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      community Itchy/Sore scalp with hair loss M(28).

       3 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 28-year-old male is experiencing hair loss, itching, soreness, and numbness on the scalp, with symptoms including dry, brittle hair and scalp irritation. Treatments tried include Nizoral, salt water, various oils, and antihistamines, with limited success; a chemist suggested a possible fungal infection, while a doctor suspected male pattern baldness.

      community After ten weeks of microneedling

      in Microneedling  154 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 39 year old male who has been balding since 23 and is intolerant to finasteride, using microneedling with Derminator 2 once per week and minoxidil foam twice daily in an effort to increase thickness of vellus hairs on the crown and maintain hairline.

      community Vasodilators, Min, L-arginine, Niacin, Lisinoprol, etc.

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of vasodilators like Minoxidil, L-arginine, and Niacin for hair regrowth, with Minoxidil causing intolerable side effects for the original poster. It also highlights that certain medications, including Lisinopril, antidepressants, and statins, can cause hair loss.

      community Topical fin/minox + nizo shampoo and microneedling

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is using topical finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, and microneedling for hair regrowth but hasn't seen results after 2-3 weeks. They added tretinoin to their routine and are advised to wait a few months for potential changes.

      community Microneedling may make hairloss worse

      in Microneedling  24 upvotes 7 months ago
      Microneedling may worsen hair loss due to potential scarring and inflammation, with some users suggesting caution and proper technique to avoid damage. Alternatives like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are implied as safer options.

      community Finasteride Watery Semen

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user noticed watery semen and decreased volume after a week of using finasteride and asked if taking Zinc, pygeum, and lecithin supplements would affect finasteride's effectiveness. The conversation is about the side effects of finasteride and potential supplements to counteract them.

      community Hair progress minoxidil +topical finasteride. advice

      in Is this regrowth?  37 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is using minoxidil, topical finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, and a dermaroller for hair regrowth but is experiencing changes in sexual function. They are concerned about whether these changes are due to the treatment and are seeking advice on continuing hair growth without affecting sexuality.

      community 3.5 months progress - hairline

      in Progress Pictures  88 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user stopped using topical minoxidil and finasteride after 2.5 months and switched to oral finasteride, 1mg daily, and did microneedling 1.5mm seven times. They experienced occasional sleep issues and watery semen as side effects, which stopped after discontinuing the topical treatment.

      community Microneedling and hair transplants - my hair surgeon advised against it

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user started on Finasteride, switched to Dutasteride, and is considering microneedling but was advised against it by their hair surgeon due to potential scalp issues affecting a planned hair transplant. Other users suggest alternatives like Minoxidil, PRP, and avoiding microneedling due to the risk of scar tissue impacting transplant results.

      community Microneedling Only Results?? (No fin/minox)

      in Finasteride  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      The post discusses using microneedling alone for hair regrowth without finasteride or minoxidil due to side effects and dependency concerns. The user is also considering the "Zix" formula, acetic acid, topical zinc solutions, and lithium chloride.

      community 6 month 0.5 fin and nanoxidil update

      in Is this regrowth?  1587 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user reported positive hair regrowth results after six months of using 0.5 mg finasteride and nanoxidil, despite experiencing initial side effects like testicular pain and changes in libido. They noted that nanoxidil was chosen over minoxidil due to less scalp irritation.

      community Microneedling versus Platelet-Rich Plasma

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 6 months ago
      Microneedling and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) are equally effective for treating androgenetic alopecia, with no additional benefits from PRP over microneedling. Both treatments are safe and well-tolerated.

      community My detailed 5-month topical finasteride experience

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 5-month experience using topical finasteride for hair loss, noting side effects like watery semen and puffy nipples, which led them to stop the treatment. They saw no significant hair improvement and have since switched to using minoxidil.

      community New Study Fails to Show Benefits of Microneedling in Males with Balding.

      in Treatment  157 upvotes 2 years ago
      A new study suggests microneedling alone doesn't benefit male balding, but users argue the study's methods differ from common practices, like combining microneedling with minoxidil and using more frequent treatments. Some believe the study's short duration and infrequent sessions are inadequate to assess microneedling's effectiveness.
      Can’t tolerate fin, am I screwed?

      community Can’t tolerate fin, am I screwed?

      in Finasteride  116 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced sexual side effects from a topical finasteride and minoxidil combo and stopped using it after three weeks. They plan to use foam minoxidil nightly to slow hair loss and seek alternative treatments that don't affect sexual health.

      community Results of using microneedling (6 months)

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user reported hair regrowth using microneedling with a Dr.Pen Ultima M8 over six months, without additional treatments like minoxidil or finasteride. They followed a schedule of varying needle depths and noted lifestyle changes to reduce stress.

      community Small personal success with fin and microneedling

      in Chat  30 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 29-year-old man experienced significant hair thickening at the front and top after using finasteride and microneedling for two months, as noticed by his hairdresser. He used 0.5 mg/day of finasteride orally, switched to a topical solution, and performed microneedling with a Derminator2 every 6-7 days.

      community Microneedling and minoxidil alone

      in Microneedling  39 upvotes 10 months ago
      A physician experienced hair thickening and new growth using microneedling and minoxidil, but stopped using topical finasteride due to side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. The physician plans to continue with microneedling and minoxidil, considering finasteride nonessential for cosmetic purposes.

      community Be careful with minoxidil, even if it's just foam.

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil caused side effects like chest pain and tinnitus for the user, leading them to stop using it and consider switching to finasteride with microneedling. Other users shared similar experiences with minoxidil, while some reported no issues, highlighting varied individual reactions.

      community [M30] Constant swing between continuing or quitting Finasteride

      in General  204 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 30-year-old man is considering quitting Finasteride due to sexual side effects, including reduced libido and difficulty reaching orgasm, despite its effectiveness in treating hair loss. He is exploring other factors like relationship issues and potential low testosterone, and is considering getting blood work done.