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GlossaryNear-Infrared Light Therapy

uses near-infrared light to stimulate cellular activity and healing

Near-Infrared Light Therapy (NIR Therapy) involves the use of near-infrared light, typically in the wavelength range of 700 to 1200 nanometers, to penetrate the skin and stimulate cellular activity. This therapy is used to promote healing, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation, and has applications in treating conditions like alopecia by potentially stimulating hair follicle activity and promoting hair growth.

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

in Transplants 170 upvotes 4 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 IT ABSOLUTELY FUCKING SUCKS to be going through this in silence while my roommates/best friends don't have to worry about this.

in Chat 145 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about a person struggling with hair loss and feeling frustrated comparing themselves to friends with thick hair. They started taking 1 mg Finasteride a month ago to address the hair loss.

community Well here I am 3-4 years later.

in Update 56 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.

community Sunlight: Does it Stimulate Hair Growth or Hair Loss?

in Research/Science 61 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses whether sunlight exposure affects hair growth or loss, with mixed anecdotes and theories but no clear consensus. Some suggest moderate sunlight can benefit hair by providing vitamin D, while others doubt its effectiveness compared to treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.

community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

in Research/Science 235 upvotes 8 months ago

Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

community Scalp Inflammation is eating my hair!

in Chat 26 upvotes 8 months ago

A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing bald spots and hair thinning despite changing their diet and taking oral minoxidil. Another user suggests using ketoconazole shampoo properly, using a scalp massager, applying rosemary/peppermint oil, keeping hair short, and taking fish oil to improve scalp health.

community Topical Fin Vs Oral Fin. Which is better and has less sides?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 45 upvotes 1 year ago

Comparing the effectiveness and side effects of topical finasteride versus oral finasteride, with people sharing their experiences using both treatments to manage hair loss.

community Near 3 months progress 23M fin,min,keto shampoo

in Progress Pictures 35 upvotes 10 months ago

A 23-year-old man shared his nearly 3-month progress treating hair loss with 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil once at night, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, showing improvement in hair thickness and coverage. He encourages others not to be afraid of using finasteride despite potential side effects.

community What should we lookout for in the near future for hairloss?

in Research/Science 17 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is looking for new treatments. Pyrilutamide and GT20029 are potential future treatments, with Pyrilutamide expected next year and GT20029 possibly by 2027.

community Gains and losses, near 3 year journey, recession and diffuse thinning. Been on finasteride for 3 years and switching to dutasteride and oral minox. May start topical min again soon

in Progress Pictures 1 year ago

A 3 year journey of hair loss, with recession and diffuse thinning; the user has been taking finasteride for 3 years and is now switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and may start using topical minoxidil soon.

community I’ve been using topical finasteride + minoxidil + tretinoin + caffeine for three months now and was just wondering will these smaller hairs eventually grow and thicken to keep up with the length of my others hairs? Clearly, my other hairs are much thicker and longer. Btw, this is near the temple. Ty

in Is this regrowth? 8 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about someone using topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and caffeine for hair regrowth, particularly near the temple area. They are asking if the new, smaller hairs will grow and thicken to match their existing hair.

community DUT mesotherapy in Canada, any good references ?

in Treatment 8 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about finding reputable clinics in Canada or near the US border that offer DUT mesotherapy for hair loss. The user is seeking recommendations and cost information for these treatments.

community Pre-Fin Blood Test, Are my Estradiol Levels Too High For Finasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 2 months ago

The user is considering starting finasteride for hair loss but is concerned about potential side effects due to their estradiol levels being near the upper limit. They have consulted a doctor who confirmed their levels are okay to start the treatment.

community How soon is hair clone? Next five years?!

in Research/Science 15 upvotes 5 months ago

Hair cloning is humorously discussed as always being 5-7 years away, with skepticism about its near-term availability. Gene editing to reactivate dormant follicles is suggested as a more likely solution within the next ten years.

community Shaved my head after 7 years of fighting hair loss

in Shaved/buzzed 52 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's decision to shave their head after struggling with hair loss for seven years, and the medications and treatments they are using to attempt regrowth. They also discuss potential future treatments that may come out in the near future.

community I just got a dermaroller and don’t know how to use it.

in Microneedling 7 upvotes 3 years ago

A user discusses using a 1.5mm dermaroller daily in the shower for hair loss, noting redness but no bleeding, and applying coconut oil afterward. They are concerned about a receding hairline and slight hair loss near the temple.

community Forget about new treatments (just temporarily for the sake of argument). What do you think is the likelihood of existing treatments being improved in the next few years?

