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      community Debunking Androgenetic Theory (Hair Transplants)

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses a theory that hair regrowth after transplant is due to the angiogenesis process (new blood vessels forming), not because the transplanted hair is unaffected by DHT. The responses highlight the established belief in 'donor dominance' (the importance of the hair's origin in transplantation) and skepticism about the new theory.

      community Is this regrowth? 80 days in...

      in Is this regrowth?  56 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about hair regrowth using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, with some users noticing new hair growth. The original poster also takes protein, biotin, and vitamin D supplements and prefers topical treatments due to concerns about side effects from oral finasteride.

      community Another transplant or SMP? (Not balding)

      in Transplants  23 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is considering another hair transplant or scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for a congenital bald spot, but previous transplants were less effective due to scar tissue. Suggestions include using hair fibers, changing hairstyles, or doing nothing, as the spot is not very noticeable.

      community 1 year and 2 months on fin and no regrowth

      in Chat  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has seen no regrowth after 1 year and 2 months on finasteride, despite increasing the dose, and is inquiring about the potential of future treatments like verteporfin and gt20029 for hair regrowth.

      community I could just be fooling myself here but

      in Is this regrowth?  122 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth using a combination of oral finasteride, a minoxidil/finasteride topical spray, and dermarolling. They plan to continue this regimen and may consider adding dutasteride if needed.
      Topical Treatment Progress

      community Topical Treatment Progress

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  53 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user reported healthier, firmer, and thicker hair follicles with minimal regrowth at the front after using Regenera Activa, topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, caffeine solution, and vitamin D supplements. Hair loss has stabilized with no side effects.

      community Is regrowth on an androgen receptor blocker possible?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      RU and Pyri block androgen receptors to prevent hair loss but may also hinder hair regrowth since they prevent testosterone, which can stimulate hair growth, from binding to these receptors. The user is questioning if this understanding is correct.

      community Treatment from July 2025 - Present

      in Is this regrowth?  17 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride daily, Minoxidil foam twice a day, and microneedling weekly with a 1.5mm needle. They are seeking feedback and suggestions to optimize their hair regrowth.

      community Regrowth or just growth? 34M 2 month progress

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatment using 1.25 Finasteride Teva daily, Folcare Minoxidil 5% 2x a day, dermarolling, Nizoral, Hask biotin boost shampoo, and 5000mg biotin pill. User unsure if experiencing regrowth or just growth, especially in crown area.

      community Ruxolitinib - Start of a case study

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user trying a new hair loss treatment, Ruxolitinib, alongside their existing regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. They plan to apply Ruxolitinib to their temples daily for 1-2 months.

      community Expert of Reddit. Is this the (real) cure?

      in Question 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses potential hair loss treatments, including methylating estrogen, losing body fat, and supplementing with vitamins A, K2, and D. It also mentions reducing exposure to environmental estrogenics, with skepticism about genetic factors being the primary cause of baldness.

      community Updates about KX-826 & GT20029

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses potential advancements in two hair loss drugs, KX-826 and GT20029, and the interest in whether transitioning from oral finasteride to these drugs would maintain hair growth. One reply expresses skepticism about the compounds' representation.

      community How to increase graft survivability after HT?

      in Transplants  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is seeking advice on increasing graft survivability after a hair transplant, mentioning PRP, Mesotherapy, Stem Cell injections, and considering L-Arginine before starting Minoxidil. They are looking for ways to support blood flow before applying Minoxidil.

      community Scalp Exohealer with RF Microneedling

      in Microneedling  135 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about using RF microneedling with ExoHealer, along with finasteride and minoxidil, to improve hair thickness and reduce shedding. The user reports noticeable improvements in scalp texture and oiliness, with plans to consider stem cell treatments in the future.

      community Doubts about my new exosomes treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old is frustrated with ongoing hair loss despite using treatments like topical minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, oral dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. Their dermatologist suggests treating scalp inflammation with oral tretinoin and using exosomes for alopecia.

      community Anyone Try Microneedling with Exosomes/AAPE?

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 4 years ago
      User asks where to purchase exosomes/AAPE for microneedling hair loss treatment. Links to research on hair regeneration therapy, stem cell therapy, exosome therapy, and dermal exosomes provided.

      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 The theory that explains everything. Please help me make this big!

      in Research/Science  2446 upvotes 5 years ago
      The post and conversation are about the role of the enzyme 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase in hair loss and the potential of compounds like procyanidin B2 and sulforaphane to boost its activity for hair regrowth. Further research is needed to develop effective treatments based on this theory.

      community Fellas i think it might be happening

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and experienced continuous shedding but is now seeing some regrowth. Others shared similar experiences, noting that shedding can continue but hair often improves over time with dutasteride.

      community Found a slide summary for PP405

      in Research/Science  33 upvotes 2 months ago
      PP405 shows promise in stimulating new terminal hair growth by activating dormant follicles, with no systemic adverse effects observed in a short-term trial. However, long-term efficacy remains unproven, and further trials are needed to confirm its potential as a hair loss treatment.

      community topical fluridil/eucapil + dut to block all DHT+T from scalp?

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      User experienced slow gains with topical fin+min, switched to topical dut+min, and considered adding Eucapil. Another user suggested DUT may be less effective topically due to high molar mass and mentioned Fluridil as a weak anti-androgen that could help.

      community Going to try the theory posted here for the next 3-6 months

      in Treatment  191 upvotes 5 years ago
      User xEternex tries hair regrowth with daily broccoli sprouts, apple extract containing procyanidin b2, and microneedling. Others discuss potential issues with the experiment and share their experiences with vegetable consumption and hair growth.