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      community Huge holes on donor area of scalp is this even normal?

      in Transplants  106 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing significant hair loss in the donor area after a hair transplant, with others suggesting it might be shock loss. The person is taking oral minoxidil and dutasteride to help with the issue.

      community Hair feels like hay/brittle and slow growing some areas

      in General  138 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and brittleness, possibly due to Telogen Effluvium, which affects body hair and may be linked to stress or nutrition. They are considering using finasteride for treatment but are unsure if it will address their symptoms.

      community Genetic testing to determine individualized hairloss treatment?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user discusses a company, Roots by Genetic Arts, that offers a genetic test for hair loss to create personalized treatments, and is curious about its legitimacy and the science behind it. The company tests 16 genes related to hair loss and compounds a topical treatment based on the results.

      community 4 Months on the protocol. How is it?

      in Update  11 upvotes 4 years ago
      User follows a hair loss protocol with topical finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, stemoxydine, and microneedling. They plan to get a hair transplant at month 9 and ask for opinions on their progress.

      community 20M NW6 diffuse —> NW1 Fin/Dut

      in Progress Pictures  72 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing improvement from NW6 diffuse to NW1 after 5 months of finasteride and 2 months of dutasteride. Another user asked if these treatments affected beard or body hair thickness.

      community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 months ago
      Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.

      community Fin 1 mg oral 1x/day + min topical 2x/day, 4 months progress

      in Progress Pictures 3 years ago
      Anxious_Bee_67's 4 month progress with a hair loss treatment regimen of 1 mg oral finasteride once a day and topical minoxidil twice a day, which has brought "hope" to others who are fighting the Norwood Reaper. Replies include encouragement for further progress and advice on other treatments that can be used in conjunction with the current ones.

      community This is all I’ll use to beat the Norwood reaper

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen including 5% minoxidil, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, tretinoin cream, derma stamping, derma rolling, scalp massagers, and a mix of vitamins and minerals. The user also considers using maca and adapalene, with advice on potential scalp irritation and the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community What do we actually know about HMI-115?

      in Chat  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation are about HMI-115, a potential treatment for hair loss. The conclusion is that HMI-115 is not a 5ar-inhibitor and is instead a prolactin receptor inhibitor. Some users are skeptical about its effectiveness and believe that baldness will still be a problem in the future.

      community Crown recovery update - 7 months of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  1033 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 29-year-old reports positive hair recovery after 7 months using liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, low-level light therapy, and vitamins, following a 3600 graft DHI procedure. They experienced no side effects from the topical treatment, unlike with oral finasteride.

      community Transformation from balding to…

      in Progress Pictures  1858 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user, Lofi-luu, shared their transformation from balding to having a full head of hair after getting a hair transplant and using finasteride for almost 2 years. They also discussed their workout routine and emphasized the importance of not letting balding hold them back in life.

      community What is your stack and what is your protocol for it?

      in Chat  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user maintains NW2 hair with 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, along with ketoconazole shampoo and derma stamping. They seek advice on more aggressive treatments to achieve NW1.

      community Low testosterone and dht. What should I do?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has low testosterone and DHT levels and is considering taking finasteride for Norwood 2 hair loss with diffuse thinning. They are seeking advice on whether low DHT indicates high sensitivity to DHT in the scalp and opinions on their lab values.

      community 4 Years Post-Op, How is Looking?

      in Is this regrowth?  1879 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user expressed satisfaction with a hair and beard transplant at HairofIstanbul using 3200 grafts and PRP, achieving natural-looking results without finasteride or minoxidil. The transformation was praised, though some noted the beard line appeared artificial.

      community God bless H&M's fitting room lighting

      in Chat  195 upvotes 4 years ago
      Diffuse thinners find shopping challenging due to harsh overhead lighting, but H&M's side lighting in fitting rooms is more flattering. Many users humorously suggest banning overhead lighting to improve the shopping experience.

      community 8-9 Month Update. 24M Korean Diffuse Thinner

      in Progress Pictures  311 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a 24-year-old Korean man's progress with hair loss treatments over 8-9 months, with specific treatments not mentioned due to redacted information. Users are commenting on the effectiveness and inquiring if Asians have better results with hair loss treatments.

      community From Hair system to Hair Before and After pics

      in Progress Pictures  41 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user shared their hair restoration journey, using dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and a 2,300 graft hair transplant, resulting in significant improvement. They are happy with the results and do not believe the hair system worsened their hair loss.

      community Progressive insomnia (treatment-resistant) due to Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      A medical student experienced hair loss slowing with Finasteride but developed severe, treatment-resistant insomnia. They tried various medications with little effect, suspecting Post-Finasteride Syndrome, and others suggested the insomnia might be linked to Finasteride's impact on neurosteroids.