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GlossaryHair Fragility (Split Hairs)

condition where hair strands are weak and easily break

Hair fragility refers to the condition where hair strands are weak and prone to breaking or splitting. This can be caused by various factors such as excessive heat styling, chemical treatments, nutritional deficiencies, or underlying medical conditions. For professionals, understanding hair fragility is crucial for diagnosing and recommending appropriate treatments to strengthen and protect the hair.

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community Is anyone buying this comb over?

Complex_Secretary_14 in Styling 310 upvotes 1 year ago

User has diffuse thinning crown and uses combover with hair spray. Oral minoxidil showed amazing results for another user.

community Breaking hair loss news! GT20029 is a resounding success!

AdAdventurous2134 in Product 132 upvotes 9 months ago

GT20029, a new hair loss treatment, shows promising results but only a slight improvement over placebo. People are cautiously optimistic, discussing its potential and combining it with existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

community Why I decided to stop using minoxidil

Dilbil96 in Minoxidil 59 upvotes 1 year ago

The user stopped using minoxidil due to inconvenience and negative effects on hair appearance, opting to continue with finasteride and dermarolling. Other users shared mixed experiences with different minoxidil brands and forms, including oral minoxidil.

community Two months of dutasteride once a day 0.5 and minoxidil 5% twice a day. The light is different but I think there is progress

ljupco82 in Is this regrowth? 96 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's experience with taking dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, with other users providing advice to continue treatment for at least 12 months and including dermarolling as well as dietary changes.

community 2 months minoxidill progress and my pyschology went better than my hair

Electronic-Town-4599 in Progress Pictures 340 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared a 2-month progress picture showing improvement in hair loss using minoxidil, a derma roller, ketoconazole shampoo, and oils. They also discussed the psychological aspect of believing in the treatment's effectiveness and mentioned not using finasteride.

community March 22 – jan 23 fin 1mg minoxidil 5% every few days . 22 male .

jamesdunn8811 in Update 614 upvotes 2 years ago

Jamesdunn8811 has been using a combination of finasteride and minoxidil to treat his hair loss over the past four months, with successful results. He has experienced no side effects and noticed increased thickness and baby hairs growing in both temples.

community Started Oral Min, hope to recover a full Norwood 0

SamGeb in Chat 17 upvotes 1 year ago

A user started taking oral minoxidil (2.5 mg daily) along with topical minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and various supplements to improve hair growth and overall health. They are also focusing on weight loss, exercise, and better lifestyle habits.

community Finasteride progress 0.25-0.5mg 11 months

Zealousideal-Yam-694 in Progress Pictures 378 upvotes 6 months ago

User shared progress pictures showing significant hair improvement after using finasteride (0.25-0.5mg daily) for 11 months. Other treatments like microneedling, ketoconazole, and scalp massage were mentioned but not used consistently.

community Compounded topicals

BionicBell in Female 6 upvotes 3 years ago

BionicBell discussed using Bimatoprost, a medication typically for eyelash growth, for hair loss and mentioned a compounding pharmacy that can mix it with other ingredients like minoxidil and finasteride. They are seeking advice on using topical finasteride for female pattern baldness and are considering a custom foam combination to maximize hair growth results.

community 4 months Oral Minoxidil 1.25 mg Daily (33 M)

ediblediety in Progress Pictures 520 upvotes 2 years ago

This user, "ediblediety", has been taking oral minoxidil (1.25 mg daily), keto shampoo and occasional derm-rolling for 4 months to treat their hair loss, and they have experienced a shedding phase after the first few weeks of use. They report improvements in the thickness of their facial and body hair, but note that this may be daunting to women.

community Let’s do this! 90 minoxidil pills for £79 and 168 finasteride pills for £58.95. Fuckin expensive but hopefully worth it.

askmenextyearifimok in Update 2 years ago

This conversation is about various treatments for hair loss, including taking Oral Minoxidil and Finasteride pills. It discusses different prices and sources of these medications in different countries.

community Is there any point to microneedling if you're on oral minoxidil?

highlysus53 in Microneedling 45 upvotes 1 year ago

Microneedling's effectiveness for hair regrowth is debated, with mixed results from studies. Some believe it helps with blood flow and scalp health, while others see it as largely ineffective.

community Have I progressed or is it just my imagination?

ricardomhv in Is this regrowth? 274 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about someone noticing hair regrowth after using a scalp massager and considering a hair transplant. People suggest using finasteride or dutasteride, but there's debate on their effectiveness and side effects. Some see progress, while others are skeptical without consistent photo evidence.

community POV: You Ask A Tressless User If It's Safe To Drink Minoxidil

user10893432823432 in Satire 769 upvotes 2 years ago

This conversation is about how topical treatments for hair loss, such as Minoxidil and Finasteride, can be replaced by drinking oral versions of the same medications to achieve better results with less hassle. Some users have already been doing this with positive results.

community AMA: I travelled to Turkey to get an FUE Hair Transplant: 5000 Grafts, Dr Koray Erdogan, ASMED Clinic

