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GlossarySutures (Stitches)

medical stitches used to close wounds

Sutures, also known as stitches or surgical stitches, are medical devices used to hold body tissues together after an injury or surgery. They involve the use of a needle and thread-like material to close wounds, promote healing, and reduce the risk of infection. Sutures can be made from various materials, including absorbable ones that dissolve over time and non-absorbable ones that need to be removed after the wound has sufficiently healed.

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community 4600 FUT Hair Transplant 16 month post second surgery progress

in Transplants 3614 upvotes 1 week 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 Add Dermarolling to My Hair Regrowth Routine?

in Microneedling 37 upvotes 2 months ago

An 18-year-old using Minoxidil 2% for hair loss is considering adding dermarolling to their routine. Replies suggest adding finasteride, using a dermastamp, and microneedling, with positive experiences shared.

community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 2 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 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 Ashton Kutcher talked about on the tonight show how he was quitting dut. Looks like the Norwood reaper has already come to collect.

in Satire 623 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about Ashton Kutcher's hairline and how some people think it looks good for his age, while others criticize it. Some mention that he used to use medication for hair loss but stopped.

community Fucking hell (Easter)

in Chat 459 upvotes 3 years ago

User hears aunt's comment on hair loss during Easter gathering. Others discuss handling rude comments and share experiences with hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

community Received a hair transplant today at 22 years old

in Transplants 108 upvotes 5 years ago

A 22-year-old's experience with receiving a hair transplant and the use of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, Lidocaine shots, and platelet injections to treat hair loss.

community At first I thought I was just imagining things but I'm confident now that I'm seeing regrowth. Happy with the results so far!

in Progress Pictures 15 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation is about someone experiencing hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling twice a week, and considering adding dutasteride to the regimen. They shared progress pictures from September 30th, December 3rd, and December 14th.

community 12 Month Progress w/ Topical Fin+Min

in Progress Pictures 171 upvotes 3 months ago

User shared 12-month progress using topical 0.25% finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily. Most replies suggest waiting longer for potential further regrowth before considering a hair transplant.

community Shed switching from fin to dut?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 6 months ago

A user has been on finasteride for over 1.5 years but is still losing hair, so they're switching to dutasteride and taking both for 3 months before stopping finasteride. They're concerned about potential hair shedding during the switch even when done correctly.

community He used Dutasteride for 20 YEARS: TL;DR Slight gains and largely stable for 20 years.

in Treatment 26 upvotes 7 months ago

John has experienced slight hair gains and stability over 20 years using Dutasteride, which is more effective than Finasteride in reducing scalp DHT and maintaining hair. Dutasteride at 0.5mg daily has a similar side effect profile to Finasteride, but at higher doses, it may increase the risk of sexual side effects.

community KX-826: Long-Term Safety Results are out!

in Research/Science 156 upvotes 3 weeks ago

KX-826 initially improves hair growth but declines after 24 weeks, with mild itching as a side effect. Combining it with minoxidil and finasteride may improve results, but long-term effectiveness is uncertain.

community “Dutasteride destroyed my hair” recently I noticed the same users

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 81 upvotes 2 months ago

Dutasteride is reported by some users to worsen hair loss, while others believe it causes shedding before improvement. Finasteride and Minoxidil are also mentioned as treatments, with mixed results.

community Shouldn’t it be impossible for dutasteride to make hair loss worse?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 39 upvotes 2 months ago

Dutasteride is unlikely to worsen hair loss; shedding is often temporary. Other factors like inconsistent use, placebo effect, or additional treatments may influence perceived results.

community 10 months on dutasteride. Lost about half of my hair density. Losing 150-250 hairsevery day

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 66 upvotes 3 months ago

User experienced significant hair loss after adding dutasteride to their finasteride and minoxidil regimen. They plan to revert to finasteride only due to lack of improvement.

community Four years on finasteride (1 mg daily) and minoxidil (two years topical, two years oral) from age 24 (top) to 28 (bottom). Looks like I lost a bit of ground

in Progress Pictures 435 upvotes 7 months ago

The user shared progress pictures after using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss over four years. Responses vary, with some seeing stabilization or slight improvement, and others noticing a small amount of hair loss.

community i got more results 1 month 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride then i did 6 months on finasteride and topical minoxidil

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 49 upvotes 8 months ago

A user reported better hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride than with finasteride and topical minoxidil, calling topical minoxidil a scam. Replies varied, with some defending topical minoxidil, questioning the user's application method, and suggesting that previous treatments might be contributing to the observed results.

community Who here has maintained with finasteride for decades?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 133 upvotes 10 months ago

People have been using finasteride for 10 to 20+ years to maintain their hairline, with many reporting success and no significant side effects. Some users have combined finasteride with minoxidil for better results, and a few have switched to dutasteride or added hair transplants when finasteride was less effective.

community Soo.. uhh.. one year... wondering when Dutasteride is going to stop hair loss

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 133 upvotes 1 year ago

User has been on finasteride and switched to Dutasteride 6 months ago, using minoxidil, tretinoin, microneedling, and RU-58841, but still experiencing hair loss. Advice given includes waiting 6-18 months for Dutasteride results and checking if it's definitely MPB.

community Hair Transplant results, +1 year later

in Transplants 810 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair transplant results after 1 year discussed, with mostly positive feedback on density and appearance. User considers another surgery for hairline, but overall improvement noted.

community Hairline after 7 months on finasteride, Before and After. Thoughts?

in Progress Pictures 1 year ago

A user sharing their progress after 7 months of using finasteride to treat hair loss, with other users offering advice on maintaining the results. Other treatments mentioned include minoxidil and RU58841.

community Kintor Pharma Announces Completion of First Patient Enrollment in Phase II Clinical Trial of GT20029 for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in China.

in Research/Science 132 upvotes 1 year ago

Kintor Pharma has started a Phase II trial in China for GT20029, a potential new treatment for hair loss. Participants are discussing the significance, potential release dates, and comparing it to other treatments and technologies like stem cell hair transplants and SAMIRNA.

community What ever happened to pyrilutamide?

in Technology 48 upvotes 1 year ago

Pyrilutamide, a potentially effective hair loss treatment; other topical treatments like RU58841 and CB-03-01 that may have fewer side effects than Pyrilutamide; and the Phase 3 clinical trials of Pyrilutamide, which is likely to be approved by the FDA soon.

community Regrowth or continued regrowth or continued thinning? [Dutasteride+Oral minoxidil]

in Progress Pictures 35 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's concern with their hair thinning while using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which was switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil after 13 months. The conversation includes advice surrounding potential results, specific treatments used, and side effects.

community Bad experience at Dermatologist

in Update 43 upvotes 2 years ago

A user had a disappointing dermatologist appointment where they were denied prescriptions for Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and were only offered a hair transplant referral. Other users sympathized, discussed self-medication, and suggested consulting a transplant doctor for up-to-date treatments.

community Personal results (1mg finasteride + 10.000mcg biotine) after almost 3 years. Not as impressive as some here, but maybe provides a more realistic view.

in Progress Pictures 479 upvotes 2 years ago

Jericho1017 shared their hair regrowth results after nearly 3 years using 1mg finasteride and 10,000mcg biotin daily, with noticeable improvement after 1.5 years and no significant side effects except for watery semen. Some users suggested adding minoxidil and microneedling to improve results, but Jericho1017 is currently content with their progress and not looking to add more treatments.