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      community Massaging scalp, day 163, Update. NEED ADVICE!!

      in Chat  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including scalp massage, and the importance of blocking DHT for hair loss management. The user shares blood test results, which appear normal, and seeks advice on effective tests and treatments, expressing a preference for natural methods over medication.

      community 25M - 6 months of treatment with topicals

      in Is this regrowth?  52 upvotes 2 months 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 Solvent for topical fin with low absorption

      in Product  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using distilled water as a solvent for topical finasteride to reduce systemic absorption. The user is considering avoiding ethanol and propylene glycol to achieve this.

      community The road to recovering my mane

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to defective dutasteride and is now using a regimen including dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, and microneedling to recover hair density. They are optimistic about regaining their hair despite recent setbacks.

      community Recommend stemoxydine as an adjunct therapy

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, retinoid, and occasional microneedling for hair loss with good results. They recently added stemoxydine, which improved their hair further, and suggest trying it, especially in the EU where it's easily available.

      community Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness with Botulinum Toxin

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Botox to treat male pattern baldness, suggesting it may promote hair growth by increasing scalp blood flow and oxygen, reducing dihydrotestosterone levels. The user wonders why this treatment is not widely discussed or if it has been discredited.

      community 1 year and 2 months on fin and no regrowth

      in Chat  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has seen no regrowth after 1 year and 2 months on finasteride, despite increasing the dose, and is inquiring about the potential of future treatments like verteporfin and gt20029 for hair regrowth.

      community I ended up in the ER due to oral Minoxodil.

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects, including heart issues, after taking oral minoxidil without consulting a doctor. They are now considering alternatives like dutasteride, PRP, or laser treatments for hair loss.

      community The closest thing to a cure before hair cloning or genetic via?

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using finasteride or dutasteride to reduce DHT, CosmeRNA to target androgen receptors, and Minoxidil as a vasodilator for hair growth. The regimen aims to maintain hair by addressing DHT-AR ratio and continuous Minoxidil use.

      community 24M - 14 months of treatment (diffuse thinning)

      in Progress Pictures  722 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 24-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after 14 months of treatment with 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg minoxidil, with no side effects reported. He plans to consider a hair transplant for his hairline, as the treatment did not improve that area.

      community It’s time for total war on hair loss.

      in Treatment  26 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with hair loss, their attempts to treat it using topical minoxidil and finasteride, and other suggested treatments such as oral minoxidil and finasteride. Replies included advice against wasting time or money on scalp massages or oils.

      community Accrochez vous à votre traitement !

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user resumed taking 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride daily, with vitamins, and noticed hair regrowth. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and prefer oral minoxidil over topical for convenience and effectiveness.

      community Exosome PRP combined with Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss but hasn't seen desired results and is considering Advanced PRP with autologous exosomes. Some users suggest these treatments are scams, while others discuss increasing Dutasteride dosage or exploring other options like low-level laser therapy.

      community Does this look like progress? 4mo on treatment.

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is 4 months into using a treatment with 5mg Dutasteride and 1.25mg Minoxidil daily, along with vitamin K2 and weekly dermastamping. They report some hairline improvement but no noticeable change in the crown area yet.

      community Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

      in Update  114 upvotes 7 years ago
      A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.

      community Water retention from topical minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Topical minoxidil can cause water retention, making the face appear swollen. Switching from liquid to foam and reducing application frequency may help; using dandelion root extract as a diuretic is also suggested.

      community What was added to your routine that sparked the most growth?

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride, RU58841, and topical minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, with oral minoxidil showing mixed results. Some users report significant improvement with dutasteride and topical minoxidil, while others find oral minoxidil less effective.