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      community Pumpkin seed oil actually helps with hair loss (MPB) see study

       54 upvotes 7 years ago
      Pumpkin seed oil is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, but the study cited is criticized for using a product with multiple ingredients, making it unclear if pumpkin seed oil is effective. The conversation concludes with skepticism about the study's validity and mentions that pumpkin seeds might help with DHT blocking.
      Sudden Triangular Thinning Patch

      community Sudden Triangular Thinning Patch

      in General  157 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 31-year-old has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They noticed a sudden triangular thinning patch on their scalp and are seeking advice, questioning if it could be medication-related.

      community 126 Days of Fin/Min/Niz/Microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  215 upvotes 4 years ago
      User shared 126-day progress using Fin/Min/Niz/Microneedling for hair loss. Others discussed microneedling depth, results timeline, frontal coverage, and switching to Dutasteride.

      community Hair disappearing after one week (microscope photos)

      in Progress Pictures  751 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user is concerned about hair loss despite using finasteride and minoxidil, noting changes in hair under a microscope after one week. Others suggest patience, as hair treatments take months to show results, and recommend focusing less on microscopic changes.

      community 32, Southeast Asian, 1 y 3 m Finasteride, Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Microneedling – Former hair system user. Quick description of routine in comments.

      in Progress Pictures  324 upvotes 3 years ago
      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 Scalp, eyebrow, eyelash and pubic hair loss.

       7 upvotes 8 years ago
      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 Almost 4 months of oral fin, topical min and microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  752 upvotes 2 years ago
      User "Mostuls" shared their 4-month hair loss treatment routine, which includes daily oral finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, and microneedling twice a week with no side effects. Other users discussed the specifics of the treatment and expressed positive reactions to the results.

      community Sometimes the hair loss was in our control the whole time

      in Chat  831 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and the potential impact of diet and lifestyle changes, particularly increased protein intake, on hair health. The original poster shared their experience of improved hair appearance after weight loss and dietary changes, despite skepticism from others about lighting differences in photos and the effectiveness of diet alone without finasteride or minoxidil.

      community I (diffuse thinner) would genuinely prefer having the Generic MPB hairloss

      in Chat  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses struggles with diffuse thinning and hair loss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride, with limited success. The original poster regrets having a hair transplant at 21 due to weak donor hair and ongoing thinning.

      community Sides from fin vs. depression from hair loss

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the difficulty in distinguishing between side effects of finasteride (like brain fog and loss of libido) and depression caused by hair loss. Users share experiences of severe depression while on finasteride, leading some to stop the treatment despite anxiety over hair loss.

      community Breaking hair loss news! GT20029 is a resounding success!

      in Product  132 upvotes 1 year ago
      GT20029, a new hair loss treatment, shows promising results but only a slight improvement over placebo. People are cautiously optimistic, discussing its potential and combining it with existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community Topical fin/min + microneedling 3 month results

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using topical finasteride and minoxidil combined with microneedling, along with supplements like collagen, vitamin C/D, and saw palmetto. The user also mentions using a DHT-blocking shampoo and experimenting with cold showers and contrast therapy for hair health.

      community Proof that finasteride messes with neurosteroids

      in Research/Science  230 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.

      community Hairline stable but diffuse thinning with topical fin+min

      in Finasteride  237 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced stable hairline but diffuse thinning after switching from oral finasteride to a topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride. They are concerned about the effectiveness of the topical treatment and are considering other options due to a recent decline in hair density.

      community Does microneedling damage scalp?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      Microneedling does not prevent future hair transplants, but some surgeons report the skin becomes "harder" in treated areas. There is no clear evidence to confirm this effect.

      community Progress ? - is my hair getting worse

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss, particularly at the crown, and is using topical finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo but avoids minoxidil due to side effects. Opinions vary, with some suggesting the hair looks worse, while others see no change or slight improvement; additional treatments like oral finasteride and micro-needling are suggested.

      community How does hair loss and recovery work?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss varies due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and other factors. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling.

      community Slow going. Min/Fin topical, 1.5 microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  46 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared progress pictures after a year of treating hair loss with 5% minoxidil, then a combination of minoxidil/finasteride topical, and microneedling at 1.5mm bi-weekly. They plan to switch to oral finasteride and more frequent microneedling at a shallower depth while continuing the current regimen.

      community Scalp micropigmentation (smp) after 1 year

      in SMP  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with scalp micropigmentation (SMP) after one year. They discussed using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as treatments for hair loss.