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      community Any treatment not nuking systemic DHT levels?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 1 month ago
      Hair loss treatments that avoid significantly lowering systemic DHT levels, focusing on topical options like dutasteride mesotherapy, minoxidil, and ketoconazole. The user is exploring alternatives like KX-826 and RU58841 due to concerns about hormone levels.

      community 6 years post transplant.. NO meds

      in Transplants  779 upvotes 2 years ago
      User had a hair transplant in 2016 but stopped taking finasteride due to side effect concerns. Now considering another transplant and starting finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to improve hair situation.

      community [27M] FUE 14 days recovery progress

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared their 14-day recovery progress after a 3450 graft FUE hair transplant in Turkey, noting faster healing possibly due to hydrolyzed collagen supplements. They asked if others had similar experiences with or without such supplements.

      community Hair Loss Treatments and Hair Transplant

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is using oral finasteride, considering adding RU58841 and microneedling, and planning a hair transplant. They are seeking advice on whether to wait for treatment results or proceed with the transplant.

      community Brutal shed at 5 months

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      User experienced significant hair regrowth with multiple treatments, but then had a brutal shedding period, losing progress. Others questioned the number of treatments used and potential side effects.

      community Mineral deficiencies vs MPB vs Thyroid

      in Chat  8 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced hair improvement using a topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin combo, along with supplements like zinc, copper, magnesium, vitamin D3, K2, iodine, and boron. They believe these changes are due to addressing mineral deficiencies and possibly thyroid issues, despite skepticism from others.

      community Post op day 1, My 10 year journey and thoughts about hair loss, advice

      in Transplants  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user shared their 10-year hair loss journey, discussing treatments like oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and LLLT, and ultimately deciding on a hair transplant. They also explored the possibility of having alopecia areata incognita and advised seeking multiple opinions before surgery.

      community 9 Month Hair Transplant Review (Asli Tarcan) (Part 3 Of 5)

      in Transplants  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is dissatisfied with their hair transplant results from Asli Tarcan, citing poor donor area management and insufficient graft density. They advise against opting for cheaper procedures and express hope for future hair cloning solutions.

      community 35/M had transplant hair from 2019

      in Transplants  411 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 35-year-old man had a hair transplant in 2019 but experienced further hair loss due to not using finasteride or minoxidil. Many suggest shaving his head or considering a hair system, as his donor area is depleted and further transplants may not be viable.

      community medication for hair loss spironolactone

      in Female  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      41-year-old female experienced slow hair thinning, took finasteride for a year, then switched to spironolactone. Irregular periods occurred, seeking advice on long-term side effects and considering a third medication.

      community NW5 at 19. How many grafts do I need?

      in Transplants  142 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old with rapid hair loss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.

      community Shaved my (transplanted) hair during quarantine

      in Shaved/buzzed  102 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user shaved their transplanted hair during quarantine and shared positive results after one year, using Minoxidil 5%. They had 1,500 hairs transplanted via the DHI method with no visible scarring.

      community To get a HT or Not To get a HT?

      in Transplants  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      A hair transplant without using finasteride or similar medications may lead to unnatural results and further hair loss. Financially capable individuals are advised to stabilize hair loss with medication before considering a transplant.

      community 24M – aggressive shedding, past success with mesotherapy + minoxidil, now worse than before. Unsure if I should try a combo or consider a transplant.

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 24-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair shedding despite past success with mesotherapy and minoxidil, and is considering adding treatments like Expecia, dermapen, or a hair transplant. Many suggest using finasteride to maintain hair, as it is necessary even after a transplant, and side effects are rare and reversible.

      community Severe diffuse thinning since 13 years old

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning plans to use minoxidil, dermarolling, and possibly ketoconazole, with hopes to later incorporate finasteride. Concerns about starting finasteride too young and the need for a dermatologist consultation are discussed.

      community Transplant 3400 grafts 4 month update

      in Transplants  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user had a hair transplant of 3400 grafts, primarily focusing on the hairline, and is happy with the results four months post-surgery. They used topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, finasteride, and topical dutasteride, along with microneedling and Nizoral, and the procedure cost around $12,000.

      community Been diagnosed with telogen effluvium and MPB

      in Chat  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogen effluvium and male pattern baldness started oral finasteride, which initially slowed hair loss and slightly thickened hair, but experienced increased shedding after surgery. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is seeking additional advice.

      community Need help with reviving temple areas

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, minoxidil with tretinoin, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss but hasn't seen improvement in temple areas. Suggestions include trying microneedling with minoxidil or considering a hair transplant, though temple transplants can be challenging.

      community 5.5 month progress - 3500 grafts- WSC clinic Istanbul

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user underwent a hair transplant with 3500 grafts at WSC clinic in Istanbul and uses finasteride, biotin, multivitamins, minoxidil with finasteride, biotin shampoo, and coconut oil with peppermint oil for hair loss treatment. Another user commented that the result looks like a barren patch of hair.

      community Naturally high T (1,100+) causing diffuse thinning while on Dut

      in Chat  21 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 26-year-old male with high testosterone is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy. Suggestions include adjusting dutasteride dosage, monitoring iron levels, and consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.

      community Switch from RU58841 to Pyrilutamide, after 2 years?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user switched from RU58841 to Pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment after experiencing side effects and continued hair shedding with RU. They are now losing hair faster with Pyrilutamide and questioning if they should revert to RU58841.

      community My 2600 Grafts Hair Transplant Surgery results

      in Progress Pictures  297 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a 2,600 grafts hair transplant surgery in India, expressing optimism about the results. The conversation also debated the necessity of medications like finasteride to maintain hair transplant results and prevent further hair loss.