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      community 11 months on 5mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  972 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's 11-month progress using 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. The user reported significant hair regrowth, including on the beard and eyebrows, and experienced minor side effects like headaches and increased body hair.

      community Diagnosed with female pattern hair loss as a male with recent aggressive loss. Preemptively mourning the only part of myself I’ve ever come close to loving. Lost all motivation to do anything with my life.

      in Progress Pictures  271 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hair loss. Other suggestions include using hair loss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.

      community Anyone who is not taking fin after hair transplant, how is you hair now?

      in Transplants  81 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of finasteride (fin) in preventing hair loss after a hair transplant. Some users have experienced hair thinning and loss after stopping finasteride, while others have had success with finasteride and minoxidil (min) in maintaining their transplanted hair. The general consensus is that finasteride is important for younger patients to prevent further hair loss.

      community Is ketoconazole shampoo bullshit?

      in Ketoconazole  45 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. The conclusion is that ketoconazole shampoo can help with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, but it is not a strong enough treatment to stop or regrow hair. It is recommended to use it as an adjunct treatment along with finasteride or dutasteride.

      community Most hair transplants are obvious

      in Transplants  260 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about hair transplants and the perception that they often look unnatural, especially in the first few rows of hair. There is a debate about whether it's better to choose a cheaper clinic in Turkey or a more expensive one in the USA, with some arguing that experience and skill matter more than cost.

      community NW5 at 19. How many grafts do I need?

      in Transplants  140 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old with rapid hair loss since 16 is considering a hair transplant 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.

      community Microneedling + Min 2 months progress

      in Progress Pictures  1064 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about a user's progress with microneedling and minoxidil for hair loss. The user is happy with the progress and plans to continue with the treatment, without using finasteride.

      community [28M] 10 months on fin/min, 3 months using nizoral regularly

      in Progress Pictures  125 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "DaysonDadum" shared their progress pictures after using finasteride and minoxidil for 10 months, along with regularly using Nizoral. They experienced positive results with no noticeable shedding and no side effects. Other users in the conversation asked about dosages and brands of the treatments.

      community Goodbye y'all, it's been a journey but have accepted where I'm at

      in Update  219 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of this conversation about hair loss is that the user, y00sh420, tried various treatments including a $700 lllt helmet, topical minoxidil and finasteride, spectraDNC, and micro needling, but did not achieve the desired results. They have decided to stop trying until a cure for male pattern baldness is found. Other users expressed different opinions on hair loss treatments.

      community Is GT20029 supposed to regrow hair as well?

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss. They are unsure if GT20029 can regrow hair, particularly on the temples. Another user mentions that regrowth on finasteride can take up to 2 years.

      community How insane is this oral min shed?

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user started taking 0.625mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, increased the dose to 1.25mg, and experienced a significant shed, losing 70% of scalp density. They cannot tolerate finasteride due to side effects but are hopeful for hair regrowth despite the shedding.

      community Why I Will be Accepting Baldness

      in Chat  204 upvotes 1 year ago
      User decides to accept baldness due to mental health issues with finasteride. Others suggest considering hair systems, topical finasteride, or RU58841 as alternatives.

      community Body Hair Transplants with Buzzcut

      in Transplants  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Body hair transplants may look better if kept very short. People with limited donor regions or waiting for Verteporfin or FAK Inhibitors could consider this option.

      community Shaving is NOT accepting baldness

      in Shaved/buzzed  52 upvotes 1 year ago
      Accepting baldness and the various ways people try to cope with it, such as shaving, using medications like minoxidil and finasteride, or getting a hair transplant. Participants discussed how true acceptance of hair loss involves confronting difficult emotions such as grief for one's former appearance and identity, as opposed to simply superficially hiding it with a shaved head.

      community Does CosmeRNA target the root cause of MPB?

      in Chat 1 year ago
      . CumsOnYourFeet69 has been discussing a new treatment called CosmeRNA which claims to target the root cause of male pattern baldness, and is considering using it in conjunction with Minoxidil instead of Finasteride due to possible side effects. Replies have highlighted that the efficacy of this treatment is still unknown, but it could be used as an effective maintenance option if successful.

      community Minoxidil is connecting the hair on the inner part of my arms

      in Satire 1 year ago
      This conversation is about a user who has been using Minoxidil for nine months and just noticed hair growing on the inner part of their arms. Responses to this post suggest that they should continue using it, with an increase in frequency from 5% twice a day, as well as trying finasteride if needed.

      community Hair loss treatments rated (by gpt-4)

      in Research/Science  251 upvotes 1 year ago
      Rating treatments for hair loss, with the help of GPT-4, according to efficacy, evidence and tolerability; a combination of chemicals from research papers, custom compounds, and some suggestions from other users were included.

      community Anyone excited for CosmeRNA coming this month?

      in Product  171 upvotes 1 year ago
      CosmeRNA, a new hair loss treatment, is expected to release soon and may become part of the "big three" treatments alongside finasteride and minoxidil. It works differently from finasteride by targeting androgen receptors in hair follicles, potentially offering fewer side effects.

      community Hair Tattoo as a substitue to hair transplant

      in Transplants  517 upvotes 1 year ago
      A hair tattoo substitute for a hair transplant, which many people felt was not a good idea. Several treatments were suggested as alternatives, such as Scalp Micro Pigmentation (SMP) and wigs.

      community Goodbye tressless. I’ve decided to give in to my hairloss.

      in Update  598 upvotes 1 year ago
      Kitchen_Plastic_2847 had been fighting hair loss since 2019-2020 and was initially successful in regrowing his hair with finasteride. However, after contracting Covid three times back to back at the start of 2021, he started to lose his hair again. He found a new dermatologist who prescribed him oral minoxidil along with finasteride, but eventually decided it wasn't worth spending all the money to try and save his hair.

      community A year of fin+min(23yo), got my life back

      in Progress Pictures  2187 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23 year old user who has had success with finasteride and minoxidil, regaining their hair after losing it due to male pattern baldness. They also attribute part of the success to lifestyle changes such as eating better, exercising, sleeping well, and reducing smoking.

      community Bad reaction to Finasteride, what are my other options?

      in Transplants  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user had a bad reaction to Finasteride, experiencing anxiety and fatigue, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments since they can't use Finasteride or Minoxidil. Suggestions include trying low doses of Finasteride, making a topical version, or using other treatments like Alfatradiol, but the user is hesitant to use Finasteride again and is considering a hair transplant.