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30-60 / 1000+ resultscommunity What is it when hair follicles seem bruised or sensitive hair pulls out fairly easily and brakes off. My scalp and hairs just come out and hurt
community Dermarolling 1.5mm and what should I apply on the bloody scalp?
community Bloodwork with strange values after starting meds
The user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using minoxidil and plans to discuss adding topical finasteride with a dermatologist. Bloodwork revealed deficiencies in Vitamin D, Iron, and B12, possibly due to diet, which may contribute to hair shedding.
community Why can't you drink caffeine after PRP?
The conversation discusses avoiding caffeine after Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment for hair loss because caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, which can reduce blood flow and hinder the healing process that PRP aims to promote.
community Got blood tests done from a local clinic. Does this confirm MPB?
community Red wet patch on scalp, any ideas?
community Another transplant or SMP? (Not balding)
The user is considering another hair transplant or scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for a congenital bald spot, but previous transplants were less effective due to scar tissue. Suggestions include using hair fibers, changing hairstyles, or doing nothing, as the spot is not very noticeable.
community Setipiprant users
community This tells you if you're shedding or losing hair (along with other things like fibrosis)
High frequency ultrasonography and HR-MRI can help identify hair shedding causes like inflammation and fibrosis. The conversation discusses the potential of using these technologies to evaluate treatments like Verteporfin for hair regeneration.
community Verteporfin Update #4: Month 5 | Dr Blake Bloxham, Feller & Bloxham Medical
The conversation discusses patient updates on hair loss treatment with Verteporfin after five months, as reported by Dr. Blake Bloxham. Patients voluntarily sent their progress pictures to Dr. Bloxham.
community What happened with verteporfin?
Verteporfin, combined with microneedling, shows promise for hair regrowth by allowing hair follicles to grow in wounds, but it's expensive and painful. Pai-1 inhibitors may also help prevent hair loss by degrading fibrosis, and some users continue using minoxidil alongside these treatments.
community There's a Dr wanting to expand his Verteporfin trials
Verteporfin may improve hair transplant outcomes and reduce scarring, potentially allowing patients to avoid finasteride. Dr. Barghouthi seeks collaborations, volunteers, and financial support for research on verteporfin.org.
community Is it normal?? As there are cracks in my scalp and I am seeing no hairs or very little hairs in between them. I had HT exactly 9 days before and I had some native hairs between the transplanted ones as well. 2548 graft count
The conversation is about post-hair transplant concerns, specifically about scalp cracks and sparse hair appearance, which are normal healing signs. The user is advised to continue aftercare and expect hair regrowth around months 3-4.
community Thinning on entire top of my scalp n jcbo making it worse
community can someone help me identify these pls
The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.
community Has the skull expansion or bloodflow theory been investigated by ACTUAL MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS?
community Platelet rich plasma treatment
A 27-year-old male experienced rapid hair loss after dengue fever, which activated a balding gene. The doctor suggested platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth.
community Fin for 7 months and my sclap is now transparent
A 24-year-old male has been using finasteride for 7 months and noticed thinning hair, especially when wet, and is concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment. Suggestions include continuing finasteride, considering minoxidil, and possibly trying micro-needling.
community So did the experiments with verteporfin for hair transplant scarring regrowth fall through?
Verteporfin reduces scar tissue in hair transplants but doesn't significantly regrow hair follicles. More testing is needed to determine its effectiveness.
community Verteporfin Update with Dr Blake Bloxham
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 Dr. Bloxham Verteporfin Update #5
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also mentions an update on Dr. Bloxham's Verteporfin treatment.
community Topical Spirinolactone?
community Verteporfin: "Hair Regeneration" and "Scarless" Hair Transplant Surgery? | Trial at Feller & Bloxham
The conversation discusses the potential of Verteporfin for hair regeneration and improving hair transplant surgery to leave no scars. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
community Stromal vascular fraction-enriched platelet-rich plasma therapy reverses the effects of androgenetic alopecia
community How can I tell if I have scarring from dermastamping?
The user is concerned about potential scarring from using a 1.5mm dermastamp for hair loss treatment and is advised to use shallower depths (0.5-0.75mm) and reduce frequency to avoid damage. They also use topical minoxidil and finasteride, and plan to stop stamping temporarily to assess changes.
community Microneedling reversing/causing fibrosis?
community Hardcore & Bloody Microneedling - 4 months - 2young2retire Hairlosstalk - Never do that please [Blurred Bloody Photo]
Intense microneedling with heavy pressure and bleeding did not improve hair growth after 4 months. The user advises against this method, noting no benefits and potential harm, and mentions using minoxidil without success.