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

      in Transplants  169 upvotes 3 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 Goodbye y'all, it's been a journey but have accepted where I'm at

      in Update  219 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of this conversation about hair loss is that the user, y00sh420, tried various treatments including a $700 lllt helmet, topical minoxidil and finasteride, spectraDNC, and micro needling, but did not achieve the desired results. They have decided to stop trying until a cure for male pattern baldness is found. Other users expressed different opinions on hair loss treatments.

      community Latest verteporfin update (9/11/2022)

      in Research/Science  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      Research and science related to a minor improvement in hair growth caused by the use of verteporfin, as well as potential treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 3 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community Dermatologist told me to quit fin after turning 40

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  194 upvotes 1 year ago
      A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.

      community Improve my stack (without Minoxidil)

      in Product  36 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses improving a hair loss treatment stack without using Minoxidil. Microneedling is suggested, Alpecin is deemed ineffective, and there are concerns about the safety of Minoxidil compared to finasteride.

      community Why I really believe the tension theory is the cause of MPB

      in Research/Science  70 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the tension theory as a cause of male pattern baldness (MPB), suggesting that scalp tension and reduced subcutaneous fat layer contribute to hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and Botox.

      community I am actually regrowing my hairline without minoxidil or finasteride (mechanical stimulation)

       128 upvotes 6 years ago
      Regrowing hairline without the use of Minoxidil or Finasteride, and instead using mechanical stimulation such as Derma Roller, Nizoral, Zinc Pyrithione, Scalp Massage, Scalp Exercise, Fish Oil and other topical solutions. It is cautioned that there are risks associated with not using medically-prescribed treatments, but it is suggested to consider mechanical stimulation in addition to those prescribed treatments.

      community I’m going punch hair loss in the face

      in Satire  68 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user "OP" is frustrated with hair loss despite using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and oral dutasteride. Other users suggest keto shampoo, lifestyle changes, and low light laser therapy.

      community My scalp punch biopsy results🤔?

      in Female  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      Female using Rogaine foam for hair loss had scalp punch biopsy, diagnosed with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). Doctor recommended starting Spironolactone 50mg.

      community 2 months results minoxidil + finasteride

      in Treatment  331 upvotes 3 months ago
      User used topical minoxidil 5% with 0.1% finasteride twice daily, oral minoxidil 2.5mg, and finasteride 1mg daily, along with a hair multivitamin and weekly derma rolling. They missed the medication 3-4 times but still saw significant progress.

      community 3 months progress fin/min and rosemary oil

      in Progress Pictures  33 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 22-year-old shared progress pictures after 3 months of using finasteride, minoxidil, and rosemary oil for aggressive hair loss. The treatments helped with dryness and itchiness, despite initial heavy shedding.

      community I shaved my head. Trust the progress guys

      in Shaved/buzzed  456 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user shaved their head and is using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, expressing confidence in the process despite challenges. They are considering additional treatments like microneedling and are open to trying different looks, including facial hair growth.

      community Verteporfin FUT 9 Month Update

      in Research/Science  75 upvotes 4 months ago
      Dr. Bloxham's 9-month update on FUT scar revision with Verteporfin shows promising results. Excitement is high for FUE, which appears highly effective based on Dr. Barghouthi's findings.

      community Anyone here going the “natural” route?

      in Scalp Massage  48 upvotes 2 years ago
      People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.

      community Minoxidil, boil em mash em stick em in the scalp

      in Satire  107 upvotes 2 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. The first user asked for proof of the effectiveness of these treatments, and the second user responded with a humorous reply.

      community What is your opinion on Dutasteride Mesotherapy

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 1 month ago
      Dutasteride mesotherapy was not effective for hair regrowth, leading to consideration of oral or topical dutasteride. Oral dutasteride is suggested as more effective and cost-efficient than mesotherapy, with some users experiencing side effects from finasteride.