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      community Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness with Botulinum Toxin

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Botox to treat male pattern baldness, suggesting it may promote hair growth by increasing scalp blood flow and oxygen, reducing dihydrotestosterone levels. The user wonders why this treatment is not widely discussed or if it has been discredited.

      community Replacing Microneedling with Lice?

      in Chat  70 upvotes 11 months ago
      Using lice as an alternative to microneedling for hair loss treatment, with concerns about effectiveness and practicality. Some users humorously suggest genetically altering lice to produce beneficial compounds.

      community Can trichodynia ruin an exosome treatment?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has tried various hair loss treatments including topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and exosome therapy, but none have been effective. They suspect trichodynia might be preventing these treatments from working.

      community PSA: Caffeine and Hair Transplants

      in Transplants  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with a hair transplant, emphasizing the importance of avoiding caffeine 7 days before the procedure. Ignoring this advice led to reduced effectiveness of the numbing agent, causing significant discomfort during the transplant.

      community Koreabeautics V2 Microneedling Scam in Reddit

      in Microneedling  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user warns against buying the Koreabeautics V2 microneedling pen, claiming it's marketed through fake success stories and is overpriced. Another user shares their experience, acknowledging the pen's quality but agreeing it's too expensive and reliant on frequent needle head replacements.

      community Microneedling for maximum results?

      in Microneedling  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling is discussed as a favorable hair loss treatment, with no consensus on whether to glide or remove the device between areas. Scalp irritation varies by individual, and some users report no need for gel during the process.

      community Is fin not working for me? Burning sensation

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is experiencing a burning sensation on their scalp despite using finasteride and nizoral for hair loss, and is unsure if they should switch to dutasteride. They have reduced their testosterone dose but the burning persists, and a trichologist suggested it might be telogen effluvium.

      community Post Low-Level Laser Light Therapy Syndrome (PLLLTS )

      in Satire  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss discussion includes LLLT treatments and a satirical condition called PLLLTS, causing patients to resemble lighthouses and attract moths. Some users express concern about others taking the satire seriously.

      community Vicious male pattern baldness TINGLING ITCH!

      in Chat  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user struggles with male pattern baldness and a persistent tingling itch on their crown, trying various treatments like aloe vera, tea tree oil, and Nizoral without success. Another user suggests the itch might be psychosomatic, linked to worrying about hair loss.

      community Botox for Hair loss

       8 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user tried various treatments for hair loss, including Metanx, Nizoral, hair transplants, and scalp massages, with limited success. They recently experimented with Botox injections in the scalp, which significantly reduced scalp itch and shedding, though it's too early to see regrowth.

      community The (many) benefits of buzzing during treatment

      in Chat  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      Buzzing hair can improve mental health and make applying treatments like Minoxidil and microneedling easier. It helps with self-acceptance and reduces the impact of hair loss on appearance.

      community do you HAVE to microneedle with min?

      in Minoxidil 2 months ago
      The user experienced chest pain and increased heart rate after microneedling while using topical minoxidil for hair loss. They are unsure if minoxidil is effective without microneedling.

      community Is it normal that fin tingles in the mouth?

      in Finasteride  59 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced a tingling sensation in their mouth after taking a cut finasteride pill, possibly due to inactive ingredients like mannitol or sodium lauryl sulfate. Tingling is not a common side effect or typical allergy sign, but monitoring for unusual reactions is advised.

      community How deep do you microneedle and do you bleed?

      in Microneedling  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses microneedling for hair loss, with the original poster experiencing pinpoint bleeding after using needles of 1.25mm and 0.5mm, possibly due to adding GHK-Cu to their treatment regimen. They are inquiring if others bleed at similar depths.

      community Is this how microneedling should look?

      in Microneedling  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the correct way to do microneedling for hair loss, with some users suggesting the user is pressing too hard and causing too much bleeding, while others think the amount of blood is fine. Specific treatments mentioned include microneedling, with advice to disinfect the roller and possibly use a shorter needle length.

      community Finasteride does deplete important nuero-active steroids

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      Finasteride can reduce neuroactive steroids, causing side effects like depression, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. Some users experience persistent symptoms after stopping finasteride, while others use alternative treatments like topical solutions.

      community Where to find Botox online

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user is looking for a place to buy genuine Botox online for scalp use. They are seeking recommendations for reliable sources.

      community Anger and frustration as I finally learn my diagnosis.

      in Female  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A young female diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris (LPP) experienced years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments, including a hair transplant and other procedures. She is considering litigation due to the misdiagnosis and has learned that LPP is chronic, hair loss can be stopped with ongoing medication, but lost hair cannot regrow.