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      community One month in, and LLLT is seemingly working

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss possibly due to scalp damage and tried natural treatments with limited success. They reported noticeable hair thickening after using a laser treatment device, suggesting it may be effective, especially for those on finasteride.

      community Zix pre-made - zinc topical on scalp

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experimenting with a zinc sulfate and B6 topical solution called "Zix" for hair loss, alongside using a zinc oxide scalp mask and low-level laser therapy (LLLT). They report minimal hair loss after three months of use and are seeking feedback from others who have tried similar treatments.

      community Derm suggesting oral fin at 17 (turning 18 soon) after long-term minoxidil — advice?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 17-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using 5% topical minoxidil, 0.05% tretinoin, and oral minoxidil, and is considering starting oral finasteride after a dermatologist suggested a hair growth spray with Capixyl, Redensyl, Anagain, and Saw Palmetto. Users advise caution with finasteride at a young age, suggesting starting with topical finasteride and consulting an endocrinologist.

      community COQ10 + PQQ for scalp inflammation??

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 32-year-old male with diffuse thinning and seborrheic dermatitis has been using finasteride for 8 months without improvement. He is considering COQ10 + PQQ supplements for scalp inflammation and hair loss.

      community A reminder that Telogen Effluvium could look like MPB; my progress

      in Progress Pictures  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old male experienced significant hair loss, initially thought to be male pattern baldness (MPB), and used minoxidil and briefly finasteride. After realizing the issue was telogen effluvium (TE), he improved his diet and supplemented with vitamins, which led to substantial hair regrowth.

      community (23M) 4-month hair progress. Hard to judge myself

      in Is this regrowth?  46 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male shares his 4-month hair regrowth progress using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, collagen, biotin, keto shampoo, and dermarolling. He notices fuller hair but minimal visible change, and considers adding topical minoxidil despite concerns about consistency.
      M28 Oral Fin&Min 2 month progress

      community M28 Oral Fin&Min 2 month progress

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  48 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 28-year-old male started a hair loss treatment with 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, 1mg finasteride every other day, and a 1.5mm dermaroller once a week. After two months, he believes he sees some progress.

      community Right temple is destroyed? Any improvement?

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 23-year-old has been using minoxidil, finasteride, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, a multivitamin, and microneedling to address hair loss, noticing baby hairs and a fuller frontal hairline but concerns about a thin right temple. They are considering adding rosemary oil and switching to a 1.5 mm dermastamp for further improvement.

      community 2 months on Oral Fin / Topical Min

      in Progress Pictures  89 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using 1mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil on the hairline, a dermaroller weekly, Alpecin Caffeine shampoo daily, and ketoconazole shampoo weekly. The hairline appears to be improving after two months.

      community Treating traction alopecia for over a year

      in Progress Pictures  59 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user treated traction alopecia for over a year using Nutrafol, rosemary oil, topical and oral Minoxidil, dermarolling, biotin, collagen, and vitamin D, and shared progress photos to inspire others on their hair growth journey. They also acknowledged the community and a specific person for support and encouragement.

      community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

      in Research/Science  55 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.

      community minoxidil without propylene glycol?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil without propylene glycol is sought to avoid dermatitis, with Rogaine foam and Tecflox suggested as alternatives. Users discuss using foam to prevent irritation and suggest heating it for easier application.

      community Minoxidil experiment on single hair follicle

      in Minoxidil  1695 upvotes 9 months ago
      Minoxidil was applied to a single miniaturized hair follicle over four months, resulting in less miniaturization but not yet terminal growth. The user used a 5% minoxidil solution, specifically the Regaine brand, and observed changes using a handheld WiFi microscope.

      community Why isn’t anyone talking about this?

      in Research/Science  29 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair cloning is being developed by companies like Kangstem Biotech and Stemson, with potential availability in a few years. Initial costs are expected to be high, but prices may decrease over time.

      community New Hair Loss Treatment: Adipose Derived Secretomes

      in Research/Science  17 upvotes 11 months ago
      Adipose-derived stem cell secretome showed significant improvement in hair density and growth, especially when combined with minoxidil, suggesting a synergistic effect. The study had limitations, including a small sample size and potential bias.

      community Been on Oral Minoxidil for 50 days. It definitely works!

      in Minoxidil  11 upvotes 9 years ago
      Oral Minoxidil (Loniten) effectively promotes hair regrowth, especially on the crown and temples, with minimal side effects like extra body hair. The user found it more convenient and effective than topical Minoxidil and had negative experiences with Finasteride and Dutasteride.

      community 6 Month Progress on Oral Fin/ Min

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 22-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and is using oral finasteride and minoxidil chewables, along with microneedling and anti-dandruff shampoo, to manage it. Despite experiencing significant shedding, they remain hopeful for regrowth in the coming months.

      community Brainstorming: upping your dermarolling game

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about enhancing dermarolling for hair loss by using topical peptides like tb-500 or GHK-Cu to aid in healing and hair growth, and whether anyone has experienced significant results from this method.

      community Diffuse thinning hair texture changes

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experiencing diffuse thinning since age 18 describes their hair as unhealthy, dry, thin, and hard, with texture changes cycling between good and bad every few weeks. They are not on any medication, only taking vitamins and supplements.

      community Brief update clascoterone phase 3 - Breezula

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Cosmo Pharmaceuticals has enrolled about 850 out of 1400 patients for their phase 3 clinical trials of clascoterone (Breezula) and claims to be on schedule. The conversation is about hair loss treatments.