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      community As step up from scalp micro pigmentation

      in Satire  346 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone using finasteride and minoxidil along with microneedling as a treatment for hair loss, and there's a mention of scalp tattooing as an alternative or additional approach. Some responses mock the approach, while others inquire about the specifics of the treatment and its effectiveness.

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

      in Transplants  2 upvotes 6 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 1year progress, just need honest response from you

      in Is this regrowth?  57 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is considering changing their hair loss treatment from topical minoxidil and oral finasteride to oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride, with suggestions to add microneedling and possibly red light therapy. They are also exploring the addition of a caffeine and adenosine mix to their regimen.

      community Has anyone used Magnesium L-Threonate ?

       70 upvotes 7 years ago
      Magnesium L-Threonate may help treat balding by reducing DKK-1 expression without affecting DHT. Users discuss its potential effectiveness and application methods, with some considering trying it topically.

      community Alfatradiol Experience (2 months)

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 5 years ago
      User experienced side effects from oral finasteride and tried topical Alfatradiol for hair loss. Alfatradiol provided maintenance without significant regrowth, and user suggests it as an alternative for those struggling with finasteride side effects.

      community How is verteporfin doing in trials?

      in Chat  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the progress of verteporfin in hair loss trials, with users expressing curiosity about its effectiveness and updates. Specific treatments mentioned include FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) combined with verteporfin, with one reported case of donor area regrowth after a year, and three patients being monitored post-treatment by Dr. Bloxham with monthly updates on YouTube.

      community Testing recommendations from lack of min/fin success

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil, finasteride, a laser cap, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss without success and is seeking advice on further tests or treatments. They have a family history of hair loss and have not yet undergone dermatologist or trichology tests.

      community Took the plunge, bros. 3500 grafts later..

      in Transplants  167 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user underwent a hair transplant with 3500 grafts after trying treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, preferring a local clinic in Toronto over traveling to Turkey. The user plans to continue using finasteride to maintain existing hair, as the transplanted hair is DHT resistant.

      community Vertoporfin research update by Dr Bloxham

      in Research/Science  71 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of verteporfin in treating hair loss, with some users reporting positive results and speculating that it could lead to a cure for baldness. Others are skeptical, and there's a debate on the effectiveness of verteporfin for regrowing hair and reducing transplant scars.

      community Upcoming treatment ideas in the future

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exploring future hair loss treatments, including immunosuppressants for hair transplants and hair cloning, with a focus on leveraging research from other medical fields. Current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are effective for most, but there's a call for more funding and innovation in the hair loss industry.

      community i'm Considering adding hair stimulant: stemoxydine or alphatradiol

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering adding Stemoxydine to their hair loss regimen, as they already use topical finasteride with rosemary and cannot use Minoxidil. They are seeking feedback on Stemoxydine and Alphatradiol, and another user mentions 2-deoxy-d-ribose as a potential option.

      community Thoughts on Pantostin Alfatradiol?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 4 years ago
      User started using Pantostin Alfatradiol after watching haircafe on YouTube and noticed thicker hair. They wonder why it's not more popular, as it's a 5α-reductase inhibitor with a different mechanism than minoxidil.

      community Turkey? Fin? Min? Fin+Min? Biotin? Keto? Saw? Dut? Nut?

      in Satire  1350 upvotes 6 months ago
      Hair loss treatments and celebrity hair maintenance, mentioning finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, biotin, ketoconazole, saw palmetto, dutasteride, and Nutrafol. The tone is satirical, speculating on celebrities' use of hairpieces and transplants.

      community Can't help but feel somethings wrong (MtF 18)

      in Transgender  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hormone replacement therapy (estradiol enanthate injections) to address it. They are advised to be patient with the treatments and consider using a dermapen for microneedling.

      community Combining daily microneedling and redlight is a game changer

      in Microneedling  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using daily microneedling at 0.25mm and red light therapy to enhance hair regrowth, especially when traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil become less effective. The combination is said to improve hair density and thickness, with red light therapy being more cosmetic, while microneedling is essential for challenging areas.

      community DNA test result is incredible !

      in Technology  31 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses a personalized hair loss treatment plan based on DNA test results, recommending Minoxidil, Dutasteride, 17-alpha Estradiol, Cetirizine, and PRP sessions. The test identifies a high risk of hair loss due to DHT but a good response to Minoxidil, suggesting a tailored approach to treatment.

      community Any Microneedling non-responders figure it out by experimenting?

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses experimenting with microneedling for hair loss, specifically addressing non-responsiveness and the use of topical treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. The user seeks advice on effective frequency and depth combinations for better results.