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      community microneedle, any long term users damage?

      in Microneedling  35 upvotes 5 months ago
      Microneedling is effective for hair growth, especially when combined with finasteride and minoxidil, but concerns exist about potential long-term skin damage. Users report increased collagen and elastin deposition, but the long-term effects on the scalp remain uncertain.

      community Topical is superior to oral in terms of results (my theory)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  61 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some users combining them with oral treatments. Users share their experiences and opinions on effectiveness, cost, and convenience, with mixed views on whether topical or oral applications are superior.

      community Tom Cruise at the Mission Impossible premiere hair.(He's 61 y/o)

      in Chat  392 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation speculates on whether Tom Cruise uses hair loss treatments like Finasteride or Dutasteride, with some suggesting he naturally has good hair like Brad Pitt, while others joke about Scientology or genetics playing a role. Specific treatments mentioned include Finasteride, Dutasteride, and possibly high-quality hair products or procedures like PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma).

      community Creatine's effect on Hair Loss and DHT

      in Research/Science  100 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.

      community Theory And Observation: Why Being Bald Can Really Work

      in Shaved/buzzed  88 upvotes 8 months ago
      The original poster believes shaving his head made him more attractive to a specific group of women, despite being less attractive overall. The conversation includes various opinions on attractiveness, with some agreeing that being bald can work for certain men, while others suggest maintaining hair is generally more appealing.

      community Jordan Peterson got a sick hair transplant!

      in Transplants  1079 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about Jordan Peterson allegedly getting a hair transplant, with various users mocking his way of speaking and debating the ethics of him potentially hiding the procedure. Some users discuss the natural look of the transplant and the implications of getting one at an older age.

      community C’est terrible - at my wits end

      in Female  441 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.

      community Study shows further evidence that finasteride and dutasteride take 12-18 months or more to show significant results. Do NOT give up early

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  247 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride in treating hair loss, emphasizing that significant results often take 12-18 months or more. Dutasteride is generally considered superior, with similar or fewer side effects than finasteride, but patience is required for noticeable improvement.

      community Bald groom beaten over fake hair.

      in Satire  881 upvotes 1 year ago
      A bald groom was beaten by the family of the bride for wearing a wig. The conversation discusses the cultural stigma around baldness in India and the consequences of deception in arranged marriages.

      community When are we getting a cure to hair loss?

      in Chat 1 year ago
      Potential treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and various upcoming pharmaceuticals, gene editing and cloning. It is suggested that a cure, if found, would be highly profitable due to the large number of people affected by hair loss globally.

      community Rosemary oil, peppermint oil, mucuna pruriens - two weeks in

      in Treatment  84 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user who is trying alternative treatments, such as mucuna pruriens dissolved in water/alcohol and a blend of jojoba oil, rosemary oil, and peppermint oil, for hair loss. Other users have shared anecdotal evidence, discussed the potential effectiveness of certain treatments, and questioned the time sensitivity of experimenting with new treatments.

      community How all hormones affect our hair follicles. Not just DHT. Take a look at this paper. Prolactin, melatonin, cortisol, progesterone, testosterone and more

      in Research/Science  126 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses various factors affecting hair loss, not just DHT, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and melatonin. Some users report personal experiences with these treatments and hormone tests, while others speculate on the role of hormones like prolactin and cortisol in hair loss.

      community Vitamin C and hair growth PH levels

      in Product  34 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about using vitamin C and Magnesium L-Threonate for hair growth by reducing DHT binding to dermal papilla cells. The original post about vitamin C's pH levels and sebum control was possibly removed by a moderator.

      community HairClone to start hair multiplication services in 2022

      in Update  135 upvotes 3 years ago
      HairClone plans to start hair multiplication services in 2022. Users discuss various treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair cloning, expressing both hope and skepticism about the technology and its costs.

      community find a cure for this shit already

      in Chat  207 upvotes 4 years ago
      Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hair loss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.

      community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  74 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.

      community Status on Hair Cloning / Dr. Tsugi

       49 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair cloning progress and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Users also talk about hair transplants and their effectiveness.

      community M26 - 9 months after hair transplant! AMA

      in Transplants  624 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user who underwent a hair transplant in Istanbul to reduce balding, and the discussion of various treatments such as finasteride and growth hormone for preventing further hair loss.

      community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

       19 upvotes 5 years ago
      Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.

      community Topical finasteride now the safest possible path?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  72 upvotes 4 months ago
      Topical finasteride is considered a safer option for hair regrowth with fewer systemic side effects compared to oral finasteride. Some users report similar efficacy and side effects between topical and oral treatments, while others prefer topical due to reduced systemic exposure.

      community Blood DHT Levels – before and after creatine

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 1 year ago
      The impact of creatine on DHT levels, and whether it could cause accelerated male pattern baldness (MPB). The user taking a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor found that their DHT levels actually reduced despite taking creatine for nine weeks. Replies suggested looking into testosterone levels as well and debating the safety of creatine use in relation to MPB.