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GlossaryMedical Tattooing

application of pigments to restore natural appearance after medical issues

Medical Tattooing, also known as Medical Micropigmentation or Paramedical Tattooing, involves the application of pigments to the skin to restore the appearance of natural features affected by medical conditions or treatments. This technique is commonly used to create the illusion of hair in cases of alopecia, to camouflage scars, or to reconstruct features such as areolas after breast surgery.

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community Metal particles abraded from dermapen (or dermaroller) needles. Is it possible?

in Microneedling 1 upvotes 4 years ago

Concerns about metal particles from dermapen or dermaroller needles potentially entering the skin and lymph nodes, similar to tattoo needles. Discussion includes the possibility of using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss treatment.

community (Almost) 3 months on fin+min & microneedle.

in Progress Pictures 1318 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using 1mg finasteride every other day, 5% minoxidil daily, and microneedling every two weeks for three months to treat hair loss. They are happy with the progress and considering adding ketoconazole shampoo to their routine.

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 From a medical book – why successful treatments usually take 6-12 months to see results, and will result in initial hair loss

in Research/Science 1 year ago

The importance of patience when using treatments for hair loss, such as finasteride, minoxidil and RU58841, which can take 6-12 months to show results, sometimes causing initial hair loss. Everyone's experience is different, so it may take time to find what works best.

community Anyone else feel like a victim of medical misinformation towards finasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 65 upvotes 4 months ago

Users discuss their experiences with finasteride, expressing regret over delayed use due to misinformation and sharing mixed outcomes, including side effects and benefits. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.

community People need to start accepting that only medical therapy (Fin/Dut) can save your hair in the long run.

in Treatment 112 upvotes 11 months ago

Minoxidil can regrow hair but doesn't address the underlying issue of DHT, leading to continued hair loss. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, mentioning side effects, personal outcomes, and alternatives like microdosing topical finasteride.

community Short Term Fin awaiting advances in medical technology.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 36 upvotes 1 year ago

The user's consideration of taking finasteride as a short-term treatment, while awaiting advances in medical technology such as Pyrilutamide and GT20029; other users' experiences with Finasteride, including potential side effects.

community Verteporfin Update #1: Overview of Verteporfin Procedure Day | Feller & Bloxham Medical

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the use of Verteporfin in treating hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

community Rice bran as effective in promoting hair growth as medical drug minoxidil.

2 upvotes 10 years ago

Rice bran is claimed to be as effective as Minoxidil in promoting hair growth. The conversation discusses using rice bran as an alternative treatment for hair loss.

community Friendly Reminder that Tressless is not an accurate representation of most people's experiences using medical treatment (Fin/Min/Dut)

in Chat 115 upvotes 19 hours ago

Most people using finasteride, minoxidil, or dutasteride for hair loss experience maintenance or regrowth, but they often don't discuss it publicly. Online forums may not accurately represent the typical success rates, as satisfied users rarely share their positive outcomes.

community Verteporfin Update #2: Day 1 through Month 1 | Dr Blake Bloxham | Feller & Bloxham Medical | NY, NYC

in Research/Science 30 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the use of Verteporfin in hair loss treatment. It suggests that Verteporfin could potentially regenerate hair follicles instead of forming scars, providing an unlimited donor supply for hair transplants.

community Has HMI-115 finished Phase I? Hope Medical website shows possible completition.

in Research/Science 11 upvotes 1 year ago

The progress of Phase I of HMI-115, a potential hair loss treatment, which consists of Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The estimated completion date is June.

community Dermatologist said that Minox ONLY is the way to go and that's the international medical concensus

in Treatment 17 upvotes 2 years ago

A dermatologist advised using only minoxidil for hair loss, citing it as a lifelong therapy and dismissing finasteride due to potential side effects. Several users disagreed, recommending a combination of minoxidil and finasteride for better results.

community Verteporfin Update #4: Month 5 | Dr Blake Bloxham, Feller & Bloxham Medical

in Research/Science 11 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation discusses patient updates on hair loss treatment with Verteporfin after five months, as reported by Dr. Blake Bloxham. Patients voluntarily sent their progress pictures to Dr. Bloxham.

community Puffy eyes / fluid retention on Oral Minoxidil? Add an ACEi or ARB! NOT MEDICAL ADVICE

in Minoxidil 8 upvotes 3 years ago

Oral Minoxidil can cause puffy eyes and fluid retention. Adding an ACE inhibitor or ARB, like Telmisartan, may help mitigate these side effects.

