The user experienced chest pain and increased heart rate after microneedling while using topical minoxidil for hair loss. They are unsure if minoxidil is effective without microneedling.
A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.
User discusses using Verteporfin for hair regrowth after hair transplant. Replies mention successful follicle regrowth in studies and mice, questioning if it can be replicated in humans.
Regenera Activa and exosome therapy are discussed for hair loss treatment, focusing on their effectiveness for regrowth, thickening, or reducing shedding. Users are seeking experiences and results from these treatments.
The user is considering PRP with exosomes for hair loss after oral minoxidil and dutasteride failed to provide desired results. Despite suggestions for a hair transplant, the user is hesitant due to cost and complexity, and is unsure about other options.
The conversation is about hair transplants and the perception that they often look unnatural, especially in the first few rows of hair. There is a debate about whether it's better to choose a cheaper clinic in Turkey or a more expensive one in the USA, with some arguing that experience and skill matter more than cost.
The conversation is about the availability of WINLEVI, a hair loss treatment, and the possibility of getting it compounded. The user is seeking information on when they can obtain the treatment.
A user shared their 2+ years progress on Oral Dutasteride and Sublingual Minoxidil for hair loss. Another user asked about the form of Minoxidil used sublingually.
New potential hair loss treatment uses molecules from hairy moles to stimulate follicle growth. Topical solution requires less frequent application, like Botox injections a few times per year.
The user is unhappy with the results of their second hair transplant, feeling that grafts were wasted on an already transplanted hairline instead of increasing mid-scalp density. They regret stopping medications like Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841, which led to significant hair loss, and plan to restart them.
Adding exosomes to a treatment of dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss increased hair count by 55% at 6 months and 46% at 1 year compared to the control group. The control group did not receive exosomes or PRP.
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is considered expensive and may not provide significant benefits, with some users suggesting alternatives like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Many users report limited success with LLLT and similar treatments, recommending more proven options instead.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on insulin resistance, microneedling with topical melatonin, and stress reduction. Users express skepticism about the advice, preferring proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while some mention alternative methods like dermal incisions and verteporfin for reducing fibrosis.
User discusses a promising topical Procyanidin B2 treatment for hair loss. Users share mixed experiences and mention effective treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and LLLT.
A person shared their hair transplant experience, mentioning complications like excessive bleeding and density anxiety, and is using finasteride and minoxidil chewables. They traveled to Turkey for the procedure, paid around $3800, and are considering Mexico for future treatments; nicotine use is a concern for their recovery.
The user experienced significant hair thinning and has been using minoxidil, dutasteride mesotherapy, and red light therapy for 4.5 months without results. Suggestions include switching to oral dutasteride or finasteride for better effectiveness.
A 31-year-old has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They noticed a sudden triangular thinning patch on their scalp and are seeking advice, questioning if it could be medication-related.
The user is considering switching from oral to topical minoxidil due to lack of improvement and side effects, while continuing with dutasteride or finasteride. They seek advice from others with diffuse thinning.
A user shared their 6-month update after a 5000-graft hair transplant at Sule Hair Clinic in Istanbul, noting a smooth procedure and ongoing growth without using finasteride or minoxidil. Some users expressed concerns about the decision to avoid these treatments, predicting potential future hair loss issues.
The conversation discusses the potential release of Winlevi in 2019 by Cassiopeia for hair loss treatment. It suggests a regimen combining minoxidil, Winlevi, Nizoral, and possibly dermarolling, with a comment mentioning Breezula as an alternative to finasteride without side effects.
A user is experiencing side effects like less hard erections and sensitive nipples while on finasteride, with bloodwork showing high prolactin levels. They are seeking suggestions to address the prolactin issue.
Using PP405 and Clascoterone after a hair transplant may not cause issues if the transplant didn't achieve native density, but could lead to competition for blood supply if it did. Some users suggest waiting for these drugs to be available, as they might not significantly impact blood supply or regrowth.
RU58841 may cause heart-related side effects like palpitations and chest pain, though evidence is mostly anecdotal. Users report mixed experiences, with some stopping due to side effects and others using it without issues, but concerns about its safety and sourcing remain.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of dutasteride injections for hair loss, often paired with oral minoxidil and oral finasteride/dutasteride. The user is seeking information on U.S. clinics offering this treatment.
Mixing RU58841 with minoxidil compounded with tretinoin is discussed, with concerns about systemic absorption. Topical dutasteride and finasteride are also mentioned as treatments, with varying personal experiences and concerns about side effects.
A 24-year-old male using topical finasteride for hair loss is experiencing thinning despite treatment and has high estrogen levels. He is seeking advice on whether high estrogen could be causing hair loss and how others with high estrogen levels have addressed it.
A user had a disappointing dermatologist appointment where they were denied prescriptions for Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and were only offered a hair transplant referral. Other users sympathized, discussed self-medication, and suggested consulting a transplant doctor for up-to-date treatments.
The user is experiencing hair thinning on the sides and back of the head while the top remains thick. A reply suggests it might be retrograde alopecia.