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      community 3 years on dutasteride 0.5mg and minoxidil 5mg

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been taking dutasteride 0.5mg and minoxidil 5mg orally for 3 years to treat hair loss, which has stabilized their condition. They are considering adding topical RU58841 to their regimen but are uncertain of its effectiveness and contemplating a hair transplant instead.

      community Why only the top of the head?!

      in Chat 2 years ago
      Why the top of the head is affected by hair loss more than other areas, and treatments such as surgery, medications like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 to treat it.

      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.

      community Verteporfin (Visudyne) group buy 🌷

      in Treatment  28 upvotes 2 years ago
      User seeks participants for Verteporfin group buy. Verteporfin, FDA approved, may regenerate hair follicles and sweat glands through heavy microneedling.

      community How You Can Help Speed Up the Verteporfin Trials

      in Research/Science  185 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses speeding up verteporfin trials for hair loss treatment. The original poster, involved in the trials, requests help in crowdsourcing doctor emails to spread awareness and gather more support for the trials.

      community I just made my own PRP - DIY PRP

      in Research/Science  549 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about a user who made their own Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for hair loss treatment at home, using their own blood and a centrifuge. The responses vary, with some users supporting the DIY approach to save money, others expressing concern about the safety and effectiveness of the method, and a few joking about the lengths people will go to combat hair loss.

      community 5 Months Fin/Min Transformation

      in Progress Pictures  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatment with Finasteride and Minoxidil showed significant improvement in 5 months. No side effects experienced, only minor shedding at the beginning.

      community NW3 > NW1: DUT and microneedling only

      in Progress Pictures  789 upvotes 3 years ago
      User Topher1999 achieved hair regrowth using Dutasteride 3 times a week and microneedling with Dr. Pen Ultima A6 every 2 weeks for 9 months. They believe microneedling is the main reason for hairline gains.

      community I'm sorry I hate it, I cannot enjoy life like this.

      in Chat  175 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 22-year-old male is frustrated about being the only bald person in his social circle. He has tried minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride without success and is considering hair systems, transplants, or counseling.
      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 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 Closing in on one year on Min+Fin

      in Progress Pictures  750 upvotes 4 months ago
      User shared progress after one year using Minoxidil 5% topical and 1 mg Finasteride pills daily, along with vitamin D3 supplements. They experienced significant hair regrowth and are now growing their hair out again.

      community Theory And Observation: Why Being Bald Can Really Work

      in Shaved/buzzed  88 upvotes 8 months ago
      The original poster believes shaving his head made him more attractive to a specific group of women, despite being less attractive overall. The conversation includes various opinions on attractiveness, with some agreeing that being bald can work for certain men, while others suggest maintaining hair is generally more appealing.

      community Huge holes on donor area of scalp is this even normal?

      in Transplants  106 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing significant hair loss in the donor area after a hair transplant, with others suggesting it might be shock loss. The person is taking oral minoxidil and dutasteride to help with the issue.

      community Hair Loss Drugs Ranked in Order of Efficacy

      in Research/Science  67 upvotes 11 months ago
      Dutasteride is likely the most effective treatment for male pattern baldness, followed by finasteride and minoxidil in various forms and dosages. Users discuss personal experiences, dosages, and potential side effects, with some considering combining treatments for better results.

      community Vertoporfin research update by Dr Bloxham

      in Research/Science  71 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of verteporfin in treating hair loss, with some users reporting positive results and speculating that it could lead to a cure for baldness. Others are skeptical, and there's a debate on the effectiveness of verteporfin for regrowing hair and reducing transplant scars.

      community How long should you take fin/dut for, before getting a transplant?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started taking dutasteride a month ago and is seeking advice on whether to wait for a year before getting a hair transplant, as it could potentially strengthen the donor-zone and require fewer grafts, or to get a transplant immediately, extracting only the "strong hairs" not affected by dutasteride. The user is unsure which approach is correct.

      community 8 Months Hair Transplant Progress

      in Progress Pictures  152 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post is about a user's 8-month progress after a hair transplant at Attica Clinic using 1400 grafts, oral Biotin, Pura D'or Serum, Klorane Quinine Shampoo, microneedling, and daily 5-minute scalp massages. The comments vary, with some praising the results and others criticizing them as unnatural.

      community New Treatments, and a Huge Group Buy with Lots of Research

      in Research/Science  109 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is organizing a group buy for various compounds aimed at reversing hair loss and gray hair, and improving brain health and fat loss. The user has developed a treatment plan based on extensive research and is inviting others to participate, with the option to choose only the compounds they need.

      community How to BECOME a RESPONDER to Fin/Dut if you are not responding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  305 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.