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      community Sule Hair Transplant in Istanbul Turkey | 5000 grafts | 6 months post-op

      in Transplants  30 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their 6-month update after a 5000-graft hair transplant at Sule Hair Clinic in Istanbul, noting a smooth procedure and ongoing growth without using finasteride or minoxidil. Some users expressed concerns about the decision to avoid these treatments, predicting potential future hair loss issues.

      community The temporal peak - the often forgotten part in transplants?

      in Transplants  88 upvotes 10 months ago
      Temporal peaks are crucial for a natural-looking hair transplant, but they are challenging to achieve due to the need for precise angles and appropriate hair thickness. Many users emphasize the importance of finding a skilled surgeon and using finasteride to maintain hairline stability.

      community Fin/dut ONLY users, this has been my experience so far

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  97 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for hair loss since January 2023, initially seeing improvement but now experiencing increased thinning. They are considering other factors like thyroid and insulin resistance and are seeking advice from long-term finasteride users, while some suggest trying dutasteride, minoxidil, or consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.

      community Pp405 phase 2a clinical results

      in Research/Science  40 upvotes 11 months ago
      PP405 shows initial promise for treating androgenetic alopecia, with safety confirmed in early trials, but skepticism remains due to limited data. Further trials are needed to determine its true efficacy and potential market impact.

      community Regrowth after 9 months of DHT blockers, and 6 months of HRT

      in Transgender  24 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 20-year-old saw significant hair regrowth after 9 months of using DHT blockers (finasteride and dutasteride) and 6 months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estradiol. The regrowth is attributed to low testosterone and high estradiol levels, without using Minoxidil.

      community What is the cause of "DHT itch"?

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effects of using Tongkat ali and dioscorea to raise DHT levels, leading to increased body hair growth and an itchy scalp, without causing hair loss. The discussion also debates the role of DHT in male characteristics and its impact on sexual function, with differing opinions on its importance and effects.

      community Very low free test from 3 months of finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user experienced decreased free testosterone levels after three months of using finasteride, despite positive results in hair shedding reduction. They are considering switching to topical finasteride and plan to conduct further blood tests, including checking SHBG levels, to understand the hormonal changes.

      community 4 months on dut and topical min as a 23 year old

      in Progress Pictures  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old shares progress in hair quality after 4 months using dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and other treatments, noting improved crown thickness but persistent temple thinning. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and started testosterone replacement therapy, which they believe helps mitigate side effects.

      community Almost 7 months post hair transplant

      in Update  7 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is pleased with their hair transplant results after nearly 7 months, noting thicker, longer, and stronger hair with good coverage and full donor recovery. They are using oral minoxidil and finasteride.

      community How’s RCH-01 doing?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      RCH-01's progress is uncertain, and there's skepticism about its effectiveness. Users are losing hope in this treatment.

      community Tretinoin for some men(not all) can cause non-telogen effluvium hair loss

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 10 months ago
      Tretinoin can cause non-telogen hair loss in some men by inducing catagen-like changes in hair follicles and through retinoid toxicity, especially when used with minoxidil. Some users report hair loss even when using retinoids on the face, while others experience benefits when combined with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Autoimmune issue?

      in Question  2 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user experienced severe hair loss, itchy scalp, and skin issues after trying no-shampoo, and wonders if it's male pattern baldness or an immune issue. They have a history of eczema, dermatitis, and jock itch, and have tried various treatments like coconut oil, peppermint, pumpkin seed, and onion.

      community second shed on dutasteride, but a woman

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A woman experiencing hormonal hair loss is on dutasteride and bicalutamide, which initially improved her hair, but she is now experiencing a second shedding phase with significant short hair loss. Despite normal hormone levels and no deficiencies, she is unsure if this shedding is normal and seeks advice.

      community 8months fin 4.5 months min progress

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 5mg oral Minoxidil daily and started with 1mg Finasteride daily, but reduced the dose due to side effects and is considering trying RU58841. They are concerned about thinning hair despite some temple recovery and are seeking advice on maximizing progress.

      community Looking for KX826 (pyrilutamide) success stories

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user ordered pyrilutamide (KX826) to stop hair loss and is seeking success stories. Replies indicate that it's too early to evaluate the product's effectiveness, as it takes several months to see results.

      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.