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      community From Balding Crown to Full Coverage – My Real Progress with a Combined Protocol (But One Big Question About the Hairline)

      in Progress Pictures  101 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user shared their successful hair regrowth using oral finasteride, minoxidil foam, a custom topical solution, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling, resulting in significant improvement at the crown. However, they experienced hairline recession after switching to a topical solution with finasteride and minoxidil, raising concerns about its effectiveness.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

      community 12 Month Update - Smile Hair Clinic - Dr. Erdogan

      in Transplants  1508 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Smile Hair Clinic, using treatments like oral finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. They reported no side effects, significant improvement in hair density, and satisfaction with the results.

      community Trialing the probiotics BB536, PTA 6475 so you don’t have to

      in Research/Science  73 upvotes 9 months ago
      Probiotics like L. reuteri ATCC PTA 6475 and B. longum BB536 may improve hair growth and density by reducing inflammation and reversing DHT damage. The user is trialing these probiotics personally, ordering them from the U.S. to Canada, and plans to continue if no adverse effects occur.

      community The likely cost of HMI-115, when it comes out

      in Technology  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      A new potential hair loss treatment called HMI-115, and the cost of this treatment which may be expensive due to production costs but could be competitive with other treatments such as hair transplants.

      community Can HMI-115 reverse miniaturization?

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a potential treatment for hair loss that can reverse miniaturization and make individual hairs thicker, as evidenced by data from macaques given the treatment and one subject in the phase I trial.

      community Shaved my head after 7 years of fighting hair loss

      in Shaved/buzzed  52 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's decision to shave their head after struggling with hair loss for seven years, and the medications and treatments they are using to attempt regrowth. They also discuss potential future treatments that may come out in the near future.

      community Nuking DHT at the age of 17 - My Hairloss Stack💪🏼

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 17-year-old shares their hair loss treatment, using oral finasteride, dutasteride, stemoxydine, alfatradiol, and a placebo product, but cannot use minoxidil due to an allergic reaction. Others discuss similar treatments and question the use of dutasteride at a young age.

      community 5 years – Fin, Min, Microneedle and then HT

      in Transplants  223 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience of using Fin, Min and Microneedle treatments to help thicken their hair before undergoing a Hair Transplant (HT) procedure. The conversation also includes discussion about the results post-HT, including pictures.

      community 17 months dut + min + 2800 grafts (5 months)

      in Progress Pictures  80 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared progress on hair restoration using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and 2800 grafts, noting significant improvement in hair thickness and coverage. They discussed the importance of continuing DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride post-transplant to prevent further hair thinning.

      community Temple regrowth no scalp regrowth yet?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      Oral minoxidil and spironolactone helped restore the hairline but not the scalp behind it. Hairline and temples often respond first to treatment, with mid-scalp and crown following later.

      community Experience with Strut topicals?

      in Product  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has been using a topical hair loss treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for 4 years without satisfactory results and is considering switching to a different product due to concerns about effectiveness and company reliability. They are seeking others' experiences with Strut and alternative products before making a change.
      18M: Oral Finasteride for 4.5 Months

      community 18M: Oral Finasteride for 4.5 Months

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 4 months ago
      An 18-year-old has been using oral finasteride for 4.5 months to address hair thinning noticed since Fall 2022. They report the back of their head feels thicker, but are unsure if it's due to actual progress or placebo effect.

      community 6 months before and after pics: VDPHL01 (oral minoxidil)

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a clinical trial for a new oral medication, VDPHL01, which is a reformulated version of oral minoxidil taken at a high dose of 17mg daily, showing significant hair regrowth after six months. The user noted that this formulation is believed to be more effective and time-released, with fewer side effects compared to regular oral minoxidil.

      community 1100 Grafts in Crown Area - Moart Clinic in Seoul, KR

      in Transplants  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user underwent a hair transplant at Moart Clinic in Seoul, receiving 1100 grafts in the crown area after Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil failed to improve a stubborn bald spot. The procedure was successful, with minimal pain and good post-op recovery, costing $6900 USD before a tax refund.

      community From Hair system to Hair Before and After pics

      in Progress Pictures  41 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user shared their hair restoration journey, using dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and a 2,300 graft hair transplant, resulting in significant improvement. They are happy with the results and do not believe the hair system worsened their hair loss.

      community Dutasteride + Oral Minoxidil , 5 Months

      in Update  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses using oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride for hair loss. Minoxidil improved hair growth with mild hypertrichosis, while Dutasteride caused severe acne, cognitive issues, and mild anxiety, leading the user to prefer Finasteride.

      community August 2023 to December 2023 (4.5 months oral dut/oral min)

      in Progress Pictures  189 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 32-year-old has seen positive hair growth after 4.5 months using 0.5mg daily of oral dutasteride and 5mg of oral minoxidil, despite previously losing hair due to stopping medications and wearing a hair system. They plan to continue treatment and are considering adding dermarolling to their regimen, with a hair transplant scheduled for the following year.

      community Train your forehead and scalp muscles

      in Research/Science  23 upvotes 11 months ago
      Training scalp muscles to absorb more DHT is suggested as a hair loss solution, but users debate its effectiveness compared to medications like dutasteride and finasteride. Concerns about side effects of DHT blockers, such as reduced libido, are discussed, with some advocating for natural remedies like scalp massages and healthy living.

      community 14 months of progress pics on Oral Fin and Min

      in Progress Pictures  56 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced initial improvement in hair loss with oral finasteride and minoxidil but later faced increased shedding and thinning. They switched to dutasteride, hoping for better results, while continuing topical minoxidil.

      community What regimen do I need to get this hairline?

      in Satire  362 upvotes 2 years ago
      Discussing a regimen to improve the user's hairline, with treatments proposed including minoxidil, rectal microneedling, IV drip of minoxidil, laser removal, PRP injection, topical minoxidil, divine protein shakes, stem cell injections, and keto shampoo.

      community Going to inject NAD+ and GHL-Cu into Scalp for a few months

      in Chat  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's plan to inject NAD+ and GHK-Cu into their scalp to improve hair health, with concerns raised about the risks of infection and necrosis. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and scalp massages are suggested.