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      community Another transplant or SMP? (Not balding)

      in Transplants  23 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is considering another hair transplant or scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for a congenital bald spot, but previous transplants were less effective due to scar tissue. Suggestions include using hair fibers, changing hairstyles, or doing nothing, as the spot is not very noticeable.

      community Microneedling thread? Share your results

      in Microneedling  9 upvotes 3 months ago
      Microneedling is discussed as a method to improve hair growth, with users sharing their experiences and results using different needle depths and frequencies. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, rosemary oil, and saw palmetto supplements.

      community Got a crazy shred again 3 months after starting daily microneedling

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss after switching to daily microneedling and stopping tretinoin, while continuing oral finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments. The consensus suggests daily microneedling is excessive and harmful, recommending less frequent sessions to allow healing.

      community Alcohol-free minoxidil available in Europe

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      Alcohol-free minoxidil options in Europe, particularly from a German pharmacy, are recommended for those with seborrheic dermatitis. Users suggest alternatives like Alopexy and Doppelherz foam, and emphasize avoiding propylene glycol and alcohol to reduce irritation.

      community Balding (i guess?) 22 yr old male with seborrheic dermatitis

      in General  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing hair thinning and loss, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis or low vitamin D, is cautious about using minoxidil or finasteride due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure. Suggestions include using ketoconazole shampoo to control inflammation and focusing on treating the dermatitis first.

      community Microneedling doesnt seem to do anything

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 2 years, nizoral for 1.5 years, topical minoxidil for 1 year, and microneedling for 3 months to treat hair loss but hasn't seen improvement or regrowth, even experiencing shedding with new treatments. They are concerned about continued thinning despite the treatments.

      community MCL1 does anyone knows anthying about it

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      MCL-1 protein may help maintain hair follicles in the growth phase and prevent miniaturization. There is interest in experimental treatments like exosomes, peptides, or stem cell serums to upregulate MCL-1 for hair loss, especially for those not using minoxidil or finasteride.

      community Riken develops new method for culturing hair follicles

       41 upvotes 7 years ago
      A new stem cell method for culturing hair follicles is being developed as an alternative to Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. There are concerns about its cost and accessibility despite plans for commercialization.

      community 1.5 years on dutasteride and on and off microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  63 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using dutasteride daily, microneedling weekly, and Nizoral shampoo, after stopping minoxidil due to side effects. They also use a mix of pumpkin seed, rosemary, and peppermint oil, and are considering RU58841 for more temple area thickness.

      community Dermatitis and Nizoral

      in Ketoconazole 6 years ago
      A 27-year-old male experienced hair loss and dermatitis, which improved with tea tree oil and neem extract. He is considering using a 2% Ketoconazole solution for further treatment.

      community Saw palmetto, eucapil and micro needeling

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      User noticed receding temples, used minoxidil and microneedling with positive results. Added saw palmetto and eucapil, experienced shedding and thinner hairline, but no side effects.

      community Am I a Hyper Responder or is this Normal Growth

      in Is this regrowth?  40 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth in 5 weeks using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, biotin, collagen, derma stamping, and a mixture of oils, leading others to label them a "hyper responder." Some users advised caution with microneedling frequency to avoid potential scarring.

      community Any Microneedling non-responders figure it out by experimenting?

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses experimenting with microneedling for hair loss, specifically addressing non-responsiveness and the use of topical treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. The user seeks advice on effective frequency and depth combinations for better results.

      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 As step up from scalp micro pigmentation

      in Satire  346 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone using finasteride and minoxidil along with microneedling as a treatment for hair loss, and there's a mention of scalp tattooing as an alternative or additional approach. Some responses mock the approach, while others inquire about the specifics of the treatment and its effectiveness.

      community Microneedling question on frequency

      in Microneedling  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the proper frequency and needle length for microneedling to treat hair loss, with a user asking if they should use a 0.5 mm derma stamp daily and a 1.5 mm stamp once a week.

      community Starting over at 40 with microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A person had success with micro-needling for hair growth but stopped and noticed hairline recession. They plan to restart treatment at age 40, using micro-needling, oral minoxidil, finasteride, a laser cap, topical minoxidil with tretinoin, collagen, and other supplements.

      community Where to Begin with Microneedling?

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      User is considering microneedling to enhance hair regrowth after limited response to minoxidil and better results with finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo. Recommendations include using a 1.5mm derma roller once a week, avoiding minoxidil on microneedling days, and disinfecting the roller with isopropyl alcohol.