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      community Microneedling + topical fin/min: how to structure the routine?

      in General  78 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is using a topical spray containing finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin for hair loss and plans to add weekly dermastamping, starting with a needle length of 0.6mm. They seek advice on the safety of combining these treatments, the impact of skipping one dose weekly, and the frequency of replacing the dermastamp.

      community Hairloss Journey- Post 2 (PICS!!)

       7 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation is about documenting hair loss over four years leading up to a hair transplant, with photos showing the progression. The next post will cover the experience and recovery from an FUE transplant.

      community Crown recovery - November 2024 to now. Crazy!

      in Progress Pictures  2117 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old shared their hair recovery progress using a liposomal topical finasteride/minoxidil solution, LLLT helmet, and vitamins, noting that transplants were only on the hairline. They highlighted the effectiveness of their regimen and addressed skepticism with photos.

      community P5P supplementation for fin sides.

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      P5P supplementation helped reverse finasteride side effects, particularly by lowering prolactin levels and restoring sensitivity. The user experienced significant improvement within a day and full recovery in a few days.

      community Fin + Oral Min 6 months progress (2 pics with dermmatch+toppik)

      in Progress Pictures  607 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride (Fin) and oral minoxidil (Oral Min), with progress shown using hair fibers like DermMatch and Toppik. The original poster plans a hair transplant and mentions side effects like reduced libido from finasteride.

      community Platelet rich plasma treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 27-year-old male experienced rapid hair loss after dengue fever, which activated a balding gene. The doctor suggested platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth.

      community Goodbye my dudes

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  303 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user decided to stop using finasteride due to side effects and chose to shave their head instead. They plan to use the money saved for a hair transplant towards a house downpayment, hoping for future advancements in hair cloning.
      23M with Heart Issues: Considering Hair Transplant vs. Finasteride/Minoxidil

      community 23M with Heart Issues: Considering Hair Transplant vs. Finasteride/Minoxidil

      in General  59 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 23-year-old with heart issues is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about using finasteride or minoxidil due to health risks. A suggestion was made to consider topical minoxidil as it may have fewer systemic effects, but ongoing treatment is necessary to maintain transplant results.

      community Would you use a hair transplant recovery tracker app?

      in General  70 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is considering creating a mobile app to track hair transplant recovery, including daily progress, photos, and care instructions. They seek feedback on whether such an app would be helpful for others.

      community 6 years fighting the Norwood reaper

      in Is this regrowth?  45 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been managing hair loss with microneedling, Nutrafol, topical finasteride/minoxidil foam, LLLT, and Nizoral, and plans to add oral minoxidil. They are seeing improvement and are cautious about using oral finasteride due to past gynecomastia concerns.

      community 40 days on topical fin+min + kx-826

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 40 days of using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and KX-826 following a hair transplant. They previously used Polaris NR-11, which contains finasteride and minoxidil, and experienced significant hair regrowth.

      community HAIR REGENERATION HUMAN TRIALS with Verteporfin

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 3 years ago
      A new human trial using an FDA-approved treatment for wound healing called Verteporfin, which may potentially be able to reverse scarring and regrow hair in that area. The trial is only lasting one month so far.

      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 How do you prevent infection with derma needling / derma stamping?

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses preventing infection from derma stamping for hair loss treatment, with suggestions to reduce needle depth and consider alternatives like tretinoin. The user experienced irritation possibly from zinc chloride and stopped using the shampoo and derma stamping.
      36M too late to start oral Fin and Min then get a FUE?

      community 36M too late to start oral Fin and Min then get a FUE?

      in General  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 36-year-old man is considering starting oral finasteride and minoxidil, using ketoconazole shampoo, and possibly getting a 3000-graft FUE hair transplant. He previously had scalp micropigmentation but is now exploring medication due to fewer concerns about side effects.

      community Scalp Microneedling with Growth Factors - Take 1

      in Microneedling  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses using microneedling with growth factor serum, PRF injections, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and topical exosomes to treat hair loss, particularly on the crown. OP plans to microneedle twice a month and seeks feedback on Korean growth factor serums.

      community 1 year post Hair Transplant before and after. What level of shedding is normal

      in Progress Pictures  1789 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user, SnooDonuts9235, shares their positive experience with a hair transplant and using topical finasteride and minoxidil. They express concern about increased shedding and ask if it is normal. Other users compliment their results and ask about the clinic and procedure details. SnooDonuts9235 encourages others to consider a hair transplant even without taking oral finasteride and shares that the procedure was not as scary as they initially thought.

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

      in Chat  1 upvotes 9 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.

      community The case for 5ARI-free hair transplants: Dr. Zarev, Pittella, Sethi, Miln, and future treatments in development

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 7 months ago
      Some individuals experience side effects from 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and are considering hair transplants without these medications, with some opting for surgeons like Dr. Zarev. Others are exploring alternative treatments and waiting for new medications in development, while some discuss managing side effects through lifestyle changes or additional medications.

      community Will vellus hairs in thinning areas go terminal if you go all out?

      in Transgender  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      A trans woman is using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and HRT to address hair loss, with noticeable improvement in hairline shape and presence of vellus hairs. She is considering hair transplants if these treatments don't yield desired results within a year or two.

      community Microneedling and massaging scalp progress

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared their hair restoration journey using oral and topical finasteride, experiencing side effects with the former. They later switched to microneedling, scalp massages, and vitamins (D3, Zinc, Biotin, B complex, Vitamin E) with mixed feedback on progress.

      community Little hair cloning article here

       7 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also mentions a new hair transplant therapy approved by the government.