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      community Is this regrowth? My doctor took these photos and said I looked better.

      in Satire  142 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation humorously discusses an extensive and exaggerated hair loss treatment regimen, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, RU58841, and various other therapies. Despite the numerous treatments, the effectiveness is questioned, and the user humorously considers adding more minoxidil.

      community Hello everyone I need some good tips for temple recovery

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is seeking advice for temple hair recovery, using 2% minoxidil, dermarolling, nutrient patches, and green clay compresses, but is hesitant to use finasteride. Others suggest increasing minoxidil to 5%, using finasteride or RU58841, and incorporating ketoconazole shampoo to address hair loss effectively.

      community As step up from scalp micro pigmentation

      in Satire  346 upvotes 3 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 Verteporfin being used anywhere?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Verteporfin is being explored for hair regeneration, with unofficial trials and updates shared online. Efforts are being made to encourage more surgeons to trial verteporfin for donor hair regeneration.

      community Has Saw Palmetto (or PSO) stopped my shedding?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced hair shedding despite using natural remedies but saw improvement with topical finasteride and oral minoxidil. After stopping supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil, shedding resumed, but combining them again with finasteride and minoxidil reduced shedding.

      community Water retention from topical minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Topical minoxidil can cause water retention, making the face appear swollen. Switching from liquid to foam and reducing application frequency may help; using dandelion root extract as a diuretic is also suggested.

      community Progress report for 7 months, with 6500 grafts done.

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 36-year-old had a hair transplant with 6,500 grafts 7 months ago, took 1.25mg of finasteride every other day for 5 months, and recently switched to 1mg daily along with 5% minoxidil spray. They are considering a touch-up transplant and are seeking advice on their progress and future expectations.

      community How many grafts for second HT? Thinking of Turkey.

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user had a hair transplant in 2021 with 1600 grafts and is currently using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and collagen. They are considering another transplant in Turkey to address a bald spot and improve coverage in the front and middle.

      community Progress pictures over 4 months

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared progress pictures over four months using topical finasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil, initially at 7% and later increased to 10%, with retinoic acid. Another user suggested trying a hair system or shaving, doubting the effectiveness of the treatments.

      community Follow up appointment with Donovan.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user was diagnosed with DUPA and initially treated with finasteride, then switched to dutasteride which worsened their hair loss. They are now returning to finasteride and adding treatments including oral minoxidil, Proscar, Viviscal, pumpkin seed oil, LLLT, and Nizoral shampoo, hoping for hair regrowth.

      community Upcoming Setipiprant clinical trials hint at systemic daily dosage

       22 upvotes 10 years ago
      The conversation discusses the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of oral Setipiprant tablets for treating androgenetic alopecia compared to finasteride. It mentions the high cost of Setipiprant on the black market and the trial's end date in September 2017.

      community 4 years doing treatment. Should I get an hair transplant?

      in Progress Pictures  134 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old using minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss has seen significant improvement but is considering a hair transplant for a more defined hairline. Most responses suggest the hair looks good, advise against a transplant, and recommend patience or trying microneedling or tretinoin.

      community 2 months difference - Before and After

      in Progress Pictures  431 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using 1mg oral finasteride and topical minoxidil daily for three months. They experienced initial side effects but reported no issues after five weeks, and the conversation includes discussions on the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.

      community 2 months progress & I couldn’t be happier

      in Progress Pictures  320 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and healthier hair after two months of using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, despite an initial shedding phase. They reported no negative effects on their beard or facial bloating and were surprised by the quick results.

      community further reduce DHT in the scalp

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  428 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses methods to further reduce DHT in the scalp for hair loss treatment, with users suggesting various approaches like using dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and natural supplements like pumpkin seed oil. Some users also mention using topical applications and scalp massages to enhance the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community Go bald/buzzed, fellas. Your life will improve.

      in Chat  227 upvotes 9 months ago
      Buzzing or shaving your head can boost confidence and save money on hair loss treatments. Some prefer treatments like finasteride and minoxidil to maintain their hair.

      community Bad doctors even in the USA

      in Transplants  170 upvotes 5 years ago
      Young men are advised to delay hair transplants until after age 25, using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling to manage hair loss. Concerns about unethical doctors highlight the need for careful planning.

      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 does lowering your prolactin levels regrow hair?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      The potential of lowering prolactin levels to regrow hair, with a reference to Bayer's drug HMI 115 which has been indicated as having this effect. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil and Finasteride, as well as RU58841.

      community New potential hair loss treatment (news release)

      in Treatment  187 upvotes 5 years ago
      New potential hair loss treatment uses molecules from hairy moles to stimulate follicle growth. Topical solution requires less frequent application, like Botox injections a few times per year.

      community PRP for male pattern baldness?

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss discussion involves PRP (platelet rich plasma) treatment. PRP doesn't stop hair loss, only promotes regrowth; minoxidil is suggested as a better alternative.