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      community 3 hair transplants + finasteride + minoxidil (full review)

      in Transplants  120 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with three hair transplants, finasteride, and minoxidil to combat severe hair loss, achieving significant regrowth. They discussed the process, costs, and maintenance, emphasizing that transplanted hair is permanent and doesn't require ongoing medication.

      community Goodbye tressless. I’ve decided to give in to my hairloss.

      in Update  597 upvotes 3 years ago
      Kitchen_Plastic_2847 had been fighting hair loss since 2019-2020 and was initially successful in regrowing his hair with finasteride. However, after contracting Covid three times back to back at the start of 2021, he started to lose his hair again. He found a new dermatologist who prescribed him oral minoxidil along with finasteride, but eventually decided it wasn't worth spending all the money to try and save his hair.

      community Shaving is NOT accepting baldness

      in Shaved/buzzed  52 upvotes 3 years ago
      Accepting baldness and the various ways people try to cope with it, such as shaving, using medications like minoxidil and finasteride, or getting a hair transplant. Participants discussed how true acceptance of hair loss involves confronting difficult emotions such as grief for one's former appearance and identity, as opposed to simply superficially hiding it with a shaved head.

      community 45, NW Class 6: Possible Hair Regrowth Without Transplant?

      in Basic Questions  78 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 45-year-old with NW class 6 baldness reports unexpected hair regrowth without a transplant after starting a new treatment in Lahore, Pakistan. Previous treatments with Minoxidil and Finasteride showed no progress, but the new specialist's approach is yielding results.

      community [30M] My Aggressive Hair Loss Protocol – 5 Years In, Still Full Coverage

      in Treatment  25 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old man shares his successful hair loss protocol, which includes finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, low-level laser therapy, microneedling, and past use of oral minoxidil. He plans to consider dutasteride and possibly hair transplants in the future, while advising caution with crown transplants before age 35.

      community 2 years of fin, 1.5 years of minoxidil, calling it quits. Thank you.

      in Shaved/buzzed  567 upvotes 3 years ago
      This user has been struggling with hair loss for the past two years and attempted to treat it using finasteride and minoxidil. Despite their efforts, they have not seen any improvement in their condition, so they have decided to shave or buzz their head instead. Others gave advice on other treatments that could be tried if desired.

      community How do i use tretinoin on the scalp?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about applying tretinoin on the scalp for hair loss, with tips on mixing it with minoxidil foam and using a thin layer to avoid flaking and dryness. Suggestions include exfoliating with rosemary or coconut oil and wearing a hat for sun protection.

      community Boston Transplant Update. Hairline & Crown procedures!

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user underwent a hair transplant in Boston, initially dissatisfied with the results, but later achieved significant improvement in hair density and natural appearance after consulting a different surgeon. They used finasteride, minoxidil, and low-level laser therapy as part of their treatment.

      community 19 months in, losing ground somehow

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% spray for 19 months but continues to experience hair shedding and has not seen improvement with ketoconazole or tretinoin. They are considering a hair transplant in the future while maintaining current treatments.

      community 16 months of treatment and a frontal transplant changed my life!!

      in Progress Pictures  642 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 30-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey using liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, vitamins, and a second hair transplant in Greece, which significantly improved their hair density without side effects. The transplant cost $7500 and involved filling an old scar, with the user expressing gratitude for the life-changing results.

      community If you gentlemen are balding like myself, I encourage you to try shaving.

      in Shaved/buzzed  1608 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user encouraged others experiencing hair loss to try shaving their heads, sharing their own positive experience despite briefly using finasteride and natural methods. Responses were mixed, with some supporting the decision and others suggesting treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while many commented on the appearance changes.

      community If it gets bad enough WE (yes WE) will ALL be getting this

      in Styling  302 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and hairstyles for balding men, with some users suggesting treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dutasteride. The focus is on embracing unique hairstyles instead of shaving, with mixed opinions on their appeal.

      community Losing Hope, Not Sure if I should keep fighting

      in Update  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair thinning and is using multiple treatments including topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, latanoprost, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, saw palmetto, and derma wounding. They are considering adding RU58841 and are contemplating a hair transplant and exosomes due to frustration with current results.

      community Journey against alopecia - Finasteride 3 month

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 26-year-old man from France started experiencing hair loss in September 2020 and began using finasteride in June 2021, reporting some improvement after three months without side effects. He plans to continue finasteride for a year before considering additional treatments like minoxidil or dermarolling.

      community 33M Medication w/scalp psoriasis

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 33-year-old male restarted finasteride after stopping it to conceive, noticing hair loss, especially in the crown area. His current routine includes finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and microneedling, and he plans to continue this treatment for 18 months before making any major changes.

      community Why do some people (specially those with diffuse balding) experience more regrowth just with DHT blockers?

      in Chat  41 upvotes 10 months ago
      Diffuse thinners often experience more hair regrowth with DHT blockers like finasteride, possibly due to less DHT sensitivity and the presence of miniaturized, not completely bald, follicles. However, regrowth varies widely among individuals, influenced by factors like genetics, the stage of hair loss, and treatment methods such as minoxidil, microneedling, and dermarolling.

      community Tattooing Hair Loss Drugs into your Scalp

      in Treatment  106 upvotes 1 year ago
      Tattooing hair loss drugs like minoxidil and dutasteride into the scalp is discussed as an alternative to daily pills, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness and convenience. Some users report positive results, but concerns about cost, potential side effects, and the procedure's discomfort are noted.

      community There are two philosophies here...choose what makes you feel best.

       51 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hair loss approaches: 1) using treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, vitamins, and transplants, or 2) accepting hair loss, trying minimal treatments, and shaving head. Users share experiences and preferences between options.