Hair clinics' first priority is take your money and not to give you the facts straight.
    Research/Science 8/14/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    the tone is 😞 negative.

    Other terms

    Hair clinics prioritize making money over providing clear information. Effective treatments mentioned include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil.
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      community 1.5 Year Hair Restoration Journey - Stem Cells, PRP, Minoxidil, Topical Finasteride

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      A user shared their 1.5-year hair restoration journey, successfully using mesenchymal stem cell therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, and a topical compound of finasteride and minoxidil, avoiding a hair transplant and oral finasteride. They experienced significant hair regrowth, particularly crediting the stem cell therapy for quick initial results.

      community Thoughts on platelet-rich plasma therapy

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss is expensive, painful, and often ineffective, with mixed reviews on its benefits. Alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants are suggested as more reliable options.

      community Concern about my hair loss escalation

      in Transgender 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair loss and has tried treatments like PRP therapy, topical and oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dietary changes, with limited success. They are concerned about losing more hair before a scheduled hair transplant and are advised to postpone the transplant to allow medications more time to work.

      community Went from almost balding to some this!

      in Progress Pictures  498 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user successfully regrew hair after nearly going bald by using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, plasma injections, and mesotherapy over 9 months. They plan to try derma rolling and have an alarm set for taking medication, noting increased sexual drive as a side effect.

      community 8 years of Finasteride and Minoxidil (includes a photo)

       72 upvotes 3 years ago
      User has used Finasteride, Minoxidil, and derma roller for 8 years to treat hair loss but is still losing the battle. Others suggest trying Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, RU58841, or considering a hair transplant.

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      16 citations , June 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”
      This study reported that while topical minoxidil exhibits hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia, oral minoxidil 5 mg/day was more effective than topical forms after six months, with low doses also potentially effective for women and other hair loss types.
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      This expert group provided recommendations for preparing and using platelet-rich plasma in treating androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a manual double-spin method and specific dosing, although further studies on injectable platelet-rich fibrin are needed.
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      1 citations , January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      This article reviews various hair growth and hair loss treatments, noting limited new developments since FDA-approved drugs but highlights recent cosmetic surgery and potential cell-based therapies; it reports no original findings.