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      community Severe diffuse thinning since 13 years old

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning plans to use minoxidil, dermarolling, and possibly ketoconazole, with hopes to later incorporate finasteride. Concerns about starting finasteride too young and the need for a dermatologist consultation are discussed.

      community STEM CELL TREATMENT FOR HAIR LOSS at home

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      User considers trying AAPE for hair restoration, costing $700 for 6 months. Others discuss its potential effectiveness and mention a study with promising results.

      community Stem-cell hair transplants! 20k lab grown grafts from one single graft

      in Chat  46 upvotes 2 years ago
      Stem-cell hair transplants could potentially create thousands of grafts from a single donor graft, offering a solution for hair loss with DHT-resistant hair. Companies like Stemson Therapeutics and OrganTech are working on this technology, which may become available in the future, possibly reducing the cost and making it widely accessible.

      community Inflammation's surprising role in shrinking hair follicles and AGA

      in Technology  66 upvotes 1 month ago
      Inflammation plays a significant role in hair follicle miniaturization and androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil, and finasteride being used to address it. Users discuss the benefits of anti-inflammatory treatments and peptides like KPV, alongside traditional hair loss treatments, to improve scalp health and hair quality.

      community Microneedling + topical fin/min: how to structure the routine?

      in General  78 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is using a topical spray containing finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin for hair loss and plans to add weekly dermastamping, starting with a needle length of 0.6mm. They seek advice on the safety of combining these treatments, the impact of skipping one dose weekly, and the frequency of replacing the dermastamp.

      community A Short Recap on PP405 and AAD 2026

      in Update 2 months ago
      PP405 is a promising experimental topical treatment for alopecia that reactivates dormant hair follicles by targeting cellular energy, with large-scale trials planned for 2026. While it shows potential, it cannot regenerate permanently destroyed follicles, making hair transplants the only guaranteed solution for advanced baldness currently.

      community 3-month update on the microneedling-only project

      in Microneedling  90 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 3-month update on a microneedling-only project to treat hair loss, which has not had significant results in terms of thicker hair but may have seen some acceleration in hair growth and an increase in vellus hairs. The user plans to continue the journey for 6 months before making any changes, such as adding minoxidil or finasteride.

      community Caffeine after dermarolling: Do or don't?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Caffeine use after dermarolling is debated, with some users reporting positive effects on hair shedding and growth. One user recommends caffeine for reducing hair shedding and enhancing hair growth, while another is skeptical of its benefits.

      community Can trichodynia ruin an exosome treatment?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has tried various hair loss treatments including topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and exosome therapy, but none have been effective. They suspect trichodynia might be preventing these treatments from working.

      community Scalp Microneedling with Growth Factors - Take 1

      in Microneedling  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses using microneedling with growth factor serum, PRF injections, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and topical exosomes to treat hair loss, particularly on the crown. OP plans to microneedle twice a month and seeks feedback on Korean growth factor serums.

      community Derms are so useless, how did they even get to be in these positions with all these academic years when random internet dwellers know more than them?

      in Chat  98 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about frustration with dermatologists not effectively treating hair loss and the difficulty in obtaining prescriptions for Minoxidil and Finasteride. Some users suggest seeing specialists or general practitioners for hair loss treatment, while others share their own experiences with dermatologists and the importance of doing personal research.

      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 out im more responsive to dutastetide than finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and saw significant improvement in under two months. They also microneedle, take supplements including collagen and vitamin D3, use ketoconazole shampoo, and noticed accidental hair regrowth with retinol application on their face.

      community Washing hair every day instead of a couple times a week

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user discusses the potential impact of external DHT in sebum on hair loss and plans to wash their hair daily with salicylic acid exfoliation. They believe this might help reduce hair loss despite internal factors.

      community Needling project, I'm needling half of my head

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A person is experimenting with microneedling on one temple while using Minoxidil to address hair loss. They plan to needle weekly and apply Minoxidil twice daily, avoiding application around needling sessions.

      community Scalp inflammation let’s talk about it?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 10 months ago
      Scalp inflammation can cause hair thinning and may be related to diet, infections, or conditions like psoriasis. Treatments suggested include using Nizoral shampoo and checking vitamin levels.

      community Little hairs sprouting after 10, years of NRW 7

      in Is this regrowth?  8 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 35-year-old man with 10 years of hair loss at NRW7 started using topical Minoxidil and noticed some hair regrowth. He plans to continue with Minoxidil, add microneedling, and possibly try topical treatments like finasteride or dutasteride.

      community CRISPR treatment for AGA on the horizon after approval for blood disorders

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      CRISPR treatments for blood disorders have been approved, leading to discussions about its potential for treating hair loss (AGA). A study showed that editing a gene related to DHT sensitivity could lead to hair regrowth, suggesting CRISPR may eventually be used for AGA, but it's expected to be expensive and not soon available.

      community What time between shedding phases?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, microneedling, RU58841, and tretinoin for hair loss. They are experiencing shedding but notice new hair growth and are curious about the timing of future shedding phases.

      community day 107 of kx826 .5% . 1+ years on topical minoxidil.

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil for over a year and added kx826/pyrilutamide to improve hair growth, avoiding finasteride due to side effects like lowered libido and panic attacks. They report positive results with reduced shedding and healthier hair, particularly in areas previously unresponsive to minoxidil.

      community Microneedling questions (18yo) on RU

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      An 18-year-old is seeking advice on microneedling while using RU58841 for hair loss. Recommendations include using a derma pen with 0.5mm needles every two weeks and avoiding RU application for 24 hours post-microneedling to prevent absorption into the bloodstream.

      community Expectations control for SCUBE3

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 2 years ago
      SCUBE3, a protein linked to hair growth in moles, was discovered over 25 years ago and is being developed by Amplifica for potential hair loss treatment. Concerns exist about SCUBE3's association with cancer, as it is a protein that promotes cell growth, which could potentially trigger cancer development if used for hair growth therapy.