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      community Haircafe on why microneedling is bad for hair growth

      in Microneedling  152 upvotes 2 months ago
      Microneedling combined with minoxidil and finasteride shows significant hair regrowth, though opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users report substantial benefits, while others highlight the need for more research and consistency in application.

      community Need motivation, can’t live normally

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 20-year-old experiencing hair thinning became depressed and sought treatment. The new dermatologist prescribed a routine including topical minoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, and scalp massages.

      community Diffuse thinning is the worst man

      in Chat  248 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about the struggles of dealing with diffuse thinning at a young age and the lack of significant improvement after using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Some suggest additional methods like derma rolling, microneedling, and hair fibers, while others share their own experiences and encourage persistence with treatment.

      community Update: 16 months deep - big 3

      in Progress Pictures  407 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has seen positive results after 16 months of using topical Finasteride/Minoxidil, microneedling weekly, and Tretinoin for hair loss. There are no reported side effects, and the user advises that the effectiveness of microneedling depends on the pressure applied.

      community To all the young non-responders out there

      in Update  121 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21 year old who has been taking various treatments for hair loss such as dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil and finasteride with no results. Other users share their experiences of dealing with hair loss at an early age and offer advice on how to cope.

      community I got a weird one you guys/gals

      in Chat  10 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 33-year-old man experienced diffuse thinning and hair shedding due to sleep deprivation and low testosterone. After starting hCG treatment, he noticed hair regrowth on his temples.

      community Wuhan Hengheda Pharm WHP CB-03-01 Scam

       14 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about a user who experienced negative side effects and poor sleep after using an impure hair loss treatment 'CB' from Wuhan Hengheda Pharm, which did not offer a refund or proper customer service. The user had the product tested, confirming its impurity.

      community Topical dutasteride valid success stories

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Topical dutasteride may not significantly reduce hair loss and could potentially increase testosterone, leading to further hair loss. Users report side effects like mood changes, sleep issues, and severe side effects, with no significant progress in hair regrowth.

      community 3.5 months progress - hairline

      in Progress Pictures  88 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user stopped using topical minoxidil and finasteride after 2.5 months and switched to oral finasteride, 1mg daily, and did microneedling 1.5mm seven times. They experienced occasional sleep issues and watery semen as side effects, which stopped after discontinuing the topical treatment.

      community Should I start fin with these blood tests?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 11 months ago
      A 25-year-old male is concerned about his blood test results, particularly the low percentage of free testosterone, and is questioning whether starting finasteride for hair loss might worsen this issue. He also notes a slight vitamin D deficiency and lack of sleep before the test.

      community It's not just about your hair, it's also about YOU!

      in Chat  73 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been on Finasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and experienced minimal side effects. They suggest that a healthy lifestyle, including good sleep, exercise, diet, skincare, and mental health care, may help reduce the perceived side effects of Finasteride, although another user disagrees, emphasizing that side effects can vary and may not be mitigated by lifestyle alone.

      community currently active protocols, working so far

      in Update 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a person's hair loss treatment routine, which includes Metformin, sleep in darkness, avoiding EMF at night, Nizoral, Dermarolling, Castor oil, and Collagen. They have observed less hair shedding and increased hair volume.

      community My hair in my 20’s and 30’s…

      in Satire  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user's experience with hair loss in their twenties and thirties, how to fix a receding hairline, treatments such as DHT, stress, bad sleep, Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, and diet.

      community How to reduce cortisol (stress hormone) naturally?

      in Chat  36 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses natural ways to reduce cortisol, such as avoiding caffeine, getting proper sleep, syncing with the sun, walking in nature, breathing exercises, increasing calories, and not doing keto. Magnesium supplements are recommended for stress reduction.

      community Insomnia and Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user reports experiencing insomnia as a side effect of taking finasteride for hair loss, which takes 1 to 2 hours to fall asleep and results in only about 5 hours of sleep per night. They suspect the cause is related to the downregulation of neurosteroids due to finasteride.

      community Second month of fin assessment (12/13/16)

      in Finasteride  7 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding in the second month of using finasteride, leading them to buzz their hair. They plan to improve their diet, sleep, and stress levels, and start using Nizoral for scalp issues.

      community I’ve been using Finasteride (7 years), RU58841, Stemoxydine, and 2% Keto shampoo (3 days a week) and my scalp is still really itchy and inflamed. Why?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using Finasteride for 7 years, RU58841, Stemoxydine, and 2% Ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss treatment but still experiences an itchy and inflamed scalp. They have not yet tried the prescribed oral Minoxidil and are considering lifestyle factors like diet and sleep as potential contributors to the issue.

      community 15-Month Update - Dut, Min, Niz, 1.5mm Roller.

      in Progress Pictures  316 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shared a 15-month hair loss treatment update using Dutasteride (0.5mg/day), Minoxidil (5% foam twice daily), Nizoral (1% every 3 days), and a 1.5mm derma roller (twice a month), along with a multivitamin, exercise, low sugar diet, hydration, and consistent sleep. They started seeing results after 6-9 months, with significant improvement at the 1-year mark, and apply Minoxidil the day after derma rolling.