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      community How much time does it need to pass for a hair follicle to be considered "unrecoverable"?

      in Chat  26 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who experienced hair loss and stopped finasteride 4.5 years ago is considering restarting treatment with finasteride and oral minoxidil, questioning if their hair follicles are still recoverable. Responses suggest that hair follicles may not die and can potentially be revived even after many years, with some users sharing personal success stories using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and RU58841.

      community 6+ months on topical Fin/Min/RU

      in Progress Pictures  134 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has seen positive results after over six months using 0.05% topical finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 50mg/ml RU58841, weekly needling, and twice-weekly ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. They express gratitude for the support from an online community and are open to questions about their treatment.

      community Injured temple with derma rolling

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP injured their temple using derma rolling and tretinoin, causing peeling and potential hair follicle damage. Users suggest the injury might be permanent, possibly resulting in scar tissue where hair won't grow.

      community 3 month progress, Fin, Min, 0.5mm dermaroller

      in Progress Pictures  105 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user's 3-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and a 0.5mm dermaroller, with recent addition of caffeine shampoo. Users are responding positively and inquiring about application methods.

      community Success with just Fin + Dermarolling

      in Advice  15 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 5 months without hair regrowth or loss and is considering adding dermarolling to their regimen. They are seeking advice on the effectiveness of finasteride with dermarolling, the type of dermaroller to use, aftercare products, and concerns about shedding from dermarolling alone.

      community Diffuse thinning is the worst possible balding experience

      in Chat  76 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the struggle with diffuse hair thinning and the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences of hair thickening and shedding stopping with these treatments, but results vary and some are skeptical.

      community 1 year on Finasteride - We are so back!

      in Progress Pictures  832 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user started finasteride in April 2024 after experiencing hair thinning and had been using minoxidil since January 2023. They report significant hair recovery with no side effects from finasteride, and they continue to use both treatments together.

      community Crown recovery update - 7 months of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  1035 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 29-year-old reports positive hair recovery after 7 months using liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, low-level light therapy, and vitamins, following a 3600 graft DHI procedure. They experienced no side effects from the topical treatment, unlike with oral finasteride.

      community 5 months on Fin & Min, Biotin too.

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      User has been using 1.25 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily for 5 months, along with 5000 mcg biotin for 1.5 months. They noticed peach fuzz growth around month 4 and are seeking confirmation if this indicates hair regrowth.

      community Keeping ru58841 hair gains with only finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user started using RU58841 before finasteride for hair loss and is now considering stopping RU58841 while continuing finasteride. They are asking if others have maintained hair gains from RU58841 after stopping it, but one response suggests it's risky to stop RU58841 if they want to keep their hair gains.

      community [M37] 8 months progress with mostly derma rolling and scalp massaging

      in Progress Pictures  621 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 37-year-old male stopped using finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and switched to derma rolling, scalp massaging, and Revita shampoo, resulting in thicker, healthier hair with new growth. Users discuss the effectiveness of mechanical scalp stimulation, with some sharing similar positive experiences and others expressing skepticism.

      community Any experience with stem cell hair transplants?

      in Transplants  24 upvotes 2 years ago
      Stem cell hair transplants use stem cells from fat tissue to reactivate inactive hair follicles, but results are inconsistent and not widely shared. Traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil often show better results.

      community 2 months of RU after 2 years of fin and OM ED

      in Progress Pictures  53 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user was using 1mg finasteride daily and oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily for two years, then added RU58841 to their routine two months ago and is asking for opinions on any changes in hair growth. They provided progress pictures without dermarolling and maintained consistent lighting for comparison.

      community pyrilutamide solution progress log

      in Product  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 28 year old using a hair loss prevention protocol to restore thinning hair, which includes finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, alopecin, nizoral shampoo and microneedling; the user is now adding pyrilutamide solution to the regimen with the hope of improving their results. RU58841 was also ordered but not yet used.

      community 1yr on fin and min. I guess im not bald anymore.

      in Update  202 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their successful hair regrowth experience using 1.25mg finasteride daily, alternating oral and topical minoxidil, and weekly dermarolling. They reported significant improvement in their hairline and crown coverage over a year, with minimal side effects.

      community Fin 0.025% 1ml Daily. Now Rapidly Thinning My Third Month

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced initial success with topical finasteride 0.025% and melatonin but noticed rapid hair thinning after three months. They are considering switching to a higher dose of topical finasteride or oral finasteride, as advised by others, while being cautious about potential side effects.

      community 11 months on fin only. Regrowth + thickness

      in Progress Pictures  572 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reported hair regrowth and increased thickness after 11 months using finasteride 1mg, taken 3-4 times a week, with noticeable improvement starting around the third or fourth month. No side effects were mentioned, and the user is considering reducing the dosage to find the minimum needed to maintain results.

      community I spoke to the Guy who did the Ru58841 (PSK-3841) research

      in Research/Science  289 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses RU58841, a compound for hair loss treatment, which was found to be effective in a 6-month trial but was not pursued due to financial issues or marketability concerns, not safety. Some users are considering crowdfunding to release the research data, while others discuss personal experiences and safety concerns with RU58841.

      community Update: Chest discomfort from RU58841

      in Update  34 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced severe chest pains and shortness of breath after using RU58841 for hair loss and was advised by a doctor that blocking androgens can weaken the heart. They decided to continue with finasteride, minoxidil, and a hair transplant instead.