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      community The case for 5ARI-free hair transplants: Dr. Zarev, Pittella, Sethi, Miln, and future treatments in development

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 7 months ago
      Some individuals experience side effects from 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and are considering hair transplants without these medications, with some opting for surgeons like Dr. Zarev. Others are exploring alternative treatments and waiting for new medications in development, while some discuss managing side effects through lifestyle changes or additional medications.

      community Experience with hair transplant or additional mechanisms for hairline

      in Transplants  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male is using a minoxidil and finasteride spray for hairline recession and is considering other treatments like oral minoxidil, exosomes, PRP, or a hair transplant. Suggestions include microneedling, possibly with tretinoin, while another user suggests the hairline is fine and mentions body dysmorphia.

      community Exosomes therapy -- any personal experience?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exosome therapy for hair loss is being discussed, with mixed personal experiences and no significant results reported by some users. The treatment is expensive, and users are skeptical about its effectiveness.

      community Topical foam 5% Min, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D treatment since July

      in Progress Pictures  26 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using 5% minoxidil foam, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, with suggestions to add oral finasteride and minoxidil for better results. Concerns about side effects, particularly from finasteride, and the need for a DHT blocker are also highlighted.

      community Is my friend lying about getting a transplant?

      in Transplants 5 months ago
      A person suspects their friend had a hair transplant instead of stem-cell injections due to a noticeably straight hairline. The discussion includes opinions on hair transplants, societal perceptions, and suggestions like using finasteride to maintain hair.

      community Hair Transplant, 1500 grafts - 4 Month Update

      in Transplants  791 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of this conversation is that the user, NickkSpirit, had a successful hair transplant with 1500 grafts. They recommend leading a healthy lifestyle and mention using finasteride and minoxidil as treatments for hair loss.

      community 8 months post op Dr Christina HDC Cyprus

      in Transplants  261 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 40-year-old shared their positive experience with a second hair transplant at HDC Cyprus, involving 4148 grafts and costing around 9,000 euros. They used oral minoxidil, Dutasteride, biotin, and vitamins to aid recovery and were pleased with the results.

      community 1 year of treatment + frontal transplant = life-changing results.

      in Progress Pictures  718 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 30-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey using a combination of liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, vitamins, and a second hair transplant in Greece, resulting in life-changing improvements without side effects. The user emphasized the importance of proper research for hair transplant clinics and expressed gratitude for finding an effective treatment protocol.

      community 2 months update of minoxidil + Microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth using daily 5% minoxidil and weekly microneedling, and plans to add finasteride soon. They are considering the effectiveness of once-daily minoxidil and adjusting microneedling needle size.

      community Found an interesting little article

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A new painless microneedle patch shows promise in reversing hair loss. The discussion focuses on potential new treatments beyond common options like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Better Than Minoxidil? Topical Sodium Valproate

      in Research/Science  53 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical sodium valproate may promote hair growth by inhibiting GSK3β, allowing beta-catenin to proliferate, but it has potential side effects and requires more research. The conversation also mentions skepticism about a product called Vdphlo1, which includes sodium valproate and other ingredients.

      community The likely cost of HMI-115, when it comes out

      in Technology  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      A new potential hair loss treatment called HMI-115, and the cost of this treatment which may be expensive due to production costs but could be competitive with other treatments such as hair transplants.

      community 14 Months Dut/Minox/Microneedling + 13 Months HRT

      in Transgender  36 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their hair regrowth journey using treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, tretinoin, Nizoral, silica, biotin, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with cyproterone and estradiol. They reported substantial hairline improvement and some crown thinning, with hopes for further progress.

      community 5 Months Hair Transplant Progress / 3500 Grafts

      in Transplants  1667 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, showing significant improvement in appearance after 5 months. They underwent the procedure at Heva Clinic in Istanbul for $2,300 USD, which included aftercare, and attributed their hair loss to both genetics and traction alopecia from tight hairstyles.

      community Aged 51 testimony on hair recovery

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 51-year-old shared their hair recovery journey using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, noting significant improvement in hairline and temple areas. They emphasize consistency and patience, while another user suggests adding topical kx-826 and melatonin for additional benefits.

      community Crown recovery - November 2024 to now. Crazy!

      in Progress Pictures  2117 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old shared their hair recovery progress using a liposomal topical finasteride/minoxidil solution, LLLT helmet, and vitamins, noting that transplants were only on the hairline. They highlighted the effectiveness of their regimen and addressed skepticism with photos.

      community Shiseido RCH-01

       5 upvotes 7 years ago
      Shiseido RCH-01 and Replicel's upcoming trial data release. Users discuss expected release timelines and clarify quarter dates.

      community 14 months down, many more to go!

      in Is this regrowth?  94 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing good hair regrowth using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, biotin, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are curious about when the regrowth will plateau.

      community Back From The Dead( 1 Yr 5% Min 0.1% Fin)

      in Progress Pictures  302 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user who experienced significant hair recovery using 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% Finasteride, specifically with the Traya brand. The user emphasizes consistency and early treatment for effective results, noting improvements in hair volume and some side effects like dry scalp.

      community Does CosmeRNA target the root cause of MPB?

      in Chat 3 years ago
      . CumsOnYourFeet69 has been discussing a new treatment called CosmeRNA which claims to target the root cause of male pattern baldness, and is considering using it in conjunction with Minoxidil instead of Finasteride due to possible side effects. Replies have highlighted that the efficacy of this treatment is still unknown, but it could be used as an effective maintenance option if successful.

      community Minor hair transplant, 805 grafts

      in Transplants  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      User had minor hair transplant in 2020, used Fin since 2008, Min since 2014, and added microneedling in 2022. Routine was irregular with no severe effects.