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Existing hair loss treatments like oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and hair transplants are still the main options, with some improvements in affordability and techniques. There is hope for enhancing these treatments, but new effective solutions are unlikely in the near future.

community RESULTS. Stick to the plan Fellas this is all about consistency

in Progress Pictures 1462 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their hair regrowth progress, attributing success to a consistent routine using finasteride, hair growth oil, Hims shampoo, a derma roller, and 5000 mcg biotin pills. They emphasized the importance of representation for people with similar hair types and encouraged others to stick with their treatment plans.

community 2.5 months fin 1mg - early regrowth?

in Is this regrowth? 25 upvotes 6 months ago

A 21-year-old user has been using finasteride 1mg daily since March 11 and ketoconazole 1% 2-3 times a week since April 22, with no significant side effects. They are questioning if they are seeing early hair regrowth after 2.5 months of treatment.

community So what happened to the GT20029 phase 2 results?

in Chat 9 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation is about the delay in the release of GT20029 phase 2 results by Kintor. It also mentions Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as treatments for hair loss.

community 1 Year Finasteride Update (pictures in comments)

in Finasteride 89 upvotes 6 years ago

The user shared a 1-year update on using finasteride (0.25mg three times a week), biotin, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamin D for hair loss, showing positive results with pictures and no side effects. Other users commented on the effectiveness and the user's good response to the treatment.

community Oral minoxidil is not an option anymore

in Minoxidil 42 upvotes 8 months ago

A user can't refill their oral minoxidil prescription due to it being out of stock and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. Suggestions include finding it at another pharmacy, ordering online, using topical minoxidil orally, and considering finasteride or dutasteride.

community This is my 3 year progress. My routine is Finasteride 1 mg a day, Topical Minoxidil 5% twice a day, and Derma Rolling three times a week.

in Progress Pictures 1 year ago

A 3 year progress of using Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Derma Rolling for hair loss; it has resulted in considerable improvement.

community Oral minox + dut

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and mesotherapy dutasteride, showing impressive 6-month results. The user wishes these treatments were available in the U.S.

community Day 11- I have removed all Scabs

in Progress Pictures 240 upvotes 10 months ago

Eleven days after a hair transplant, the user has removed all scabs and plans to resume Oral Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil. They will also start using a serum provided by the clinic and are sharing progress and clinic information privately to avoid negative comments.

community 20 / (almost) 10 months / topical fin + min + tret (ig) + just started micro needling. So far so good 👍🏻

in Progress Pictures 216 upvotes 1 year ago

User "al_ick" shares progress with topical fin, min, tret, and micro needling for hair loss, showing good results. They use hims fin and min combination spray, applying 5-7 sprays for better coverage.

community A Decade on Hairloss Battle

in Progress 9 upvotes 4 years ago

The post discusses a 10-year battle with hair loss using treatments like biotin, Rogaine, Dualgen 15% Minoxidil, dermaroller, and various skin care products. Despite some side effects, the user maintains a full head of hair and is considering a hair transplant in the future.

community Three Month Progress. (Min, Fin, Stamp, Biotin)

in Progress Pictures 23 upvotes 9 months ago

The user reports hair regrowth after three months using a daily oral capsule with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Biotin, derma stamping twice a week, and alternating Nizoral and Mane Root Activator Shampoo, with no side effects except increased nasal hair growth. They observed significant progress on the crown and thickening of the hairline.

community 8 months Finasteride Progress (pictures in comments)

in Finasteride 67 upvotes 6 years ago

The user reports 8 months of hair growth progress using 1mg Finasteride daily, 5k biotin daily, Nizoral 1% biweekly, a multivitamin daily, and Vitamin D 2000IU daily, with pictures provided for reference. Commenters discuss the improved thickness and length of the hair, with some suggesting a buzz cut for better comparison, which the user declines.

community Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Needling since march, still losing hair?

in General 80 upvotes 4 days ago

The user is experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and needling since March. They suspect needling too deeply might be an issue and have adjusted the depth recently.