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GlossaryScalp Micropigmentation (SV)

non-surgical procedure using tiny tattoos to mimic hair follicles

Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that involves the application of tiny, tattoo-like dots of pigment onto the scalp to mimic the appearance of hair follicles. This technique is often used to create the illusion of a fuller head of hair, camouflage scars, or enhance the look of a shaved head, making it a popular option for individuals experiencing hair loss or thinning.

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community 9 Months. I got my life back! 1mg fin every day. 1ml min at night, and weekly 1.5mm micro needling.

in Progress Pictures 559 upvotes 1 day ago

A user shared their successful hair regrowth journey using 1mg finasteride daily, 1ml minoxidil nightly, and weekly 1.5mm microneedling. They reported some side effects like reduced semen thickness but are satisfied with the results and recommend topical minoxidil over oral.

community Is there any true alternatives to minoxidil that doesn't effect heartrate?

in Minoxidil 1 upvotes 1 week ago

A user with slight hair thinning is seeking alternatives to minoxidil due to concerns about heart rate effects, despite using finasteride without issues. They are looking for options that don't affect the heart.

community 3 months into treatment... I'm I hyper responsive?

in Is this regrowth? 1211 upvotes 4 months ago

A 26-year-old male started minoxidil treatment for male-pattern baldness and saw significant regrowth in three months. He is considering finasteride but is hesitant due to potential side effects.

community Finasteride can revive up to 7 year old dead hair

in Research/Science 188 upvotes 2 months ago

Finasteride and minoxidil can revive hair dormant for up to 7 years, with microneedling enhancing regrowth. Users report significant hair regrowth even after long periods of baldness.

community Are topicals with caffeine useful to promote hairgrowth?

in Research/Science 3 upvotes 7 months ago

The user is asking if caffeine topicals are effective for hair growth, noting they already use Minoxidil and finasteride. They are unsure if caffeine topicals are beneficial or a waste of money.

community Do you think minoxidil is working for me? M22

in Is this regrowth? 74 upvotes 1 year ago

A user has been using minoxidil for hair loss and is seeing improvement. Some suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride for better results, but the user is concerned about side effects.

community What regimen do I need to get this hairline?

in Satire 363 upvotes 1 year ago

Discussing a regimen to improve the user's hairline, with treatments proposed including minoxidil, rectal microneedling, IV drip of minoxidil, laser removal, PRP injection, topical minoxidil, divine protein shakes, stem cell injections, and keto shampoo.

community Started my treatment 2 months ago, wanted to share some progress pictures and regime. What do you guys think?

in Progress Pictures 44 upvotes 1 year ago

PreparationAbject378 has been following a comprehensive regime of medications and lifestyle changes for the past two months to help with hair loss, including Dut, Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, Keto shampoo, Derma pen, a running routine, diet modifications and supplements.

community Minoxidil is connecting the hair on the inner part of my arms

in Satire 1 year ago

This conversation is about a user who has been using Minoxidil for nine months and just noticed hair growing on the inner part of their arms. Responses to this post suggest that they should continue using it, with an increase in frequency from 5% twice a day, as well as trying finasteride if needed.

community Is it worth getting on oral minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 1 year ago

Evaluating the effectiveness of taking oral minoxidil as a hair loss treatment, in comparison to finasteride and topical minoxidil; discussing potential side effects of using oral minoxidil.

community Finally took the plunge and went down to no guard.

in Shaved/buzzed 271 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who shaved their head and noticed red bumps on their scalp afterwards, with advice ranging from growing out facial hair to smiling more.

community DHT to my hair follicles the day I turned 14

in Satire 869 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss, Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as potential treatments for it.

community 10 weeks progress post. Excited with the early results so far, can’t believe it!

in Progress Pictures 116 upvotes 9 months ago

The user is excited about their hair regrowth after 10 weeks using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole, dermarolling, and vitamin D. They've seen significant hair thickening and believe minoxidil and dermarolling are the main contributors to their progress.

community My Story + Products other than Finasteride and Minoxidil that saved me

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 25 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their hair loss journey, starting at age 18 and leading to depression and insecurity. They found improvement with finasteride and minoxidil after two years, and also recommended products like Mielle Rosemary Mint Growth Oil, Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Hair Masque, Kevin Murphy Hair Resort Spray, Brooklinen Silk Pillowcases, and It's a 10 Keratin Leave in Conditioner for maintaining hair quality.

