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      community Does anyone plan to microneedle their whole life?

      in Microneedling  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 19-year-old is concerned about long-term microneedling for hair loss and is unsure if it will remain effective as they age. They experienced side effects from topical finasteride and are considering whether to try it again in the future, while also dealing with body dysmorphia and stress.

      community IGE Hair Loss and Miniaturization

      in Chat  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male is experiencing diffuse hair loss and miniaturization, possibly due to high IGE levels after using tofacitinib. He seeks advice and has not yet consulted a dermatologist.

      community Can topicals cause a never ending shed?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user reintroduced RU58841 and noticed increased shedding and visible thinning. They have also been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for 2 years.

      community Is it normal that fin tingles in the mouth?

      in Finasteride  59 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced a tingling sensation in their mouth after taking a cut finasteride pill, possibly due to inactive ingredients like mannitol or sodium lauryl sulfate. Tingling is not a common side effect or typical allergy sign, but monitoring for unusual reactions is advised.

      community Why can't you drink caffeine after PRP?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses avoiding caffeine after Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment for hair loss because caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, which can reduce blood flow and hinder the healing process that PRP aims to promote.

      community New Hair Loss Treatment: Adipose Derived Secretomes

      in Research/Science  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      Adipose-derived stem cell secretome showed significant improvement in hair density and growth, especially when combined with minoxidil, suggesting a synergistic effect. The study had limitations, including a small sample size and potential bias.

      community How would you react if PP405 isn't successful in phase 3 trials?

      in Chat  23 upvotes 6 months ago
      People are discussing their reactions if PP405 fails in phase 3 trials, with some expressing skepticism and others holding onto hope for future treatments like GT20029 and Breezula. Many mention continuing with existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while others express disappointment and consider alternative solutions.

      community Did anyone here have an HAIR TRANSPLANT after Microneedling?

      in Microneedling  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about microneedling potentially causing damage before a hair transplant, with users sharing their experiences and techniques. Specific treatments mentioned include using a dermapen at various depths and speeds, with some users advising against self-treatment.

      community Serious Oral Minoxidil Side Effects

      in Minoxidil  30 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects, including heart-related symptoms, after increasing their oral minoxidil dosage to 5 mg, leading them to stop the medication and seek medical advice. Many users advised against high doses of oral minoxidil, suggesting anxiety as a possible cause, and recommended consulting a doctor or switching to topical treatments.

      community Adding topical Min and dermastamping to oral Min/Fin?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Biotin for hair recovery and is considering adding topical Minoxidil and dermastamping to improve results. It is suggested to use micro-needling once a week with a 24-hour gap before applying topical Minoxidil.

      community Experiment with Growth Factors and Microneedling

      in Microneedling  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about experimenting with microneedling and growth factor topicals for hair growth, avoiding Minoxidil due to shedding concerns. The treatment includes microneedling, growth factor topicals, finasteride, biotin, and a caffeine shampoo.

      community 1% cetirizine (available in allergy medicines) for androgenetic alopecia

       52 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using 1% cetirizine, an antihistamine, as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia (hair loss). One user plans to try cetirizine instead of finasteride, while others are curious or skeptical about its effectiveness, discussing the role of inflammation in hair loss.

      community A concern regarding the upcoming androgen degrader drug GT20029

      in Chat  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      GT20029 is a topical treatment that degrades androgen receptors to prevent hair thinning and loss, potentially offering fewer side effects than systemic treatments like finasteride. Concerns include its impact on hair texture and potential systemic effects, with market availability speculated in 3 to 5 years.

      community Microneedling without topical minoxidil. What's the consensus?

      in Microneedling  10 upvotes 6 months ago
      Microneedling is more effective when combined with minoxidil, especially for temple regrowth, but is considered near-useless on its own. Users suggest combining microneedling with oral minoxidil and dutasteride for better results, while some caution against potential scalp damage.

      community The MPB itch aka DHT itch is very real.

      in Chat  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss itch is caused by DHT attacking follicles and stimulating nerves. Finasteride users who respond well don't experience this itch.

      community Hair follicle neogenesis

       7 upvotes 11 years ago
      A user plans to experiment with creating new hair follicles using methods like derma rolling, applying lithium chloride, tannic acid, and various other substances including caffeine, ketoconazole, and raspberry ketones. They also consider using anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, and DHT inhibitors to potentially improve results.

      community Hair loss - Blood work (High DHEAS)

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user has been taking finasteride for 5 months with no improvement in diffuse hair loss and suspects high levels of prolactin, cortisol, progesterone, and DHEAS, as well as iron, might be contributing to the issue. They are also taking vitamin D to address a deficiency.

      community DIY Cetirizin topical 1% with micro needling

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about using a DIY topical Cetirizine 1% solution with microneedling for hair loss treatment. Concerns were raised about potential side effects and the effectiveness of Cetirizine for this purpose.

      community People who don’t microneedle, why?

      in Microneedling  145 upvotes 8 months ago
      Microneedling is often combined with minoxidil for hair growth, but concerns about scalp damage, pain, and effectiveness deter some users. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, tretinoin, and laser treatments are preferred by others.