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GlossaryHyperpigmentation (increased pigmentation)

condition where skin patches darken due to excess melanin

Hyperpigmentation is a condition where patches of skin become darker than the surrounding areas due to an excess production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color. This can be caused by factors such as sun exposure, inflammation, hormonal changes, or certain medications, and is commonly seen in conditions like melasma, age spots, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

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community 22M 8.5 months oral fin / 4 months topical min

in Progress Pictures 580 upvotes 8 months ago

A 22-year-old man shared his 8.5-month experience with oral finasteride and 4-month experience with topical minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement in hair density and hairline without side effects. Other users expressed envy and curiosity about his results, with some sharing their own varied experiences with hair loss treatments.

community Best device for microneedling?

in Microneedling 9 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation is about someone seeking advice on the best microneedling device to use for hair loss, mentioning pens, stamps, and rollers as options.

community Almost one year of 1mg daily of fin ONLY – keep going bros!

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 380 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's experience with finasteride for hair loss, and their progress after one year of taking it daily. Others encouraged the user to keep going and asked about their results.

community MY FOREHEAD IS SHRINKING 🙏🏿 - 3.5 Month Update

in Progress Pictures 261 upvotes 11 months ago

A user shared a 3.5-month hair loss treatment progress using topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, noting improved confidence and satisfaction with the results. Other users congratulated and praised the progress shown in the pictures.

community COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men

26 upvotes 10 years ago

Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.

community Peptides that Stop Hair Loss? | In-depth Literature Review Video

in Research/Science 71 upvotes 4 months ago

Peptides like TB500, KPV, GHK-CU, and BPC-157 are overhyped for hair growth with limited proven effectiveness in humans. Combining peptides with delivery methods like iontophoresis and sonophoresis shows promise, but many claims remain unproven.

community Four years on finasteride (1 mg daily) and minoxidil (two years topical, two years oral) from age 24 (top) to 28 (bottom). Looks like I lost a bit of ground

in Progress Pictures 435 upvotes 7 months ago

The user shared progress pictures after using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss over four years. Responses vary, with some seeing stabilization or slight improvement, and others noticing a small amount of hair loss.

community My journey from Norwood 3.5/4 to Norwood 0

in Transplants 251 upvotes 8 months ago

A user's hair regrowth journey involved a hair transplant and using RU58841, finasteride, and minoxidil, with side effects managed by other medications.

community Male pattern baldness, and mental health

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 326 upvotes 9 months ago

A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.

community Taking Charge of Your Hair: The "Big 3 Stack" Explained for 2023

in Research/Science 129 upvotes 1 year ago

The "Big 3 Stack" for hair loss treatment, which includes Minoxidil for hair density improvement, Ketoconazole shampoo for enhancing hair volume and thickness, and Finasteride for blocking hair loss causing hormones. Microneedling can boost Minoxidil's effects.

community Could microneedling for the next 5 years cause any permanent damage?

in Microneedling 22 upvotes 1 year ago

Microneedling for hair loss and its potential long-term effects. Some users believe it can cause fibrosis and scar tissue if done too frequently or deeply, while others claim it has improved their hair loss when done correctly. There is limited scientific research on the topic.

community It's over. Hairline has fallen. Millions must shave.

in Update 467 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user has tried various medications and treatments for hair loss, including minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and nizoral shampoo, but has not seen any progress. They have decided to shave their head. Other users suggest options such as hair transplants, RU58841, hair units, and scalp micropigmentation.

community 8 months - 0.5mg dut, 80mg Ru58841, 5mg oral min, topical min at night, microneedle 1.5mm every other week

in Progress Pictures 399 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user has experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of medications, including dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil. They have not experienced any noticeable side effects and are considering a hair transplant in the future.

community 2 years of fin, 1.5 years of minoxidil, calling it quits. Thank you.

in Shaved/buzzed 567 upvotes 1 year ago

This user has been struggling with hair loss for the past two years and attempted to treat it using finasteride and minoxidil. Despite their efforts, they have not seen any improvement in their condition, so they have decided to shave or buzz their head instead. Others gave advice on other treatments that could be tried if desired.

community Results on 2 months of Dutasteride 0.5mg + 2.5mg Minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 147 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's results after two months of using Dutasteride and Minoxidil, alongside other treatments such as multivitamins, derma rolling, finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, Pyrithione zinc shampoo, hair vitamins, and rosemary oil. People in the conversation shared encouragement and discussed their own regimens for treating hair loss.

