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      community 6 years post transplant.. NO meds

      in Transplants  779 upvotes 2 years ago
      User had a hair transplant in 2016 but stopped taking finasteride due to side effect concerns. Now considering another transplant and starting finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to improve hair situation.

      community Hair transplant AI simulations research

      in Transplants  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user developed AI software to simulate hair transplants on photos, helping people visualize potential results. The tool offers photo-realistic renderings but advises caution regarding exact outcomes due to various factors.

      community 4 weeks in oral Minoxidil & Dut

      in Is this regrowth?  166 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing small hair regrowth after 4 weeks of using oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride, and considering a future FUE transplant. Some users express skepticism about the regrowth, while others share similar experiences or doubts about the effectiveness of the treatment.

      community Update progress on Fin, Min, and Kx-826

      in Is this regrowth?  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and KX-826 for hair regrowth, noticing small improvements. They plan to add ketoconazole shampoo and consider a hair transplant with verteporfin after a year of treatment.

      community Update after 14 months posted last September

      in Minoxidil  864 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user successfully regrew hair using 1.2mg finasteride and 3mg minoxidil daily, without a hair transplant. They experienced significant improvement over 14 months, leading to positive changes in their appearance and confidence.

      community Continue RU58841 or hair system for receding hair line?

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is considering whether to continue using RU58841 or switch to hair system patches for a receding hairline, while already using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Another user suggests buying RU58841 in powder form to save money and notes the original poster's hair has significantly improved.

      community Considering a hair transplant. Thoughts?

      in Transplants  11 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 27-year-old is considering a hair transplant after unsuccessful minoxidil and dermarolling use, but is hesitant about finasteride due to potential side effects. Users advise trying finasteride or dutasteride to prevent further hair loss and suggest that a transplant won't stop balding without medication.

      community M28 Complete transformation in 4 months

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their hair transformation over four months using daily 2.5mg oral minoxidil, every other day 1mg oral finasteride, weekly dermastamping, and daily scalp massages, with plans for a hair transplant. Another user suggested continuing the medication for a year before considering a transplant.

      community Just started RU a month ago after being on fin and min for almost 3 years. Progress so far: My temples were pretty bare before this. Really hoping at least some of these become terminal.

      in Is this regrowth?  391 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user started using RU58841 a month ago after using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly three years, hoping for hair regrowth at the temples. Other users suggest vitamin B supplements and microneedling to improve hair thickness, and one mentions the possibility of a hair transplant for the temples.

      community Here is my hair regrowth plan

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user's hair regrowth plan includes topical treatments (RU58841, azelaic acid, ketoconazole), oral supplements (Gia Herbs, castor oil), microneedling, PTD-DBM peptide with valproic acid, red light therapy, inversion table with scalp massage, and platelet-rich fibrin injections. Commenters suggest that finasteride and minoxidil are essential treatments for male pattern hair loss, which are missing from the plan.

      community Day 11- I have removed all Scabs

      in Progress Pictures  240 upvotes 2 years ago
      Eleven days after a hair transplant, the user has removed all scabs and plans to resume Oral Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil. They will also start using a serum provided by the clinic and are sharing progress and clinic information privately to avoid negative comments.

      community Debunking Androgenetic Theory (Hair Transplants)

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses a theory that hair regrowth after transplant is due to the angiogenesis process (new blood vessels forming), not because the transplanted hair is unaffected by DHT. The responses highlight the established belief in 'donor dominance' (the importance of the hair's origin in transplantation) and skepticism about the new theory.

      community Anyone excited for CosmeRNA coming this month?

      in Product  171 upvotes 3 years ago
      CosmeRNA, a new hair loss treatment, is expected to release soon and may become part of the "big three" treatments alongside finasteride and minoxidil. It works differently from finasteride by targeting androgen receptors in hair follicles, potentially offering fewer side effects.

      community GT20029: How It Works for Hair Loss - Hair Loss “Cure”

      in Research/Science  37 upvotes 2 months ago
      GT20029 is a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia, addressing the root cause by targeting androgen receptors, unlike Minoxidil or Finasteride. It is seen as a preventative measure rather than a regrowth agent, with hopes for market release soon.

      community Hair follicle dermal papilla exosomes

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses using hair follicle dermal papilla exosomes for hair loss treatment. It inquires about purchasing options for this treatment.

      community Is the clinic diagnosis legit to you ?

      in Transplants  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The clinic diagnosed the user with NW3 and AGA, noting thinning hair despite using finasteride for 3 years, and suggested PRP and Mesotherapy before considering a transplant. The user questions the necessity of these treatments without confirming retrograde alopecia and its treatability.

      community 3 months progress 2 GFC sessions & Topical Minoxidil

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user noticed new hair growth after using topical minoxidil and undergoing 2 GFC sessions, along with using caffeine shampoo. They plan to start using topical finasteride and minoxidil and are inquiring if shampooing is necessary before application.