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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 Hot weather causing hair shedding?

in Minoxidil 3 upvotes 6 months ago

Hot weather can increase hair shedding, possibly due to dehydration and active sebaceous glands. Using shampoos with salicylic acid or zinc pyrithione may help; daily anti-inflammatory use is not recommended.

community Am I doing dermastamping wrong?

in Technology 6 upvotes 2 years ago

The user uses a 1.5mm derma stamp weekly for hair loss and applies minoxidil afterward, feeling a slight burn but no bleeding. They question if bleeding, seen in others using a derma pen, indicates proper technique.

community Can changing min and fin brands cause a change in progress and more shedding?

in Minoxidil 1 upvotes 2 years ago

Switching brands of minoxidil and finasteride may cause changes in hair progress and increased shedding. The user noticed more shedding and thinner hair after changing brands and increasing the dosage to 5mg per day.

community 1.5 Weeks on Minoxidil: Itching, Pimples, and Shedding with Spiro/Finasteride?

in General 109 upvotes 10 months ago

Minoxidil can cause itching, pimples, and shedding, and starting spironolactone or finasteride may also lead to shedding. Topical CBD oil with MCT is suggested to reduce inflammation, and overlapping shedding might occur but doesn't necessarily increase each other's effects.

community Can’t believe what i saw after my recent haircut 5% minoxidil + dermaroll + fin

in Progress Pictures 1046 upvotes 2 years ago

User experienced increased confidence and thicker hair after using minoxidil and finasteride for three months. No side effects were reported.

community Is this how microneedling should look?

in Microneedling 11 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about the correct way to do microneedling for hair loss, with some users suggesting the user is pressing too hard and causing too much bleeding, while others think the amount of blood is fine. Specific treatments mentioned include microneedling, with advice to disinfect the roller and possibly use a shorter needle length.

community Hair Restoration Log (Weekly 1.5 mm microneedling + QOD 0.5 mg Finasteride + Daily 50 mg 5% RU58841)

in Progress Pictures 3 upvotes 5 years ago

The user experienced side effects from daily 1 mg Finasteride and switched to 0.5 mg every other day, supplemented with creatine, tongkat ali, tribulus terrestris, vitamin D3, bromantane, l-tyrosine, and caffeine. They also use weekly 1.5 mm microneedling and daily 50 mg RU58841, except on microneedling days, to manage hair loss.

community How I regrew back all my hair, but regret it

in Treatment 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the use of Propecia (finasteride), Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole shampoo for hair regrowth, highlighting significant side effects like reduced libido and motivation. The original poster eventually stopped these treatments due to side effects and switched to microneedling and essential oils, which helped slow hair loss but did not achieve the same regrowth as the initial treatments.

community Regrowth or miniaturisation???

in Is this regrowth? 2 upvotes 5 months ago

A 25-year-old male experiencing hair loss suspects stress-related alopecia and is hesitant to use Minoxidil due to potential side effects. Another user suggests it might be androgenic alopecia and recommends starting finasteride.

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