community PRP for male pattern baldness?
Hair loss discussion involves PRP (platelet rich plasma) treatment. PRP doesn't stop hair loss, only promotes regrowth; minoxidil is suggested as a better alternative.
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30-60 / 1000+ resultscommunity Thinking about starting Fin for receding hairline. 5 year old male
A 5-year-old male considering using finasteride to prevent receding hairline, with suggestions ranging from topical minoxidil and estrogen treatments to hair transplantation and shaving.
community 21 y/o male Fin/min/ketoconazole 3.5 month before and after… 1 mg 3x per week, just recently upped to 1 mg daily. Minoxidil application once before bed and keto shampoo couple times a week. zero sides. Regrowth?
A 21 year old male who has been taking finasteride, minoxidil and ketoconazole for 3.5 months with minimal side effects and successful hair regrowth. Genetics also seem to play a role in the user's hair loss.
community I'm a 32 year old male with Norwood 3 with heavy diffuse thinning, I'm about to start my hair loss regiment. It goes as follows
A 32-year-old male with Norwood 3 and heavy diffuse thinning is starting a hair loss treatment including RU58841, Minoxidil, finasteride, derma rolling, vitamins, and possibly MK677, while cutting out most sugars from his diet. He plans to share progress photos and updates on his test levels.
community 40 year old male, Dutasteride every other day, 1ml Minoxidil once daily, micro needling roughly every other week, Nizoral twice a week and vit d and biotin. Photos 11 months apart
This conversation is about a 40 year old male who has been using Dutasteride every other day, Minoxidil once daily, micro needling roughly every other week, Nizoral twice a week and vitamins to help with hair loss. The user experienced a shed at 7 months but noted improvement since then and was looking to fill in the gaps around their temples more. Others discussed potential side effects of Finasteride versus Dutasteride and suggested a hair transplant as well as questioned whether or not micro needling works alone.
community A lot of hair falling out like this, what does it mean? Diffuse thinning, chronic dandruff and scalp crust (seborrheic dermatitis), 28 y/o male
A 28 year old male experiencing diffuse thinning, chronic dandruff and scalp crust (seborrheic dermatitis), with replies discussing the use of topical fin for hormone imbalances and Nizoral for seb derm.
community 40 year old male, Dutasteride every other day, 1ml Minoxidil once daily, micro needling roughly every other week, Nizoral twice a week and vit d and biotin. Photos 5 months apart
A 40 year old male using Dutasteride every other day, Minoxidil once daily, micro needling roughly every other week, Nizoral twice a week and taking vitamins and biotin, with results showing hair darkening. The conversation includes discussion of side effects experienced by the user, as well as potential alternative treatments such as finasteride or RU58841.
community Update: 33 y/o male, topical fin/min + dermaroll biweekly 5/18/21 vs 1/15/22
33 y/o male used topical fin/min and dermaroll biweekly, resulting in increased hair density and significant regrowth. He got the solution from Hims and also used a DermaPen for microneedling.
community 19 year old male and Finasteride
A 19-year-old male with hair loss and gynecomastia is considering starting finasteride after trying various treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo and consulting dermatologists. He has chronic telogen effluvium and seborrheic dermatitis, with normal testosterone and thyroid levels but low platelet count.
community What Works to Restore Hairloss for Cis-Males? Not Much
Hair regrowth treatments for cis-males include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Estrogen and testosterone blockers can help restore hair loss but may not suit everyone.
community 25 yo male progress after 9 months on Fin
A 25-year-old male saw significant hair growth in the temple regions after 9 months of using minoxidil and finasteride. He is happy with the progress but acknowledges more improvement is needed.
community 21 yo male 3 months on Fin/Min progress
A 21 year old male who has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 3 months to treat hair loss, and others sharing their experiences with the same treatments.
community Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness with Botulinum Toxin
The conversation discusses using Botox to treat male pattern baldness, suggesting it may promote hair growth by increasing scalp blood flow and oxygen, reducing dihydrotestosterone levels. The user wonders why this treatment is not widely discussed or if it has been discredited.
community How I started reversing Male Pattern Baldness naturally ?
The user reversed male pattern baldness using a pro-thyroid diet, lifestyle changes, and scalp stimulation exercises, without Minoxidil or Finasteride. They reported reduced dandruff, itchiness, oiliness, and experienced hair regrowth and thickening over 15 months.
community 22 year old male, doctor prescribed 50mg oral spironolactone instead of finasteride.
