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research Mapping the hair density, thickness, and volume in normal and androgenetic alopecia subjects with the digital microscope

December 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice”

In this study, researchers found that using a handheld digital microscope, hair diameter was a better determinant of perceived alopecia severity in androgenetic alopecia than hair density.

research Hair Loss Treatment Using Erbium:YAG Fractional Laser with Hair Growth-promoting Solution

September 2021 in “Medical lasers”

Laser treatment followed by a special hair growth solution increased hair count and thickness without side effects.

research Improvement of Hair Graying during a Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss Using 1,927-nm Fractionated Thulium Laser Energy and Polydeoxyribonucleotide Injections

3 citations , June 2017 in “Medical lasers”

In this case report, hair graying improved in a patient with male pattern hair loss after combined treatment with thulium laser energy and polydeoxyribonucleotide injections, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits.

research Comparative study between the Efficacy of Topical Sildenafil 2% and Topical Minoxidil 5% in the Treatment of Male Androgenic Alopecia

April 2025 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal”

This study found that topical minoxidil 5% remains the most common treatment for androgenic alopecia due to its high tolerability and patient satisfaction, but topical sildenafil 2% shows promise as an alternative, especially with positive hair thickness outcomes in certain areas.

research Long-term effectiveness and safety of topical finasteride 0.25% monotherapy in male androgenetic alopecia: a 52-week real-world retrospective study

August 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

This study found that topical finasteride 0.25% monotherapy significantly increased hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia over one year, with minimal side effects and no reported systemic adverse events.

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community Is this how regrowth begins? Tiny little blond hairs on my vertex 50th day - Dutasteride 0.5mg + Minoxidil 2mg

in Is this regrowth? 38 upvotes 1 year ago

Tiny blond hairs on the vertex may indicate early hair regrowth from using dutasteride and minoxidil. Consistent treatment is advised, with potential for thicker hair over time, but a hair transplant might be needed for significant results.

community 7 months progress of chewable finasteride 1.2 mg and minoxidil 3 mg

98 upvotes 1 month ago

The user shared seven months of progress using chewable finasteride 1.2 mg and minoxidil 3 mg, showing some improvement in hair thickness, particularly at the crown. Suggestions included continuing the medication for up to two years, considering a hair transplant, and maintaining consistency with the treatment.

community Topical dutasteride results 7 weeks progress

8 upvotes 4 months ago

A 22-year-old male is using topical dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling for hair loss, experiencing some side effects like mild ball pain and initial shedding but seeing progress in hair thickness. He plans to increase the dutasteride dose and has tried various treatments, including finasteride and RU58841, with differing side effects.

community First post: Baby Hair Regrowing on temples at 39

11 upvotes 11 months ago

A 39-year-old experienced hair regrowth on his temples after switching from finasteride to topical RU58841 combined with 5% minoxidil. He also underwent stem cell treatment and noticed improvements, attributing the regrowth mainly to the change in treatment.

community People who claim they notice changes in hair loss day to day or even week to week: how?

in Chat 11 upvotes 6 months ago

Hair loss changes are typically noticed over months or years, not days, and treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil require time to show effects. People often overreact to daily shedding, but realistic expectations and patience are necessary for hair regrowth treatments.

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