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      community Microneedling on oral fin only?

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Microneedling may have benefits for hair loss even if only using oral finasteride without minoxidil. The effectiveness of microneedling without minoxidil is debated.

      community 2 months and a half on min + fin

      in Progress Pictures  843 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and nizoral shampoo for almost three months, along with supplements like biotin and vitamin D3, and reports noticeable hair regrowth without side effects. They aim to have more hair for a wedding in June and are considering using hair fibers for temporary enhancement.

      community 6month progress Fin/Min/Microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  199 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 6-month progress using 1mg finasteride, daily minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling twice a week, biotin, and Nizoral shampoo, showing significant hair regrowth. Other users were impressed, noting the regrowth resembled a hair transplant.

      community Microneedling + topical fin/min: how to structure the routine?

      in General  78 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is using a topical spray containing finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin for hair loss and plans to add weekly dermastamping, starting with a needle length of 0.6mm. They seek advice on the safety of combining these treatments, the impact of skipping one dose weekly, and the frequency of replacing the dermastamp.

      community 2 1/2 years progress on fin/min/dermarolling mostly

      in Progress Pictures  44 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared their 2 1/2 years of progress treating hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, noting a slight improvement from RU58841 and a recent addition of oral minoxidil. They varied their finasteride dosage, used both topical and oral minoxidil, and saw better results with short hair, hoping for further improvement.

      community I am actually regrowing my hairline without minoxidil or finasteride (mechanical stimulation)

       128 upvotes 7 years ago
      Regrowing hairline without the use of Minoxidil or Finasteride, and instead using mechanical stimulation such as Derma Roller, Nizoral, Zinc Pyrithione, Scalp Massage, Scalp Exercise, Fish Oil and other topical solutions. It is cautioned that there are risks associated with not using medically-prescribed treatments, but it is suggested to consider mechanical stimulation in addition to those prescribed treatments.

      community Anyone else a non-responder to spiro?

      in Treatments  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Spiro, Min, Fin, and RU. It highlights that Spiro is generally for women and can affect men's hormonal balance.

      community Can Fin + Min save my hair? [20M]

      in Satire  3166 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is considering using finasteride and minoxidil to address hair loss, particularly at the temples and crown. Responses include encouragement, humor, and additional suggestions like using a derma roller.

      community Which dermaroller do y'all use?

      in Microneedling  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about recommendations for microneedling tools for hair loss, with users suggesting a dermastamp from Koi Beauty and the Derminator 2 with 12-needle cartridges.

      community Good evening tressless, here to give you all an update and hopefully give some hope as I used to binge this sub back at the start of my journey, routine is 1mg fin, 2.5mg min per day, been nearly 3 years now 21M

      in Progress Pictures  1759 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old shared impressive hair regrowth results after nearly three years using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily. The user experienced shedding periods but reported no side effects, and the transformation was praised by many.

      community Questions about alfatradiol logistics

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is seeking help with using Ell-Cranell for hair loss treatment. They are unsure about the correct application method and dosage. They also inquire about combining microneedling with topical alfatradiol and question a study that referred to alfatradiol as a hair growth inhibitor in male mice.

      community PP405 Hair Loss Drug: Phase 1 Human Results & Biopsy Insights

      in Research/Science  213 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment undergoing trials, with discussions on its effectiveness and comparison to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is skepticism about its status as a cure, with hopes for future advancements in genetic treatments like CRISPR.

      community Question about Min/Fin + any natural regrowth tips

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is concerned about hair thinning at 23 and is considering Minoxidil and finasteride for treatment, asking about long-term use and side effects. They also mention using collagen and exploring acupuncture for hair regrowth.

      community One month in, and LLLT is seemingly working

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss possibly due to scalp damage and tried natural treatments with limited success. They reported noticeable hair thickening after using a laser treatment device, suggesting it may be effective, especially for those on finasteride.

      community Finasteride is saving me!!! 1 yr results

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after one year of using 0.5mg daily finasteride, with plans to add 1.25mg oral minoxidil and microneedling for further improvement. He also uses Nizoral shampoo weekly and reports no current side effects.

      community Finasteride 5mg for female pattern hair loss

      in Female  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user's experience of using Finasteride 5mg and Aldactone 50mg to treat Female Pattern Hair Loss, as well as their use of PRP injections for further hair growth.

      community Why I really believe the tension theory is the cause of MPB

      in Research/Science  70 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the tension theory as a cause of male pattern baldness (MPB), suggesting that scalp tension and reduced subcutaneous fat layer contribute to hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and Botox.

      community progress pic after 4 months fin, min

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 38-year-old man from Poland, balding for 15 years, shared his hair regrowth progress after 4 months of using finasteride (fin), minoxidil (min), micro-needling, and infrared light treatments. He recently switched from finasteride to dutasteride.

      community Masseter Muscles and the Tension Theory of Baldness

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the tension theory of baldness, suggesting that over-developed masseter muscles may harm hair follicles. Botox injections to relax these muscles reportedly led to an 18% increase in hair count in men with AGA.

      community 1 year progress on fin/min chewables

      in Progress Pictures  602 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair thickening after one year of using chewable finasteride (1.2 mg) and minoxidil (2.5 mg) without major side effects, except occasional low libido. The user sourced the treatments from Hims and noticed results around 5-6 months, with shedding lasting about two months.

      community Anyone else just waiting until the real pyrilutamide and then GT20029?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is hesitant to use finasteride due to potential hormonal side effects and is waiting for the release of pyrilutamide, a new hair loss treatment. Other users suggest trying finasteride, warning about potential regret if hair loss progresses in the meantime.

      community Dermaroller vs dermastamp vs dermapen

      in Microneedling  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling is debated for hair loss treatment, with some users finding it beneficial for minoxidil absorption and others skeptical of its effectiveness. Alternatives like finasteride and minoxidil are recommended, while tools like dermarollers, dermapens, and dermastamps are discussed for their pros and cons.

      community Microneedling question on frequency

      in Microneedling  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the proper frequency and needle length for microneedling to treat hair loss, with a user asking if they should use a 0.5 mm derma stamp daily and a 1.5 mm stamp once a week.