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      community female depressed about thin hair on crown PLEASE HELP :(

       4 upvotes 10 years ago
      The conversation reassures a woman concerned about thinning hair on her crown, suggesting her hair appears normal and not thinning. Some users recommend prenatal vitamins for hair health, while others attribute the appearance to contrast between dark hair and a pale scalp.

      community What hormones/vitamins should I test for?

      in General  51 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user plans to test for DHT, total testosterone, free testosterone, E2, SHBG, and prolactin while supplementing with vitamin D and monitoring ferritin levels. They are experiencing hairline thinning and are seeking advice on whether their approach is excessive or lacking.

      community 13 WEEKS MICRONEEDLING MONOTHERAPY

      in Microneedling  187 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with microneedling monotherapy and potential treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, Stemoxydine, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and RU58841 for reversing hair loss.

      community AA and Hirsutism but T levels are normal

      in Female  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      27-year-old female experiences aggressive hair thinning and hirsutism despite normal testosterone levels. Spironolactone and 2% minoxidil were ineffective; high DHEA sulfate levels may be the cause.

      community Y'all, we have got to come to a consensus on the specifics of microneedling.

      in Microneedling  27 upvotes 4 years ago
      Microneedling can promote hair growth, but there is uncertainty about the best practices, including needle length, device, and session frequency. Users discuss using needle lengths between 0.5mm and 1.5mm, with some experiencing pinpoint bleeding, and emphasize the need for more reliable resources and guidelines.

      community Wondering if this is a good sign? 33m

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with the original poster using microneedling, rosemary oil, pumpkin seed oil, and Nizoral shampoo, and experiencing increased shedding. Responses suggest that shedding is typically a good sign only with medical treatments like minoxidil or finasteride, and recommend considering DHT blockers or medical treatments for effective results.

      community Is microneedling supposed to be a blood bath? 1mm dermastamp

      in Microneedling  41 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone experiencing a lot of bleeding from using a 1.0mm microneedling device for hair loss treatment and asking if it's normal. Various users suggest that the bleeding is excessive and recommend using shorter needles or less pressure, while others share their own microneedling practices with different needle lengths and no bleeding.

      community Microneedling-induced shedding after 5 months?

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair loss after starting microneedling, despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are advised to consult a doctor as the shedding pattern is unusual and may indicate alopecia areata or other scalp conditions.

      community Scalp inflammation let’s talk about it?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 11 months ago
      Scalp inflammation can cause hair thinning and may be related to diet, infections, or conditions like psoriasis. Treatments suggested include using Nizoral shampoo and checking vitamin levels.

      community Case study: 1mo progress microneedling + minox, no fin.

      in Microneedling  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user shared their experience with microneedling and minoxidil for hair loss, avoiding finasteride due to concerns about systemic hormone effects. They reported slight hair regrowth after one month and plan to continue the regimen, noting improvements in skin sensitivity and managing dandruff with anti-dandruff shampoo.

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

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 7 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 Topic fin + min restart w/ major shedding

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user stopped using topical finasteride and minoxidil, leading to hair thinning and shedding, and has since restarted the treatment. They are experiencing significant shedding and are seeking advice on whether this is normal and when improvement might occur, while using a regimen that includes Nutrafol, microneedling, Nioxin, and Nizoral.

      community "I'm seeing new baby hairs"

       9 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses the appearance of new baby hairs with treatments like castor oil, finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling. Users note that baby hairs often go unreported after initial excitement, with some seeing growth and others losing interest in updates.

      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 Topical min 4-5 months. Is this growth?

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is questioning if they are experiencing hair regrowth after using topical Minoxidil for 4-5 months, noting increased body hair but uncertain head hair changes. Other users suggest the appearance is due to a natural cowlick rather than balding.

      community Gyno & testoterone level

      in Finasteride  282 upvotes 2 years ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back to finasteride led to gynecomastia and fatigue, likely due to hormonal imbalances. Suggested treatments include Tamoxifen, Raloxifene, or low-dose Anastrozole, with a recommendation to test testosterone and estradiol levels.

      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 Am I seeing regrowth? (Halfway through month 5)

      in Is this regrowth?  35 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth after five months on a treatment regimen including Musely's bloom+ pill (Minoxidil and Dutasteride), Nizoral, and microneedling. They are optimistic about the results and have not experienced any side effects.