community Bumps After 1 Month of Weekly Microneedling at 1mm
Microneedling once a week at 1mm caused bumps, possibly scars, in the treated area. The user is considering cleaning the skin before microneedling to prevent this issue.
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390-420 / 1000+ results community Verteporfin Update Dr Barghouthi (prevents scars, potential regrowth)
The potential of using Verteporfin to prevent hair loss scars and possible regrowth, with two doctors currently testing it, although the price of a 15mg bottle is expensive.
community What causes thinning on the sides of head?
The user is experiencing hair thinning on the sides and back of the head while the top remains thick. A reply suggests it might be retrograde alopecia.
community Me looking at my friends slight temple recession and calculating how long it'll take for him to bring it up to me, the Hairloss expert (I've been on finasteride for 6 months) so I can slap him with a 30 minute presentation about DHT miniaturization and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
The post is a humorous take on the author's experience with hair loss and using finasteride for six months. The conversation includes discussions about hair loss, treatments like finasteride, and personal experiences with baldness.
community 28M with Diffuse Thinning and Donor Area Affected, Dutasteride Not Working, Advice on Next Steps?
A 28-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning and miniaturization around the ears and back has tried finasteride, dutasteride, and both topical and oral minoxidil without success. He is seeking advice on identifying the type of hair loss and next steps since current treatments are ineffective.
community 4 months of topical min/fin plus micro needling
The user has been using a topical solution of minoxidil 5% and finasteride 0.025% daily, along with dermastamping every two weeks and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week for four months. The treatment is for hair loss.
community biotin leads to acne and sebum on scalp ??
User is experiencing increased sebum, dandruff, and acne after taking a supplement containing biotin, iron, zinc, and calcium pantothenate along with finasteride. They are questioning if biotin is the cause and whether they should stop taking it.
community 4 month progress update. hair transplant, 1000 grafts each temple, plus 1000 grafts on crown (3000 total). I take oral oral dutasteride + topical minoxidil daily since the surgery
A hair transplant surgery involving 3000 grafts and the daily use of oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for four months since that procedure.
community What is the consensus on topical tretinoin mono therapy?
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of topical tretinoin as a monotherapy for hair loss, with users suggesting it may not be as effective as minoxidil or finasteride. The original poster is considering other options like a phenol peel and is concerned about the risks of derma rolling.
community 12 month post op - hair + beard transplant - Turkey istanbul
A user shared their experience with a hair and beard transplant in Istanbul, performed by Dr. Selahattin Tulunay, noting successful results after 12 months. The procedure cost 5000 €, and the user is open to questions about combining procedures or traveling for surgery.
community PTD-DBM from Infiniwell- have you tried it?
The conversation is about using PTD-DBM Peptide from Infiniwell for hair loss. The original poster is seeking feedback on its effectiveness.
community When someone posts a scalp tension theory
Hair loss theories discussed include poor blood flow, scalp tension, inflammation, and DHT. Treatments mentioned are massaging scalp, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Success with just Fin + Dermarolling
The user has been using finasteride for 5 months without hair regrowth or loss and is considering adding dermarolling to their regimen. They are seeking advice on the effectiveness of finasteride with dermarolling, the type of dermaroller to use, aftercare products, and concerns about shedding from dermarolling alone.
community This sub in a nutshell when it comes to medicine. Oral Minoxidil isn’t that bad
The post and conversation are about the use of oral Minoxidil (Min), Finasteride (Fin), and RU58841 for hair loss treatment, with mixed opinions on their safety and effectiveness.
community Scalp micropigmentation (smp) after 1 year
A user shared their experience with scalp micropigmentation (SMP) after one year. They discussed using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as treatments for hair loss.
community Acne breakout caused by oral minoxidil?
Switching from topical to oral minoxidil caused acne breakouts, leading the user to revert to topical use. Finasteride was also used, but acne was suspected to be linked to oral minoxidil.
community Scalp Microneedling with Growth Factors - Take 1
The conversation discusses using microneedling with growth factor serum, PRF injections, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and topical exosomes to treat hair loss, particularly on the crown. OP plans to microneedle twice a month and seeks feedback on Korean growth factor serums.
community Hello, Does anyone have experience with PTD-DBM ?
The conversation discusses experiences with PTD-DBM for hair loss treatment. It also mentions using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community How do you distinguish miniaturised hairs from velus hairs regrowing from dormant follicles around temples?
The conversation discusses difficulty in distinguishing between new hair growth and thinning hair at the temples after using microneedling and a rosemary peppermint topical for four weeks. The advice given is to wait a few months to see if the hairs grow out to determine their nature.
community There's a Dr wanting to expand his Verteporfin trials
Verteporfin may improve hair transplant outcomes and reduce scarring, potentially allowing patients to avoid finasteride. Dr. Barghouthi seeks collaborations, volunteers, and financial support for research on verteporfin.org.
community Oral Fin/min 1 year – diffuse thinning or parting hairline too much?
The user is concerned about whether their hair styling is causing thinning or if it's natural. They are considering treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 for hair loss.
community Seb derm regrowth progress? I think? Or am I just seeing what I want to see?
A person with hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis saw improvement after treating the condition and using 5mg oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, collagen, biotin, and vitamins. They are asking if the progress is real, and others have noted the oral minoxidil as a significant treatment.
community 4 months of topical minoxidil with derma rolling starting at month 2 - my review / experience
The user has been using topical minoxidil and dermarolling for hair regrowth but is hesitant to start finasteride due to potential side effects. Many suggest adding finasteride for better results in addressing DHT-related hair loss.
community Mesotherapy & Low level laser out therapy update . Oral Fin ,Topical Min, Dut, Hair Fibers
The user is undergoing Mesotherapy and Low-Level Laser Therapy for hair loss, with plans for multiple sessions. They are also using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, dutasteride, and hair fibers.
community Diffuse thinning is so brutal.
A 25-year-old with AGA experienced hair thinning and dandruff, stabilized with topical finasteride and minoxidil but saw minimal regrowth. They seek advice on styling and consider oral minoxidil and microneedling for denser hair.
community 1 year on Fin/Min/Dermarolling. NO SIDES
User shared 1-year progress using Finasteride, Minoxidil, and dermarolling with no side effects. Others discussed their experiences and asked questions about the treatments.
community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory
Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.
community Facial hair loss
User noticed beard and sideburn hair loss, and thinning eyebrows, diagnosed with alopecia barbae and male pattern baldness, and prescribed Desonide cream. User seeks feedback on Desonide cream.
community [m22, NW2] Derm says regrowth, but I still shed - responder or not?
A user is concerned about hair shedding despite noticeable regrowth after 7 months of using finasteride. The dermatologist confirmed positive results, but the user remains skeptical and confused.
community How come topical fin doesn't deliver superior results when it suppresses scalp DHT more effectively than oral?
Topical finasteride is believed to reduce scalp DHT more than oral forms, but its effectiveness is questioned due to inconsistent application and absorption. Oral finasteride is considered more effective because it consistently reduces systemic DHT, ensuring more reliable results.