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      community Did you notice Dr Rassman reply on microneedling on his website

      in Microneedling  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses Dr. Rassman's advice on microneedling for hair loss, suggesting holding a Dr Pen with 36 needles in one spot for 10 seconds. The conversation includes differing opinions on this method, with one user explaining the importance of dipping the pen rather than swiping to avoid abrasions.

      community Is this hierarchy of topical anti androgens accurate?

      in Ketoconazole  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      User on fin, minox, and ketoconazole seeks to add another topical anti-androgen. Hierarchy of effectiveness: 1. RU55841, 2. Fluridil - Eucapil, 3. CB-03-01 - Breezula, 4. Ketoconazole; alfatradiol suggested as addition.

      community Update on my Derma Roller and Essential Oils Experiment.

      in Microneedling  9 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user is experimenting with a hair loss treatment involving derma rolling and essential oils, avoiding expensive treatments and medications. They plan to shave their head, use a derma roller three times a week, apply Nizoral twice a week, and use a mix of Rosemary, Peppermint, and Jojoba Oil on non-rolling days.

      community Does anyone compound their own fin topicals?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 years ago
      The conversation is about a person considering making their own topical finasteride to avoid side effects from oral use. They discuss potential methods and ingredients, including cayenne pepper extract, rosemary, and coconut oil, and seek advice on effectiveness and alternatives like light therapy or dermarolling.

      community Progress finally (?) 4 months left & right temple

      in Is this regrowth?  38 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for two years without results and recently started a new routine involving derma stamping, retinol, and minoxidil, which seems to show progress. The user microneedles about half the week and uses L’Oréal night serum for retinol.

      community I think Ru58841 stopped my itching.

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 stopped scalp itching for the user, providing relief from persistent itchiness associated with hair loss. Some users reported side effects like chest pain, while others found relief with different treatments like mometasone.

      community Any success stories using Exosomes?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 years ago
      User tried Exosomes for hair loss with no success but experienced healing in other areas. Noticed people with previous hair transplants responded well to Exosomes.

      community venting about lack of visible results from the treatment

      in Chat  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is frustrated with the lack of visible hair regrowth after 7-8 months of using finasteride and minoxidil, despite initial vellus hair growth. Others suggest patience, switching to oral minoxidil, or using additional treatments like dermastamping, microneedling, and red light therapy.

      community Any positive responses for Diffuse Thinner with Retrograde using Fin/Min/Dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      People with diffuse thinning and retrograde hair loss are discussing treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some reporting improvements and others experiencing issues like scalp inflammation and increased sebum. Suggestions include addressing scalp inflammation, considering gut health, and possibly using topical antiandrogens or micro-needling.

      community Started tretinoin, lost a bunch of new hairs - normal?

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after adding tretinoin to their regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, but noticed new vellus hairs appearing. They plan to restart tretinoin more gently, as some users suggest shedding indicates treatment effectiveness, while others warn it may cause severe thinning for a minority.

      community Regimen proposal (incl. dut meso) (event industry)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user in their early 20s is concerned about minor hair thinning and is considering a hair loss regimen involving PRP sessions, mesotherapy with dutasteride injections, and low-dose finasteride. They dislike minoxidil due to its greasiness and prefer a routine that is easy to maintain.

      community The mystery of Azelaic Acid

       4 upvotes 11 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Rogaine (Minoxidil) and ketoconazole for hair regrowth, with interest in trying a formulation with Azelaic Acid for potentially better results. Concerns about Azelaic Acid's effectiveness and safety, including skin sensitivity to sunburn, are mentioned.

      community Science backed answer only from what you have learnt .

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Alcohol-based minoxidil absorbs better but can cause irritation; non-alcohol-based is gentler. Topical dutasteride shows promise but needs more research; low-dose oral minoxidil (0.25 mg/day) is effective with fewer side effects. Ingredients like Procapil, Redensyl, caffeine, and Anagain in shampoos have limited evidence; ketoconazole shampoo can help when used 2-3 times a week with other treatments.

      community Low level chronic allergies and hair loss

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss can be influenced by chronic low-level allergies, and treatments like fexofenadine or topical cetirizine may help with regrowth. The user avoids finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and has tried Regenera Activa and PRF sessions.

      community Peak efficacy ($18 for a 4 month supply)

      in Minoxidil  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving a homemade topical solution of Minoxidil and Tretinoin, combined with Finasteride and microneedling. Users share advice on Tretinoin application, emphasizing gradual use to avoid skin irritation.

      community 3 month progress NW5 -- lost cause?

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is treating their advanced hair loss with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, hydrocortisone, stem cell serum, peptide serum, multivitamins, he shou wu tea, derma pen, argan oil, and a derma roller. Replies suggest it's too early to judge progress and recommend staying consistent, with one suggesting oral minoxidil as an additional option.

      community Now i want to see if this DHT survives

      in Treatment  33 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, and RU58841 for hair loss treatment. Users share experiences with these treatments, noting side effects and varying effectiveness.

      community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

      community Am I getting results or is this just a placebo?

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a user sharing their 40-day progress using dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, keto shampoo, and dermapen for hair loss, seeking opinions on whether the results are real or a placebo effect. Most responses suggest it's too early to see significant results and recommend continuing the treatment for 6-12 months for noticeable changes.