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      community Does anyone else have experience with Patented Growth Factors (PGF) Treatments / experiences with depression on Fin/Min/Dut?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is exploring hair loss treatments, including Patented Growth Factors (PGF) and a serum with Copper Peptide, Ceramides, Amino Acids, and Caffeine, while expressing concerns about the cost and effectiveness of PGF. They are also considering starting finasteride due to doubts about PGF's long-term viability and are seeking experiences from others who have used these treatments alongside antidepressants.

      community Update: 16 months deep - big 3

      in Progress Pictures  407 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has seen positive results after 16 months of using topical Finasteride/Minoxidil, microneedling weekly, and Tretinoin for hair loss. There are no reported side effects, and the user advises that the effectiveness of microneedling depends on the pressure applied.

      community Minoxidil permanent face changes?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Excessive use of topical minoxidil led to unwanted facial changes and side effects. The user plans to switch to oral minoxidil with microneedling for hair regrowth.

      community Can microneedling damage existing hair?

      in Microneedling  9 upvotes 9 months ago
      Microneedling is unlikely to damage existing hair if done with a device using a smaller needle count, like a 9-needle cartridge, and a stamping motion. Hair follicles are deeper than the typical needle penetration depth.

      community 8 weeks in with microneedling and minoxidil/tretinoin

      in Progress Pictures  95 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a combination of microneedling, minoxidil, tretinoin, scalp massages, and red light therapy to address hair loss, with a focus on the hairline and temples. They emphasize the importance of scalp massages and have seen regrowth, attributing success to their comprehensive routine.

      community Combining daily microneedling and redlight is a game changer

      in Microneedling  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using daily microneedling at 0.25mm and red light therapy to enhance hair regrowth, especially when traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil become less effective. The combination is said to improve hair density and thickness, with red light therapy being more cosmetic, while microneedling is essential for challenging areas.

      community Dermastamp only with carrier/essential oil blend

      in Microneedling  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is documenting their natural approach to treating a receding hairline using a dermastamp, essential oils (rosemary oil at 3% dilution with pumpkin seed oil), a multivitamin with vitamin D, and daily collagen shakes. They acknowledge the common recommendations of minoxidil and finasteride but prefer to test natural methods and share their results.

      community 16 months of treatment and a frontal transplant changed my life!!

      in Progress Pictures  642 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 30-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey using liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, vitamins, and a second hair transplant in Greece, which significantly improved their hair density without side effects. The transplant cost $7500 and involved filling an old scar, with the user expressing gratitude for the life-changing results.

      community Results of using microneedling (6 months)

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reported hair regrowth using microneedling with a Dr.Pen Ultima M8 over six months, without additional treatments like minoxidil or finasteride. They followed a schedule of varying needle depths and noted lifestyle changes to reduce stress.

      community Questions about using dermapen for microneedling.

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using a dermapen for microneedling to treat hair loss, with specific mention of using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, RU58841, KX-826, and other topicals. The user experienced side effects like palpitations and itching after microneedling and applying these treatments.

      community TCA 35% chemical peel, don't try this shit at home.

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses using a TCA 35% chemical peel on the scalp to potentially improve hair growth by addressing fibrosis and enhancing the effectiveness of topical treatments. The user also mentions trying microneedling and other methods like topical metformin and dutasteride for hair regrowth.

      community Dermal incision with verteporfin

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 6 months ago
      Dermal incision with verteporfin is being explored as a potential hair loss treatment by dermatologist Melissa Toyos, with promising before-and-after photos shared on social media. The conversation discusses its potential effectiveness compared to other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Microneedling protocol and supplements

      in Microneedling 2 years ago
      Microneedling for hair loss should avoid anti-inflammatory supplements like garlic, Vitamin E, fish oil, turmeric, and NSAIDs for 3 days before and 5 days after the procedure to enhance collagen production. Completely abstaining from these supplements may be unnecessary, but caution is advised around the procedure time.

      community Microneedling and hair transplants - my hair surgeon advised against it

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user started on Finasteride, switched to Dutasteride, and is considering microneedling but was advised against it by their hair surgeon due to potential scalp issues affecting a planned hair transplant. Other users suggest alternatives like Minoxidil, PRP, and avoiding microneedling due to the risk of scar tissue impacting transplant results.

      community 4600 FUT Hair Transplant 16 month post second surgery progress

      in Transplants  3725 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user had two FUT hair transplants with 4,600 grafts for increased density, costing about $11,000 each, and has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for over five years without side effects. The results are natural-looking with no visible scarring, and the user finds the procedure valuable despite the cost.

      community Day 11- I have removed all Scabs

      in Progress Pictures  240 upvotes 2 years ago
      Eleven days after a hair transplant, the user has removed all scabs and plans to resume Oral Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil. They will also start using a serum provided by the clinic and are sharing progress and clinic information privately to avoid negative comments.

      community topical exosomes - experimenting

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about experimenting with topical exosomes for hair loss treatment, alongside microneedling, Happy Head's gel-like topical, and Ordinary's hair serum. The user also mentions the availability of treatments like latanoprost and Redensyl.

      community Scalp Microneedling with Growth Factors - Take 1

      in Microneedling  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses using microneedling with growth factor serum, PRF injections, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and topical exosomes to treat hair loss, particularly on the crown. OP plans to microneedle twice a month and seeks feedback on Korean growth factor serums.

      community Is it possible to have low scalp vascularity??

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using topical dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin but seeing no results or side effects. They also microneedle every two weeks but experience little bleeding, questioning if a thick scalp is preventing treatment effectiveness.

      community Hair transplant result, hair+confidence back ๐Ÿ‘

      in Progress Pictures  295 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who got a hair transplant and gave their experience with it, including how the donor area recovered quickly and the potential risks of getting a hair transplant at a young age. Other users discussed bleaching and dyeing transplanted hair, as well as asking about the clinic where the procedure was done.

      community Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05 (sernivo spray)

      in General  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user was prescribed betamethasone dipropionate spray for a receding hairline, which caused skin peeling and depigmentation. They stopped using it and are considering alternatives like BPC-157/TB-500 for healing.