community Finasteride progress 0,5mg 1 year and 4 months

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 519 upvotes 1 week ago

The user has taken 0.5mg of finasteride daily for 1 year and 4 months, experiencing hair regrowth and thicker hair without significant side effects. They avoided minoxidil due to side effects and noticed improvements starting at 2-3 months, with significant results at 6-8 months.

community Is this good improvement? 3-4 months in

in Is this regrowth? 479 upvotes 1 month ago

The user experienced increased hair density and thickness after 3-4 months using finasteride, minoxidil, dermastamping, ketoconazole, and biotin. They apply minoxidil right after dermastamping without any side effects or shedding.

community 4 months into treatment, thoughts?

in Is this regrowth? 190 upvotes 2 months ago

The user is experiencing positive hair regrowth results after four months of using oral finasteride (1mg daily), oral minoxidil (5mg daily), Polaris NR02 shampoo, and ketoconazole 2% shampoo. They plan to continue the regimen and consider a hair transplant in the future, with no reported side effects from the current treatment.

community Norwood reaper hit me young, but I’ve hit back harder (4 months of OM 5 mg, Fin 1 mg)

in Progress Pictures 758 upvotes 3 months ago

A user shared their progress in combating hair loss using 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride over four months, experiencing significant improvement. They also experimented with higher doses of minoxidil but faced side effects, so they settled on 7.5 mg without issues.

community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 4 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 Minoxidil Finasteride heart problems

in Update 97 upvotes 7 months ago

A user experienced heart problems after taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil and is considering quitting minoxidil. Others discussed their experiences with heart issues and minoxidil, with some suggesting topical minoxidil as a safer alternative.

community C’est terrible - at my wits end

in Female 443 upvotes 1 year ago

A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.

community New study shows that microneedling is an ineffective hair loss treatment

in Research/Science 1 year ago

The effectiveness of microneedling as a hair loss treatment, with evidence from studies and anecdotal accounts from other users. It is suggested that combining microneedling with minoxidil or finasteride may be more effective than using microneedling alone, although some people have had success using only microneedling.

community 2021 Vs 2023, min + keto 2%. Added FIN + .5 Dermaroller March 2023

in Progress Pictures 1 year ago

A user's progress pictures that show the results of their hair loss treatments, such as minoxidil and finasteride, along with dermarolling and clippers. They have been trying to recover from severe hair loss since 2021.

community hairline resurrection — 2 months before/after [5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride everyday, 2% keto shampoo every three days, weekly 0.5mm dermarolling]

in Progress Pictures 483 upvotes 1 year ago

This conversation was about a user named Substantial_Pen_1099 who has been using an regimen of 5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride everyday, 2% keto shampoo every three days, and weekly 0.5mm dermarolling for hair loss treatment over the course of 3 months. Others in the conversation expressed disbelief at their progress, to which Substantial_Pen_1099 provided video proof as evidence.

community i hate how much i’m stressing about hair loss

in Chat 78 upvotes 1 year ago

Someone who is starting to experience hair loss and is considering multiple treatments, such as minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and a hair transplant, to manage it. Replies provide advice on how to approach these treatments safely and effectively.

community UPDATE: 2 years ago, I shaved my head. Here’s my progress after 2 years Min/Dermarolling and 1 year of Fin

in Progress Pictures 737 upvotes 1 year ago

A user who shaved their head two years ago and has since regrown it via Minoxidil, dermarolling, and finasteride with no negative side effects; and the encouragement from other users to take the leap and try these treatments.

community 13 WEEKS MICRONEEDLING MONOTHERAPY

in Microneedling 187 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's experience with microneedling monotherapy and potential treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, Stemoxydine, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and RU58841 for reversing hair loss.

community I will have it cured by morning

in Research/Science 370 upvotes 1 year ago

Researching the cause of hair loss and treating it by preventing DHT in the scalp with medication such as finasteride or dutasteride, estrogen, minoxidil, dermarolling, and possible topical antiandrogens.

community Finasteride crown update… same angle, same spot, same lighting, same hair length, 7months to the day… do you guys think I can gain back more? I’m extremely impressed so far… 1.25mg/day NO SIDES!

in Progress Pictures 1 year ago

A user's progress pictures with Finasteride, showing positive results in 7 months; other users suggested additional treatments like biotin and nizoral shampoo, as well as changing to Dutasteride, while another mentioned it could take up to a year for further gains.

community for last post accusing me of hair transplant

in Progress Pictures 2 years ago

A user's transformation due to their efforts in fighting hair loss, which was achieved without a hair transplant; the discussion includes advice about treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride.