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      community 5 year recovery while using steroids

      in Update  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their 5-year hair recovery journey using finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, noting mixed progress but overall improvement. They regret not starting treatment earlier and recently received positive health feedback from their doctor.

      community Female AGA - Low Cortisol/Low DHEA

      in Female  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Female (37) experiencing hair loss for 5 years, tried max dose of spiro and oral + topical minox without success. Discovered low cortisol and low DHEA levels, seeking functional medicine practitioner for help.

      community Female male-pattern AGA- seeking help

      in Female  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A female with male-pattern hair loss (AGA) is seeking help after unsuccessful treatments with spironolactone and supplements, and is considering oral minoxidil and finasteride despite concerns about medication side effects. She has ruled out hormonal birth control and PRP/PRFM, and is looking into further medical advice due to abnormal lab results.

      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 2000 beard graft extracted with no visible scar

      in Progress Pictures  217 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with a beard-to-scalp hair transplant, noting no visible scars and improved hair density using finasteride and minoxidil. The conversation discusses the differences between beard and scalp hair, potential changes in hair texture, and the use of beard hair for increased scalp coverage.

      community Month 2.5 redo. Topical fin/min microneedling once a week.

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who initially had positive results with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss, but experienced side effects like fog and depression. After stopping and losing progress, they restarted with topical treatments and microneedling, reporting good results and no side effects.

      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 Recent discovered thinning hair, taking steps to diagnose.

      in Chat  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 43-year-old noticed significant hair thinning and is using topical minoxidil, dermarolling, Alpecin, biotin, zinc, copper, vitamin D, and rosemary oil. They plan to see an endocrinologist and have blood tests scheduled to investigate further.

      community Reducing Scalp Inflammation

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses treatments for scalp inflammation, suggesting options like scalp massage, changing shampoos, using aloe vera, Tgel, nizoral shampoo, topical cetirizine, and consulting a dermatologist. Finasteride was mentioned as helpful for reducing inflammation, but with side effects.

      community Verteporfin FUT 9 Month Update

      in Research/Science  79 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dr. Bloxham's 9-month update on FUT scar revision with Verteporfin shows promising results. Excitement is high for FUE, which appears highly effective based on Dr. Barghouthi's findings.

      community Vitamin E and K deficiency (F,25)

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      Vitamin E and K deficiencies due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency may affect hair growth. A scalp biopsy is recommended to check for autoimmune-related hair loss.

      community 30 M diffuse shining/bolding crown - stack

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old with diffuse thinning and a balding crown is using a treatment regimen of a 2-in-1 pill containing finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, along with various supplements. After two weeks, no side effects have been experienced, and updates with pictures will be posted monthly.

      community Dermatologist Scammed me (I think)

      in Treatments  82 upvotes 3 months ago
      An 18-year-old is frustrated with a dermatologist who prescribed shampoos and Betnovate instead of Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis. The user feels misled and is considering giving up on dermatologists.

      community Figuring out my own experimental protocol

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      User tries dermapen for hair loss and plans to use non-mainstream topicals like c60, ghk-cu, and ptd-dbm with valproic acid. They also use a head massager and modified LLLT belt for additional treatment.

      community Diffuse thinning hair texture changes

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experiencing diffuse thinning since age 18 describes their hair as unhealthy, dry, thin, and hard, with texture changes cycling between good and bad every few weeks. They are not on any medication, only taking vitamins and supplements.

      community Topical Saw Palmetto: An Alternative to Microdosing Topical Finasteride?

      in Product  17 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is exploring topical Saw Palmetto as a milder alternative to microdosing topical Finasteride for hair loss, aiming to minimize systemic DHT impact. They plan to experiment with this herbal remedy for a year to assess its effectiveness on their mild androgenetic alopecia without significant side effects.

      community Diffuse thinning fucking sucks

      in Update  430 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some users suggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-dose progesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while others recommend cosmetic solutions like Toppik hair fibers or shaving the head.