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      community Ketoconazole stopped hair loss?

      in Ketoconazole  8 upvotes 7 months ago
      Using 2% ketoconazole shampoo reduced hair shedding significantly, while 1% did not. The user wonders if hair loss was due to seborrheic dermatitis and if stopping workouts also affected this.

      community Why dutasteride mesotherapy not popular?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 7 months ago
      Dutasteride mesotherapy, an injection treatment for hair loss done monthly, is discussed as an alternative to daily oral treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. It's not popular due to its higher cost, inconvenience, and the discomfort of scalp injections.

      community 3 month min and microneedling update

      in Progress Pictures  273 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared a 3-month hair regrowth progress using minoxidil and microneedling. They also use rosemary oil and plan to continue treatment for at least 6-9 more months.

      community 26 Months of Treatment (Min/Fin/Micro) …

      in Progress Pictures  344 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's 26-month hair loss treatment journey using finasteride, minoxidil foam, and microneedling, with gradual improvement in their hairline. The user applied treatments consistently and adjusted the frequency of microneedling based on feedback, noting that progress can feel slow compared to others.

      community Platelet rich plasma treatment

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 27-year-old male experienced rapid hair loss after dengue fever, which activated a balding gene. The doctor suggested platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth.

      community Not sure if haircut is deceiving me.

      in Is this regrowth?  54 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is unsure if their hair appears fuller due to a haircut or actual regrowth, but believes there is increased density and small new hairs. They are using 1 mg finasteride daily, 2.5 mg minoxidil daily, and Nizoral frequently for hair loss treatment.

      community Expectations control for SCUBE3

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 7 months ago
      SCUBE3, a protein linked to hair growth in moles, was discovered over 25 years ago and is being developed by Amplifica for potential hair loss treatment. Concerns exist about SCUBE3's association with cancer, as it is a protein that promotes cell growth, which could potentially trigger cancer development if used for hair growth therapy.

      community Fin 4+ years. March 2020 to March 2024

      in Progress Pictures  970 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for over four years with minimal side effects, successfully stopping hair thinning and achieving some regrowth. They shared progress photos, but some commenters requested clearer pictures of the crown to better assess the treatment's effectiveness.

      community Anyone here in the 0% like me?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  44 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has tried topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermapen for over a year without seeing hair regrowth and has now switched to dutasteride, planning to continue until summer. Some responses suggest that no further hair loss could be considered progress, question the visibility of hair loss, and recommend trying vitamin D.

      community Three months of consistent minoxidil.

      in Progress Pictures  3130 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after three months of using topical minoxidil for hair loss, planning to add dermarolling later. Some responders are skeptical of the rapid hair growth, while others are impressed or question the authenticity of the photos.

      community 5 months, 36 Male, Fin/Min/Micro, and 3 prior hair transplant

      in Progress Pictures  64 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 36-year-old male shared a 5-month update on his hair loss treatment, which includes finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, along with having had 3 hair transplants. He noticed hair thickening and color change within the first 2 months and regrets not starting finasteride earlier in his life.

      community 3 months on fin, hopeful progress

      in Progress Pictures  115 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user has seen hopeful hair regrowth after 3 months on 1mg finasteride and 0.5mm dermarolling, in addition to using minoxidil 5% for over a year. They noticed improvement in their hairline and a bald spot.

      community DHT and 5AR respect post, it's importance within the brain

      in Research/Science  111 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hair loss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.

      community Late responders on finasteride alone

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about someone who has not seen hair regrowth after 6 months on finasteride alone, asking if others have experienced delayed results. Some responses indicate that results can sometimes be seen after 12 months, with full effects up to 24 months.

      community 3 month update finasteride+minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  639 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about a person showing significant hair regrowth after three months using finasteride and minoxidil. Some people congratulated the person, while others asked if they used derma rolling or oral minoxidil, to which they replied they used topical minoxidil.

      community [M26]1 Month Progress. Oral ED, 1.1 Fin 3 min + Biotin.

      in Progress Pictures  41 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 26-year-old man has seen hair regrowth after one month of using oral finasteride (1.1mg), minoxidil (3mg), and biotin daily, along with weekly ketoconazole shampoo and plans to add derma stamping. He reports minimal side effects and attributes an increase in libido to starting exercise, not the hair loss treatments.

      community 2.5 years later, don’t give up kings. Stay consistent

      in Progress Pictures  403 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about someone sharing their 2.5-year hair regrowth journey using finasteride and topical minoxidil, emphasizing the importance of consistency and patience with these treatments. They also mention using tea tree conditioner and experiencing no side effects from oral finasteride.

      community 7.5 months and fin, time for dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, vitamins, and growth shampoo for 7.5 months to treat hair loss and is considering switching to 0.5 mg dutasteride due to slight recession and persistent symptoms. Another user commented that the user's temples appear to have improved, especially in the latest photo.

      community For those who switched from finasteride to Dutasteride !

      in Chat  43 upvotes 8 months ago
      People discussed switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment. They reported satisfaction with dutasteride, noting it was more effective than finasteride, particularly after finasteride's effects diminished, and some experienced additional benefits like cost savings and stabilized hair loss, rating dutasteride highly as a treatment.

      community Second shed and what I have learned (don't worry!)

      in Minoxidil  45 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 25-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using 5% minoxidil for 9.5 months despite an initial shed and a second shedding phase lasting 3.5 months. They encourage others to persist with minoxidil treatment through shedding as regrowth can occur.