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      community 18/M 5 month transformation with RU58841 and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  442 upvotes 4 years ago
      An 18-year-old shared a 5-month hair transformation using RU58841 and minoxidil, reporting no side effects and crediting most regrowth to minoxidil. Opinions on RU58841 are mixed, with some users and a YouTuber moving away from it due to side effects and lack of studies.

      community Did UCLA Just Cure Baldness? Check this Out!

      in Research/Science  968 upvotes 1 year ago
      UCLA's PP405 shows promise in reactivating dormant hair follicles for hair loss treatment but is still in clinical trials. Minoxidil and finasteride remain common treatments until PP405 becomes available.

      community 25M - 6 months of treatment with topicals

      in Is this regrowth?  56 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 25-year-old male has been treating hair loss for six months using 5% minoxidil once daily, 0.02% DIY topical finasteride once daily, and microneedling every two weeks. He reports increased hair density and some regrowth, particularly vellus hairs, and plans to continue the regimen, possibly adding oral finasteride in the future.

      community Saw an opinion on PP405 and sharing

      in Technology 4 weeks ago
      PP405 is discussed as a potential adjunct therapy for hair loss, with skepticism about its effectiveness and trial results. Users mention combining it with finasteride and minoxidil for better results, while others debate the root causes of hair loss and the limitations of current treatments.

      community A Short Recap on PP405 and AAD 2026

      in Update 4 weeks ago
      PP405 is a promising experimental topical treatment for alopecia that reactivates dormant hair follicles by targeting cellular energy, with large-scale trials planned for 2026. While it shows potential, it cannot regenerate permanently destroyed follicles, making hair transplants the only guaranteed solution for advanced baldness currently.

      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 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 Someone please explain the Dut horror stories

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 5 months ago
      Dutasteride is often blamed for worsening hair loss, but initial shedding may lead to improvement, requiring patience. Some users find success with dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, while others experience side effects or no improvement.

      community Been on dut for 3 years, still receeding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  93 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been on dutasteride for three years but is still experiencing hair recession and is considering adding finasteride. Suggestions include trying minoxidil, microneedling, or a hair transplant for further improvement.

      community Should I start taking finasteride at 17.5? (M)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 17-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and is using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed oil. They are considering starting finasteride but are concerned about its effects on development and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with finasteride or switch to oral minoxidil.

      community I think this is my stop, gentlepeople. So long and thanks for all the data 👋

      in Transgender  2261 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared their successful experience with hair regrowth and transitioning from male to female using minoxidil, finasteride, Nutrafol, microneedling, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They expressed gratitude for the results and encouraged others to explore treatments that align with their personal goals.

      community This sucks hard. I want my life back

      in Chat  123 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, vitamins, and keto shampoo. They are contemplating a hair transplant but worry about their age and future hair loss.

      community Crown recovery - November 2024 to now. Crazy!

      in Progress Pictures  2124 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old shared their hair recovery progress using a liposomal topical finasteride/minoxidil solution, LLLT helmet, and vitamins, noting that transplants were only on the hairline. They highlighted the effectiveness of their regimen and addressed skepticism with photos.

      community 6 month progress daily oral fin 1mg, oral min 1.25mg, and topical min

      in Progress Pictures  564 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 35-year-old reported significant hair regrowth after six months of using daily oral finasteride (1mg), oral minoxidil (1.25mg), and topical minoxidil, with no major side effects except increased hair growth in unwanted areas. Noticeable improvements were seen around four months after starting finasteride.

      community Some good news for the future.

      in Research/Science  101 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP-405, a potential hair loss treatment, shows promise in stimulating dormant hair follicles and may help with various hair loss types. Current treatments like Minoxidil are still recommended as PP-405 is in early trials and may take years to become available.

      community [43M] 6 months topical .01%->.025% / 5% min

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 43-year-old man shares his slow progress using low-dose topical finasteride and 5% minoxidil for hair growth, along with scalp massages, microneedling, biotin supplements, and pumpkin seed oil. Another user suggests shaving and warns about potential infertility from finasteride, but the original poster remains optimistic, citing others' successful results.

      community 36yo male, NW6, 2.5mth dut/minox

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 36-year-old male using dutasteride and minoxidil has seen significant hair regrowth, confirmed by a dermatologist and supported by before-and-after photos. He plans to increase his oral minoxidil dosage and add dermapen to his routine.

      community I wrote a poem about pp405 (potential treatment)

      in Satire  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A poem humorously suggests hope for a new hair loss treatment, PP405, while users debate the effectiveness and side effects of current treatments like Finasteride. Concerns are raised about Finasteride's side effects, especially for young users, and skepticism about new treatments is expressed.

      community Realistically, how much PP405 will cost?

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is in phase 2 trials for hair loss, with discussions on its cost and effectiveness compared to minoxidil and finasteride. Users are skeptical about its efficacy and timeline, with hopes for market release by 2027.

      community 1 year regime. Stabilizing a bit

      in Progress Pictures  81 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old man using minoxidil for hair loss is seeing stabilization but no significant regrowth. He is hesitant about finasteride due to potential side effects and is seeking alternative methods to promote hair growth.

      community Don't give up! 9 months on Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  392 upvotes 1 year ago
      A trans man shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after 9 months on oral Minoxidil and 1.5 years on finasteride. He encourages others to stick with their treatments despite initial setbacks.