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surgical procedure moving hair follicles to balding areas

A hair transplant, also known as hair transplantation surgery or surgical hair restoration, is a medical procedure where hair follicles are moved from a part of the body with dense hair growth (usually the back or sides of the scalp) to a bald or thinning area. This procedure is commonly used to treat male pattern baldness and involves techniques such as Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) or Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) to ensure natural-looking results.

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community These two strands of hair refuse to give in to DHT for some reason.

Albert3232 in Satire 987 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation humorously discusses two resilient hair strands that resist DHT, with mentions of minoxidil and finasteride as ineffective treatments. Users joke about cloning the hairs and the mystery of baldness.

community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

nkrata in Research 830 upvotes 6 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 Most Recent Interesting Hairloss Studies: 10% Minox vs 5% Minox / Radio Rrequency Treatment for AA / Topical Ketoconazole / PRP+Minox vs Minox vs PRP / Alopecia as a systemic disease

TerpsandCaicos in Treatment 89 upvotes 5 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.

community Finasteride and minoxidil seem to do wonders, two months update

sexycoldturtle in Progress Pictures 282 upvotes 6 months ago

Finasteride and minoxidil show significant hair growth in two months. User might skip hair transplant if progress continues.

community Transient and Permanent Effects of Finasteride Use

CrownThinningHelp in Research/Science 154 upvotes 3 years ago

Potential side effects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hair loss treatments.

community 19 yo destroyed hairline even though using Fin/min/microneedling for 16months/11months/3months … Idk what to do.

Emergency-Pepper6929 in Progress Pictures 260 upvotes 1 year ago

A 19-year-old has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to treat hair loss with no regrowth, feeling mentally affected by it. Advice given includes continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, addressing potential vitamin deficiencies, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding ketoconazole shampoo.

community This subreddit is 250K members strong, and only 95 likes for this game-changing Verteporfin research? It's pitiful. We need to be encouraging and supportive to any hair transplant surgeon willing to do research on Verteporfin! Go like the video, leave an encouraging comment, and spread this video

in Research/Science 108 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses the need for more support and awareness for Verteporfin research in hair loss treatment, emphasizing its potential benefits and quick implementation due to existing FDA approval. Users express skepticism due to past scams but acknowledge the importance of encouraging doctors to conduct trials.

community How do we only have two treatments to combat hair loss at this point in time?

NUS_BEE in Chat 211 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses frustration over the limited and not always effective treatments for hair loss, mainly Minoxidil and Finasteride. The conversation includes mentions of potential new treatments like GT20029, HMI-115, CosmeRNA, KX-826, and microneedling, but also highlights the challenges of funding and prioritizing research in this area.

community I can't take care of myself because of hair loss.

Help_me_chan in Chat 165 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation is about a user feeling hopeless due to hair loss despite using finasteride, dutasteride, and OM for over a year. Responses suggest therapy, self-improvement, and changing perspectives on appearance.

community So it turns out Post Finasteride Syndrome was never real?

Alternative_Work_742 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 271 upvotes 6 months ago

Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is debated, with some users reporting severe side effects from finasteride, while others believe these effects are rare or psychosomatic. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.

community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA

karlallan in Treatment 443 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.

community Hairline change after 1y3m on fin+min+microneedling

Expliced in Progress Pictures 140 upvotes 1 year ago

The user "Expliced" shared their progress pictures after using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for 1 year and 3 months. Another user mentioned that using a high-definition camera with flash and sharpening the photo can show new hairs appearing sooner.

community 5 years of trying different hairloss treatment.

ScreamingVoid285 in Treatment 6 upvotes 2 years ago

The user tried various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, hormone therapy, dutasteride, microneedling, and natural oils. They plan to continue their regimen and may consider surgical options if results are unsatisfactory.

community Destined for Baldness; there’s one thing that made the difference

asdfghdgsvv in Microneedling 56 upvotes 1 year ago

User fought hair loss with Derminator microneedling, topical and oral minoxidil, and a 2000 FUE hair transplant. Derminator was a game changer, preventing further loss.

community Random thought that I don't think I have seen here yet. If Verteporfin is able to stop scar formation successfully in humans to a large degree (assuming future studies show this), wouldn't this basically open up the door for it being a no brainer for strong NW2s and 3s to opt for hairline lowering?

