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      community What’s the go with verteporfin?

      in Technology  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses using verteporfin for hair regrowth and minimizing scarring after hair transplants. Some individuals plan to self-administer verteporfin, potentially in combination with microneedling, as an alternative to hair transplants.

      community PP405 Effectiveness in Transplant Area?

      in Transplants  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      Hair transplant recipients are concerned about whether dormant follicles are permanently damaged by incisions, but some believe undamaged follicles could still regrow if a treatment like PP405 is effective. Opinions vary on the impact of transplants on original follicles, with some suggesting treatments like finasteride can help regrow hair.

      community Do you see skin shedding with micro needling?

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling can cause skin shedding and inflammation, with some users adjusting needle size or frequency to reduce these effects. Some users combine microneedling with treatments like minoxidil, while others prefer smaller needles or alternative treatments like dutasteride.

      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 (Almost) 3 months on fin+min & microneedle.

      in Progress Pictures  1326 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride every other day, 5% minoxidil daily, and microneedling every two weeks for three months to treat hair loss. They are happy with the progress and considering adding ketoconazole shampoo to their routine.

      community Microneedling frequency at 1.5 mm for hair growth

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling at 1.5 mm should be done every 4 to 6 weeks, not weekly, to prevent scalp trauma and improve hair growth. The user is also using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily, 5 mg minoxidil daily, and started RU58841 two months ago.

      community 9 months on fin/min/microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  107 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male experienced hair regrowth and improved hair health after using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling for nine months, with initial shedding but no significant side effects. Users discussed similar experiences with hair styling difficulties and shared tips for managing hair texture and side effects.

      community Natural methods only. Gains or Nah?

      in Is this regrowth? 7 months ago
      The user is attempting to regrow hair using natural methods like microneedling, rosemary oil, and capsaicin tincture, avoiding medications like finasteride and minoxidil due to past health issues. Feedback suggests these methods are ineffective, with many recommending shaving or considering a hair system instead.

      community 5 months progress post on topical min and fin

      in Is this regrowth?  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared a 5-month progress update on using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, with microneedling and vitamins. They experienced initial shedding but no side effects, and increased the treatment to twice daily after month 4.

      community Using topicals after hair transplant if safe to do so

      in Transplants  7 upvotes 1 month ago
      After a hair transplant, it's advised to stop using RU58841 and minoxidil to avoid irritation, resuming them 25-30 days post-surgery if the scalp is healed. The user is currently using finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, but there are concerns about the safety and efficacy of RU58841 in humans.

      community Microneedling vs Not - my experience

      in Microneedling  53 upvotes 4 months ago
      Microneedling combined with minoxidil and finasteride initially showed significant hair growth, but stopping microneedling and reducing minoxidil use led to hair loss. Returning to the original routine may help regain lost progress.

      community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

      in Research/Science  58 upvotes 2 months ago
      Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.

      community My hairline after 10 months of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  154 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared their 10-month hair loss treatment progress using Finasteride, Topical Minoxidil, and microneedling, noting significant improvement in their hairline. They also mentioned that Finasteride helped with acne, and other users discussed additional treatments like tretinoin and observed hair regrowth patterns.

      community 7 months progress fin/min/microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  120 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 30-year-old shared their 7-month hair regrowth progress using topical minoxidil twice daily, 1 mg finasteride daily, and weekly microneedling. Users discussed the effectiveness of these treatments and suggested adding retinol for better results.

      community Baby hair on hairline: regrowth or balding?

      in Microneedling  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been dermarolling and applying argan oil with peppermint or rosemary oil, noticing baby hair growth on the hairline. They are questioning if this indicates treatment success or faster hairline recession.

      community Crown progress Nov 2024 to March 2025. Full recovery possible?

      in Progress Pictures  279 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old is using liposomal topical finasteride/minoxidil and low-level light therapy (LLLT) to improve hair growth, showing significant progress in crown recovery. The user prefers liposomal topicals to avoid side effects from oral finasteride and uses the iRestore Essential device for LLLT.