of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is experiencing hair loss and considering using a topical minoxidil and finasteride mixture. Despite low vitamin D levels and normal DHT serum levels, he seeks confirmation of AGA before starting treatment.

community Trichotest result says I am a non-responder to Fin? Should I switch to topical Dut?

in Chat 1 upvotes 2 years ago

The user experienced severe side effects with topical finasteride, continued using Minoxidil, and was advised to try topical dutasteride after a test suggested they might not respond to finasteride. They are hesitant to start the new treatment due to past side effects.

community Microneedling / 2.5mg Min + 0.5mg Dut / 1 year and 6 months and many questions.

in Progress Pictures 17 upvotes 7 months ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after starting oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and dutasteride (0.5mg) daily, and is considering resuming microneedling at home with a dermapen. They are concerned about potential risks of microneedling, such as scarring, and are seeking advice on needle length and frequency.

community Telogen Effuvium from crash diet recovery help.

1 upvotes 9 years ago

A person experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and is now seeking advice on recovery, including dietary changes and potential treatments like biotin and pumpkin seed oil. They are concerned about nutrient deficiencies and considering a dermatologist visit for further guidance.

community I Get Side-Effects from Anti-Androgens

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 5 years ago

Someone looking for solutions to their hair loss, who has tried and failed to tolerate anti-androgen treatments such as finasteride, CB-03-01, RU58841, and Eucapil. The user is seeking advice and understanding of their extreme sensitivity to these treatments.

community A flowchart showing how dermatologists treat male-pattern baldness from UpToDate, the industry-standard reference

in Treatment 12 upvotes 2 months ago

Dermatologists use treatments like oral minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for male-pattern baldness, considering side effects and patient preferences. Photobiomodulation is noted as mildly effective but costly, while PRP is debated for its effectiveness compared to microneedling.

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