Frequent-Meeting405 in Research/Science 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the potential for Verteporfin to reduce scarring, making hairline lowering surgeries more viable for men with mild hair loss. The user suggests that if scarring can be minimized, men might opt for hairline lowering instead of using grafts for other areas.

community Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work

ImgurIsPrettyBad 15 upvotes 5 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.

community Seeking Advice: Stem Cell Therapy vs. PRP for Hair Loss

Chemical-Gur7797 in Treatment 2 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation is about someone seeking advice on choosing between stem cell therapy and PRP for treating hair loss, asking for personal results, side effects, overall satisfaction, and recommendations from others.

community Review of my consultation with Dr Zarev

ajsmithca in Treatment 58 upvotes 1 year ago

The user had a detailed 3.5-hour consultation with Dr. Zarev for hair loss treatment, praising his meticulous approach and innovative techniques, and was prescribed topical finasteride and minoxidil. Other users agreed on Zarev's expertise, noting his long waiting list and the high quality of his work, with one surgery per week and a focus on individual patient care.

community why hair restoration has not been progressed for last 20 years?

ainama in Chat 31 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments beyond finasteride and minoxidil, questioning if hair restoration technology has reached a dead end. Hair transplant technology has improved, but new medications face challenges with market entry, cost, accessibility, and long-term effectiveness.

community Planning to for Hair transplant

Actual-Personality-7 in Transplants 104 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation is about someone considering a hair transplant due to ineffective hair loss treatments, with suggestions ranging from trying a hairpiece to continuing with medications like finasteride and minoxidil, and waiting for new treatments. Some advise against a transplant due to the extent of hair loss and the cost, while others share different views on the effectiveness of transplants and non-surgical options.

community Best Treatment In The Pipeline?

Yung_Presby1646 in Chat 15 upvotes 7 months ago

New treatments for AGA are emerging, including pyrilutumide, gt0029, scube3, kx-826, and pp405. Verteporfin is mentioned as a promising option.

community 22 years since the last major development

heraldomalso in Technology 50 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments since the introduction of finasteride 22 years ago, with many expressing frustration over the failure of new projects and skepticism about future developments. Some users mention hair transplants and other potential alternatives like Alfatradiol and Fluridil, but acknowledge finasteride's dominance in the market due to its effectiveness and affordability.

community Topical finasteride carrier/vehicle

walton43 in Finasteride 135 upvotes 2 months ago

The user is considering making a homemade topical finasteride solution using an ethanol-based carrier. They are inquiring if a solution containing partially denatured ethyl alcohol and benzalkonium chloride is suitable.

community Can I combat hairloss on finastride alone??

Mobile-Vegetable-128 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 11 upvotes 1 year ago

User asks if finasteride alone can combat hair loss and considers adding minoxidil later. Replies suggest aggressive approach with multiple treatments or using finasteride alone, depending on personal preference.

community ‘ Health Risks Associated with Long-Term Finasteride and Dutasteride Use: It’s Time to Sound the Alarm’ Thoughts? Concerns?

forwardSystem in Finasteride/Dutasteride 66 upvotes 4 years ago

The potential health risks associated with long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride, with some responses pointing out the low quality of the journal that published the review article as well as highlighting other alternatives such as keto or minoxidil, and RU58841.

community 1 year post Hair Transplant before and after. What level of shedding is normal

SnooDonuts9235 in Progress Pictures 1795 upvotes 1 year ago

The user, SnooDonuts9235, shares their positive experience with a hair transplant and using topical finasteride and minoxidil. They express concern about increased shedding and ask if it is normal. Other users compliment their results and ask about the clinic and procedure details. SnooDonuts9235 encourages others to consider a hair transplant even without taking oral finasteride and shares that the procedure was not as scary as they initially thought.

community 2years finasteride +3months minox+dermarolling

JoshieBravo in Progress Pictures 1107 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's progress with hair loss treatments over the past two years, including finasteride, minoxodil and dermarolling. Replies included speculations about whether or not this was the result of a hair transplant. The user confirmed that it was just meds.

community 6 months difference on topical finasteride

SufficientTip6646 in Is this regrowth? 130 upvotes 6 months ago

User shared 6-month progress using topical finasteride, biotin, and occasional dermarolling, reporting no side effects except possible depression. Replies praised the results and shared personal experiences with finasteride.

community Where to buy 1-1.5mm derma rollers in the U.S.?

Majestic_Pie8211 in Microneedling 5 upvotes 9 months ago

A user is seeking recommendations for purchasing 1mm to 1.5mm derma rollers in the U.S. for better hair growth results, as they are currently using a 0.25mm roller.

community Almost 1 year on 1mg fin a day

Prudent_Poet_6230 in Progress Pictures 400 upvotes 1 year ago

The user "Prudent_Poet_6230" shared progress pictures of their hair regrowth after using finasteride for almost a year. They experienced minimal side effects, with some dryness on their face.