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      community PSA: Greasy, product laden hair makes the scalp 10x more visible

      in Treatment  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      Greasy or product-laden hair can make the scalp appear more visible, leading some to mistakenly think they are balding. Proper hair washing and avoiding heavy products can help assess true hair thickness, and treatments like finasteride are used by some for actual hair loss.

      community How obvious is it that I am using hair fibers to thicken my hairline?

      in Product  175 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user uses Toppik hair fibers to thicken their hairline and has switched from finasteride to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, noticing more hair thickening. Most responses indicate the hair fibers are not noticeable, and many suggest the user doesn't need them as their hair looks natural and good for their age.

      community Compounded topicals

      in Female  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      BionicBell discussed using Bimatoprost, a medication typically for eyelash growth, for hair loss and mentioned a compounding pharmacy that can mix it with other ingredients like minoxidil and finasteride. They are seeking advice on using topical finasteride for female pattern baldness and are considering a custom foam combination to maximize hair growth results.

      community 12 months progress. Min Topical Fin Pyri MN

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 12-month progress using 0.5% Pyrilutamide once daily, 0.025% topical finasteride once daily, 5% Minoxidil twice daily, and microneedling 3 times a week. They reported good progress but noted a slowdown in recent months, hoping for thicker hair soon.

      community How true is the statement: dead follicles don't grow back?

      in Research/Science  111 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair follicles usually go dormant rather than die, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hormone therapy can sometimes reactivate them, though results vary. Complete regrowth is rare, especially in long-term bald areas, but some individuals see significant improvement with these treatments.

      community Terminal hairs growing in, but derm still says I’m going to go bald in the years to come??

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.

      community Why does MPB only affect the scalp

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      Male pattern baldness (MPB) may be influenced by androgen receptors in scalp hair follicles and potentially poor blood flow. Transplanted hair is not immune to DHT, and factors like inflammation and scalp tension might also contribute to hair loss.

      community Keratin microspheres - breakthrough

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A gel of keratin microspheres promotes hair follicle growth, showing similar effectiveness to minoxidil in mice. The treatment activates hair growth pathways and reduces inflammation, with potential applications in drug delivery for hair-related disorders.

      community As step up from scalp micro pigmentation

      in Satire  346 upvotes 2 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 mbp alopecia areata or vitamin deficiency

      in Chat 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 8 months with no progress and is considering seeking a second opinion due to potential misdiagnosis. The discussion revolves around whether the hair loss is due to male pattern baldness, alopecia areata, or a vitamin deficiency.

      community Min and fin 5% topical .My Hairline Regrowth Progress Doubts Doubts

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using Minoxidil 5% since August and has noticed hair regrowth, with the left temple showing more concentrated growth and the right side having scattered single hairs. Some hairs are turning black, but the right side doesn't yet appear as full as the left.

      community Are These Long vellus Hair an Indikator for regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user, 35M, has been using oral finasteride for 5 years and 5% minoxidil for 3 years, which stopped hair loss but didn't promote regrowth. After starting RU58841 5 months ago, they noticed long, translucent hairs and are asking if these hairs will darken and how to encourage this.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community PTD-DBM Update: Q&A With Dr. Kang-Yell Choi

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 6 years ago
      PTD-DBM is being explored for hair regrowth by targeting CXXC5, with clinical trials expected after pre-clinical studies. Users express anticipation and skepticism about its effectiveness.

      community Coegin Pharma to release Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Q2 2025

      in Treatment  120 upvotes 1 year ago
      Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hair growth treatment by Q2 2025, showing similar efficacy to finasteride. Users discuss the benefits and skepticism of releasing hair loss treatments as cosmetics rather than drugs.

      community Ordered PTD-DBM from tailor made

      in Product  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, microneedling, minoxidil, and PTD-DBM. The user has not noticed significant regrowth and is considering cost-effective options like valproic acid.

      community Information regarding Follicusan DP?

      in Product  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      Follicusan DP is discussed as a potential alternative to Minoxidil without side effects, but information is scarce. It is noted to be of German origin and details on its mechanism are limited.

      community Pili migrans? Lichen something? Seb derm?

      in Female  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a female experiencing hair loss and seeking advice on why it's difficult to regrow hair. Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 are not mentioned.

      community Tiny tiny hairs outlining juvenile hairline

      in Is this regrowth?  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about hair regrowth using high-dose dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Users discuss seeing tiny hairs and hope they will become terminal, with advice to use derma rolling weekly for better results.