community Hey guys I’m in desperate need for opinions from long term finasteride users
Whether taking finasteride and dutasteride can cause penile shrinkage, with long-term users providing their personal experiences.
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30 / 1000+ resultscommunity Are these new follicle?
The user is questioning if black points on their scalp are new hair follicles. They are using finasteride and minoxidil for hair growth.
community Pili migrans? Lichen something? Seb derm?
The conversation is about a female experiencing hair loss and seeking advice on why it's difficult to regrow hair. Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 are not mentioned.
community What are these small dots/hairs around my hairline
Small hairs around the hairline may regrow with continued use of minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole. The user is hopeful about hairline improvement.
community My first 5 week journey so far. Am I a hyper responder?
The user reports noticeable hair growth after 5 weeks using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and ketoconazole. They seek confirmation of their progress and question if they are a hyper responder.
community New hair growing in small clusters
The user is experiencing hair regrowth in small clusters using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, a red light cap, and Nizoral 2% shampoo. They are hopeful for continued improvement and thicker hair.
community Brewer's Yeast?
The conversation discusses using brewer's yeast for hair regrowth, either as a supplement or in a scalp masque. The user is considering adding it to their regimen.
community I am not losing my hair (yet) and do not think I will soon, but I am a pre medicine major who has an obsession over stem cells and want to share something with you all. Your future is brighter than you think.
User hoodoomoovoo discusses their interest in stem cell research and its potential for hair loss treatment. They share links to studies and mention ongoing trials, expressing optimism for a future solution to hair loss.
community 18M on Fin+min, are these baby hairs growth
A user on finasteride, minoxidil, dermastamp, and Nizoral is seeing baby hairs and asks if it's regrowth. Another user confirms it is regrowth and encourages them to continue.
community Keratin microspheres - breakthrough
A gel of keratin microspheres promotes hair follicle growth, showing similar effectiveness to minoxidil in mice. The treatment activates hair growth pathways and reduces inflammation, with potential applications in drug delivery for hair-related disorders.
community Keratin fibers vs. Gossypium Herbaceum Hair fibers
The conversation is about comparing keratin hair fibers to Gossypium Herbaceum hair fibers for diffuse hair loss. The user prefers keratin fibers for their durability and is seeking a bulk purchase option.
community New growth, not sure from which treatment(stem cells or RU58841), hair line extending!
The user experienced new hair growth after switching from oral finasteride to topical RU58841 with minoxidil and undergoing stem cell therapy. They noticed new hairs at the hairline and temples, but are unsure which treatment is responsible.
community Riken develops new method for culturing hair follicles
A new stem cell method for culturing hair follicles is being developed as an alternative to Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. There are concerns about its cost and accessibility despite plans for commercialization.
community Adding the final piece to my fin/min/derma stamp routine
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma stamp for 3 months with significant improvement. They are now adding ketoconazole to their routine.
community My experience with Hair Fibers
Hair fibers effectively cover thin hair areas, boosting confidence and reducing stress about hair appearance. Users discuss combining hair fibers with other products like hair spray, dermmatch, and Boldify, noting challenges like blocking minoxidil absorption and the importance of color matching.
community Functional hair follicles grown from stem cells: Scientists have created natural-looking hair that grows through the skin using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), a major scientific achievement that could revolutionize the hair growth industry.
Scientists have grown natural-looking hair from stem cells, potentially revolutionizing hair growth treatments. Concerns include cost, DHT resistance, and the need for future procedures.
community 31M. 4 month progress pictures on fin/min hybrid topical treatment
A user shared 4-month progress pictures using a daily Hims fin/min/ketoconazole/biotin hybrid spray for hair loss, reporting positive results. Suggestions included adding microneedling to the routine.
community Whats the goal pf Nizoral and Ketoconzole shampoos?
Ketoconazole shampoos are primarily for dandruff and fungus but may aid hair growth slightly, though results are minor compared to finasteride and minoxidil. Users report it helps with scalp health and inflammation, but it can dry out hair if used too often.
community Rhamnose-Mediated Modulation of Hair Follicle Growth: Insights from Chemical Genomics
Rhamnose may promote hair growth and pigmentation, suggesting it as a potential hair loss treatment. The conversation discusses its potential alongside known treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Started to notice these tiny black hairs pop up on my temples area after implementing rosemary oil into my routine. (Fin, minox, 0.5 derma). They aren't peach fuzz, will these eventually grow into terminal hairs?
User noticed tiny black hairs on temples after using rosemary oil along with finasteride, minoxidil, and 0.5mm derma roller. They are curious if these hairs will become terminal.
community Are these all vellus hairs that will go terminal?
The user is using oral minoxidil, ghk-cu, and HGH for hair regrowth, noticing small vellus hairs on the crown. They avoid traditional DHT blockers like finasteride due to side effects, despite skepticism from others about the effectiveness of ghk-cu.
community Am I what you would call a “hyper responder”? Regrowth in 3.5 weeks.
The user is using topical minoxidil, topical finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo for hair regrowth. Other users suggest the appearance of regrowth might be due to brushing hair differently.
community Discussion: Keratin Microsphere Results
Keratin microspheres may offer additional mechanisms to combat hair loss compared to minoxidil. The process to create these microspheres is relatively simple and can be done at home with basic equipment.
community Is this finally regrowth at my temples?!
The user switched from topical to oral finasteride and minoxidil, noticing thicker and longer baby hairs, suggesting potential regrowth at the temples. Other users agree it looks like a sign of success.
community My experience with fin and my unhealthy obsession with my hair m21
Finasteride helped stop hair loss progression and slightly thickened hair, but reduced beard and chest hair growth. The user also uses ketoconazole shampoo for scalp itchiness.
community Hair follicle neogenesis
A user plans to experiment with creating new hair follicles using methods like derma rolling, applying lithium chloride, tannic acid, and various other substances including caffeine, ketoconazole, and raspberry ketones. They also consider using anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, and DHT inhibitors to potentially improve results.
community 6 months update. Fin 1mg MWF. Min 5% once daily. Occasionally ketoconazole gel. Dermarolling 1.5mm once every two weeks aprox.
A user's progress with treating hair loss by using finasteride (1mg MWF) and minoxidil (5% once daily), occasionally using ketoconazole gel, and dermarolling 1.5mm every two weeks; other users' responses are positive and ask for more information about the treatment regimen.
community Little hairs on temples, is it a good sign?
The conversation discusses hair regrowth, with users sharing experiences and advice on using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling to stimulate hair growth. Many users report seeing small hairs, which they consider a positive sign, though opinions vary on whether these hairs will develop into thicker, terminal hairs.
community Can nizoral cause hair to shed with different thicknesses/lengths or is that just miniaturization?
The user is experiencing hair shedding of different thicknesses/lengths and is using Nizoral, ciclopirox, and pyrithione zinc conditioner. They are concerned whether the shedding is due to these treatments, miniaturization, or their low-calorie diet.
community What are these white bits at the end of a fallen hair(lots of recent hair loss)
The conversation discusses hair loss, scalp buildup, and treatments like Nizoral shampoo, Minoxidil, and dietary changes to address seborrheic dermatitis and iron deficiency. The user plans to improve their hair condition with a good routine, Nizoral, and diet adjustments.