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      community Watch this podcast interview before you get a transplant

      in Transplants  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      Before getting a hair transplant, it's crucial to research and understand that ongoing treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, or minoxidil are necessary to maintain results. Concerns were raised about Turkish clinics, including overharvesting grafts, lack of regulations, and discouraging finasteride use.

      community 21 months microneedling plus 15 months Fin, Great Results!

      in Update  72 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user shared their successful hair loss treatment using 1.25mg finasteride daily, 2.5mm microneedling every 1-3 weeks, zinc pyrithione shampoo, occasional scalp massages, and 40% glycolic acid on temples. They reported significant progress over 21 months.

      community One year of Min + Fin to salvage a chance at a transplant

      in Progress Pictures  26 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using 1MG finasteride, 5% minoxidil, LLLT, and derma stamping for a year to improve hair density for a potential transplant. They are considering switching to dutasteride and are unsure whether to proceed with a transplant now or wait for more growth.

      community Can HMI-115 reverse miniaturization?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a potential treatment for hair loss that can reverse miniaturization and make individual hairs thicker, as evidenced by data from macaques given the treatment and one subject in the phase I trial.

      community 1+ year Nuclear Stack on 19M, AMA!

      in Update  112 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old is using oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermastamping to address hair loss and enhance facial hair growth, experiencing minimal side effects and increased body hair. They report positive results in hairline thickness and temple closure.

      community Why do some doctors just lie to our faces ?

      in Chat  22 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 19-year-old is frustrated with doctors giving misleading information about hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and minoxidil. They plan to self-administer finasteride due to concerns about side effects and lack of supportive medical guidance.

      community Are Derma Rollers Actually Harmful in the Long Run?

      in Microneedling  40 upvotes 1 year ago
      Derma rollers may cause scarring alopecia, leading some to prefer dermastamps or dermapens for microneedling. Combining minoxidil with microneedling is effective, but proper technique and healing time are essential to prevent damage.