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      community 16 month update post hair transplant and meds

      in Transplants  42 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is generally happy with their hair transplant results but has concerns about graft density and placement, particularly on the left temple and hairline. They are using finasteride and minoxidil inconsistently, plan to add Priorin, and are considering microneedling and PRP sessions for future care.

      community Ru-58841 vs KX-826/pyrilutamide while on steroids

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user increased their steroid dosage and noticed hair shedding, so they adjusted their regimen by reducing steroid doses and adding oral dutasteride. They are also experimenting with combining RU-58841 and KX-826/pyrilutamide in minoxidil to address hair loss.

      community Folic Acid and hair loss

       4 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user experienced hair loss due to a folic acid deficiency and saw hair regrowth after taking a folic acid supplement. They advise checking for a folic acid deficiency before spending money on other treatments.

      community Masseter Muscles and the Tension Theory of Baldness

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the tension theory of baldness, suggesting that over-developed masseter muscles may harm hair follicles. Botox injections to relax these muscles reportedly led to an 18% increase in hair count in men with AGA.

      community Groundbreaking sugar gel might be a miracle hair loss solution for men and women

      in Technology  125 upvotes 1 year ago
      A sugar gel called 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) shows potential for promoting hair regrowth by increasing blood supply to hair follicles, similar to Minoxidil, but its effectiveness in humans is unproven. It may benefit those who don't tolerate Minoxidil, but it is not a replacement for treatments like Finasteride or RU58841.

      community Any growth (been taking iron supplements)

      in Is this regrowth? 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on iron supplements for low ferritin levels and considering finasteride and minoxidil if thinning persists. There is debate over starting with finasteride versus dutasteride, with some users advocating for dutasteride due to its potency, while others caution about potential side effects.

      community Anyone else a non-responder to spiro?

      in Treatments  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Spiro, Min, Fin, and RU. It highlights that Spiro is generally for women and can affect men's hormonal balance.

      community Brewer's Yeast?

      in Question 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses using brewer's yeast for hair regrowth, either as a supplement or in a scalp masque. The user is considering adding it to their regimen.

      community Almost 3 year Fin only update, start vs now

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared progress pictures and experiences after nearly three years of using 1mg finasteride daily, cicloprox shampoo, and weekly jojoba oil massages. They reported initial shedding and side effects but eventually saw increased hair density and regrowth, with plans to continue the treatment.

      community GT20029. Kintor Pharma’s Product

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029, a compound by Kintor Pharma that degrades androgen receptors and is in trials, with potential as a hair loss cure. Another promising treatment mentioned is an antibody that blocks prolactin and has shown positive results in macaques.

      community I finally coninced my trichologist to give me finasteride

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user convinced their trichologist to prescribe topical finasteride after using topical estradiol and progesterone for hair maintenance. They also discussed the potential impact of "nofap" on hair loss, noting that abstaining for about four months seemed to reduce shedding.

      community how did i do? around 4 months of progress

      in Is this regrowth?  252 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, iron, microneedling, and caffeine shampoo over four months. They plan to continue treatment for fuller results by month 6 or 7.

      community 40 days on topical fin+min + kx-826

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 40 days of using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and KX-826 following a hair transplant. They previously used Polaris NR-11, which contains finasteride and minoxidil, and experienced significant hair regrowth.

      community Brotzu lotion update

      in Update  89 upvotes 8 years ago
      A new hair loss lotion by Dr. Brotzu, expected to regrow up to 5 years of lost hair, is set to be released by Fidia Farmaceutici. It claims to work like minoxidil and finasteride without side effects, but skepticism exists due to its classification as a cosmetic product.

      community Is there any new drug that looks promising ?

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029, a drug in Phase II trials that targets androgen receptors with minimal systemic effects, and TDM-105795, a growth stimulant with a different mechanism than minoxidil that may revive papilla stem cells. Both are potential new treatments for hair loss.

      community Fin progress between May and Sept 23

      in Is this regrowth?  117 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user, EggplantAncient7506, is asking if there is an improvement in their general hair quality after using Finasteride since December 22. Replies suggest that there is an improvement.

      community Miniaturization or regrowth? How can I tell them apart?

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 16 months, minoxidil for 11 months, and started microneedling 2 months ago, experiencing shedding phases. They are questioning whether they are experiencing miniaturization or regrowth.

      community My Bloodwork — After 4 Months On Finasteride.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is on Finasteride for hair loss, taking 0.5mg daily, and plans to reduce the dose to 0.25mg while making lifestyle changes to lower prolactin, SHGB, and cortisol. They will retest in 90 days to assess progress and are open to advice.

      community Pili migrans? Lichen something? Seb derm?

      in Female  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a female experiencing hair loss and seeking advice on why it's difficult to regrow hair. Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 are not mentioned.