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GlossaryAfrican hair (type 4 hair)

characterized by tight curls or coils, often type 4

African hair, also known as Afro-textured hair, is characterized by its tight curls or coils, which can range from a soft, fine texture to a coarse, wiry one. This hair type, often referred to as type 4 hair in the hair typing system, tends to be more prone to dryness and shrinkage due to its structure, which makes it more challenging for natural oils to travel down the hair shaft.

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community Man, am I glad I’m on Finasteride. I recently hit my two year mark and I’m feeling fortunate. My story!

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 117 upvotes 3 years ago

User shares positive experience with Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Others discuss personal experiences and hair loss impact on self-esteem and appearance.

community 3 months on the big 4 (liposomal gel min fin, keto shampoo and microneedling 1.5mm weekly) let me know what you think

in Progress Pictures 83 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's progress after 3 months of using the "big 4" hair loss treatments - liposomal gel minoxidil, finasteride, keto shampoo and microneedling; with people providing advice about their own experiences and asking for more information.

community Verteporfin day 84 update – donor hair regeneration human trials

in Research/Science 31 upvotes 1 year ago

A human trial involving verteporfin for hair regeneration, with the results showing some regrowth of 1-2 hairs in an area where a follicular unit was extracted. The conversation also suggested that future studies should involve higher doses and more frequent injections.

community 2022 Official beginner guide for “I’m losing my hair, what can I do?”

in STARTER GUIDE 690 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss treatments include Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. Additional options are Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and hair transplants.

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 Finasteride ruined my hair, and my life (so far)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 2 years ago

The user suspects finasteride worsened their hair loss despite no abnormal shedding and reduced hair fall initially. They are considering various options, including switching brands, trying topical finasteride, oral minoxidil, or waiting for new treatments.

community maybe some of you need to hear this

in Chat 326 upvotes 2 years ago

Coping with hair loss, the effects of finasteride and minoxidil, and strategies for maintaining self-esteem while experiencing hair loss.

community Considering giving a laser comb a shot. Here’s a summary of my research on the subject.

8 upvotes 8 years ago

Considering adding Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) to a hair loss prevention regimen; discussing the effectiveness of LLLT, and evaluating double-blind random-controlled trials that have been conducted on laser combs.

community 6 months on biotin + minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 357 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared a 6-month progress picture showing improvement in hair loss using biotin and minoxidil. They also mentioned dealing with stress, diet issues, and seborrheic dermatitis.

community 2500-3000 grafts. 6 months post op. 1mg finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil bid.

in Transplants 3178 upvotes 1 year ago

A user named "Redbone2222" shares their positive experience with a hair transplant procedure of 2500-3000 grafts, along with the use of 1mg finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil. They express satisfaction with the results and believe that finasteride has been more effective for them than minoxidil.

community High DHT with finasteride. Help!

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 6 months ago

Despite using 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and other treatments like microneedling, MK-677, and Cialis, hair loss continues with high testosterone and DHT levels. Considering oral dutasteride but concerned about further increasing testosterone levels.

community My Hairloss Journey (4 years of treatment, early 20s)

in Progress Pictures 8 upvotes 7 months ago

A user shared their 4-year hair loss journey, starting with finasteride and minoxidil, then adding dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which improved their hair. They are now considering RU58841 and a hair transplant in the future.

community My hair journey. 1.4 years on minoxidil and 6 months ago added micro-needling and finasteride which made a huge difference

in Progress Pictures 1064 upvotes 5 months ago

The user shared a 1.4-year hair growth journey using minoxidil and recently added micro-needling and finasteride, which significantly improved their hair. They also mentioned taking consistent photos for comparison and dermarolling once a week with a 1.5 mm needle.

community 2020-2024 journey. 1mg Finasteride daily. 5% minoxidil daily.

in Is this regrowth? 389 upvotes 1 month ago

A user shared their 4-year hair regrowth journey using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil daily, reporting no side effects and noticeable improvement after 6 months. They also use a derma roller to help distribute the minoxidil foam.

community Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)

in Update 10 upvotes 3 months ago

A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.

community All in restoration Hair transplant from Dr Serkan in Turkey + topical fin/min Viviscal,biotin,sulfate free shampoo and Nizoral…very happy with results

in Progress Pictures 92 upvotes 1 year ago

A successful hair transplant with 3100 grafts combined with topical finasteride, minoxidil, Viviscal, biotin, sulfate free shampoo and Nizoral. People in the conversation talk about how the results look perfect and discuss the number of grafts and cost involved.

community Is the "losing 100 hair a day is normal" not what it seems?

in Chat 35 upvotes 2 months ago

The conversation questions the accuracy of the "losing 100 hairs a day is normal" claim, with users sharing personal experiences of hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil.

community I’ve been shaving my head for 15 years. Is there anything out there that can truly regrow hair?

in Hair Systems 1 year ago

A user who has been shaving his head for 15 years looking for potential treatments to regrow hair; the replies range from advice to try out medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, to suggestions of changing up his look with facial hair or hobbies.

community No regrowth after oral min, topical fin, min, and tret: Aggressive diffuse/hairline recession in 2 years

in Is this regrowth? 111 upvotes 2 days ago

A user experienced no hair regrowth after using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, and reported side effects from oral finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or using hair fibers for better results.

community Hair Transplant Results from Asli Tarcan Clinic (Afro Hair)

in Progress Pictures 507 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared their positive hair transplant results from Asli Tarcan Clinic in Turkey, costing $3,500 for 6,000 grafts and resulting in a full head of hair. They also take finasteride and dutasteride to maintain their hair.

community Any long term diffuse thinners success stories?

in Chat 27 upvotes 1 year ago

A user with early-stage diffuse hair thinning asked for long-term success stories using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. One person regained most of their hair after 22 months on finasteride and minoxidil, while another saw significant improvement with oral minoxidil after trying various treatments over many years.

community Why am I so scared to start fin?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 15 upvotes 2 years ago

User is scared to start finasteride for hair loss due to potential side effects and personal concerns. Another user suggests trying a low dose for 6 months and avoiding online groups to reduce anxiety.

community First 100 days of Fin/Min/Niz/Microneedling 30M

in Progress Pictures 325 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss treatment with Fin/Min/Niz/Microneedling showed great results in 100 days. User suggests adding topical rosemary oil and oral castor oil for extra benefits.

community Theory And Observation: Why Being Bald Can Really Work

in Shaved/buzzed 88 upvotes 6 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 Female. Telogen effluvium 4 years ago, hair still not back to normal

in Female 6 upvotes 6 years ago

A 23 year old female who experienced Telogen Effluvium due to stress 4 years ago, but her hair is still not back to normal. She is looking for treatments such as Minoxidil and dermarolling that may help with the thinning patches in her hair.

community Should I get transplant #4 or just shave my head?

in Transplants 173 upvotes 3 weeks ago

A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system due to poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.

community 1.5 months Fin, 1 month min, with microneedling 😌 I’m still not where I wanna be fully but I’m getting there. Thank you all in this group for education and motivation! Don’t shave it just keep grinding 💯

in Update 498 upvotes 2 years ago

User experienced hair growth after 1.5 months using Fin, 1 month using Min, and microneedling. They use liquid Rogaine twice daily, microneedle with a .4 mm dermaroller, and take oral Fin once a day.

community Experiences with Annurmets Hair?

in Product 6 upvotes 3 years ago

User asks about Annurmets Hair product, high in Procyanidin B2 for hair regrowth. Product is expensive and ordered from Italy.

community Extreme hair and beard growth from Stemoxydine. Big 3 + 1?

in Product 23 upvotes 3 years ago

Using a combination of Stemoxydine, minoxidil, dutasteride, and keto shampoo to achieve extreme hair and beard growth. The user has experienced positive results with terminal hairs at the hairline and an increase in density to their stubble after several weeks of use.

community Status on Hair Cloning / Dr. Tsugi

49 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses hair cloning progress and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Users also talk about hair transplants and their effectiveness.