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      community Trying to growth hair with medicine

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a person using oral minoxidil, biotin multivitamins, dutasteride lotion, a hair growth serum with redensyl, capixyl, and procapil, ketoconazole with zinc shampoo, and monthly PRP treatments with a derma roller for hair growth. Someone encouraged them to continue with their regimen.

      community 4 month Dutasteride & topical Minoxidil [happy with progress]

      in Progress Pictures  146 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is happy with the progress in hair density after using a regimen of oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Tretinoin cream, Ketoconazole shampoo, and an LLLT helmet. They reported no side effects and noted that Dutasteride and Tretinoin were particularly effective.

      community Norwood 7 wants some hair. 5 months on oral fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced heart palpitations and breathing issues while using oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and plans to switch to generic finasteride and topical minoxidil. They also use Nizoral shampoo and are considering a moisturizing shampoo due to dryness and itchiness.

      community Creating a custom topical growth serum

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is creating a custom topical hair regrowth serum using minoxidil, bimatoprost, tretinoin, castor oil, and hyaluronic acid. They are also using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and castor oil in their current regimen.

      community applying tretinoin and SPF on scalp?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using tretinoin for hair loss and whether applying SPF on the scalp is necessary if hair covers the treated areas. The user is considering this treatment despite having no completely bald patches.

      community About microneedling for hair.For AGA,Is dermastamp better?

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old female with AGA due to PCOS is using 5% minoxidil foam and 2mg finasteride daily, and is seeking advice on microneedling frequency and safety. Concerns about finasteride dosage and its effects on PCOS were discussed, with emphasis on trusting the prescribed treatment plan.

      community 5 months topical spiro + minox + micro

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 35-year-old male uses topical minoxidil, spironolactone, and microneedling for hair loss, with spironolactone prescribed based on a DNA test indicating poor response to finasteride and dutasteride. Despite concerns about the test's validity and spironolactone's side effects, he reports stable or improved hair condition and no low testosterone symptoms.

      community Does anyone here take isotretinoin to make their scalp less oily?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses using isotretinoin (Accutane) to reduce scalp oiliness and manage scalp issues like seborrheic dermatitis, inflammation, and chronic itch. A user shares that taking 20mg of Accutane every other day effectively reduces oily hair and skin.

      community What do you guys think about my progress?

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride, 5% topical minoxidil daily, Nizoral shampoo, hair oils, and derma stamping at 1.5mm for hair loss. They plan to increase derma stamping frequency to 3-4 times a week for potentially better results.

      community Side effects of topical azelaic acid?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      Azelaic acid is considered a strong DHT inhibitor with no reported sexual side effects, making it a potential alternative for those who cannot use finasteride. It can be used with minoxidil, but may cause skin irritation.

      community I'm starting to believe [m34, bald 10 years, 50 days treatment]

      in Progress Pictures  70 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 50 days of using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, noting significant hair growth and expressing surprise at the results. They plan to continue the treatment and possibly incorporate a dermastamp and increase minoxidil application if growth plateaus.

      community Derma roller guide

      in Advice  65 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation provides advice on using derma rollers, stamps, and pens for hair loss, detailing types, usage, cleaning, depth, frequency, and caution with topicals like minoxidil. The user plans to replace a roller with a pen for better accuracy and safety, and uses a castor oil/rosemary oil mix post-needling.

      community Brainstorming: upping your dermarolling game

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about enhancing dermarolling for hair loss by using topical peptides like tb-500 or GHK-Cu to aid in healing and hair growth, and whether anyone has experienced significant results from this method.
      34M, Dermatologist consultation every month?

      community 34M, Dermatologist consultation every month?

      in General  109 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 34-year-old male has been using a topical minoxidil and finasteride solution for hair loss and was prescribed oral finasteride by a dermatologist. He questions the necessity of monthly consultations since the prescription remains unchanged.

      community How essential is scalp biopsy when dealing with hair loss?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss despite using Fin and Min for 12 years and switched to Dutasteride, RU58841, and Keto scalp serum, but shedding and itch persist. They are considering increasing Dutasteride to 2.5mg and questioning the necessity of a scalp biopsy, with mixed opinions on its usefulness.

      community Is this hair loss regimen overkill?

      in Chat  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen that includes Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, Tretinoin, dermarolling, Nizoral, salicylic acid shampoo, vitamins, and possibly The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum. Some responses suggest the regimen might be excessive, while others believe it is sufficient, especially with Dutasteride.

      community A rare case? Or a blind spot? Hair loss caused by low T + e2

      in Chat  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Low testosterone and estradiol may contribute to hair loss, and blocking DHT without sufficient hormone levels might hinder regrowth. The discussion highlights the importance of hormone balance, with some considering supplements and lifestyle changes to support hair health.

      community PRP after 1 months next month Exosome and PRP

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is one month into their FUE treatment and has just undergone PRP treatment at American Mane in Miami. They plan to start using minoxidil and LLT, take xpecia with saw palmetto, and try Exosome from ExoScrt and PRP for better hair growth results.

      community Topical finasteride carrier vehicle

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is using a topical solution containing 1% finasteride and 5% minoxidil for hair loss, with water, glycerin, and PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil as carrier agents. They are questioning if these ingredients are effective carriers after using the solution for three months.