community Topical spironolactone question
User started using topical spironolactone on scalp and face, experienced fever feeling and sluggishness. Asks if side effects are normal or systemic.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity personal progress (~8-9months) with fin(1.25mg)/min/needling/niz
A user's personal hair loss progress with treatments, including finasteride (1.25mg), minoxidil, needling, and Nizoral; and advice from other users on how to perform the needling correctly.
community Perifollicular Fibrosis and its role in androgenetic alopecia. Is Aminexil/Kopexil a must for anyone with AGA?
Aminexil/Kopexil may help reduce hair loss by addressing perifollicular fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia, but it lacks the extensive clinical backing of finasteride and minoxidil. Some users find it effective, but availability and cost are issues, especially in the US where it's not FDA-approved.
community Napkin math: are we using 100x more topical finasteride than necessary?
Topical finasteride concentrations are likely much higher than necessary for effective follicular DHT suppression, with current standards being 100-1000 times above the theoretical minimum. Lower concentrations (0.001-0.0025%) might still work locally while minimizing systemic exposure.
community I Guess balding is cured so should we close subreddit and move to hairstyling photos 😁 Botox-like nerve blocking reveals potential way to fully regenerate skin without scarring
Baldness is difficult to cure because current treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil only prevent hair shedding, and new developments are mostly ineffective. Botox shows potential in aiding skin regeneration and hair growth, but maintenance therapy with treatments like dutasteride and minoxidil may still be necessary.
community 30, Dut, Min, Keto - now + needling + RU/Min/Fin/Dut topical
Hair loss treatment progress with Dut, Min, Keto, needling, and RU/Min/Fin/Dut topical. User noticed improvement, believes RU and needling most effective.
community Ultrasound can show you if your hair will ever grow back
Ultrasound imaging can non-invasively detect active and inactive hair follicles, inflammation, and fibrosis, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies. It may help assess hair growth potential and diagnose scalp issues, but some users believe in trying treatments regardless of ultrasound results.
community Topical Dut Compound Journal (Strut Pharmacy) - Starting next week. Need YOUR feedback!
The user, on testosterone replacement therapy, found finasteride and minoxidil ineffective for hair loss. They are trying a new topical gel with dutasteride, tretinoin, and a higher concentration of minoxidil, and plan to document the results.
community DIY Cetirizin topical 1% with micro needling
The conversation is about using a DIY topical Cetirizine 1% solution with microneedling for hair loss treatment. Concerns were raised about potential side effects and the effectiveness of Cetirizine for this purpose.
community My 8 months hair transplant surgery update.
A user shared an 8-month update on their hair transplant surgery, which used 1800 grafts for aesthetic refinement, resulting in a natural-looking hairline and improved confidence. The procedure was performed by Dr. Abhinav Kumar, and the user is pleased with the results.