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      community It's crazy how it's 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren't even effective for many people.

       136 upvotes 8 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.

      community Fin for 7 months and my sclap is now transparent

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 24-year-old male has been using finasteride for 7 months and noticed thinning hair, especially when wet, and is concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment. Suggestions include continuing finasteride, considering minoxidil, and possibly trying micro-needling.

      community Comprehensive Microneedling Guide

       292 upvotes 4 years ago
      Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.

      community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

       59 upvotes 5 months ago
      Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.

      community The Big Fat Layer / Remedies: Cetirizine

       8 upvotes 5 years ago
      Treating hair loss with various remedies, such as Cetirizine and the Big3 complex (minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841), which have properties like adipogenic, anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory. References to research studies are also included.

      community Oral minoxidil timeframe (any late responders)

      in Minoxidil  34 upvotes 9 months ago
      Oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are being used to treat hair loss, but results are limited, leading to consideration of a hair transplant. The user plans to continue medication for another year before deciding on further action.

      community Any point in microneedling if I use oral minoxidil?

      in Microneedling  8 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of microneedling as a complementary treatment for hair loss alongside oral minoxidil and dutasteride. Opinions vary on its effectiveness, with some users supporting its benefits for hair growth and others questioning its efficacy without topical minoxidil.

      community TCA 35% chemical peel, don't try this shit at home.

       11 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses using a TCA 35% chemical peel on the scalp to potentially improve hair growth by addressing fibrosis and enhancing the effectiveness of topical treatments. The user also mentions trying microneedling and other methods like topical metformin and dutasteride for hair regrowth.

      community Taurine supplements work for hair growth?

       9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses taurine supplements for hair growth, highlighting their potential to reduce DHT and improve hair health. A user comments that people often try alternatives to finasteride.

      community Has anyone tried Matrixyl 3000 topically for hair growth?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Matrixyl 3000 is discussed as a potential topical treatment for hair growth, but concerns are raised about excess collagen production being a consequence of hair loss. The conversation suggests that androgen-induced miniaturization leads to hair follicle death and skin fibrosis.

      community The Big Fat Layer II

       25 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatment should target dermal white adipose tissue (DWAT) to restore hair follicles. Potential remedies include tocopherol (vitamin E), botox, rosiglitazone, niacin, kojyl cinnamate esters, and ADP355.

      community Almost 6 months on dutasteride and I’m not seeing any improvement

       14 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, saw palmetto, and a finasteride lotion but hasn't seen improvement in hair loss after six months. Suggestions include being patient, considering a hair transplant, and adding treatments like microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and topical anti-androgens.

      community Holding out for a miracle drug

       59 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 41-year-old male has been using a combination of treatments for hair regrowth, including finasteride, minoxidil, a laser cap, ketoconazole shampoo, and rosemary oil, with some progress noted. He is maintaining his current regimen in hopes of a future miracle drug while considering hair transplants and other treatments like dutasteride and copper peptides.

      community Day 155 of 5mg oral minoxidil + 0,5mg oral dutasteride daily

      in Progress Pictures  103 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared progress on hair regrowth using 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg oral dutasteride daily, noting small hair growth and no significant side effects except bushier eyebrows. The conversation includes encouragement, personal experiences with hair loss treatments, and discussions on the effectiveness of microneedling.

      community Can't figure out what I'm doing wrong

       5 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 38-year-old male experienced rapid hair loss progression and tried topical Minoxidil for 15 months without success, then switched to a combination spray with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Tretinoin for two months, still seeing no improvement. Users suggest patience, as Finasteride can take six months to a year to show results, and recommend considering oral treatments if health permits, while also advising against washing off treatments too soon.

      community The Real Reason For Hair Loss?

      8 months ago
      Hair loss is linked to scalp fibrosis and tension, which result from chronic mechanical stress and androgenic signaling. Treatments include blocking androgens with finasteride, promoting hair growth with topical minoxidil, and improving scalp mobility through exercises.

      community 50 year old male, been balding for 10+ years

      in Progress Pictures  101 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 50-year-old male has been using 0.5mg oral finasteride, 5% topical minoxidil, and weekly microneedling to combat hair loss, seeing progress with new hair growth. He plans to continue this regimen and evaluate results after 12 months.

      community Has anybody ever found out, what these hardened, tight spots on the scalp (where most balding takes place) are and how they appear and how to make the disappear?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Users suggest scalp massages, warm showers, and other methods to address scalp tension and tight spots, with some mentioning the potential effects of medications like escitalopram and probiotics.

      community How much DHT causes hair loss ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is taking 2.5 mg dutasteride and 5% minoxidil but is not seeing hair regrowth, and is considering adding RU58841. They are experiencing fatigue and low MCV/MCH, possibly related to dutasteride, and are advised to be patient, consider microneedling, and check for iron deficiency.