Botox may help with hair loss by reducing muscle tension and inflammation, potentially lowering DHT levels. Regular sessions might be needed, and it could also help with migraines.
Minoxidil can cause facial bloat, which some users manage by adjusting sodium intake or using it only on the scalp. Alternatives like finasteride or dutasteride are suggested for those concerned about facial changes.
User shares 8-month progress using Fin/Min/Niz and microneedling for hair loss, with positive results and no side effects. Discusses routine, including Fin 1mg daily, Minox 2x daily, Niz 2x weekly, and derma pen 1.5mm weekly.
Dutasteride may not effectively stop scalp hair loss and can cause thinning of facial and body hair, including eyebrows. Users suggest considering other causes like autoimmune conditions or vitamin deficiencies and exploring treatments like finasteride or minoxidil.
The potential of using Verteporfin to prevent hair loss scars and possible regrowth, with two doctors currently testing it, although the price of a 15mg bottle is expensive.
The user shared their 9-month progress using exosomes and topical minoxidil for hair loss, concluding that minoxidil was more effective for them than exosomes. They plan to continue using minoxidil and have started finasteride while managing dandruff with salicylic acid.
Minoxidil helped with hairline regrowth, but stopping it led to hair loss, suggesting circulation issues. Dermarolling, collagen peptides, and oils like castor and rosemary are recommended for improving hair health.
A user shared positive 6-month results from a hair transplant in Istanbul, receiving 4,450 grafts for the front and mid scalp and 850 for the crown. The procedure cost approximately €2,990.
The conversation is about a person considering participating in a study for Clascoterone, a topical cream for hair loss, and seeking advice on potential side effects. They have mild hair loss and are not currently using other treatments like finasteride.
A 25-year-old male with seborrheic dermatitis and hair thinning seeks advice on the severity of his condition and treatment options. Oral finasteride and oral minoxidil are recommended as the most effective long-term treatments.
The user is unhappy with the results of their second hair transplant, feeling that grafts were wasted on an already transplanted hairline instead of increasing mid-scalp density. They regret stopping medications like Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841, which led to significant hair loss, and plan to restart them.
The user plans to lower their oral minoxidil dose from 5 mg to 2.5 mg to reduce side effects like puffiness and hypertrichosis, while also using finasteride and accutane. They are considering caffeine serums for puffiness and discussing dietary changes or switching to topical minoxidil to address bloating.
The conversation discusses disappointment over only receiving a financial report from Cassiopea instead of trial results for Breezula/CB-03-01, a hair loss treatment. However, there is optimism as the company is advancing Breezula into Phase III trials for men, starting trials for women, and submitting an NDA for their acne product, Winlevi.
The user is using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss. Progress has slowed, with the crown showing little change, but the hairline is improving with more thin baby hairs.
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.
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.
A user shared progress pictures showing hairline improvement after 2 years of using topical Minoxidil, 1mg oral Finasteride, and sporadic microneedling. Another user praised the progress and shared mutual encouragement.
The user is experiencing excessive hair thinning and is unsure of the cause. They are seeking opinions on treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Plant-based exosomes for hair loss lack scientific evidence and are considered high-risk with low evidence. Combining PRF with minoxidil and finasteride is suggested as a better option.
Pelage Pharmaceuticals' PP405 aims to treat hair loss by reactivating dormant hair follicle stem cells, showing promising results in early trials. The company plans to present their findings at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in 2026.
User experienced hair loss after weight lifting, had a successful hair transplant, but later faced significant thinning. Current treatment includes finasteride, minoxidil, dermal rolling, and supplements.
Hair loss discussion with a focus on a single resilient hair, jokingly called "chad hair," that remains despite hairline receding. Some users suggest microneedling and hair follicle cloning as potential treatments.
The user shared their 5-month progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and weekly dermarolling for hair loss. They expressed pride in their results, receiving positive feedback from others.
The user had a failed hair transplant in 2018, didn't use medication, and experienced severe depression from further hair loss. They started treatment in 2022 with 0.5mg daily finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 1ml daily topical minoxidil, and are considering low dose RU58841 and dermarolling.
A 30-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey using a combination of liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, vitamins, and a second hair transplant in Greece, resulting in life-changing improvements without side effects. The user emphasized the importance of proper research for hair transplant clinics and expressed gratitude for finding an effective treatment protocol.
A 20-year-old experiencing crown thinning is using a topical minoxidil/finasteride treatment and is concerned about shedding. Shedding is common and temporary, lasting weeks to months, and it's advised to continue the treatment as results can take up to a year.
The user has been on finasteride for over four years without noticeable results and recently added dutasteride and RU58841, but continues to experience hair loss. They are considering stopping all medications due to lack of effectiveness and side effects like extremely dry eyes from dutasteride.
The user has been using topical finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss but has seen no results after 5.5 months and 1 year, respectively. Many commenters suggest the user's hair looks good, recommend continuing treatment for maintenance, and discuss potential side effects and alternative treatments.