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      community I just made my own PRP - DIY PRP

      in Research/Science  552 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation are about a user who made their own Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for hair loss treatment at home, using their own blood and a centrifuge. The responses vary, with some users supporting the DIY approach to save money, others expressing concern about the safety and effectiveness of the method, and a few joking about the lengths people will go to combat hair loss.

      community Today was Last update on pp405

      in Research/Science  109 upvotes 11 months ago
      A new hair loss treatment, PP405, is moving from phase 2A to 2B in clinical trials, sparking discussions about its potential to regrow dormant hairs and its impact on existing treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Some users express skepticism, while others are hopeful about its future effectiveness.

      community Regression report from 2017 to 2025

      in Progress Pictures  121 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user stopped finasteride for family planning but plans to restart it and is considering dutasteride. Users discuss the safety of finasteride during family planning, with some sharing experiences of having healthy children while on the medication.

      community FYI you can't donate blood when on fin/dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  267 upvotes 9 months ago
      People on finasteride or dutasteride cannot donate blood due to the risk of birth defects if the blood is given to a pregnant woman. It's advised to stop finasteride for a month and dutasteride for six months before donating.

      community My DHT-blocking protocol, I'm exited!

       6 upvotes 6 years ago
      The post discusses a hair loss treatment regimen using saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil extract, EGCG (green tea) extract, grape seed oil extract, rosemary oil extract, and Zix. The user plans to use these DHT-blockers and 5AR inhibitors for six months and report the results.

      community 8 month difference dut & oral min. Face says it all 🤣

      in Progress Pictures  271 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone's hair growth progress after using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for eight months, with users commenting on the increased hair density and volume. Some users are skeptical, but the original poster insists there is a significant improvement in hair density.

      community finasteride not working help !

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, PRP treatments, and supplements like vitamin D, biotin, zinc, and iron. They are seeking advice on whether to continue with finasteride, increase the dosage, or try additional PRP sessions.

      community 6 month update on DUT AND minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using a regimen of dutasteride (DUT) and topical minoxidil (1ml once a day) for six months, resulting in hair regrowth and increased thickness. The user reports no side effects and mentions that the shedding phase lasted about a month.

      community Am I doing dermastamping wrong?

      in Technology  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user uses a 1.5mm derma stamp weekly for hair loss and applies minoxidil afterward, feeling a slight burn but no bleeding. They question if bleeding, seen in others using a derma pen, indicates proper technique.

      community 3 year progress pics- minoxidil/dutasteride/PRP

      in Progress Pictures  117 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their 3-year hair loss treatment progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, PRP, micro-needling, and vitamin D supplements, noting improvements and no side effects. They also discussed transitioning from finasteride to dutasteride and increasing minoxidil dosage, while considering the effectiveness of PRP and micro-needling with long hair.

      community Diluting DIY topical finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user is discussing making a DIY topical finasteride solution using ingredients like water, alcohol, propylene glycol, ethanol, and glycerin, and is concerned about the stability of the mixture. Other users suggest that the solution will work and discuss the importance of propylene glycol for drug dissolution and factors like temperature and light affecting finasteride stability.

      community Prepare to be disappointed by PP405

      in Research/Science  23 upvotes 3 months ago
      Delayed release oral minoxidil is seen as a promising advancement for hair loss treatment, offering safer, higher doses and more consistent hair follicle stimulation compared to current options. However, it is not expected to replace finasteride or dutasteride, as it does not prevent androgenetic alopecia.
      The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      community The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      in Research  622 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.

      community Dermastamp vs Dermaroller vs Dermapen

      in Microneedling  5 upvotes 9 months ago
      Dermastamp is preferred for hair growth and skin health due to fewer scars, with recommended needle sizes of 0.5-1.5mm. Dermapen is also favored over dermarollers, which are considered dangerous.

      community Improve your micronnedling progress/results using betadine

      in Microneedling  72 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth success using microneedling with a dermaroller every 6 days and minoxidil, recommending betadine (povidone-iodine) before microneedling to sterilize the scalp and enhance results. Another user noted the potential risks of iodine toxicity.

      community How are people getting DUT so easily?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride is hard to get in Europe due to prescription rules, leading some to consider online pharmacies or travel. Users discuss alternatives like private doctors and compare it to finasteride, expressing concerns about side effects and effectiveness.

      community You NEED this if You’re Taking Fin/Dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 year ago
      DIM is suggested to help with estrogen metabolism for those on finasteride or dutasteride, potentially reversing side effects like fat gain and mood changes. Some users doubt its effectiveness, recommending lifestyle changes or consulting a doctor instead.

      community Just started DualGen-15 Plus ( w/Finasteride )

      in Finasteride  11 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user discusses their hair loss journey, starting with 5% minoxidil and nizoral, and now using DualGen-15 Plus with 15% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride. They also use biotin, pumpkin seed oil, Pura D'or Professional shampoo, and derma rolling, noting some shedding and side effects.