community Completely defeated after trying so hard with topical finasteride.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 24 upvotes 1 year ago

A user who has tried multiple treatments for hair loss, including oral and topical finasteride and liposomal finasteride, but experienced severe side effects in each case; the user is considering trying RU58841 or aromatise inhibitors as alternatives.

community 2 months on minoxidil 5% GOOD RESULTS?

in Progress Pictures 2 years ago

Asteride into your routine In this conversation, the user Icy-Indication267 was asking when they should start finasteride to treat their hair loss, which had responded well to minoxidil after two months. Other users shared advice on incorporating micro-needling and topical finasteride into their routine for optimal results.

community Topical Dutasteride is Here.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 153 upvotes 3 years ago

The availability of Topical Dutasteride, a potential treatment for hair loss, which can be purchased without prescription from MinoxidilMax. Other treatments discussed include Topical Finasteride and PRP injections, with discussion around dosage, efficacy, side-effects and safety.

community Been conscious of my balding crown for a while now, even after 6 months on Fin it hasn’t seemed to shrink at all. Decided to purchase some keratin hair thickening fibres (the powder stuff you put on bald spots) and couldn’t be happier with the results!

in Product 185 upvotes 4 years ago

A user shared their positive experience using keratin hair thickening fibers to conceal a balding crown after six months on finasteride. Other users discussed various hair loss solutions, including minoxidil, dermarolling, and scalp micropigmentation.

community For the ladies: Spironolactone for FPHL

in Female 12 upvotes 7 years ago

A 34 year old female with androgenic alopecia who has tried treatments such as Spironolactone, Desogen, Minoxidil and Finasteride in order to address her hair loss. It also details the experiences of other women taking Spironolactone for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL).

community 2years progress (21 years old)

in Progress Pictures 107 upvotes 3 months ago

A user shared their two-year progress using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and occasional microneedling, noting no significant changes but a halt in hair loss progression. They recently started oral minoxidil and are considering a hair transplant.

community 4,5 months results: Fin, Minoxidil, microneedling. Details in comment

in Progress Pictures 451 upvotes 2 years ago

User shared 4.5-month hair loss treatment results using Fin, Minoxidil, and microneedling. Others discussed postponing hair transplant and adjusting microneedling depth.

community Can Finasteride be Enough to thicken hair?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 22 upvotes 3 years ago

The user is using topical finasteride and is considering adding minoxidil despite concerns about dependency and side effects. Another user suggests that finasteride alone can reverse hair loss, but adding minoxidil and microneedling may improve results.

community Andreas Townsend takes 15mg Fin 2x per day 🤣

in Satire 796 upvotes 1 year ago

Andreas Townsend's hair growth, likely due to a combination of finasteride and minoxidil treatments, as well as possibly a hair transplant. People have been discussing the efficacy of these treatments in achieving Townsend's level of hair growth.

community One+ year 1mg Fin, Ketoconazole, and 3.75 Oral Min. I have DUPA. Switched from Topical to Oral Min.

in Progress Pictures 142 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's experience with hair loss treatments such as finasteride, ketoconazole, and oral minoxidil that have not yielded any results; other users suggest shaving the head or getting a wig, while others offer additional advice such as seeing a dermatologist, checking thyroid levels, switching to dutasteride and adding needling, and trying stemoxydine.

community Buzzed my hair today. Raised my confidence a lot.

in Shaved/buzzed 428 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who buzzed their hair, raising their confidence. Other users suggested trying finasteride to thicken the existing hair or using hair systems as an alternative. Additionally, toppik was suggested as a way to fill in thinning areas.

community So we have 20k dollars human like machines available but no new effective treatment for hairloss since finasteride :)

in Chat 237 upvotes 1 month ago

There have been no new effective hair loss treatments since finasteride, despite technological advancements. Current treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with ongoing challenges and potential future solutions in research.

community 11 months on fin + min. Thoughts?

in Progress Pictures 917 upvotes 2 months ago

A user shared progress pictures after 11 months on finasteride and minoxidil, with intermittent microneedling. The community responded positively, noting significant hair regrowth and encouraging continued treatment.

community Should I get transplant #4 or just shave my head?

in Transplants 169 upvotes 3 months ago

A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system due to poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.

community Diffuse thinning fucking sucks

in Update 430 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some users suggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-dose progesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while others recommend cosmetic solutions like Toppik hair fibers or shaving the head.