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      community A Theory on Why Microneedling Works

       175 upvotes 6 years ago
      Microneedling may enhance hair regrowth by transferring stem cells to dormant follicles, improving the effects of minoxidil. Users discuss using microneedling with needle lengths around 1.5mm to stimulate hair growth.

      community Highly recommend buying a microscope (see pictures)

      in Treatment  44 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user recommends using a microscope to assess hair density and track hair loss progress, finding it useful for evaluating treatment effectiveness, particularly with dutasteride and minoxidil. They advise against obsessing over hair loss and emphasize focusing on other meaningful life aspects.

      community Living a lie with hair fibers...

      in Shaved/buzzed  499 upvotes 4 months ago
      A person dealing with hair loss is considering shaving their head, using scalp micropigmentation to cover a FUT scar, or trying a hair system. They are also contemplating treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community Dht kills hair, but no one says why?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  40 upvotes 7 months ago
      DHT affects hair follicles, contributing to hair loss, but the exact mechanism is unclear. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss, though they may have side effects and varying effectiveness.

      community [22m] Is it time for a transplant?

      in Progress Pictures  56 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 22-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride and is considering a hair transplant but lacks funds. The discussion includes advice on treatments like dutasteride, microneedling, and lifestyle changes, with mixed opinions on the timing and effectiveness of a transplant at a young age.

      community Well boys, it was worth a shot…

      in Update  427 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements for six months with some progress in hair loss treatment. They are considering a hair transplant and have been advised to continue the current regimen for 12-18 months, possibly adding microneedling or trying dutasteride.

      community 1 Year Finasteride + 2.5 Oral Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  606 upvotes 1 year ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved using finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil over a year, despite initial shedding. The treatment is recommended, though it may cause increased heart rate and body hair growth.

      community Male pattern baldness, and mental health

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  332 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.

      community Day 11- I have removed all Scabs

      in Progress Pictures  240 upvotes 2 years ago
      Eleven days after a hair transplant, the user has removed all scabs and plans to resume Oral Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil. They will also start using a serum provided by the clinic and are sharing progress and clinic information privately to avoid negative comments.

      community 6 months of Mexican Finasteride (1.25mg every other day). It’s working slow but steady.

      in Progress Pictures  280 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared a 6-month hair loss treatment routine including Mexican finasteride (1.25mg every other day), daily minoxidil, bi-weekly dermarolling, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, noting significant crown growth and some frontal hairline improvement with initial side effects that have since subsided. They are seeking advice to improve results, particularly at the frontal hairline, without resorting to a hair transplant.

      community 5Months 0.5mg Fin + 2.5mg Oral Min | UPDATE #2

      in Progress Pictures  919 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user, Salty-Peace-577, shared their 5-month update on using 0.5mg oral finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. They experienced significant hair growth, particularly in their eyebrows, and shared their regimen and tips for hair growth. Some users in the conversation also discussed the side effects they experienced with different dosages of the medications.

      community How do we only have two treatments to combat hair loss at this point in time?

      in Chat  211 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses frustration over the limited and not always effective treatments for hair loss, mainly Minoxidil and Finasteride. The conversation includes mentions of potential new treatments like GT20029, HMI-115, CosmeRNA, KX-826, and microneedling, but also highlights the challenges of funding and prioritizing research in this area.

      community Why I Will be Accepting Baldness

      in Chat  204 upvotes 2 years ago
      User decides to accept baldness due to mental health issues with finasteride. Others suggest considering hair systems, topical finasteride, or RU58841 as alternatives.

      community Hair Transplant results, +1 year later

      in Transplants  810 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair transplant results after 1 year discussed, with mostly positive feedback on density and appearance. User considers another surgery for hairline, but overall improvement noted.

      community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)

      in Research/Science  447 upvotes 3 years ago
      Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.

      community Is PP405 gonna flop or what???

      in Research/Science 1 week ago
      PP405 is viewed skeptically, with some seeing it as overhyped and potentially ineffective compared to existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. While it shows some promise in activating dormant hair follicles, many believe it won't replace hair transplants or significantly outperform current options.

      community It looks like Pelage are giving hints that PP405 is a game changer

      in Chat  239 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      PP405 is seen as a potential breakthrough for converting vellus hairs to terminal hairs, with users expressing both hope and skepticism. It is compared to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, with discussions on side effects and marketing concerns.

      community is this a hair transplant (57 yo)

      in Hair Systems  604 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 57-year-old man uses a hair system, not a hair transplant, and likely had cosmetic procedures. Discussions include the effectiveness of hair systems and finasteride side effects.

      community 3 months update on 3mg Dutasteride

      in Chat  98 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user saw no significant changes in hair loss after three months on 3mg Dutasteride, having previously used Finasteride and 0.5mg Dutasteride. They plan to continue the high dose for a year despite concerns about side effects and diminishing returns.

      community 2.5 years 1mg finasteride daily

      in Progress Pictures  4842 upvotes 2 months ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved after 2.5 years of taking 1 mg finasteride daily, without using minoxidil or microneedling. Minor side effects included a slightly thinner beard and longer time to finish during sex.

      community If you had to abandon DHT blockers, what’s next?

      in Treatment  60 upvotes 3 months ago
      Users discuss alternatives to DHT blockers for hair loss, suggesting minoxidil, microneedling, natural DHT blockers, and scalp massages. Some explore RU58841, ketoconazole, hair transplants, and hair systems due to side effects from finasteride and dutasteride.

      community New vellus all over — just 9 days into once-daily 5% minoxidil.

      in Minoxidil  159 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using 1 mg finasteride for three months and recently started using 5% minoxidil once daily, resulting in new vellus hair growth. The user is hopeful that minoxidil will positively impact terminal hairs and is considering adding a derma stamp to the routine.

      community Fix/min after 9 months - can you spot the difference?

      in Is this regrowth?  141 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after using minoxidil for 9 months and finasteride for 3 months, with plans to continue treatment and possibly get a hair transplant. Some users suggested adding microneedling and other treatments, while others discussed potential side effects of finasteride.