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360-390 / 1000+ resultscommunity Update: 3-month progress on oral finasteride and minoxidil
A 37-year-old male shared his 3-month progress using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss, showing significant improvement. He experienced initial side effects like anxiety, low mood, and testicular ache.
community Chinese reseachers successfully create hair follicles in-vitrofor autologous transplantation in vivo
Chinese researchers have successfully created hair follicles in vitro, potentially offering unlimited hair for transplantation and a cure for hair loss. They plan to test these follicles in vivo on human scalps.
community Personal experiment: tretinoin and diffuse thinning
User experienced hair growth with finasteride and minoxidil, but after using tretinoin, faced aggressive thinning and hair loss. They plan to stop tretinoin for two months to see if the problem improves.
community 24, documentation/pictures. oral fin.
The user is documenting their hair loss journey, using oral finasteride since January 2025, and plans to add microneedling and rosemary oil. They have experienced no further hair loss but no gains, and are considering oral minoxidil due to having pets.
community 12 months of progress on fin (and 10 months microneedling)
A user's 12 month progress on finasteride and 10 months of microneedling for hair loss treatment, which has resulted in improved temple areas with no side effects from the finasteride. They have not used minoxidil yet but are considering it for further gains. DHT blocking drugs such as finasteride and dutasteride are recommended to maintain regrowth results.
community Microneedling at 1mm feels I'm hitting my skull
A user discusses their experience with at-home microneedling at 1mm for hair growth, feeling like they're hitting their skull. Other users suggest lowering the needle depth or stopping due to discomfort.
community Does anyone have the removed Breezula phase II 12 month baseline comparison results?
The conversation discusses the removal of Breezula phase II 12-month results by Cassiopea and the search for the original data. Concerns were raised about potential negative long-term effects on hair growth, such as androgen receptor upregulation.
community Has anyone tried thymosin beta 4 injections for hair growth?
Thymosin beta 4 injections for hair growth. Other treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Aggressive diffuse thinning after 1 year of fin and min
The user is experiencing aggressive diffuse thinning despite using 1mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice, microneedling, and Nizoral for seborrheic dermatitis. They are considering switching to dutasteride or RU58841 but are advised to seek a second opinion to determine the cause of hair loss.
community 3 months 7 days progress, min and microneedling
The user reported hair thickening and new growth after using minoxidil and microneedling for over three months. They are considering finasteride but have not started it yet.
community 4 months minox + fin +microneedling
A user's progress with treating hair loss, using minoxidil, finasteride and microneedling. The user experienced impressive results after four months of treatment, and mentioned that stopping recreational drugs and losing weight helped their hair regrowth.
community Why do people dismiss laser therapy quickly saying that it doesn’t have strong data yet happily apply microneedling which also lacks strong data
Microneedling is preferred over laser therapy for hair loss because it is cheaper and reportedly effective, especially with minoxidil. Laser therapy is seen as costly and less effective.
community Aggressive Receding after Six months on meds
The user experienced aggressive hair loss despite using oral finasteride and minoxidil, with additional issues like dandruff and eyebrow hair loss. They are considering switching to oral minoxidil and dutasteride due to scalp inflammation and lack of improvement.
community Is mesotherapy supposed to be only on the top of the head? in women?
A 24-year-old woman with hair loss due to anemia and possibly thyroid issues is undergoing mesotherapy, which was only applied to the top of her head. She is considering minoxidil and is concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment, as her hair loss is not related to hormonal factors.
community Shedding about 4 years, now smth between NW3-4. Believed reasin was my low ferretin, but still has hairlost. Dht level is 425. Could it be dht that is the reason?
Loose-Message9596 has been experiencing hair loss for 3-4 years, initially due to low ferritin and vitamin D levels, and has tried treatments like vitamins, System 4, and PRP therapy. They are considering starting finasteride and minoxidil but are unsure due to their relatively low DHT level of 425.
community A Different Take on Curing MBP
Addressing hair loss by focusing on posture, blood flow, and craniofacial development. Methods include improving posture, cardiovascular activity, scalp massages, healthy diet, meditation, using minoxidil, and addressing craniofacial issues.
community M46 - 3 week progress on HIMS serum
A 46-year-old male shared his 3-week progress using HIMS serum with Finasteride 0.3% and Minoxidil 6%, showing improvement without noticeable shedding. His routine includes vitamins, a healthy diet, and specific hair care practices like microneedling and using caffeine solution.
community Steam cells treatment research is promising
Stem cell treatment research shows promise in reversing hair loss in mice, but it's likely 10 years away and expensive. Current recommended treatments include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants.
community Hair gained from micro needling, does it eventually get thicker?
User on Finasteride and Minoxidil saw minimal regrowth, tried micro needling with derma pen and noticed thin hair regrowth. Asks if micro needling hair gets thicker eventually.
community M24 – Doctor advised against immediate HT due to weak donor area. Thoughts?
community Anyone here who stopped microneedling and maintained or lost the gains?
Microneedling's long-term effects on hair loss are uncertain, with concerns about scarring and the need for continued use of minoxidil and finasteride to maintain gains. Finasteride does not sustain minoxidil-regrown hair without ongoing minoxidil use, and microneedling alone shows limited evidence of effectiveness.
community Pyrilutamide +Alfatradiol 0.1% , no Hairloss anymore
OP experienced diffuse thinning for 11 years and used Minoxidil and Finasteride previously. They now use Pyrilutamide 0.5% and Alfatradiol 0.1%, resulting in significantly reduced hair loss.
community 6 months progress (minox and keto only)
A female user's six-month progress with only minoxidil and ketoconazole, including their experiences before and after using the treatments. They also discussed the differences between male and female hair loss and suggested that meds may offer more progress, though some results can be had without them.
community 3 months results. 5% min + microneedling. Don't lose hope guys.
A user shared a 3-month progress picture showing hair regrowth using 5% Minoxidil and microneedling, but not taking Finasteride. Some users are surprised by the quick results, and there's a discussion about the effectiveness of frequent deep microneedling.
community Non-responder to minoxidil for years
A 22-year-old has been using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss with initial success, but later experienced increased shedding and no regrowth. They recently added vitamin D3 supplements and microneedling, which reduced shedding, but are seeking advice on regrowth, with suggestions to try tretinoin with minoxidil and consider dutasteride.
community PTD-DBM Update: Q&A With Dr. Kang-Yell Choi
PTD-DBM is being explored for hair regrowth by targeting CXXC5, with clinical trials expected after pre-clinical studies. Users express anticipation and skepticism about its effectiveness.
community 3 months fin and min progress on aggressive pattern/diffuse thinning
The user reported progress in hair regrowth after three months of using oral finasteride and minoxidil foam, despite initial doubts. They noted no side effects, a clean diet, regular weightlifting, and additional supplements.
community How effective is microneedling without minoxidil?
Microneedling alone may not be effective for hair regrowth, though it can improve skin and reduce scars. Minoxidil caused heart palpitations for one user, leading them to stop its use.
community White hair seemed to be turn black, re-pigmentation
The user experienced hair repigmentation and attributes improvements in hair and overall health to a carnivore diet, Boron, and Selenium supplementation. They stopped using finasteride after 20 years, noticed increased testosterone and libido, and observed hair regrowth with RU58841.