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      community Betnovate Scalp for hair loss?

      in Product  2 upvotes 3 years ago
      A dermatologist prescribed Betnovate scalp, a corticosteroid, for a 21-year-old male's hair loss due to DHT. The individual is considering using Nizoral shampoo, topical finasteride, a derma roller, and minoxidil, but is unsure about the effectiveness of two other products suggested by the dermatologist.
      23M with Heart Issues: Considering Hair Transplant vs. Finasteride/Minoxidil

      community 23M with Heart Issues: Considering Hair Transplant vs. Finasteride/Minoxidil

      in General  59 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 23-year-old with heart issues is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about using finasteride or minoxidil due to health risks. A suggestion was made to consider topical minoxidil as it may have fewer systemic effects, but ongoing treatment is necessary to maintain transplant results.

      community Bimatoprost (Lumigan) for MPB?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Bimatoprost for eyebrow regrowth and its potential use on the hairline, with concerns about cost and side effects. Alternatives like topical Minoxidil are mentioned, but the user is worried about aging and acne.

      community M29 - 4 YEARS on Dutasteride - almost no progress

      in Chat  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been on a comprehensive hair loss treatment regimen for four years, including Dutasteride, topical and oral Minoxidil, and various other treatments, but has seen little progress and is considering a hair transplant. Despite trying multiple therapies, including PRP and exosome injections, the user is still experiencing hair thinning and is hesitant about trying peptides due to potential cancer risks.

      community Three-Year Progression of Crown

      in Progress Pictures  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily for three years and added microneedling a year ago to treat hair loss. They shared progress pictures and are open to further suggestions to improve results.

      community Does microneedling damage scalp?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      Microneedling does not prevent future hair transplants, but some surgeons report the skin becomes "harder" in treated areas. There is no clear evidence to confirm this effect.

      community TH07 by Triple Hair entering phase III trial

      in Research/Science 3 months ago
      A new topical treatment, TH07, combining finasteride, latanoprost, and minoxidil, is entering phase III trials with promising early results. Some users express skepticism, noting the treatment uses existing products.

      community Should I apply minoxidil here and microneedle?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil and microneedling to potentially thicken small hairs on the forehead after a hair transplant. It also mentions the importance of using an oral DHT blocker for hair growth.

      community Finally regrowth on the crown of my head after five years and switch to Dut!

      in Progress Pictures  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      After five years of no progress with hair regrowth using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, a person switched to a combination of topical dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, ketoconazole, and hydrocortisone in November 2023 and finally saw results. They had previously experienced side effects like gynecomastia from finasteride.

      community Second shed and more abnormalities

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hair loss.
      30 M - Harline recovery - Fin or transplant?

      community 30 M - Harline recovery - Fin or transplant?

      in General  53 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 30-year-old male is considering finasteride or a hair transplant for hairline recovery after 3 months of using Minoxidil foam without seeing regrowth. Another user advises against a hair transplant, suggesting it's too early.

      community Doctor recommended dut+min post HT but for only 6 months

      in General  97 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user underwent a hair transplant and was prescribed dutasteride and minoxidil for 6 months to address crown thinning. They are skeptical about the short duration and consider continuing the medication longer.

      community Not responding to any treatment - is HT the only way?

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has tried various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil, but is considering a hair transplant due to insufficient progress. Some users suggest that the treatments have at least stabilized hair loss, and recommend consulting clinics for a potential hair transplant while continuing medication.

      community Losing the genetic lottery - venting

      in Chat  67 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and has tried various treatments including topical and oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and ketoconazole, but continues to lose hair. They are considering alternative solutions like hair systems due to the lack of improvement and a scalp condition called CVG.

      community I think its working…. (23 years old 3 month treatment)

      in Progress Pictures  89 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old is using oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil with finasteride, PRP, and microneedling for hair loss treatment over three months, showing noticeable progress. Some users suggest caution with hormonal treatments and discuss the cost-effectiveness of PRP.

      community Microneedling makes a difference. Non responders, please read

      in Microneedling  66 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 48-year-old who had been thinning since 25 and reached NW4-5 baldness saw no improvement with 1mg/day finasteride and 5% minoxidil twice a day after 8 months. After copying another person's routine, they now use 0.5mg finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo weekly, daily microneedling with 0.5mm and 1mm once a week, and apply minoxidil twice daily, resulting in baby hairs on their bald spot and temples after three months.

      community Shaved my (transplanted) hair during quarantine

      in Shaved/buzzed  107 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user shaved their transplanted hair during quarantine and shared positive results after one year, using Minoxidil 5%. They had 1,500 hairs transplanted via the DHI method with no visible scarring.

      community 2 years on treatment (stack update)

      in Progress Pictures  461 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress using Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Estradiol Valerate injections as part of hormone replacement therapy for transitioning. They experienced significant hair improvement and personal satisfaction but caution against this approach for non-transitioning individuals due to irreversible changes.