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480-510 / 1000+ resultscommunity Turning vellus hairs into terminal hair
People are discussing hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, to turn vellus hairs into terminal hairs. Some users also mention using antibiotics, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, DHT blockers, biotin, and natural remedies like onion juice and seeds to improve hair growth.
community My eyelashes are over 2 times longer than the average after treatment
Minoxidil, dutasteride, and finasteride treatments have significantly increased eyelash length, with some users experiencing eyelashes over twice the average length. Many users report increased hair growth in unintended areas, such as knuckles and body hair, while still struggling with hair loss on the scalp.
community Four months on my stack, am I regrowing or just taking pictures at more flattering moments?
The user is using dutasteride, estradiol cypionate, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and plans to add ketoconazole for hair regrowth. They are questioning if the improvement is due to actual regrowth or just better photo angles.
community Shedding and sides from pumpkin seed oil? This sounds ridiculous...
community Slow responder: Progress stalling on dut, stabilization and thin fuzz but the hairs aren't going terminal. I wonder what options I have left are
A 43-year-old male has been using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for hair loss, with some stabilization and thin hair growth but no significant cosmetic improvement. He is considering increasing microneedling frequency and exploring other options, as he is concerned about the lack of terminal hair growth.
community (17M) Hair loss and Cystic Acnes / Dutasteride
A 17-year-old is using Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing hair shedding and cystic acne. They are considering Dutasteride for acne but are concerned about potential side effects on genital development.
community Scalp, eyebrow, eyelash and pubic hair loss.
The user experienced significant hair loss on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic area, along with itchy, flaky skin and red patches. They have a history of eczema and dermatitis and suspect that stopping shampoo use and taking Ritalin may have contributed to the issue.
community Target Area Hair Count (TAHC) increase comparasion of all future treatments in clinical trial phases
Finasteride, Minoxidil, Bioneer CosmeRNA, Technoderma, Kintor, Hope, Breezula, and Follicum treatments showed increases in hair count, with Technoderma showing the highest increase at 24.3 hairs/cm². Amplifica has not yet published results.
community Finasteride: 1 month microscope update. Before vs After
The user observed some regrowth and longer baby hairs after one month of using finasteride, despite experiencing increased shedding. They noted no side effects except for clear semen.
community 32, Southeast Asian, 1 y 3 m Finasteride, Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Microneedling – Former hair system user. Quick description of routine in comments.
A user named "bmbshell" who was dealing with hair loss and initially tried to fix it with a hair system before deciding to try finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and biotin supplements. They documented their progress over the past 1 year and 3 months, showing how effective these treatments were in regrowing their hair.
community Did I make some Progress (real question)!?
The user noticed temple recession and front thinning. Their treatment includes microneedling, topical minoxidil and finasteride, biotin, zinc, selenium, vitamin D3, rosemary oil, and specific shampoos.
community Miniaturization or regrowth? How can I tell them apart?
The user has been using finasteride for 16 months, minoxidil for 11 months, and started microneedling 2 months ago, experiencing shedding phases. They are questioning whether they are experiencing miniaturization or regrowth.
community PP405 Won’t Work: Follicle Is Miniaturized, Fibrosed, And Missing Key Support Cells
PP405 is ineffective for miniaturized, fibrosed hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia. AMP303 may activate hair follicle stem cells, but minoxidil and finasteride are still the main treatments.
community Does everyone experiencing male pattern baldness have an oily scalp?
Male pattern baldness can occur with or without an oily scalp, but an oily scalp and seborrheic dermatitis can worsen the condition. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo are used, and managing diet and scalp care can help control symptoms.
community Is it normal for scalp texture and appearance to change where hair is lost?
The conversation discusses changes in scalp texture and appearance in areas of hair loss, with concerns about the suitability of these areas for hair transplants. Users mention issues like fibrosis, inflammation, and thinner skin, advising caution and consultation with clinics before proceeding with transplants.
community Im shedding more short hairs??
A 16-year-old experiencing hair thinning noticed a shift from shedding long hairs to shorter hairs, while using Vitamin D, biotin supplements, ketoconazole shampoo, and improving diet. They are questioning if the short hairs indicate regrowth or androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
community What are the upcoming or promising future developments in hair loss?
The conversation discusses potential future hair loss treatments, including SCUBE3, hair follicle cloning, and GT20029, with mentions of past disappointments like CosmeRNA and hopes for treatments like Verteporfin for infinite donor hair.
community Which biotin and shampoo do people use? Too many options...
The conversation discusses using Biotin 10000mcg with Keratin and DHT blockers for hair growth. The user seeks advice on other community-recommended options.
community Creating a custom topical growth serum
A user is creating a custom topical hair regrowth serum using minoxidil, bimatoprost, tretinoin, castor oil, and hyaluronic acid. They are also using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and castor oil in their current regimen.
community We need to keep these snake oil companies accountable.
Biotin is being misleadingly marketed as a primary treatment for androgenic alopecia, overshadowing more effective treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is a call for increased awareness and accountability to prevent misinformation.
community Year and a half progress pictures
The post discusses a user's hair loss treatment routine, which includes daily 1mg finasteride, twice daily topical rogaine, biotin vitamin intake, and a new microneedling regimen of 0.5mm three times a week. The user is turning 24 next month.
community 10 month update - 4 in 1 topical solution + dermastamp (sorry for the low quality before)
A user shared their positive experience with a 4-in-1 topical solution containing finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin, along with weekly microneedling using a 1.2mm dermastamp. The user reported no noticeable side effects and mentioned that the biotin likely doesn't contribute to hair growth.
community after 6 month of treatment, good enough regrowth or is it underwhelming?
community Can't stop shedding(over 200 hairs a day) 17.5M
A user has been using Topical Finasteride and Minoxidil for 10 months but continues to shed over 200 hairs daily, with minimal improvement. They are seeking advice on whether increasing the finasteride dose might help.
community Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto)
Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected side effects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar side effects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.
community Back to Shedding at 7 Months: Normal or Not?
The user experienced a second shedding phase at 7 months while using topical finasteride and minoxidil, which is considered normal. The second shedding phase typically doesn't last as long as the first.
community How a follicle next to it is so genetically different that it never miniaturized??
Genetic differences in hair follicles affect hair loss patterns. Treatments discussed include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
community Topical min/fin for 8 months. Still seeing continuous miniaturisation
After 8 months of using topical finasteride, hair miniaturization continues, raising concerns about its effectiveness. Microneedling is suggested as a possible complementary treatment.
community Hair started thinning and found out i have high cortisol and thyroid issues
User experienced hair thinning due to high cortisol and thyroid issues, along with insulin resistance. They are taking magnesium, zinc, vitamin D, calcium, and selenium as supplements.