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      community Is this regrowth or vellus hairs?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with long-term hair loss has been using topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, ketoconazole, and dermastamping for 8 months. They are unsure if the new hairs are miniaturized or vellus.

      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.

      community Does drinking topical minoxidil increase cancer risk?

      in Minoxidil 8 months ago
      A user has been using sublingual minoxidil for hair loss due to difficulty obtaining pills and is concerned about cancer risk from ethanol exposure. Other users advise against this method, suggesting topical application instead, and debate the potential risks of ingesting topical minoxidil.

      community microneedling and sun exposure

      in Microneedling  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      Avoid sun exposure for 7-14 days after microneedling the scalp, using a hat for protection. Sunscreen on the scalp can be messy and irritating.

      community two months on 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2ddr)

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth using 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2DDR) combined with minoxidil, with some users noting new hair growth. The original poster has been using minoxidil for 12 years and is considering combining 2DDR with finasteride, despite past side effects.

      community Putting antihistamine cream on scalp to fight inflammation and itchy scalp?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 years ago
      Topical antihistamine creams, like diphenhydramine, are being considered for scalp inflammation and itchiness as an adjunct to standard hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. The user is cautious about oral antihistamines due to potential side effects and is exploring topical options.

      community It looks like Pelage are giving hints that PP405 is a game changer

      in Chat  246 upvotes 1 month ago
      PP405 is seen as a potential breakthrough for converting vellus hairs to terminal hairs, with users expressing both hope and skepticism. It is compared to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, with discussions on side effects and marketing concerns.

      community Minxodil collegen synthesis decrease?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil may age skin by slowing collagen synthesis, but using collagen peptides and a basic skincare routine might counteract this. Foam minoxidil could reduce systemic absorption and avoid alcohol-related side effects.

      community Let's talk about Tsuji and Shiseido

       5 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on Tsuji's hair cloning and Shiseido's RCH-01, with skepticism about their effectiveness on humans. It compares these to PRP, noting PRP's higher efficacy in studies.

      community Ru58841 + topical minoxidil + microneedling succes story

      in Progress Pictures  335 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their successful hair loss treatment using RU58841, topical minoxidil, and microneedling, noting significant improvement over three months. They chose RU58841 over finasteride due to personal preference and reported no side effects, while others discussed their experiences with different treatments and supplements.

      community 3 months in, min/fin/microneedle

      in Progress Pictures  97 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's progress with using Minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling to treat hair loss; another user mentioned a Japanese study that found better results for hairy individuals on finasteride.

      community Topical Vitamin C trials for hair loss?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      Topical high-dose vitamin C is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss due to its ability to inhibit DHT and reduce histamine. Some users express skepticism about its effectiveness compared to treatments like finasteride.
      Can liver problems be associated with response to the oral minoxidil?

      community Can liver problems be associated with response to the oral minoxidil?

      in Research  147 upvotes 4 months ago
      Liver problems may reduce the effectiveness of oral minoxidil due to impaired SULT1A1 enzyme activity, which is crucial for converting minoxidil to its active form. This reduction in enzyme function can significantly decrease the drug's effectiveness in promoting hair growth.

      community Epibiotech Hair Multiplication

      in Technology  16 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also references Epibiotech's hair multiplication and cell therapy as potential solutions.

      community I'm becoming non-responder to minoxidil. What's going on?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced reduced effectiveness of minoxidil after consistent use, despite using dutasteride to maintain hair. They are considering alternatives like microneedling and exploring options like hair transplants due to dissatisfaction with current hair density.

      community Slow and steady growth of hairline .One year progress

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using topical finasteride 0.1%, minoxidil 10%, and microneedling over a year, recovering about 5 years of hairline and 3 years of density. The treatment was applied to the temples and frontal area, with some recovery in the coronal area attributed to microneedling.

      community 5 months since I became obsessed with my hair

      in Is this regrowth? 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth and increased hair thickness after using supplements like biotin, zinc, selenium, and a complex with various natural ingredients, along with topical caffeine. They are considering using topical minoxidil and mesotherapy in the future.

      community 1.5 Year Hair Restoration Journey - Stem Cells, PRP, Minoxidil, Topical Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  26 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 1.5-year hair restoration journey, successfully using mesenchymal stem cell therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, and a topical compound of finasteride and minoxidil, avoiding a hair transplant and oral finasteride. They experienced significant hair regrowth, particularly crediting the stem cell therapy for quick initial results.