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      community How to tell if it’s miniaturizing vs regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth and miniaturization, with the user transitioning to oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and occasionally using topical minoxidil. The user observes baby hairs near the hairline but less on the scalp, indicating possible regrowth and shedding.

      community Polydopamine Synergizes with Quercetin Nanosystem to Reshape the Perifollicular Microenvironment for Accelerating Hair Regrowth in Androgenetic Alopecia.

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      A quercetin-encapsulated and polydopamine-integrated nanosystem (PDA@QLipo) shows promise for treating androgenetic alopecia by reshaping the perifollicular microenvironment, outperforming minoxidil in hair regeneration. The nanosystem promotes cell proliferation, hair follicle renewal, and recovery by scavenging reactive oxygen species and enhancing neovascularity.

      community Can rosemary oil cause gynaecomastia?

      in Microneedling 1 year ago
      A user is concerned that using rosemary oil after microneedling might cause gynaecomastia due to increased absorption and potential DHT blocking. Other users believe rosemary oil is unlikely to affect hormones or cause gynaecomastia.

      community Minoxidil is NOT an Anti-androgen. No.

      in Research/Science  43 upvotes 7 months ago
      Minoxidil is not an anti-androgen; it is a growth stimulator and does not lower DHT like finasteride or dutasteride. Minoxidil can cause side effects like facial swelling and anxiety due to its vasodilator properties.

      community Is this regrowth or vellus hairs?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with long-term hair loss has been using topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, ketoconazole, and dermastamping for 8 months. They are unsure if the new hairs are miniaturized or vellus.

      community Facial hair loss

      in Treatment 5 years ago
      User noticed beard and sideburn hair loss, and thinning eyebrows, diagnosed with alopecia barbae and male pattern baldness, and prescribed Desonide cream. User seeks feedback on Desonide cream.

      community MIN/FIN +Rosemary Mint Oil+Biotin+Vitamins

      in Progress Pictures  33 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth using Minoxidil, finasteride, rosemary mint oil, biotin, and vitamins. Responses praised the results, though one user doubted the effectiveness of rosemary and biotin.
      Thinning in Hairline and Vertex - What do I do?

      community Thinning in Hairline and Vertex - What do I do?

      in General  345 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 25-year-old male is experiencing hair thinning at the hairline and vertex, considering using a dermapen or dermastamp, and seeking advice on whether to continue with natural remedies like onion juice and rosemary oil or start using minoxidil or finasteride. He is also looking for recommendations on microneedling devices.

      community Oral fin results on hairline 3month results

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using oral Finasteride, Ketoconazole shampoo, and a dermaroller for 3 months, showing progress in hairline improvement. They are considering adding topical Minoxidil after evaluating the results from Finasteride.

      community 9-Month Routine Update. Advice?

      in Update  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using 1mg Finasteride and 5% topical Minoxidil for 9 months with little improvement and has recently added microneedling, showing slight progress. The new protocol includes switching to 5mg oral Minoxidil, continuing microneedling, and adding Anagenil Complex, while seeking advice on whether to stop topical Minoxidil and the effectiveness of Anagenil Complex.

      community Mintop Yuva 5 Review

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 5 years ago
      Dr. Reddy's Mintop Yuva 5 Minoxidil uses benzyl alcohol instead of ethyl alcohol or propylene glycol. The user is inquiring if this formulation causes dandruff or skin peeling and if its efficacy is affected.

      community 2.5mg oral minoxidil 4.5 months and 1 month 1mg fin

      in Update  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user started 2.5mg oral minoxidil 4.5 months ago and 1mg finasteride 1 month ago for hair loss. They are concerned about thinning hair and receding temples, but others suggest their hair looks good and recommend considering a hair transplant.

      community ~3 Mo on oral 0.5 dut + 2.5minox

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user started taking oral 0.5 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily since July 9. After about three months, they report positive progress in hair regrowth, with others agreeing it looks good.

      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 2 months of Oral .5 Fin 2.5 Min - Let me know your thoughts!

      in Is this regrowth?  160 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing positive hair regrowth after two months of using oral finasteride (0.5 mg) and minoxidil (2.5 mg) and is considering a hair transplant. They are seeking advice on surgeons closer to the U.S. and discussing potential side effects and alternative treatments.

      community Is latanoprost/bimatoprost actually that effective?

      in Product  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      Latanoprost/bimatoprost's effectiveness in hair loss treatment is discussed, with its potential to convert vellus hairs to terminal hairs. It works differently from minoxidil and finasteride, and may be best for hairline application, but is not a replacement for them due to price and mechanism.

      community 2.5 months of oral minoxidil 5mg

      in Progress Pictures 3 years ago
      This conversation is about a user's progress with using oral minoxidil 5mg to treat their hair loss, in combination with finasteride. The replies discuss the effectiveness of this treatment and provide additional information on potential methods for obtaining it.

      community will pp405 be able to bring my lost temple area back to the game?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is concerned about hair loss in the temple area despite using Minoxidil and finasteride for 10 months and is curious if PP405 can help. Responses indicate uncertainty about PP405's effectiveness, with some optimism about future treatments and AI speeding up drug discovery, but emphasize waiting for clinical trial results.

      community 7 months of hairgrowth (Fin/Oral Min)

      in Progress Pictures  174 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 7 months using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil, with initial lightheadedness as the only side effect. The user feels more confident and believes the minoxidil contributed most to the regrowth.

      community Is mesotherapy supposed to be only on the top of the head? in women?

      in Female  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old woman with hair loss due to anemia and possibly thyroid issues is undergoing mesotherapy, which was only applied to the top of her head. She is considering minoxidil and is concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment, as her hair loss is not related to hormonal factors.

      community Minoxidil with Tretinoin together

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      Combining tretinoin with minoxidil may improve absorption by exfoliating the scalp, but results vary. Users suggest starting with low frequency to avoid irritation, and some recommend additional treatments like finasteride or microneedling.

      community Should I apply minoxidil here and microneedle?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil and microneedling to potentially thicken small hairs on the forehead after a hair transplant. It also mentions the importance of using an oral DHT blocker for hair growth.