The conversation discusses hair loss treatment progress 11 weeks after a crown transplant. The user is using minoxidil every two days and biotin daily, without finasteride.
The potential availability of a new hair loss treatment called HMI-115, which has shown promising results in experiments on monkeys but is not yet available to the public. Replies cautioned against using unproven substances from shady labs.
A user shared their 4-month hair transplant progress with 3740 grafts, showing before and after pictures. They had a generally good experience, except for the anesthesia part.
A 30-year-old with a family history of receding hairlines is considering starting finasteride due to gradual hairline recession. They are seeking advice on whether to begin treatment or if they are worrying unnecessarily.
MCL-1 protein may help maintain hair follicles in the growth phase and prevent miniaturization. There is interest in experimental treatments like exosomes, peptides, or stem cell serums to upregulate MCL-1 for hair loss, especially for those not using minoxidil or finasteride.
A 27-year-old Asian male is treating hair loss with 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and 1.5mm microneedling weekly. The discussion is about his progress with these treatments.
Bicalutamide and spironolactone are being compared for their effectiveness and safety in treating female pattern hair loss. The conversation seeks advice on which is better to use.
Use finasteride or dutasteride with minoxidil for at least a year to improve hair density before considering a hair transplant. A transplant might be needed if medications don't provide sufficient regrowth.
A user shared their positive experience with a 3500 graft FUT hair transplant by Dr. Scott Alexander in Phoenix, AZ, costing $14,000. They are using a daily Hims finasteride and minoxidil tablet and are pleased with the results, despite some initial concerns about scarring.
People with hair loss experience emotional struggles and body dysmorphia. Treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are used, but results vary and can take time.
A 24-year-old male has been using 0.1% finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily for four months, added dermarolling and topical dutasteride, and sees hair regrowth, improving from a Norwood scale 4a to 3a. He wants to optimize his hair loss treatment routine.
The conversation discusses hair thinning and treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The user is concerned about distinguishing between natural hair parting and actual thinning.
The post discusses a user's six-year progress with finasteride and a Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) for hair loss. The user shared before and after photos in reverse order, leading to confusion, but overall, the community responded positively to the user's hair regrowth.
The user shared their 7.5-month post-hair transplant results, mentioning they have been using finasteride and oral minoxidil. The conversation includes mixed reactions, with some users complimenting the results and others critiquing the hairstyle and presentation.
Male pattern baldness and diffuse thinning can both be forms of androgenetic alopecia (AGA), and it's important to consult a doctor for proper diagnosis. Treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and biotin are discussed, but their effectiveness varies, and side effects are a concern.
A 32-year-old male is considering options to soften a dense transplanted hairline after experiencing accelerated hair loss and intolerance to finasteride and dutasteride, while using minoxidil. He is exploring partial electrolysis or laser treatments to achieve a natural look with a short buzz cut, avoiding a second transplant or scalp micropigmentation.
A 21-year-old has started a hair loss routine using topical finasteride and minoxidil, Nioxin stage 4 products, and supplements like biotin. They are considering adding oral minoxidil but are advised to wait and see results first.
The user shared their 3-month hair regrowth progress using minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, and ketoconazole shampoo, noting improvement from Norwood 5 to Norwood 4. They also mentioned lifestyle changes like diet and exercise, and received positive feedback on their progress.
The conversation is about frustration over the delay in phase 2 results for a hair loss treatment called GT20029. One user suspects the treatment may have failed.
Men with early male pattern baldness (MPB) may have hormonal abnormalities similar to those in women with PCOS. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
A 27-year-old male has been using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily for androgenetic alopecia, seeing good results in 3 months but experiencing thinning and density loss. He seeks advice on his Norwood scale level and when density might return.
A 32-year-old male with hair loss cannot use finasteride due to erectile dysfunction and minoxidil due to scalp psoriasis. He seeks alternative treatments for his condition.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Wimpole Clinic, performed by Dr. Malkani, and discussed using finasteride at a reduced dose due to side effects. They also mentioned avoiding minoxidil due to heart pain and taking supplements like biotin, marine collagen, viviscal, and krill oil.
A person suspects their friend had a hair transplant instead of stem-cell injections due to a noticeably straight hairline. The discussion includes opinions on hair transplants, societal perceptions, and suggestions like using finasteride to maintain hair.
The user is unhappy with the results of their second hair transplant, feeling that grafts were wasted on an already transplanted hairline instead of increasing mid-scalp density. They regret stopping medications like Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841, which led to significant hair loss, and plan to restart them.
The user has been experiencing hair loss since having COVID and has low vitamin D levels; they are seeing some improvement in their crown and hairline after starting vitamin D supplements. Commenters suggest the hair loss pattern is consistent with male pattern baldness (MPD) and varies by individual.
The DNA Trichotest is considered unreliable for predicting hair loss treatment responses, and topical spironolactone is questioned for its effectiveness and safety in cis males. Finasteride and Dutasteride are recommended as more reliable treatments for androgenic alopecia.
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, especially at the crown and midscalp, but both have similar side-effect profiles with low incidence of sexual adverse events. Improvement is measured visually, and significant results may take over 12 months to appear.
A 17-year-old is addressing hair loss with finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. They are considering adding GHK-Cu to their regimen, but others advise caution with finasteride due to age.
A 16-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) was prescribed hair vitamins, vitamin D, a non-ketoconazole shampoo, and redenysl + serum, with a suggestion for GFC or IHRF treatments. Some users recommended minoxidil, ketoconazole, and derma stamping, while others advised against certain treatments until the age of 18.