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      community The #1 hair transplant clinic red flag (and how to avoid it)

       25 upvotes 11 months ago
      Avoid clinics that push for more grafts than necessary, as it can lead to unnecessary costs and damage to the donor area. Trust reputable clinics and be cautious of those using celebrity endorsements or offering suspiciously low prices.

      community never kys (9 months oral minoxidil and finasteride)

       808 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user's hair growth progress after 9 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride, along with dermastamping. The user reports improved hair health and color, with some visible scalp remaining, and no side effects from the treatment.

      community New to Fin/Min, Shedding Timeline Question

       8 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user is anxious about shedding after starting oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, noting about 250 hairs lost after washing. Responses suggest that shedding is common with these treatments, especially with curly hair, and that it often peaks around 8-10 weeks before improving.

      community Progress pictures since starting oral minoxidil and dutasteride

       16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil and 0.5 mg dutasteride after 14 months on finasteride with no significant regrowth observed. They are considering increasing the dutasteride dosage and adding topical minoxidil with tretinoin to potentially improve hair growth.

      community 8 months progress! Recovered most of it!

      in Progress Pictures  252 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth over eight months using 0.5mg dutasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and 5% topical minoxidil, with plans to continue treatment and update at the one-year mark. They reported no side effects and started derma stamping to enhance results.

      community Bimatoprost (Lumigan) for MPB?

       5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Bimatoprost for eyebrow regrowth and its potential use on the hairline, with concerns about cost and side effects. Alternatives like topical Minoxidil are mentioned, but the user is worried about aging and acne.

      community How can I get this spot more filled in? (Before & After)

      in Is this regrowth?  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using a daily topical spray of finasteride and minoxidil, along with occasional microneedling, to address hair loss since August 2023, and is considering switching to oral medication for convenience and cost reasons. Despite progress, they are exploring options like increasing microneedling frequency or potentially undergoing a hair transplant to address a stubborn spot.

      community 1MG Fin 14 Months Results

       161 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user's 14-month journey with finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral to treat hair loss. They experienced some side effects such as ball ache, needing to pee constantly, and less semen, but the results were generally positive.

      community 4 months on finasteride only before and after

       33 upvotes 1 week ago
      The conversation is about using oral finasteride for hair loss treatment. Users discuss dosage, hairline improvement, and side effects like shedding.

      community Went to Istanbul for a hair transplant and it changed how I think about all of this

       1902 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience of getting a hair transplant at Yaman Surgery Center in Istanbul, highlighting the cost savings compared to the US and the professional service received. They used finasteride to maintain existing hair and noted the importance of planning for recovery time and potential shedding after the procedure.

      community Norwood reaper is really a jokester

       67 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user regrets having a hair transplant without using medications like finasteride or minoxidil, leading to further hair loss. They are now trying Koshine 1% after experiencing side effects from other treatments.

      community Hy-tissue PRP 50 Experience ??

      in Product  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      PRP treatments have been effective for the user, with a new recommendation of using a high-quality plasma kit once a year. The user seeks experiences with this specific PRP approach.

      community Switching to oral minoxidil...

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      OP plans to switch from topical to oral minoxidil due to limited results and is advised to overlap both for a few weeks before discontinuing the topical. Oral minoxidil may be more effective for non-responders to topical treatment.

      community Regrowth or nah? 8 months fin 0.5mg

      in Is this regrowth?  45 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user has been taking 0.5mg oral Finasteride daily for 8 months and is unsure if fine, soft, colorless hairs are regrowth. Other users suggest trying oral Minoxidil for faster results and mention their own experiences with oral treatments.

      community 8 months results. Finally confident enough to post.

       1184 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user's positive hair regrowth results using oral Dutasteride (DUT) and topical Minoxidil (MIN), with occasional derma rolling. The user experienced initial shedding but saw improvement after 8 months, and others discussed the use of Finasteride (FIN) and Tretinoin to enhance results.

      community The temporal peak - the often forgotten part in transplants?

      in Transplants  88 upvotes 1 year ago
      Temporal peaks are crucial for a natural-looking hair transplant, but they are challenging to achieve due to the need for precise angles and appropriate hair thickness. Many users emphasize the importance of finding a skilled surgeon and using finasteride to maintain hairline stability.

      community Any updates on PP405 other than official 2a results?

       17 upvotes 11 months ago
      People are seeking updates on PP405, a hair loss treatment, with no new information available beyond old news and speculation about trial phases. A user shared concerns about hair shedding after using finasteride and minoxidil, with others suggesting it might be temporary shedding.

      community 4 Months on oral finasteride 1mg and Minoxidil 2.5mg

       73 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing positive hair regrowth after 4 months of using oral finasteride 1mg, oral minoxidil 2.5mg, derma rolling, and biotin tablets. They are happy with the progress and hopeful for continued improvement.

      community Fellas i think it might be happening

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and experienced continuous shedding but is now seeing some regrowth. Others shared similar experiences, noting that shedding can continue but hair often improves over time with dutasteride.

      community MTF why am I suddenly shedding hair of exactly the same length

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced hair shedding after increasing minoxidil from 5% to 7% with latanoprost, possibly causing telogen effluvium. They are on HRT with Lupron, Estradiol, and Raloxifene, and are concerned about the shedding's duration.