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      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 The road to recovering my mane

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to defective dutasteride and is now using a regimen including dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, and microneedling to recover hair density. They are optimistic about regaining their hair despite recent setbacks.

      community Day 11- I have removed all Scabs

      in Progress Pictures  240 upvotes 2 years ago
      Eleven days after a hair transplant, the user has removed all scabs and plans to resume Oral Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil. They will also start using a serum provided by the clinic and are sharing progress and clinic information privately to avoid negative comments.

      community Ru58841 after a hair transplant

      in Transplants  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discussed their hair transplant progress and mentioned using 1mg Finasteride, 5% Topical Minoxidil, and recently starting 5% RU58841. They are seeking advice on whether to use RU58841 at month 4 post-transplant.

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

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 8 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 My 2 Years Progress (Hair Recovery)

      in Transgender  1457 upvotes 1 month ago
      A person shared their hair regrowth journey using HIMS topical treatments with finasteride, minoxidil, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and microneedling. They also discussed their transition as a transgender woman and the positive impact of HRT on hair recovery.

      community Topical rapamycin, metformin, a-kg grow hair

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of topical rapamycin, metformin, and alpha-ketoglutarate (a-KG) for hair growth, with skepticism expressed about their effectiveness based on personal experience and existing use. It also mentions AICAR, known as cardarine or GW, which is not suitable for long-term use due to cancer risks in animal studies and its similarity to metformin.

      community Progress pics - should I switch from fin to dut?

      in Progress Pictures  27 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride and possibly using oral minoxidil to address hair loss, having seen some progress with topical treatments and microneedling. They are also contemplating a hair transplant in the future and seeking advice on obtaining medications in Italy.

      community Reversing 8 years of hair loss. Dut is freaking magic!

      in Progress Pictures  4083 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user successfully reversed hair loss over 17 months using 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily, noting significant improvement without a transplant. Minor side effects like headaches and testicular discomfort were reported but resolved quickly.

      community I hate hairloss to my core, Fuck this shit

      in Update  185 upvotes 4 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 40 days on topical fin+min + kx-826

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 40 days of using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and KX-826 following a hair transplant. They previously used Polaris NR-11, which contains finasteride and minoxidil, and experienced significant hair regrowth.

      community Status on Hair Cloning / Dr. Tsugi

       49 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair cloning progress and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Users also talk about hair transplants and their effectiveness.

      community Riken develops new method for culturing hair follicles

       41 upvotes 8 years ago
      A new stem cell method for culturing hair follicles is being developed as an alternative to Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. There are concerns about its cost and accessibility despite plans for commercialization.

      community progress pics (HRT, fin, min, microneedling) (35, trans non-binary)

      in Transgender  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      A non-binary transfeminine person experienced significant hair regrowth after starting finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and hormone replacement therapy with estradiol. They encourage trans individuals concerned about hair loss to consider estrogen as it has greatly improved their hair condition.

      community Hairloss Journey- Post 2 (PICS!!)

       7 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation is about documenting hair loss over four years leading up to a hair transplant, with photos showing the progression. The next post will cover the experience and recovery from an FUE transplant.

      community Why did this recent research paper from professor Tsuji lab in Japan largely go unnoticed by this sub? Isn't this discovery huge? (hair cloning)

      in Research/Science  31 upvotes 1 month ago
      A recent discovery in hair cloning identified a previously unknown cell type essential for hair follicle growth, which could potentially make lab-grown hair viable if translated to humans. However, skepticism remains due to past delays and the challenges of replicating results in humans and making the process affordable.

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

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 3 months 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 oral + topical minoxidil too much?

      in General  102 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is considering a hair transplant and is using Kirkland 5% foam minoxidil, oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil 7% spray. They are concerned about the necessity and potential side effects of oral minoxidil before the transplant.

      community Reversing 8 years of hairloss in 15 months!

      in Is this regrowth?  3616 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 32-year-old user reversed 8 years of hair loss in 15 months using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and later switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil. The user reported significant hair regrowth, despite unconventional methods like ingesting topical minoxidil, and is considering a hair transplant for further improvement.

      community My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”

      in Chat  46 upvotes 3 years ago
      How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hair loss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.