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      community NW5.5 testing stack of most common "alternative" treatments and methods

       7 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.

      community How safe and/or difficult would it theoretically be to turn raw 99.9% clascoterone into topical formula?

       6 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user discusses their hair regrowth success with minoxidil, red light therapy, massage, and derma stamping but expresses concerns about using finasteride due to potential side effects. They are interested in using clascoterone as a topical treatment for hair loss and are exploring the possibility of creating a topical formula from raw clascoterone powder.

      community 8 weeks in with microneedling and minoxidil/tretinoin

      in Progress Pictures  95 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a combination of microneedling, minoxidil, tretinoin, scalp massages, and red light therapy to address hair loss, with a focus on the hairline and temples. They emphasize the importance of scalp massages and have seen regrowth, attributing success to their comprehensive routine.

      community I don’t know what to do at this point

      in Female  87 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old woman with female pattern baldness has tried minoxidil, red light therapy, and supplements without success. She is considering spironolactone and seeking medical advice.

      community Am I crazy or is this recovery?

      in Is this regrowth?  134 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing sudden hair loss and is considering micro-needling, low-level light therapy, iron supplements, folihair, and Omega 3. They are hesitant to start finasteride, suspecting the hair loss might be due to telogen effluvium from a past COVID-19 infection.

      community First update - Minox - LL RLT - micro needling

       9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 33-year-old male is documenting his hair regrowth progress using minoxidil, red light therapy, copper peptides, and micro-needling, with noticeable improvement in hair thickness and coverage. He plans to add a topical finasteride/minoxidil spray and aims for a shadow on his scalp rather than a full head of hair.

      community NW5 advice current treatments AGA

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Minoxidil, PRP, low-level light therapy, stem cell therapy, mesotherapy, Acell, and microneedling are discussed as treatments for thickening fine hairs in NW5 hair loss sufferers. A hair transplant may be necessary for significant improvement.

      community 1 year before/after 3500 graft hair transplant

       116 upvotes 6 days ago
      A 31-year-old male shared his experience with a 3500 graft hair transplant and plans for a second procedure, using treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, a red light hat, and Nizoral. He clarified that hair transplants can be done for diffuse thinning and discussed future maintenance and graft reserves.

      community Should I consider a crown transplant?

       29 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user is considering a crown transplant but is advised to try topical finasteride or dutasteride alongside minoxidil first, as transplants without these treatments may not be effective. They experienced lower libido with oral finasteride and are exploring other options like topical treatments and red light therapy.

      community 18 months progress medication only - 32M

       46 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 32-year-old shared 18 months of hair loss treatment progress using 1mg finasteride, 3mg minoxidil, microneedling, a red light laser helmet, and PRP sessions, aiming for a hair transplant. Results were noticeable after a year, but the effectiveness of PRP is uncertain and varies by individual.

      community My hair loss journey. 2024-2026

       315 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user in their mid-40s shared their hair loss journey from 2024 to 2026, using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, microneedling, and red light therapy, resulting in significant improvement. They experienced mild depression and unwanted hair growth as side effects but found topical minoxidil essential for their progress.

      community Why I’m treating my hair loss instead of shaving my head

       70 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with the original poster using finasteride, minoxidil, red light therapy, and Nizoral shampoo, and planning a hair transplant. The discussion emphasizes the emotional impact of hair loss and the importance of mental health, while sharing personal experiences and treatment outcomes.

      community Questions for long term topical minoxidil users from a newbie

       38 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user experienced hair shedding after stopping and restarting topical minoxidil due to side effects like facial edema and hirsutism. They are considering alternatives like low-dose oral minoxidil, PRP, and red light therapy, while others suggest finasteride and caution against combining multiple treatments without medical advice.

      community Do none pharmaceutical treatments also work?

       5 upvotes 3 months ago
      Topical finasteride and Minoxidil are the most effective treatments for hair loss, with non-pharmaceutical options like PRP, stem cell therapy, and red light caps offering minimal additional benefits. Users suggest sticking to proven treatments unless cost is not a concern.

      community Progress in 10 months for 25 yo (my plan)

       130 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 25-year-old shared their 10-month hair loss treatment progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, red light therapy, Nizoral shampoo, and a hair oil. They experienced mild side effects with finasteride but none with dutasteride, and noticed significant improvement with the new regimen.

      community 1year progress, just need honest response from you

      in Is this regrowth?  57 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is considering changing their hair loss treatment from topical minoxidil and oral finasteride to oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride, with suggestions to add microneedling and possibly red light therapy. They are also exploring the addition of a caffeine and adenosine mix to their regimen.

      community Scalp barrier support while using min foam? +Seb derm

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user started using minoxidil foam daily after two years on finasteride and is managing seborrheic dermatitis with antifungal shampoo. They seek advice on moisturizing products that won't worsen their condition, with suggestions including gentle shampoos and light ceramide serums.

      community From Perfect Hair to This: 2 Years of Chronic TE + Unmasked AGA.

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 25-year-old is experiencing chronic telogen effluvium (TE) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) after surgery, using finasteride, red light therapy, and supplements, and considering oral minoxidil despite heart concerns. They are unsure whether to start minoxidil before or after an upcoming surgery, which may trigger another hair shed.

      community Bryan Johnson and his Hair routine, what's the point?

      in Hair Systems  24 upvotes 5 months ago
      Dutasteride and high-dose Minoxidil are the primary treatments maintaining hair, with additional supplements and therapies like red light offering minimal extra benefit. The discussion criticizes promoting expensive hair care products when basic medications are doing most of the work.

      community 10 months in and in the middle of a huge shed

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is experiencing a significant hair shed at 10 months but sees improvement compared to 4 months ago. They are using Hims products, Feel Confident shampoo, Nizoral, a light therapy cap, and The Ordinary hair serum.