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      community Terminal hairs growing in, but derm still says I’m going to go bald in the years to come??

      in Chat  6 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.

      community How to tell if it’s miniaturizing vs regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth and miniaturization, with the user transitioning to oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and occasionally using topical minoxidil. The user observes baby hairs near the hairline but less on the scalp, indicating possible regrowth and shedding.

      community M40 - 3 Months progress on Fin/Min

      in Is this regrowth?  1441 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user reported significant hair regrowth after 3 months using 1mg oral finasteride, 1ml 5% topical minoxidil, and microneedling, along with biotin, vitamin D, iron, and zinc supplements. They are optimistic about continued progress despite initial skepticism.

      community A personal thank you from me to you

      in Chat  129 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user successfully regrew thick hair using minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin, starting at age 19, and expresses gratitude to the community for support. They experienced minimal side effects and emphasize the importance of personal research and a healthy lifestyle.

      community The story of RU58841/PSK3841

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      RU58841, an anti-androgenic compound, showed early promise for treating alopecia but faced challenges after its patent in 1997. Despite advancing to Phase II trials, safety concerns and financial struggles led Aventis to abandon its development. Proskelia, which later merged into ProStrakan, couldn't prioritize the drug, leading to its eventual stagnation and failure to reach the market.

      community GT20029 and PP405 the new fin and min that we been waiting for ?

      in Chat  35 upvotes 9 months ago
      PP405 and GT20029 are new hair loss treatments with different mechanisms from traditional options like Minoxidil and Finasteride. PP405 targets hair follicle stem cells to reactivate growth, while GT20029 works as an androgen receptor deleter, both requiring ongoing use for effectiveness.

      community 6 month progress on the big 3 - is this regrowth? Stabilized? 2.5 mg oral min, 1mg fin, keto, monthly dermarolling

      in Is this regrowth?  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user reports using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, ketoconazole, and monthly dermarolling for hair loss over six months, and is asking if there's hair regrowth or stabilization. Another person suggests increasing dermarolling frequency, possibly using more dutasteride, topical minoxidil, or a retinoid cream to improve minoxidil absorption.

      community Am I seeing the start of regrowth 2 months in?

      in Is this regrowth?  14 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 21-year-old has been using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and tretinoin for 2 months and notices potential regrowth with baby hairs. They consider adding dutasteride weekly but wonder if current treatments are sufficient.

      community Koshine826 - LX-826? machine translation of the news article

      in Product  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      KOSHINE826 is a new anti-hair loss and hair growth solution that claims to effectively control oil, reduce hair fall, and promote real hair growth. It targets androgenetic alopecia by inhibiting DHT and has shown promising results in clinical trials.

      community Crown progress 3 months (fin + min)

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared progress on hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, dermastamp, Nizoral shampoo, and scalp massage, showing significant improvement in three months. The user reported no side effects and asked if early regrowth is normal.

      community Thoughts on progress. Feeling optimistic 😊

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user shared progress in hair regrowth using a Minoxidil/finasteride topical compound and Olly Biotin. A suggestion to add microneedling was made, but a dermatologist said it's beneficial but not necessary.

      community 2200 grafts 4 days out from procedure

      in Transplants  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a 2200 graft FUE hair transplant at DiStefano Hair Restoration in Worcester, MA, praising Dr. Heinis and his staff for their care. The user is also using oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, and vitamins D and B.

      community Any active Kx-826 Pyrilutamide group buys happening?

      in Product  10 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses organizing group buys and tracking progress for Kx-826 Pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment. Participants express optimism about upcoming results and concerns about self-reporting bias.

      community I just want to look normal!

      in Treatment  19 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is frustrated with no hair growth despite using Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole, derma rolling, head massages, Biotin, collagen supplements, multivitamins, and drinking a gallon of water daily. Another user mentioned that the original poster had previously reported significant progress.

      community Regrowth or nah? 8 months fin 0.5mg

      in Is this regrowth?  45 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has been taking 0.5mg oral Finasteride daily for 8 months and is unsure if fine, soft, colorless hairs are regrowth. Other users suggest trying oral Minoxidil for faster results and mention their own experiences with oral treatments.

      community HairClone to start hair multiplication services in 2022

      in Update  139 upvotes 4 years ago
      HairClone plans to start hair multiplication services in 2022. Users discuss various treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair cloning, expressing both hope and skepticism about the technology and its costs.

      community I (diffuse thinner) would genuinely prefer having the Generic MPB hairloss

      in Chat  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses struggles with diffuse thinning and hair loss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride, with limited success. The original poster regrets having a hair transplant at 21 due to weak donor hair and ongoing thinning.

      community A reminder that Telogen Effluvium could look like MPB; my progress

      in Progress Pictures  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old male experienced significant hair loss, initially thought to be male pattern baldness (MPB), and used minoxidil and briefly finasteride. After realizing the issue was telogen effluvium (TE), he improved his diet and supplemented with vitamins, which led to substantial hair regrowth.

      community if hair follicle miniaturization happens slowly and gradually over a few hair cycles then wouldn't that mean that to regain maximum or top thickness from treatment you would at least need 5-10 years?

      in Research/Science  53 upvotes 5 months ago
      Hair regrowth from treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can take several years, with most visible results appearing within 1-2 years and potential improvements continuing up to 10 years. Consistency and patience are crucial for achieving maximum hair thickness, as hair miniaturization and regrowth are gradual processes.

      community Crazy Journey (5 Difficult Years)

      in Progress Pictures  230 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their hair restoration journey after a botched transplant, highlighting successful results with 8000 grafts and 5mg oral minoxidil, while choosing not to use finasteride due to potential side effects. The user reported no side effects from minoxidil, except for extra body hair, and expressed satisfaction with the current results.

      community A Theory on Why Microneedling Works

       175 upvotes 6 years ago
      Microneedling may enhance hair regrowth by transferring stem cells to dormant follicles, improving the effects of minoxidil. Users discuss using microneedling with needle lengths around 1.5mm to stimulate hair growth.

      community CoQ10 and Fish Oil body hair growth

      in Female  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Taking CoQ10 and fish oil supplements may lead to increased body hair growth and a crawling sensation on the scalp and skin. The user suspects these supplements could be linked to hair growth, possibly due to their effects on heart health and cholesterol management.

      community Feb to mid August progress pictures

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, oral minoxidil, microneedling, keto shampoo, an LLLT helmet, vitamins, and supplements. They note progress but hope for further improvement in a specific area.