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      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  95 upvotes 3 years ago
      The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.

      community Is there any regrowth here?? 4 months

      in Is this regrowth?  156 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for hair regrowth, noticing some improvement and baby hairs at the hairline after four months. Suggestions include continuing the current treatment, considering microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamins, and possibly RU58841, while avoiding a hair transplant.

      community HT / Meds results are reverting, thinning, crazy shedding..

      in Progress Pictures  164 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.

      community First haircut ! 4 months post op.

      in Progress Pictures 1 year ago
      User shared progress pictures 4 months after a hair transplant in Turkey, detailing the use of dermarolling, vitamins, and starting finasteride while avoiding minoxidil. They are happy with the results so far and hope for further improvement.

      community Androgenic alopecia exclusively on the vertex of the scalp

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced androgenic alopecia starting at the vertex without frontal hairline recession and is seeking information on this pattern. Another user noted that vertex or diffuse hair loss is common among men.

      community 5.5 month progress - 3500 grafts- WSC clinic Istanbul

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user underwent a hair transplant with 3500 grafts at WSC clinic in Istanbul and uses finasteride, biotin, multivitamins, minoxidil with finasteride, biotin shampoo, and coconut oil with peppermint oil for hair loss treatment. Another user commented that the result looks like a barren patch of hair.

      community Finasteride gives me seb derm. Thoughts on zinc or other options?

      in Chat  15 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user with diffuse hair loss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing side effects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.

      community Living a lie with hair fibers...

      in Shaved/buzzed  499 upvotes 4 months ago
      A person dealing with hair loss is considering shaving their head, using scalp micropigmentation to cover a FUT scar, or trying a hair system. They are also contemplating treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community Diffuse thinning fucking sucks

      in Update  430 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some users suggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-dose progesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while others recommend cosmetic solutions like Toppik hair fibers or shaving the head.
      Sudden Triangular Thinning Patch

      community Sudden Triangular Thinning Patch

      in General  157 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 31-year-old has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They noticed a sudden triangular thinning patch on their scalp and are seeking advice, questioning if it could be medication-related.

      community Am I a Hyper Responder or is this Normal Growth

      in Is this regrowth?  40 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth in 5 weeks using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, biotin, collagen, derma stamping, and a mixture of oils, leading others to label them a "hyper responder." Some users advised caution with microneedling frequency to avoid potential scarring.

      community 5 and months finasteride and microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  116 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 35 year old male who has seen good results from Finasteride and microneedling, with minimal side effects. Replies to the post ask about the device used for microneedling, discuss the progress made, and offer encouragement.

      community 4moth Min and Microneedling result.

      in Progress Pictures  89 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a 4-month hair loss treatment update, using Kirkland liquid minoxidil twice daily, microneedling with 1.5mm and 0.5mm needles, and applying rosemary oil twice a week. They plan to start taking finasteride and also grew a beard by microneedling and applying minoxidil to their face.

      community 4 months update (fin + min + derma stamps)

      in Progress Pictures  644 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a 4-month update on hair loss treatment using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma stamps, showing significant progress. The user experienced no side effects and plans to continue the treatment, updating monthly.

      community Correct way to microneedling, with existent hair

      in Microneedling  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the correct method of microneedling for hair loss, questioning whether it should be done on areas with long hair without risking hair damage, and if it's necessary for improving blood flow to existing hair. No specific treatments were mentioned.

      community Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is discussed as a potential treatment for androgenic alopecia due to its ability to reverse hypoxia and promote angiogenesis. The conversation explores its potential benefits for hair loss, though no studies have been conducted on this application yet.

      community Does low HGH leading to hairloss?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experiencing diffuse hair loss is using various treatments including RU58841, finasteride, minoxidil with tretinoin, anti-hair loss shampoo, and microneedling, and is considering adding peptides TB500, BPC157, and GHK-Cu. They have low growth hormone levels and are questioning its impact on hair loss, while another user suggests androgenic alopecia and androgens are likely the main cause of hair loss.