community u/joaopassos4444 has zero education in endocrinology, human biology or science, it’s incredibly unlikely he good Will Hunting-ed a medical issue that stumped researchers for thousands of years, please stop buying random supplements based on layman speculation and temper your expectations

in Research/Science 69 upvotes 3 years ago

User questions credibility of a hair loss "cure" found by a non-expert and warns against wasting money on unproven supplements. Others discuss trying natural extracts and the importance of researching the enzyme 3ADH for potential hair growth benefits.

community Progressive insomnia (treatment-resistant) due to Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 2 years ago

A medical student experienced hair loss slowing with Finasteride but developed severe, treatment-resistant insomnia. They tried various medications with little effect, suspecting Post-Finasteride Syndrome, and others suggested the insomnia might be linked to Finasteride's impact on neurosteroids.

community POST ACCUTANE HAIR LOSS- Please help and leave your experiences and suggestions

in Female 10 upvotes 3 years ago

A user named Medical_Opinion8120, a 23-year-old female, is experiencing hair loss potentially due to a past accutane course. She has tried minoxidil without success and is currently taking iron and zinc supplements.

community Anyone have experience with Medial Wellness Center?

in Question 9 upvotes 6 years ago

The conversation discusses a medical service that provides prescriptions for a compounded hair loss treatment containing high concentrations of Minoxidil, Finasteride, and other ingredients. The user is seeking feedback on the service and inquiring about the cost and uniqueness of the compound cream.

community Totally confused by doctors opinions, would appreciate some clarity

in Treatment 1 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user is experiencing hair loss and confusion over conflicting medical advice, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and topical corticosteroids. They are unsure about the necessity of a biopsy and the timing of using minoxidil, while also considering the impact of potential androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.

community PSA: Stop overpaying for your Fin/Dut and get your meds for $20/year.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 225 upvotes 3 months ago

Finasteride and Dutasteride can be obtained cheaply through Amazon One Medical with an Rx Pass subscription for $20/year. Users discuss various options and costs for hair loss treatments, including Blink Health and Mark Cuban's pharmacy.

community MWC compounded Minoxidil + Tretinoin

in Minoxidil 5 months ago

A user is considering using compounded Minoxidil with Tretinoin from Medical Wellness Center to improve hair growth. They are also curious about the effects of higher Minoxidil doses and adding Tretinoin to their regimen.

community Hair Growth Journey: 10 months

in Progress Pictures 252 upvotes 7 months ago

A 31-year-old who experienced severe hair loss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.

community need some advice should i start to take fin

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 1 month ago

A 16-year-old considering finasteride for hair loss is advised to consult medical professionals due to age-related concerns, as they are currently using minoxidil and ketoconazole. Users suggest waiting until 17 or consulting a dermatologist for a professional opinion, with some recommending topical finasteride as an alternative.

community Any new interesting topicals came out in last 2 years? Anything coming soon?

in Treatment 5 upvotes 2 years ago

The user discusses their struggle with hair loss and inability to use Minoxidil or finasteride due to medical conditions. They are currently using Hairmetto gel and dermarolling, and are considering trying Breezula or Revivhair serum.

community Accepting the fact that i cant stop it.

in Chat 61 upvotes 1 day ago

A user shares their struggle with hair loss despite trying treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, and expresses frustration over ineffective medical advice and a failed hair transplant. Others in the conversation suggest alternative treatments, acceptance of baldness, and focusing on other life aspects.

community Hair transplant, 3 month progress

in Is this regrowth? 213 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user experienced hair loss after a hair transplant and stopped using finasteride and minoxidil temporarily, as advised by their medical team. They resumed the treatments and are hopeful for regrowth, attributing the current hair loss to shock loss and shedding.

community Iron D3 levels actually matter more else dht blockers wont work(yes they can keep follicle alive)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 74 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Taking finasteride alone did not stop hair loss, but adding vitamin D3 and iron supplements improved hair coverage and quality. It's important to check and address deficiencies, but caution is advised with iron supplementation without medical guidance.

community Before vs 3 months on minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 107 upvotes 1 month ago

The user is pleased with hair regrowth after three months of using minoxidil and plans to start finasteride for further improvement. They experienced initial shedding but no significant side effects and are considering finasteride despite some medical hesitations.

community Upcoming treatment ideas in the future

in Research/Science 10 upvotes 1 month ago

Exploring future hair loss treatments, including immunosuppressants for hair transplants and hair cloning, with a focus on leveraging research from other medical fields. Current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are effective for most, but there's a call for more funding and innovation in the hair loss industry.