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      community 3-month update on the microneedling-only project

      in Microneedling  88 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 3-month update on a microneedling-only project to treat hair loss, which has not had significant results in terms of thicker hair but may have seen some acceleration in hair growth and an increase in vellus hairs. The user plans to continue the journey for 6 months before making any changes, such as adding minoxidil or finasteride.

      community What’s better dutasteride or finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  27 upvotes 9 months ago
      Dutasteride is seen as more effective than finasteride for hair loss but may have more side effects and a longer half-life. Some start with finasteride for fewer side effects, while others switch to dutasteride for better results.

      community How did you feel about HIMS?

      in General  115 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is concerned about the quick prescription process for hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride through HIMs, questioning the lack of a thorough evaluation. Another user reassures that such practices are common, emphasizing the effectiveness and low risk of these treatments, and suggests monitoring personal response to the medication.

      community Hims topical min/fin spray vs serum

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone switching from a hair loss treatment spray with alcohol and propylene glycol to a serum with essential oils, questioning the absorption and effectiveness of the new product. The spray and serum both contain 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil.

      community 22M | 18 Weeks Progress | Very rapid and aggressive Hairloss since 17 and only learned about Min, Fin, etc. a few months ago | Words can't describe how happy I am with these results and the gains keep coming.

      in Progress Pictures  87 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 22-year-old man has seen significant improvement in his hair loss after 18 weeks using Minoxidil and Finasteride, starting treatment after rapid hair loss since age 17. He applies Minoxidil directly after an unspecified procedure, believing it's more effective and appreciates the sterilizing effect of the ethanol in it.

      community What's an anecdotal treatment you nevertheless swear by?

      in Product  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Stemoxydine is highly recommended for hair loss, preferred over Minoxidil due to fewer side effects and dependency. The user also uses finasteride, Pur'ador shampoo, and suggests cold showers and spicy food as part of their routine.

      community 1 year on Finasteride, 2 months on derma rolling and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  78 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been on Finasteride for over a year and recently added minoxidil and derma rolling to their regimen, experiencing side effects like headaches and acne for a few weeks. They tried various non-medication treatments for early-stage hair loss with no success before turning to medication, which improved their hair and confidence.

      community Topical min and dermarolling with seborrheic dermatitis

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 days ago
      The user is managing hair loss with oral finasteride, recently switching to dutasteride, and topical minoxidil, but faces challenges due to seborrheic dermatitis. They seek advice on effective regrowth methods that don't worsen their condition, with suggestions including various shampoos like Vichy Dercos and ketoconazole.

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

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 month 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 [Theory] Big Bald is deliberately delaying the cure indefinitely

      in Satire  343 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation humorously suggests that the hair loss industry, referred to as "Big Bald," deliberately delays a cure to profit from ongoing treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Participants debate whether a cure would be more profitable than current treatments, with some suggesting that the industry prefers continuous treatments for sustained profit.

      community 1 Year after TE. Scarred scalp

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 7 months ago
      Hair loss after telogen effluvium (TE) with thinning and possible scarring, treated with 5 mg oral minoxidil. Concerns about scarring alopecia and lack of regrowth, with suggestions to consider finasteride for better results.

      community Would you use an AI-powered hair loss app?

      in General  81 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user is developing an AI-powered app for hair loss that includes features like hair loss stage detection and hairline tracking. They seek feedback to ensure the app is useful and emphasize privacy and affordability.

      community Minoxidil doesn’t work over night.

      in Is this regrowth?  196 upvotes 10 months ago
      Minoxidil requires at least 6 months to show results and may not work for everyone. Combining it with Finasteride can improve outcomes, but stopping Minoxidil can result in losing any regrowth.

      community 45 years old - 4 months topical fin / min

      in Progress Pictures  114 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 45-year-old user shared progress pictures after 4 months of using a topical gel with 2.5% finasteride and 5% minoxidil once daily. The second picture shows significant improvement in hair growth.

      community Looking for recommendations for a Copper Tripeptide-1 solution

      in Product  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about recommendations for Copper Tripeptide-1 solutions to enhance hair loss treatment, with a focus on using Reviv Hair Serum alongside LLLT therapy. The user also discusses using Minoxidil, RU58841, and other compounds to manage hair shedding and improve hair thickness.

      community Progress Pics - 2 months on Rogaine

      in Progress Pictures  29 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using dutasteride for almost a year after switching from finasteride and is now also using Rogaine (Minoxidil). They are considering a hair transplant and are inquiring if their crown might thicken enough with current treatments to reduce the need for grafts.

      community Do I get a hair transplant at 22?

      in Transplants  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user has been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss with no change and is considering a hair transplant at age 22. Replies suggest that a transplant is possible if DHT blockers like finasteride are continued, and another user shared a positive personal experience with a transplant at age 20.

      community Will stopping ketoconazole make a difference?

      in Ketoconazole  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride and ketoconazole for hair loss and is considering changing shampoos due to dryness caused by ketoconazole. Responses suggest that stopping ketoconazole won't affect hair loss unless the user has seborrheic dermatitis, and recommend using conditioner or using ketoconazole shampoo less frequently.

      community Keratin microspheres - breakthrough

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      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 Why isn’t anyone talking about this?

      in Research/Science  29 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair cloning is being developed by companies like Kangstem Biotech and Stemson, with potential availability in a few years. Initial costs are expected to be high, but prices may decrease over time.

      community Tretinoin+Minoxidil heavy shedding. (31M)

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A person using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Microneedling, and recently added Tretinoin is experiencing heavy shedding and thinning hair. They suspect Tretinoin has made them respond to Minoxidil and are seeking others with similar experiences.

      community Switched from finasteride to dutasteride - 2 month update

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, but experienced increased libido, itchy scalp, and accelerated hair loss. Another user suggested that genetic variations might cause dutasteride to be less effective and recommended checking for specific genetic markers.

      community Best Microneedle Lengths To Stimulate Stem Cells

      in Microneedling  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      Microneedling with needle lengths of 1.5mm to 2.5mm to stimulate hair follicle stem cells for potential hair growth. Using needles longer than 2.5mm is not recommended due to risk of puncturing veins in the scalp. A dermastamp is suggested over a roller.