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      community How is scalp sensitivity even measured?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 3 months ago
      There are no tests to determine genetic follicle sensitivity for hair loss, and conclusions are based on hypothetical or post-balding observations. Finasteride is mentioned as an easy, consistent treatment option compared to natural treatments.

      community Verteporfin to deminiaturize follicles

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      User discusses verteporfin for hair regrowth through "super microneedling" and preventing scarring. They mention a case of an old man regrowing hair after a head injury and suggest verteporfin could recreate this result.

      community Tressless regrowth results megapost

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about organizing hair regrowth results using a standard format in a single post for easier access. Treatments mentioned include oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and dermarolling.

      community Unwanted hair growth from minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  57 upvotes 7 months ago
      Unwanted hair growth from minoxidil use, with suggestions to reduce dosage or switch to finasteride. Users recommend hair removal methods like shaving, waxing, or electrolysis to manage excess facial hair.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

      community Miniaturized hair developing into real hair?

      in Chat  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP is trying various treatments (finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, dermarolling, tretinoin) to regrow hair after 8 years of baldness. Users suggest persistence and possibly adding dutasteride, noting that age and consistency affect results.

      community Pyrilutamide for 16 weeks, with some progress

      in Progress Pictures  40 upvotes 2 years ago
      User gained hair with topical minoxidil and finasteride, then experienced shedding after starting pyrilutamide. After 12 weeks, new hairs grew and existing hairs thickened, hoping for more improvement in a year.

      community Are these signs of possible regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is using RU58841 for hair regrowth on the temples and is considering adding minoxidil. They are questioning the potential for vellus hairs to develop into fuller hair and the possibility of reactivating dormant follicles.

      community Cool hair transplant visualization

      in Transplants  973 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair transplants, including the use of techniques like FUE and the importance of a good donor area to avoid visible bald patches. It also touches on alternative treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Pyrolutimide, and debates the idea of embracing baldness versus seeking treatments.

      community Detailed 6 months update for FUE HT and 4 years of FIN-MIN journey

      in Progress Pictures  193 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old who has been using minoxidil and finasteride for 4 years to treat hair loss, underwent a successful FUE hair transplant in Mumbai, India, in April 2023. The user reported positive results, including increased hair density and reduced frizziness, and plans to continue treatment for further growth.

      community One year after FUE HT 3200 grafts

      in Progress Pictures  181 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user's one-year progress after a 3,200 graft FUE hair transplant and their use of oral finasteride and minoxidil. People are impressed with the results and are discussing the effectiveness and cost of the treatment.

      community What to look Forward to in 2025

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments are advancing, with Coegin Pharma's FOL005 expected this year and Breezula potentially later. Pyrilutamide is available but not very effective, while Kintor's products face skepticism; traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil remain dominant.

      community Almost 5 Years post 5000-hair FUT in South Korea

      in Update  9 upvotes 7 years ago
      User had a 5000-hair FUT procedure in South Korea in 2014 and is satisfied with results. Uses Minoxidil, dermarolling, and Toppik hair fibers for crown area, and considering Finasteride.

      community Topical 0.3% finstaeride and 5% min

      in Is this regrowth?  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical 0.3% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and Nizoral for 5 months and is questioning if they are experiencing hair regrowth. The conversation revolves around identifying potential hair regrowth.

      community Topical fin/minox + nizo shampoo and microneedling

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is using topical finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, and microneedling for hair regrowth but hasn't seen results after 2-3 weeks. They added tretinoin to their routine and are advised to wait a few months for potential changes.

      community Early Signs - Notes for diffuse thinners

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 2 months ago
      Diffuse thinning is often due to androgenetic alopecia, and DHT blockers like finasteride are recommended. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, with emphasis on starting early and using a holistic approach.

      community 2 years of treatment with fin, dut and oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced chronic telogen effluvium and mild male pattern baldness, treated with finasteride, oral minoxidil, and later switched to dutasteride, which stopped excessive hair shedding. Other treatments like low-level laser therapy, hair loss shampoos (except ketoconazole), and supplements were ineffective.

      community 2800 FUE Asmed Koray Erdogan Istanbul, complete failure

      in Transplants  287 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user had a failed hair transplant with 2800 FUE grafts at a clinic in Turkey, where finasteride was used, and the procedure was poorly executed by technicians rather than the main surgeon. The user later sought repair from a more experienced doctor, highlighting issues with large clinics that handle multiple patients daily.

      community Is there any way to know for sure if hair thinning is just from fungal infection/ inflammation and would be reversed with just Ketoconazole 2%/ triamcinolone acetonide etc?

       2 upvotes 10 years ago
      The user is unsure if their hair thinning is due to fungal infection/inflammation or genetic factors and is hesitant to start Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. They are currently using Ketoconazole 2% and triamcinolone acetonide and are concerned about potential side effects from other medications.

      community Testosterone and Androgenetic Alopecia

      in Chat  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      How androgens, including testosterone, can cause hair follicles to miniaturize in people with sensitivity to androgens, and treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, or fluridil may be used in combination for long-term treatment.

      community Lab results from actifolic RU58841

      in Product  39 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the user's experience with hair loss treatment RU58841, which was tested for quality and found to be 96+% pure. The conversation includes various responses, with some users questioning the safety of the product and others expressing satisfaction with the test results.