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      community I will have it cured by morning

      in Research/Science  370 upvotes 1 year ago
      Researching the cause of hair loss and treating it by preventing DHT in the scalp with medication such as finasteride or dutasteride, estrogen, minoxidil, dermarolling, and possible topical antiandrogens.

      community What fin did for me. Positive outcome (so far)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  69 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's positive experience with finasteride for hair loss treatment, and another user's experience with minoxidil. They discuss the potential side effects of finasteride and the success they have had in regrowing baby hairs after several months of use.

      community Dramatic hairloss after stopping Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      User pancake9001 experienced minimal hair growth with Minoxidil for 3 years, but noticed dramatic hair loss after stopping. Replies suggest not stopping Minoxidil and considering adding an anti-androgen for better results.

      community does dermarolling work with oral minoxidil?

      in Microneedling  9 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether dermarolling (microneedling) works with oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment. References to studies on microneedling alone and combined with minoxidil are provided.

      community Bloodwork Results. DHT and Testosterone Levels

      in Update  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user shared their bloodwork results showing DHT at 17 ng/dl and testosterone at 287 ng/dl, with a slight Vitamin D deficiency. They are seeking opinions on these levels and have an upcoming dermatologist appointment.

      community Ketoconazole mesotherapy plausible?

      in Ketoconazole  8 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses using ketoconazole, an anti-androgen, for hair loss and whether mesotherapy with dermarolling could enhance its absorption into the scalp. The user questions if the typical 2% ketoconazole shampoo dose would be effective when used after dermarolling to target androgen receptors in the scalp.

      community April 19, 2022 vs April 2, 2024

      in Progress Pictures  37 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about a person's two-year hair loss treatment with minoxidil and finasteride, one year with ketoconazole and microneedling, and two months with biotin. Another person asked if there was noticeable improvement after adding microneedling.

      community Will minoxidil not work if there’s too much DHT present in the scalp?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for five months with little progress and is considering oral dutasteride to lower DHT levels, questioning if minoxidil is more effective with reduced DHT. They also use microneedling and tretinoin in their treatment routine.

      community Interesting / Relevant Information

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation provides scientific sources on hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and others, aiming to help individuals make informed decisions about their treatment options. It also discusses phytochemicals as alternative treatments due to concerns about side effects from drug-based therapies.

      community Seeking Advice on Microneedling and Hair Care Post-Treatment

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user plans to use an electric microneedling pen for hair loss, set to penetrate 0.6mm to 0.8mm, and apply rosemary oil in jojoba oil post-treatment. They also intend to use 5% Minoxidil daily, followed by a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and jojoba oils.

      community Vertoporfin research update by Dr Bloxham

      in Research/Science  71 upvotes 10 months 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 Question about finasteride, frontal hairline, testosterone

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced initial hair density improvement with finasteride, but later felt scalp pain and a plateau in results. They added alfatradiol for scalp inflammation and divi scalp serum to their routine, and are curious if others have similar experiences.

      community Debunking Androgenetic Theory (Hair Transplants)

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 11 months ago
      The post discusses a theory that hair regrowth after transplant is due to the angiogenesis process (new blood vessels forming), not because the transplanted hair is unaffected by DHT. The responses highlight the established belief in 'donor dominance' (the importance of the hair's origin in transplantation) and skepticism about the new theory.

      community 3 months progress!! Fin + Min + Derma roller + Nizoral Shampoo.

      in Progress Pictures  562 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses a user's successful hair regrowth after 3 months using 1 mg oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, weekly 1.5mm derma rolling, and Nizoral shampoo every other day, with no side effects. The conversation includes various responses, questions about the user's ethnicity and previous scalp condition, and suggestions for topical treatments.