A 22-year-old male has been experiencing hair thinning since 18 and was prescribed 50mg oral spironolactone for hair loss and high blood pressure, despite inquiring about finasteride. A reply suggests that spironolactone is less effective than finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and recommends seeking a second medical opinion.
community Treatment of male androgenetic alopecia with topical products containing Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto) extract.
The conversation discusses treating male pattern baldness with topical products containing Saw Palmetto extract. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
community Wimpole Clinic 1850 grafts (23yo) Dr Malkani
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant 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.
community Increased adipose tissue (being overweight) in males may increase likelyhood of finasterde side effects
Being overweight may increase finasteride side effects due to higher aromatase activity converting testosterone to estradiol. Maintaining a healthy weight could reduce these side effects.
community Ru58841 for a female w male pattern baldness
A user is considering using RU58841 for female pattern baldness and is also planning to use Minoxidil. They are hesitant to ask their doctor for spironolactone due to its cosmetic nature and are experiencing significant hair loss possibly due to stress and hormonal issues.
community Diagnosed with MPB at 16 (Male)
A 16-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) was prescribed hair vitamins, vitamin D, a non-ketoconazole shampoo, and redenysl + serum, with a suggestion for GFC or IHRF treatments. Some users recommended minoxidil, ketoconazole, and derma stamping, while others advised against certain treatments until the age of 18.
community ~3 month progress, 35 black male, 1mg finasteride pill, 2.5 mg of minoxidil pill, and multivitamin daily. Started washing hair with Nizoral twice a week about a month ago. Microneedling about once a week.
A 35-year-old black male shows ~3 month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil pills, multivitamins, Nizoral shampoo twice a week, and weekly microneedling. Observers, including his wife, brothers, and barber, noticed improvement in the crown area.
community Products that I use in my Hair. Blk Male Age 32
A 32-year-old black male shared the hair products he uses, receiving positive feedback for his genuine approach and hair results. Specific treatments were not mentioned in the provided text.
community [Research] RU-58841/Pyrilutamide and impacts on male fertility
The drugs RU-58841, Pyrilutamide (KX-826), Apalutamide, Enzalutamide, and Darolutamide, which are nonsteroidal antiandrogens (NSAA), potentially impacting male fertility. Pyrilutamide, similar to Enzalutamide, may have reversible effects on fertility.
community The theory that explains everything. The malloclusion theory has been proven.
Brian Dye's theory links skeletal malocclusion type II to hair loss, suggesting it's a blood flow issue. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and anti-inflammatory drugs like benaxoprofen.
community Iron Overload and Vitamin D Deficiency - Male Hair Loss
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically minoxidil, vitamin D supplements, and the potential impact of iron overload. The user experienced hair regrowth with high-dose vitamin D but faced hair thinning again after reducing the dosage, and is now exploring the role of iron overload in hair loss.
community Sharing my 3 month progress big 4 - Male 29 yo
User shared 3-month progress using big 4 hair loss treatments: finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil, and microneedling. Others congratulated progress and discussed vitamin D and biotin's role in hair regrowth.
community Treatment of Finasteride Induced Gynecomastia (Male breast tissue growth)
Finasteride can cause gynecomastia, which may be reversible by stopping the drug and using selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) like tamoxifen. Lifestyle changes such as weight loss and avoiding alcohol can also help, but surgery may be needed if the condition persists.
community Found this research paper showing how males with pattern hair loss show lower levels of iron and/ or Ferritin. Might be helpful to those here asking about nutrition.
Lower levels of Ferritin and iron are linked to male pattern baldness. Checking these levels could provide clinical benefits.
community New Study Fails to Show Benefits of Microneedling in Males with Balding.
A new study suggests microneedling alone doesn't benefit male balding, but users argue the study's methods differ from common practices, like combining microneedling with minoxidil and using more frequent treatments. Some believe the study's short duration and infrequent sessions are inadequate to assess microneedling's effectiveness.
community 1 year on 0.25mg fin and 2%keto everyday. (25yo male,Tried to choose photos with same lighting.)
The conversation is about a 25-year-old male's one-year hair loss treatment progress using 0.25mg finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. The user shared progress pictures trying to maintain consistent lighting for comparison.