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      community 5 months in.. planning to do a transplant @ the 1 year mark

      in Is this regrowth?  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a regimen of dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, Nutrafol, and keto shampoo for hair regrowth, with plans for a hair transplant at the one-year mark. Users suggest adjusting treatments due to scalp inflammation and discuss the potential addition of RU58841, while noting impressive results so far.

      community Why is there more "fear" around on finasteride than around dutasteride

      in Chat  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the comparison between finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss treatment. The conclusion is that there is more fear around finasteride due to its higher prevalence and being the first line of defense, while dutasteride is less commonly prescribed and used by those who have already tried finasteride without side effects.

      community The best hair restoration is the kind nobody notices

      in Chat  1195 upvotes 1 month ago
      Matthew McConaughey's hair restoration methods are speculated to involve hair systems, transplants, and treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Many believe he falsely credits his hair regrowth to Regenix, while others suggest he uses a combination of treatments for a natural look.

      community My 4 month Progress on finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  345 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth progress using finasteride, with suggestions to add minoxidil and microneedling for better results. The user experienced noticeable improvement and plans to consider a hair transplant.

      community two months on 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2ddr)

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth using 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2DDR) combined with minoxidil, with some users noting new hair growth. The original poster has been using minoxidil for 12 years and is considering combining 2DDR with finasteride, despite past side effects.

      community Why anecdotal evidence is so valued around here?

      in Chat  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses why personal stories about hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are often taken more seriously than scientific evidence in certain forums. People tend to believe what they want and use others' experiences to support their own views on treatment effectiveness and side effects.

      community Verteporfin Update with Dr Blake Bloxham

      in Research/Science  27 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses Dr. Blake Bloxham's experiment with Verteporfin for hair loss, with one person suggesting more doctors should try it as it seems beneficial. Another comment notes that results at 4-5 months were not very impressive.

      community Hair transplant #1 7 month update

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user started oral minoxidil and finasteride two months after a hair transplant and plans to switch to dutasteride, using Nizoral and Mossi shampoos. They are considering a second transplant in Tijuana and using hair fibers and mousse for styling while waiting for medication effects.

      community Why do we get bald from evolutionary perspective

      in Chat  213 upvotes 11 months ago
      Baldness is not an evolutionary disadvantage because it occurs after reproductive age. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are used for androgenetic alopecia but don't address the root cause.

      community Fevipiprant 2019!

       15 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses Fevipiprant, an asthma drug that may block CRTH2 and potentially stop male pattern baldness (MPB) without inhibiting DHT. It also mentions the use of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss.

      community Scalp Psoriasis and Fin/Min options?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user with scalp psoriasis and hair loss is hesitant to use topical minoxidil and finasteride due to concerns about psoriasis and potential side effects. They are considering alternatives like pumpkin seed and saw palmetto.

      community New baby hairs are popping out. Question though: what are these black dots on hairline? Clogged pores?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  39 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing new hair growth after using oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling, but is concerned about black dots on the hairline, which might be clogged pores or dormant follicles. The user previously used a topical minoxidil/finasteride spray and had good results, despite a shedding phase after switching treatments.

      community Ultrasound can show you if your hair will ever grow back

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 2 months ago
      Ultrasound imaging can non-invasively detect active and inactive hair follicles, inflammation, and fibrosis, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies. It may help assess hair growth potential and diagnose scalp issues, but some users believe in trying treatments regardless of ultrasound results.

      community Smoking minoxidil, the theory that changes everything.

      in Minoxidil  607 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user humorously suggested smoking minoxidil in a blunt as an alternative hair growth method, sparking a satirical discussion on unconventional and unsafe ways to use minoxidil. The conversation included various suggestions like oral pills, rectal administration, and other absurd methods, with some users warning against the dangers of such practices.

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

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year 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 Is my friend lying about getting a transplant?

      in Transplants 5 months ago
      A person suspects their friend had a hair transplant instead of stem-cell injections due to a noticeably straight hairline. The discussion includes opinions on hair transplants, societal perceptions, and suggestions like using finasteride to maintain hair.

      community The Truth About DUPA and Retrograde: My Research Summary

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the importance of scalp biopsies for diagnosing hair loss conditions like DUPA and Retrograde, which may not be just AGA. It emphasizes that treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not work if the condition is autoimmune.