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      community Unofficial Dermapen/Roller Guide

      in Treatment  254 upvotes 7 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including microneedling (dermarolling and dermapen) and the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It provides detailed information about cost and usage of the various treatments, as well as potential side effects.

      community Microstamp guide?

      in Microneedling  79 upvotes 6 months ago
      Microneedling for hair loss, with concerns about cost and conflicting information on protocols. The user is unsure about purchasing and reusing microneedling stampers.

      community Hairloss after doing PRF treatment

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the potential risk of permanent hair loss from PRP (platelet rich plasma) treatments and whether PRF (platelet rich fibrin) carries the same risk. The user is seeking information on this topic.

      community Current regimen without fin/min

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss regimen using natural oils like pumpkin seed, rosemary, peppermint, evening primrose, and sea buckthorn, along with microneedling, niacin, vitamin B complex, and astaxanthin. Some users criticize the effectiveness of this approach compared to treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, while others suggest adding saw palmetto and other supplements.

      community 300 days of fin/min/microneedling/nizoral

      in Progress Pictures  242 upvotes 4 years ago
      Slow, steady progress on hair loss treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling and Nizoral; the need for patience when using these treatments over a period of months or years; and how to deal with discouragement due to slow progress.

      community can someone tell me if prp is effective for you

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      21-year-old female experiencing hair loss and visible scalp seeks advice on PRP effectiveness. Currently taking spironolactone and krimson for high androgens, unsure if PRP can be done with these medications.
      Best reversing hairloss protocol i’v seen - do you trust it?

      community Best reversing hairloss protocol i’v seen - do you trust it?

      in Treatments  104 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss protocol and compares it to using finasteride and minoxidil. It suggests that while the protocol includes some good advice, it may not surpass the effectiveness of established treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Any proof backing Nanoxidil over Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically comparing Nanoxidil and Minoxidil. The user reports no benefits from either treatment and expresses concern about micro-needling worsening their condition.

      community Is there any way to know for sure if hair thinning is just from fungal infection/ inflammation and would be reversed with just Ketoconazole 2%/ triamcinolone acetonide etc?

       2 upvotes 10 years ago
      The user is unsure if their hair thinning is due to fungal infection/inflammation or genetic factors and is hesitant to start Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. They are currently using Ketoconazole 2% and triamcinolone acetonide and are concerned about potential side effects from other medications.

      community Interested about what other adjunct therapies people are trying & whats working?

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses alternative hair loss treatments beyond the commonly used Minoxidil and Finasteride. One user is trying diclofenac gel, caffeine + antioxidant serum, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and has stopped using Minoxidil due to ineffectiveness, while another user has adopted lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, stress reduction, and topical caffeine, along with scalp massages and microneedling.

      community Figuring out my own experimental protocol

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      User tries dermapen for hair loss and plans to use non-mainstream topicals like c60, ghk-cu, and ptd-dbm with valproic acid. They also use a head massager and modified LLLT belt for additional treatment.

      community (Serious) Updates and discussion, new treatments in development

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling are currently the best treatments for hair loss. New treatments like TDM-105795, GT20029, PP405, HMI 115, Tsuji, Scube 3, RU, JW0061, Topilutamide, and verteporfin show promise but have uncertain timelines.

      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 microneedling, do the gains go away?

      in Microneedling  23 upvotes 4 years ago
      Microneedling promotes hair growth by increasing circulation and collagen production, with gains potentially lasting longer than those from minoxidil. Some users report sustained results after stopping microneedling, unlike with minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Is it true that most hair loss treatments fall into one of two categories? If not, what am I missing?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss treatments are generally categorized as anti-androgens, like finasteride and RU58841, which prevent hair loss by targeting DHT, and growth stimulators, such as minoxidil, rosemary oil, microneedling, and LLLT, which promote hair growth by increasing blood flow and growth factors. The user is seeking to confirm these categories and understand if there are other treatments or mechanisms of action.

      community L Doctor criticized my fin usage and suggested minox and HT as alternatives

      in Chat  33 upvotes 1 year ago
      A doctor criticized the use of Finasteride for hair loss, suggesting Minoxidil and a hair transplant instead, despite the patient experiencing no side effects from Finasteride. The patient disagreed, arguing that Minoxidil doesn't address the root cause and that Finasteride is necessary to protect donor hair in transplants.

      community Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

      in Update  114 upvotes 7 years ago
      A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.

      community any minox non-responders turn to good responders after adding microneedling or tretinoin?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about someone who initially had positive results with Minoxidil for hair loss, lost those gains due to a hospital stay, and is now not seeing the same results upon resuming treatment. They plan to add microneedling and/or tretinoin to their regimen and are seeking success stories from others who did not respond to Minoxidil alone.

      community its better to not being subscribed to this subreddit

      in Chat  11 upvotes 2 months ago
      Avoiding hair loss forums can reduce anxiety about treatments like finasteride. Some suggest using oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil for 6-12 months and checking updates periodically.

      community Microneedling : Questions regarding routine and sanitary

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses microneedling for hair regrowth, emphasizing the importance of disinfecting the scalp to avoid infections. It also mentions using minoxidil and castor oil in the treatment routine.