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180-210 / 1000+ resultscommunity 5 Day Post-FUE Hairline Restoration
Hair restoration after FUE surgery, with discussions on using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair maintenance and growth. Users share experiences with these treatments, noting varying side effects and effectiveness.
community Hair shed is driving me crazy/coping with stress
A 25-year-old female is experiencing hair loss and has tried PRP, Minoxidil 5% with Biotin, and weekly needling sessions. Her doctor suggested switching to GFC treatment and stopping the needling sessions due to increased shedding, which may be caused by Minoxidil.
community Hair growth stimulated by allogenic adipose-derived stem cells supplemented with ATP in a mouse model of dihydrotestosterone-induced androgenetic alopecia
Adipose-derived stem cells with ATP improved hair regrowth in male and female mice with androgenetic alopecia. The most effective treatments were low dose stem cells with ATP for males and medium dose stem cells with non-liposomal ATP for females.
community Personal experiment: tretinoin and diffuse thinning
User experienced hair growth with finasteride and minoxidil, but after using tretinoin, faced aggressive thinning and hair loss. They plan to stop tretinoin for two months to see if the problem improves.
community Treating male pattern baldness in a transgender woman using cyproterone acetate, finasteride and biotin.
The conversation discusses treating male pattern baldness in a transgender woman using cyproterone acetate, finasteride, and biotin. The original poster shared their experience for others who might be in a similar situation.
community Using Fin and Alfatradiol in conjunction?
User considers adding Alfatradiol to their topical finasteride treatment for hair loss. Others discuss Alfatradiol as a weak estrogen and 5α-reductase inhibitor used for pattern hair loss in men and women.
community 20M Diffuse Thinning for 2 Years, No Improvement with Treatments
A 20-year-old male is experiencing worsening diffuse thinning despite using topical minoxidil, topical finasteride with minoxidil, oral finasteride, stemoxydine, and pyrilutimide. He is seeking support and advice as he struggles with the mental and physical challenges of hair loss treatments.
community A New Therapeutic Channel to Come Soon: Hair Follicle Sugar Metabolism and Aldose Reductase
Hair loss therapies focusing on hair follicle sugar metabolism and aldose reductase. Potential treatments include magnesium supplements, avoiding high glycemic index foods, and antioxidants.
community Diffuse thinner asking for help. Density patches, shedding, seb derm and itching
The user is experiencing hair loss and has been using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and ciclopirox olamine. Despite these treatments, they are concerned about increased shedding, dandruff, and possible additional hair loss conditions.
community Diffuse thinning is so fucked. Change in my from March til now
The user experienced significant hair thinning despite using finasteride and minoxidil, leading to concerns about whether it's a temporary shed or a more serious issue. They plan to start using RU58841 and are advised to consult a doctor to rule out other causes like autoimmune disorders.
community My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”
How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hair loss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.
community How likely is it to reverse the hair count for each hair follicle?
Hair follicles can potentially produce more hair strands with treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Notable improvements in hair density are possible, but achieving multiple strands per follicle is uncertain.
community My 4 year journey battling hairloss. Help on Korean FUE transplant
Finasteride and Minoxidil effectively regrow hair but cause sexual side effects. The user is considering a Korean FUE hair transplant and is researching clinics and costs.
community Anyone else only begin to experience diffuse thinning AFTER starting treatment?
Many users experienced increased diffuse thinning after starting finasteride, with some switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil in hopes of improvement. Thyroid issues and low ferritin levels were also discussed as potential factors affecting hair loss.
community 2022 shows much promise so far! No cure in sight, but interesting developments :)
Hair loss treatments like GT20029, pyrilutamide, and Follica show promise in 2022. Phase 1 and 2 trials are underway, and new hair growth studies have been published.
community Diffuse thinning is the worst possible balding experience
The conversation discusses the struggle with diffuse hair thinning and the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences of hair thickening and shedding stopping with these treatments, but results vary and some are skeptical.
community Fagron TrichoTest says Finasteride won't help
The user received a Fagron TrichoTest indicating that Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil are not effective for them, recommending Latanoprost, Spironolactone, IGrantine-F1 TM, and Trichoxidil instead. Other users expressed skepticism about the test's validity and suggested sticking with proven treatments like Finasteride and Dutasteride.
community A better treatment would be a localized 5ar inhibitor that breaks down when it enters blood or leaves hair follicle
The conversation discusses the need for a localized 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that only affects the scalp without systemic side effects, similar to pyrilutamide's approach. Current treatments like topical liposomal finasteride and dutasteride are mentioned, but concerns about their systemic effects and lack of research are highlighted.
community Alfatradiol and Fluridil enough? Thoughs on topical fin?
The user is currently using alfatradiol and fluridil for hair loss and is considering adding low-dose topical finasteride but is concerned about potential side effects due to past mental health issues. They are seeking others' experiences with these treatments and their effectiveness.
community Pelage PP405: New Hair Growth from Inactive Follicular Units - Phase 2a results at AAD 2026
PP405, a topical treatment, shows promise for hair growth by activating inactive follicles, with 66% of participants experiencing positive results. The treatment is well-tolerated and may proceed directly to Phase 3 trials, offering a potential alternative to minoxidil and finasteride.
community Opinions on this study for Triphasic Progressive by Rene Furterer
The user shared their 5-year hair loss journey, initially using a product called Triphasic Progressive by Rene Furterer, which gave good results. Later, they switched to FDA-approved medications finasteride and minoxidil, which also helped, but they noticed the most significant progress with Triphasic. They're considering trying it again if minoxidil doesn't show improvements.
community 1 year Post HT 2200 Grafts + fin 8 Months Then switched to dut
A user who experienced positive results from using finasteride and dutasteride to treat their hair loss, with 2000 grafts being transplanted in the temples area for further improvement. They also discussed cost and other treatments such as minoxidil.
community AA and Hirsutism but T levels are normal
27-year-old female experiences aggressive hair thinning and hirsutism despite normal testosterone levels. Spironolactone and 2% minoxidil were ineffective; high DHEA sulfate levels may be the cause.
community Body Hair Transplants with Buzzcut
Body hair transplants may look better if kept very short. People with limited donor regions or waiting for Verteporfin or FAK Inhibitors could consider this option.
community I don't care if it's thin, I'm keeping it long. 2 yr HT, 1 yr Fin
OP underwent a hair transplant (HT) and has been using finasteride for one year. Despite having thin hair, OP is happy with the results and feels more confident.
community Targeted Follicular Finasteride Delivery: A Low-Systemic Strategy
A peptide-based delivery system for finasteride shows promise in reducing systemic side effects while maintaining hair growth effectiveness. Combining this with other treatments like minoxidil and RU58841 could enhance results with lower systemic absorption.
community Why not move miniaturized hair follicles somewhere else to treat them? Alternative to hair cloning?
Exploring the idea of transplanting miniaturized hair follicles to healthier areas to potentially reverse hair loss, with concerns about DHT sensitivity and scar tissue formation. The conversation also humorously considers using mice for hair growth experiments.
community Good hair days; finastride
The user expresses positivity about managing hair loss and celebrates good hair days. They mention using finasteride (Propecia) as part of their treatment.
community Why don’t more people use hair fibers?
Hair fibers can effectively cover thinning hair when used with minoxidil and hairspray but require daily application and can be inconvenient in certain conditions. Some users prefer treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, or wigs due to the maintenance and limitations of hair fibers.