User tried Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss with no success and considers giving up. Others suggest continuing treatment, trying hairtransplant, or embracing baldness.
Someone who is starting to experience hair loss and is considering multiple treatments, such as minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and a hairtransplant, to manage it. Replies provide advice on how to approach these treatments safely and effectively.
The user started taking dutasteride a month ago and is seeking advice on whether to wait for a year before getting a hairtransplant, as it could potentially strengthen the donor-zone and require fewer grafts, or to get a transplant immediately, extracting only the "strong hairs" not affected by dutasteride. The user is unsure which approach is correct.
The conversation discusses the perception of increased hair loss among young men, with some attributing it to heightened awareness or environmental factors. Various treatments are mentioned, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and future hairtransplant methods.
How easy it is to fake hair growth, and the skepticism of progress pictures on the subreddit. Some treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, Toppik/Hair Fibers, Dermmatch and a hairtransplant.
A 35-year-old MTF individual shared their hair recovery journey, using Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Estradiol, Spironolactone, Microneedling, and Exosomes. They recently had a hairtransplant and are documenting the healing process.
The user started taking 2.5mg minoxidil tablets daily and reduced their finasteride dose to 0.5mg due to side effects. They are considering a hairtransplant but are unsure if they should proceed now or wait after seeing the effects of the reduced finasteride dosage.
The user discusses hairtransplant results and questions the necessity of pairing microneedling with a special liquid, aside from minoxidil, for better hair thickening. They are skeptical about the doctor's recommendation and seek advice on whether the liquid is essential or a sales tactic.
Eleven days after a hairtransplant, the user has removed all scabs and plans to resume Oral Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil. They will also start using a serum provided by the clinic and are sharing progress and clinic information privately to avoid negative comments.
User had a hairtransplant and used a finasteride and minoxidil spray for 6 months with no results. After adding finasteride tablets for 1 month, they saw significant hair growth improvement.
The conversation is about someone noticing hair regrowth after using a scalp massager and considering a hairtransplant. People suggest using finasteride or dutasteride, but there's debate on their effectiveness and side effects. Some see progress, while others are skeptical without consistent photo evidence.
User discusses verteporfin for hair regrowth through "super microneedling" and preventing scarring. They mention a case of an old man regrowing hair after a head injury and suggest verteporfin could recreate this result.
The post and conversation are about hairtransplant tips and experiences. The user emphasizes thorough planning, essential packing, and post-surgery care, and regrets not using finasteride earlier.
The conversation discusses using verteporfin for hair regrowth and minimizing scarring after hairtransplants. Some individuals plan to self-administer verteporfin, potentially in combination with microneedling, as an alternative to hairtransplants.
A user shared their positive experience with a hairtransplant at Wimpole Clinic, performed by Dr. Malkani, and discussed using finasteride at a reduced dose due to side effects. They also mentioned avoiding minoxidil due to heart pain and taking supplements like biotin, marine collagen, viviscal, and krill oil.
A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hairtransplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.
A user experiencing hair loss received three different diagnoses: androgenic alopecia, traction alopecia, and scarring alopecia, and tried treatments like minoxidil and finasteride without success. They are considering dutasteride but were advised to seek anti-inflammatory medication instead.
A 19-year-old with rapid hair loss since 16 is considering a hairtransplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.
User shares 4-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss. Others discuss body hair, hairtransplant possibilities, and user's treatment response.
User celebrates 2-year anniversary of 2500 FUE hairtransplant procedure and worries about future hair loss. Others compliment the results and suggest using Dut and Min to maintain hair.
A user shared progress pictures 12 months after a hairtransplant and daily use of dutasteride. The conversation discusses the quality of comparison photos and the use of hair fibers.
Hair loss treatments, such as Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. Advice is given to give the medications time to work and to consider a HairTransplant in order to fill any gaps caused by continuing hair loss.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth over seven months using a combination of oral dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, vitamin D, biotin, zinc, and iron. They plan to continue treatments to prepare for a potential hairtransplant.
A 32-year-old man had a successful hairtransplant in Atlanta, using 1mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil daily, which greatly improved his confidence and appearance. He spent about $13,000 and is very satisfied with the youthful results and increased happiness.
The user reported significant hair improvement over 15 months using dutasteride, minoxidil (oral and topical), RU58841, ketoconazole, and microneedling. They are considering a hairtransplant in 4-6 months.
Clinical studies by Dr. Barghouthi and Dr. Bloxham indicate that Verteporfin, when used with FUE and FUT hairtransplantation methods, shows promise in hair follicle regeneration and minimal scarring due to its ability to inhibit Yes-associated protein (YAP). Microneedling at depths of 3-3.5mm, combined with Verteporfin, could potentially reactivate dormant follicles, although the optimal dosage and application method are still under investigation. Concerns remain about the DHT sensitivity of regenerated follicles, highlighting the need for further research to optimize trauma levels and Verteporfin concentrations to achieve effective and scar-free hair regeneration.
A user shared a 17-month update on their hair loss treatment, which included a hairtransplant of 2300 grafts, using a topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride, a laser cap, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are considering another transplant and seeking honest feedback on their progress, while others share their own experiences and advice on hair loss treatments.