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      community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  42 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

      community Hair regrowth without drugs (99% natural) 25M

      in Progress Pictures  423 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their experience with hair regrowth using supplements like NAC and DIM, and briefly using minoxidil with microneedling. They reported some improvement in hair density, but the community questioned the effectiveness compared to traditional treatments like finasteride.

      community 3 surgery total 7600 Grafts surgery journey

      in Progress Pictures  726 upvotes 4 months ago
      A person had three hair transplant surgeries using 7,600 grafts from scalp, beard, and chest, along with finasteride and minoxidil. Reactions are mixed, with suggestions for alternatives like hair systems or scalp micropigmentation.

      community Don’t like the density at all, 2nd hair transplant

      in Transplants  160 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is unhappy with the results of their second hair transplant, feeling that grafts were wasted on an already transplanted hairline instead of increasing mid-scalp density. They regret stopping medications like Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841, which led to significant hair loss, and plan to restart them.

      community Experiences with topical Finasteride (0.0125%)?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 23-year-old male with slight hair thinning is using ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, zinc, magnesium, D3/K2, and has just started topical finasteride (0.0125%). He plans to add minoxidil (4.5%) with 17α-estradiol and is seeking advice on the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments, as well as the use of a dermaroller.

      community Finasteride after 2 years. Not too bad.

      in Is this regrowth?  1052 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 52-year-old shared positive hair regrowth results after using finasteride for 24 months, with noticeable improvements after 13-14 months, and recently added oral minoxidil to the regimen. Users discussed the effectiveness of combining finasteride, minoxidil, and sometimes dutasteride for better hair growth results.

      community Do you consider Haircafe a trusted source of news/discussion?

      in Chat  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      Haircafe is generally trusted for hair loss information, particularly for his evidence-based approach and recommendations of finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. While some users appreciate his scientific focus and lack of product promotion, others criticize his dismissal of anecdotal evidence and certain biases.

      community Male 49 - over 2 years now of Fin only

      in Progress Pictures  153 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 49-year-old male has been using finasteride for over two years, experiencing slow but steady hair regrowth without side effects, and is considering a hair transplant. He is hesitant to add minoxidil due to potential side effects and application hassle.

      community Being Bald vs Balding - My experience after shaving it off

      in Update  217 upvotes 1 year ago
      A man in his thirties found increased confidence after shaving his head, despite years of hair loss. Others discussed using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness.

      community 4600 FUT Hair Transplant 16 month post second surgery progress

      in Transplants  3725 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user had two FUT hair transplants with 4,600 grafts for increased density, costing about $11,000 each, and has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for over five years without side effects. The results are natural-looking with no visible scarring, and the user finds the procedure valuable despite the cost.

      community Should I get transplant #4 or just shave my head?

      in Transplants  171 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system due to poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.

      community 1 Year on just Fin 1mg 3 times/week

      in Progress Pictures  839 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride 1mg three times a week, starting at age 25, with noticeable regrowth after three months and no side effects. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and dutasteride, noting varying results and side effects.

      community Hair Growth Journey: 10 months

      in Progress Pictures  254 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 31-year-old who experienced severe hair loss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.

      community 25m with 1 year on 0.5mg Finasteride ED

      in Progress Pictures  219 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old man has been on 0.5mg Finasteride daily for a year, maintaining his hair with some regrowth and plans to increase the dose to 1mg. Some suggest adding Minoxidil for better results, while he considers it if his condition worsens.

      community Anyone who is not taking fin after hair transplant, how is you hair now?

      in Transplants  81 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of finasteride (fin) in preventing hair loss after a hair transplant. Some users have experienced hair thinning and loss after stopping finasteride, while others have had success with finasteride and minoxidil (min) in maintaining their transplanted hair. The general consensus is that finasteride is important for younger patients to prevent further hair loss.

      community Does CosmeRNA target the root cause of MPB?

      in Chat 3 years ago
      . CumsOnYourFeet69 has been discussing a new treatment called CosmeRNA which claims to target the root cause of male pattern baldness, and is considering using it in conjunction with Minoxidil instead of Finasteride due to possible side effects. Replies have highlighted that the efficacy of this treatment is still unknown, but it could be used as an effective maintenance option if successful.

      community To all the young non-responders out there

      in Update  121 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 21 year old who has been taking various treatments for hair loss such as dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil and finasteride with no results. Other users share their experiences of dealing with hair loss at an early age and offer advice on how to cope.

      community Homemade topical spironolactone

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 3 years ago
      The potential effectiveness of homemade topical spironolactone in treating hair loss, with studies suggesting it is more effective than finasteride and even minoxidil when used as monotherapy. The conversation also mentions that other anti-androgens are being developed which may soon hit the market.

      community This is the best time in human history to be fighting hair loss

      in Treatment  194 upvotes 3 years ago
      This conversation discusses the advancements in treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil and new promising treatments such as pyrilutamide and verteporfin. Other treatments discussed were taking minoxidil orally, tretinoin to turn non-responders into responders and microneedling to further boost growth.

      community Comprehensive Microneedling Guide

      in Microneedling  290 upvotes 3 years ago
      Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.