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      community Self-Experiment - Topical Rapamycin or a-KB

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user plans to create a DIY topical treatment for hair loss using Rapamycin, possibly combined with alpha-ketoglutaric acid (a-KG). They discuss the concentration and formulation process for Rapamycin, considering safety and skin penetration, and intend to apply it every other day to the scalp.

      community Microneedling without topical minoxidil. What's the consensus?

      in Microneedling  10 upvotes 3 months ago
      Microneedling is more effective when combined with minoxidil, especially for temple regrowth, but is considered near-useless on its own. Users suggest combining microneedling with oral minoxidil and dutasteride for better results, while some caution against potential scalp damage.

      community Is Stemoxydine a DHT blocker.?

      in Product  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Stemoxydine is not a DHT blocker; it works independently to stimulate hair growth. Users discussed its function and clarified it does not block DHT.

      community This is all I’ll use to beat the Norwood reaper

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen including 5% minoxidil, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, tretinoin cream, derma stamping, derma rolling, scalp massagers, and a mix of vitamins and minerals. The user also considers using maca and adapalene, with advice on potential scalp irritation and the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community 2200 grafts 4 days out from procedure

      in Transplants  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a 2200 graft FUE hair transplant at DiStefano Hair Restoration in Worcester, MA, praising Dr. Heinis and his staff for their care. The user is also using oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, and vitamins D and B.

      community Do those silicone scalp massagers help or hurt hair?

      in Scalp Massage  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Using a silicone scalp massager may cause hair shedding, but it could also stimulate blood flow and help with scalp conditions. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss, with mixed results on regrowth and maintenance.

      community The Theory of BURN THE SCALP. !!UPDATES¡¡¡

      in Update  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experimented with applying hot water to their scalp to potentially stimulate hair growth, noting reduced dandruff but uncertain hair loss results. They started this method due to side effects from minoxidil and are considering taking a break to observe changes.

      community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  42 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

      community For those who can't use Minoxidil, This is working for me....

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user found success in treating hair loss by using a derm stamp with castor oil, vitamin E oil, and rosemary oil, alongside finasteride. The derm stamp, used every other day at 0.5 mm, significantly improved hair thickness and growth.

      community Using a Dermaroller saved my hair

      in Microneedling  448 upvotes 5 months ago
      Using a dermaroller with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride regrows hair and improves temple areas. Users highlight the benefits of microneedling tools and stress the importance of consistency and proper sanitation.

      community Safe to dermastamp twice a day at low depth?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the safety of using a dermastamp at 0.25mm depth twice a day when applying Minoxidil. The user seeks confirmation on whether this practice is safe despite mixed opinions.

      community Mixing topical solutions: Morr F 10% and Loreal Seryoxil

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Mixing topical solutions like Morr F 10% (Minoxidil) and L'Oreal Seryoxyl (Stemoxydine) before application may not reduce their effectiveness. The goal is to apply treatments all at once instead of multiple times a day.

      community 2ddr thread, I'll try to add to it monthly

      in Research/Science  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a hair loss regimen involving 2ddr applied twice daily, tretinoin weekly, and occasionally micro-needling. They report feeling increased scalp thickness and seeing some hair growth progress.

      community What's your opinion on topical caffeine serum?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of adding topical caffeine serum to a hair loss treatment routine that includes minoxidil and finasteride. Users suggest alternatives like stemoxidine, alphatradiol, and pyrilutamide, noting that evidence for caffeine's effectiveness is weak.

      community 8 weeks in with microneedling and minoxidil/tretinoin

      in Progress Pictures  95 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a combination of microneedling, minoxidil, tretinoin, scalp massages, and red light therapy to address hair loss, with a focus on the hairline and temples. They emphasize the importance of scalp massages and have seen regrowth, attributing success to their comprehensive routine.

      community Replacing Microneedling with Lice?

      in Chat  70 upvotes 8 months ago
      Using lice as an alternative to microneedling for hair loss treatment, with concerns about effectiveness and practicality. Some users humorously suggest genetically altering lice to produce beneficial compounds.