TraditionalCoffee in Transplants 32 upvotes 6 years ago

A user traveled to Turkey for a 5000-graft FUE hair transplant at ASMED Clinic with Dr. Koray Erdogan. They used finasteride before and after the surgery and shared detailed experiences, costs, and recovery tips.

community 11 months on 5mg oral minoxidil

jeffersonsteelflex94 in Progress Pictures 975 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's 11-month progress using 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. The user reported significant hair regrowth, including on the beard and eyebrows, and experienced minor side effects like headaches and increased body hair.

community 12 mo update: oral (dut, min), topical (RU, min), microneedling

ClayPot357 in Progress Pictures 353 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's 12 month update on treatment for hair loss, which include oral dutasteride and minoxidil, topical RU88541 and minoxidil, microneedling with hyaluronic acid and FinDuta, experiencing no side effects, positive results and inspiring other users.

community High Dose 0.1% Alfatradiol + 1% Pyrilutamide stopped my Hairloss completely

Necessary-Treacle-46 in Treatment 31 upvotes 2 months ago

Using 0.1% Alfatradiol and 1% Pyrilutamide stopped hair loss, reducing shedding from over 150 hairs a day to less than 10, with no side effects. The user also uses Minoxidil and microneedling, applying the treatments twice daily.

community 8 months on Fin and Min, with no change. Give up or switch to dut and add micro needling?

GrowYourConscious in Progress Pictures 18 upvotes 8 months ago

A user has seen no progress after 8 months on finasteride and minoxidil and is considering switching to dutasteride and adding microneedling or quitting and getting a hair system. Another user suggests adding microneedling and dutasteride and buzzing the hair down.

community 8 months - 2,5mg OM / Topical MinFin

Boring_Arachnid5034 in Progress Pictures 176 upvotes 1 year ago

User shares 8-month hair growth progress using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 2ml topical minoxidil/finasteride mix. Others comment on noticeable improvement and discuss user's journey and treatment details.

community I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil

nelmeowz in Progress Pictures 468 upvotes 7 months ago

User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.

community Almost 3 months on 1Mg Fin and 2Ml Min with unexpected results. In need of urgent help!

ihaveweirdthings in Finasteride/Dutasteride 13 upvotes 5 months ago

A 21-year-old male has been using 1mg finasteride, 2ml minoxidil, and supplements for almost 3 months but is still experiencing hair loss. Responses advise patience and consistency, noting that initial shedding is common.

community Miniaturized hair developing into real hair?

WorryDeep4409 in Chat 10 upvotes 4 months ago

OP is trying various treatments (finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, dermarolling, tretinoin) to regrow hair after 8 years of baldness. Users suggest persistence and possibly adding dutasteride, noting that age and consistency affect results.

community to all people who cannot tolerate anti androgens (loe dose topical fin, pyrilutamide, CB) i am getting desperate, looking for a solution

Additional_Rough_968 in Research/Science 13 upvotes 2 years ago

The user tried Minoxidil without success, and Finasteride worked but caused sexual side effects even at a very low dose. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss as they cannot tolerate anti-androgens and are also in therapy for mental health.

community Brothers in baldness any news on pyrilutamide

PainUpper1020 in Chat 12 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about the potential effectiveness of a hair loss treatment called pyrilutamide. One person has been using it since September and reports positive results.

community 27M 1 month & 3 weeks on Topical Fin 0.1%)/Min (5%)

Born-Let797 in Progress Pictures 28 upvotes 9 months ago

A 27-year-old man is using a daily routine of 5% Minoxidil spray in the morning and a topical mix of 5% Minoxidil/0.1% Finasteride at night, along with microneedling. He reports significant hair improvement despite ongoing shedding.

community microneedling, do the gains go away?

e0nflux in Microneedling 23 upvotes 2 years ago

Microneedling promotes hair growth by increasing circulation and collagen production, with gains potentially lasting longer than those from minoxidil. Some users report sustained results after stopping microneedling, unlike with minoxidil and finasteride.

community Completely obliterated my diffuse thinning without Finasteride w/ pictures

sibnasher1 in Journals / Progress Pictures 148 upvotes 1 month ago

The user improved diffuse thinning without finasteride by using minoxidil foam, cold showers, gentle hair drying, 2% ketoconazole, sulfate-free tea tree oil shampoo, dermastamping, and supplements like Omega-3, Vitamin-D, Biotin, Keratin, Collagen, B3, Zinc, and Magnesium. The regimen was followed for about six months under dermatologist guidance.

community 7 months of min 2x a day + .25mg fin 1x a day

Doctor-V in Progress Pictures 509 upvotes 6 months ago

User shared progress pictures after 7 months of using 0.25mg finasteride daily and 1ml minoxidil twice daily, reporting no side effects and being thrilled with the results. Other users discussed the effectiveness of lower doses and the psychological impact of potential side effects.

community Correct way to microneedling, with existent hair

Loud-Difference-9449 in Microneedling 12 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses the correct method of microneedling for hair loss, questioning whether it should be done on areas with long hair without risking hair damage, and if it's necessary for improving blood flow to existing hair. No specific treatments were mentioned.