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      community April 19, 2022 vs April 2, 2024

      in Progress Pictures  37 upvotes 8 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 Is microneedling supposed to be a blood bath? 1mm dermastamp

      in Microneedling  41 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about someone experiencing a lot of bleeding from using a 1.0mm microneedling device for hair loss treatment and asking if it's normal. Various users suggest that the bleeding is excessive and recommend using shorter needles or less pressure, while others share their own microneedling practices with different needle lengths and no bleeding.

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

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 9 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 1 year 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 15months hair regrowth results

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user saw hair regrowth after inconsistently using treatments like microneedling, peppermint and rosemary oils, ketoconazole shampoo, zinc pyrithione shampoo, and scalp massages, but stopped minoxidil due to heart palpitations. They plan to start a consistent treatment with a minoxidil and finasteride topical solution and will share results in six months.

      community Seeking Advice on Microneedling and Hair Care Post-Treatment

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 Almost 8 months. 40 years old. Owe it all to this sub.

      in Progress Pictures  815 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 40-year-old man successfully regrew his hair in 8 months using 0.5mg Dutasteride, 2.5 oral minoxidil, minoxidil foam twice a day, derma rolling/stamping twice a week, and retinol serum. The community praised his progress, asked about his routine, and shared their own experiences.

      community Losing hair as teenager Dont know what to do

      in Chat  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A teenager started balding at 13 and has been using minoxidil for 2 years, but the hair loss is returning. They are seeking advice on additional treatments. Another user suggests finasteride or shaving the head, and emphasizes the importance of not letting hair loss affect self-esteem and relationships.

      community I really wish I started Propecia sooner

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old man's experience with taking Finasteride to treat hair loss and the positive side effects he has experienced, such as improved skin. The user also shared their journey of how they were scared away from taking Finasteride due to fear of possible side effects before eventually deciding to take it.

      community My dermatologist uses oral minox and dutasteride

      in Minoxidil  65 upvotes 2 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss and the potential side effects. The user discussed their doctor's advice to take 1.25 mg oral minoxidil and .5 mg dutasteride daily, with a warning that those with heart conditions should not take oral minoxidil. Other users shared their experiences, including taking finasteride and noting the possible overkill of the dosage prescribed by Jirons1's dermatologist.

      community Scalp Micropigmentation while having hair

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      User discusses scalp micropigmentation for denser hair appearance and its benefits compared to lifelong treatments. Special ink is used, which can fade and blur over time but can be topped up.

      community Hair loss causes are still a myth.

      in Chat  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the complexity of hair loss causes, suggesting that DHT sensitivity alone doesn't fully explain it. Treatments mentioned include finasteride and dutasteride.