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      community Just a friendly reminder for all! PSA

      in Chat  146 upvotes 1 year ago
      Avoid burning or scarring the scalp for hair growth; instead, use treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, or consider a hair transplant. Microneedling should be done carefully, and extreme methods can cause harm.

      community 30M ~3 month, everything and the kitchen sink

      in Progress Pictures  229 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old male shared his 3-month progress using Minoxidil topical, Finasteride oral, and Dutasteride, along with microneedling, keto shampoo, and rosemary oil for hair regrowth. He reported significant improvement without side effects and plans to continue the regimen.

      community Dr. Bloxham Final verteporfin update

       61 upvotes 1 year ago
      Verteporfin is being explored for its potential to improve hair transplant outcomes by reducing scarring and increasing donor hair follicles. There is skepticism about the results, with some claiming misleading presentation of evidence.

      community 4600 FUT Hair Transplant 16 month post second surgery progress

      in Transplants  3725 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user had two FUT hair transplants with 4,600 grafts for increased density, costing about $11,000 each, and has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for over five years without side effects. The results are natural-looking with no visible scarring, and the user finds the procedure valuable despite the cost.

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

      in Transplants  171 upvotes 2 years 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 Dr. Bloxham Verteporfin Update #5

       80 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also mentions an update on Dr. Bloxham's Verteporfin treatment.

      community What's the general consensus on microneedling here?

      in Microneedling  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses microneedling for hair loss, focusing on optimal needle depth and frequency. Users report varying practices, with some using Minoxidil after microneedling and others suggesting different depths and frequencies based on personal tolerance.

      community How does it feel to microneedle at 0.3mm?

      in Microneedling  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses microneedling for hair loss, with one user trying 0.3mm daily without feeling pain and questioning its effectiveness. Another user suggests that 0.3mm is too shallow and recommends 0.5mm twice a week or 0.75mm once a week for hair growth.

      community where and how to do Verteporfin after HT

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user planning to undergo a hair transplant and seeking information on clinics that perform Verteporfin treatment. A user suggests Dr. Barghouthi might offer this service.

      community Verteporfin Update with Dr Blake Bloxham

       28 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses Dr. Blake Bloxham's experiment with Verteporfin for hair loss, with one person suggesting more doctors should try it as it seems beneficial. Another comment notes that results at 4-5 months were not very impressive.

      community Vertoporfin research update by Dr Bloxham

       71 upvotes 2 years 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 Will hair regenerate if androgen receptors are nuked?

       9 upvotes 3 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, such as using AR receptor blockers and degraders, to see if follicles can regenerate in the long term. The conversation also discusses how hair transplants could be a potential solution.

      community What really happens when you stop taking fin and/or min??

       5 upvotes 5 years ago
      Stopping finasteride or minoxidil leads to losing any hair growth achieved, often resulting in more hair loss than before starting the treatments. Finasteride helps stop hair loss, while minoxidil promotes growth, and both are needed to maintain results.

      community A little update.

       9 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user who is on a hair loss treatment regimen with Fin, Minoxidil/morning, Stemoxydine/evening, Nizoral 1-2 times per week and Dermarolling once per week. They have experienced some shedding but also think they may be seeing some regrowth around the hairline.

      community Smokers, did you have any success with microneedling?

      1 day ago
      Smoking may reduce the effectiveness of microneedling for hair growth, with some users noting increased hair shedding when vaping or smoking. Some users combine treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but opinions vary on the effectiveness and safety of microneedling.

      community Looking for some support/advice on my journey. Long post, sorry in advance.

       3 upvotes 1 day ago
      The user experienced hair loss regression after stopping topical minoxidil and switching to oral minoxidil, despite using finasteride and considering stem cell therapy. Suggestions included using microneedling, PRP injections, dutasteride, and possibly another hair transplant.

      community Need Hair Transplant Advice, don't want to eat meds.

      4 days ago
      The user is advised against a second hair transplant without medication, as it would be ineffective. Suggestions include accepting baldness or using a hair system, with some recommending topical treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Losing Hair from Microneedling?

       4 upvotes 5 days ago
      Microneedling can cause hair shedding due to follicle puncturing, especially when using a 1mm depth. Users suggest using a dermastamp with a depth of 0.6-1mm and caution against home microneedling to avoid damaging hair follicles.

      community Approx. 3 months (12 weeks and 3 days / 88 days total) on 1mg Finasteride

       59 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 27-year-old male has been using 1mg finasteride daily for hair loss and noticed improved crown density after three months. He previously used topical minoxidil but stopped due to scalp irritation and is considering oral minoxidil or a hair transplant in the future.

      community Is microneedling with 0.75 mm weekly too aggressive?

       5 upvotes 1 month ago
      Microneedling with a 0.75 mm depth weekly may be too aggressive for scalp recovery, with some users suggesting longer recovery times. Opinions vary on its effectiveness for hair loss, with some users combining it with minoxidil and others questioning its efficacy and safety.