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      community Potential Cure?! Verteporfin- unlimited HT

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses verteporfin as a potential treatment for hair regeneration, which could lead to unlimited hair transplants by healing the donor area. Some users are considering using verteporfin now, while others are hopeful it will be available for future hair transplants.

      community I was a non-responder to Minoxidil before my esophagus surgery

      in Research/Science  38 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced improved hair density after switching from 5mg to 2.5mg oral Minoxidil post-esophagus surgery, suggesting a possible link between gut health and hair growth. They theorize that long-term medication may have blocked nutrient intake, affecting hair regrowth.

      community Diffuse thinning is the worst possible balding experience

      in Chat  78 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses the struggle with diffuse hair thinning and the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences of hair thickening and shedding stopping with these treatments, but results vary and some are skeptical.

      community 11 months on fin only. Regrowth + thickness

      in Progress Pictures  570 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user reported hair regrowth and increased thickness after 11 months using finasteride 1mg, taken 3-4 times a week, with noticeable improvement starting around the third or fourth month. No side effects were mentioned, and the user is considering reducing the dosage to find the minimum needed to maintain results.

      community I Honestly can’t believe it works!

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 42-year-old man started using RU-58841 for hair loss and saw noticeable results after a month and a half, even his daughter observed hair growth. He did not use minoxidil or finasteride due to cost and is considering sharing pictures if improvement continues.

      community 23 year old male 1mg fin everyday

      in Progress Pictures  41 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 23-year-old male shared his 4-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily, along with B-12 and D3+K2 supplements, to address hair loss. He sought feedback on using generic finasteride and shared his journey to regain confidence.

      community 1.5 months after finasteride. 0.5 mg EOD.

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 21-year-old shares progress 1.5 months after starting finasteride (0.5 mg every other day) with no side effects, using minoxidil for beard growth, rosemary oil, and weekly microneedling. They report healthier hair texture and positive feedback from family.

      community Can low level of vitamins cause hair loss?

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about whether low vitamin levels can cause hair loss. The consensus is that the user's vitamin levels are normal and unlikely to affect hair loss or the effectiveness of finasteride and minoxidil treatments.

      community New treatment? Minox + Bimatoprost

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user discussed a new hair loss treatment combining 5% Minoxidil with Bimatoprost 0.3mg/ml, applied once daily. They referenced a study suggesting Bimatoprost may be more effective than Minoxidil.

      community 11 months Fin and 4 months microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  73 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user reported positive hair regrowth after 11 months on finasteride and 4 months of microneedling. Opinions in the conversation vary, with some endorsing microneedling as effective and others emphasizing finasteride as essential, while acknowledging that treatments may not work for everyone.

      community switching to Kirkland Min from Online Pharmacy min?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is considering switching from an expensive topical hair loss treatment containing 8% Minoxidil, 0.3% Finasteride, Retinoic Acid, and Hydrocortisone to a cheaper Kirkland brand Minoxidil. They are concerned about the effectiveness of the lower concentration and the absence of additional ingredients.

      community Loosing hope after not seeing improvement in hair regrowth.

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 22-year-old male is not seeing hair regrowth after using minoxidil and finasteride for a year and additional treatments for three months. Suggestions include improving scalp absorption with sea salt and trying a lipid-based solution, microneedling, and possibly switching to dutasteride if no improvement after 1-2 years.

      community How is verteporfin doing in trials?

      in Chat  9 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about the progress of verteporfin in hair loss trials, with users expressing curiosity about its effectiveness and updates. Specific treatments mentioned include FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) combined with verteporfin, with one reported case of donor area regrowth after a year, and three patients being monitored post-treatment by Dr. Bloxham with monthly updates on YouTube.

      community What's the deal with verteporfin?

      in Research/Science  23 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses verteporfin as a potential hair loss treatment and questions why more precise methods aren't used to test its effectiveness in regrowing hair. Some users believe verteporfin is promising and should receive more attention, while others are skeptical about the testing methods.

      community I was scared of Fin. I now love it

      in Update  19 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 25-year-old male switched from multiple topicals to finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing maintenance and increased confidence despite minor side effects. He now styles his hair freely and appreciates the positive impact of finasteride.

      community 2 months progress on Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  216 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user reported hair thinning, started using finasteride, and experienced a significant initial hair shed followed by noticeable hair regrowth after 2 months. Some responders questioned the rapid progress, while another noted that finasteride typically increases hair density by 16% after 2 years.

      community My doc asked me to use this, I'm 17

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 17-year-old experiencing hair loss due to hard water was advised by a dermatologist to use a treatment containing Minoxidil and vitamins. A respondent confirmed the treatment's safety but warned that discontinuing Minoxidil could worsen hair loss.

      community How You Can Help Speed Up the Verteporfin Trials

      in Research/Science  185 upvotes 10 months ago
      The post discusses speeding up verteporfin trials for hair loss treatment. The original poster, involved in the trials, requests help in crowdsourcing doctor emails to spread awareness and gather more support for the trials.

      community On fin for 9 months, shedding for 7

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 11 months ago
      An 18-year-old has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing increased shedding and thinning despite treatment. They are considering switching to dutasteride and are seeking advice from others with similar experiences.

      community Minoxidil seems logistically impossible and impractical to use

      in Minoxidil  136 upvotes 11 months ago
      The post discusses concerns about the practicality of using Minoxidil foam for hair loss, including the frequency of application, preparation, coverage area, and drying time. Responses suggest that missing a dose isn't detrimental, it can be applied once a day, it works on all hair areas, and it doesn't need to be perfectly dry before application.

      community What else can I do to compliment Minoxidil?

      in Update  4 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user has been using minoxidil for hair loss and has seen positive results, but is seeking additional treatments to enhance its effects. One suggestion given is to use finasteride alongside minoxidil.