Creatine may affect hair loss by reducing PGE2 levels, which could influence hair growth. The discussion highlights the need for more research on this potential mechanism.
A user is experiencing facial bloating from low-dose topical finasteride due to high estradiol levels and is seeking advice on using DIM to manage this issue, including dosage and brand recommendations.
A 20-year-old started finasteride two weeks ago for hair loss at Norwood 2 and is seeking experiences from others who began treatment at a young age. The discussion focuses on age-related experiences with finasteride.
The conversation discusses a botanically derived treatment for androgenetic alopecia using ingredients like saw palmetto, green tea, and evening primrose, showing impressive results over 270 days. Concerns include the study's uncontrolled nature and potential product motivation, with suggestions to enhance absorption through derma rolling.
PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment that inhibits mitochondrial pyruvate carriers, increasing lactate dehydrogenase activity and stimulating hair follicle stem cells. In a phase 1 trial, 31% of participants showed over 20% hair density increase with PP405 treatment.
A TikTok trend promoting a roll-on hair regrowth pen is discussed, with skepticism about its effectiveness without using finasteride or dutasteride. The original poster has been using finasteride for 2 years, minoxidil for 1 year, and microneedling for 12 months.
The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and minoxidil. Users joke about side effects and suggest using seaweed for white hair.
People are discussing hair loss treatments, including pyrilutamide, minoxidil, dutasteride, alfatradiol, and bimatoprost. Users share their experiences and side effects, noting that pyrilutamide is considered more effective and safer than RU58841.
The user shared their 2 1/2 years of progress treating hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, noting a slight improvement from RU58841 and a recent addition of oral minoxidil. They varied their finasteride dosage, used both topical and oral minoxidil, and saw better results with short hair, hoping for further improvement.
A user documented their two-year hair regrowth journey using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling, showing significant improvement. They switched from topical to oral minoxidil after the first year, experiencing some shedding and minor bloating.
The user reported slight improvement in hairline using 1% Clascoterone cream over three months but found it too costly to continue. They expressed interest in trying a 5% concentration if it becomes available at a reasonable price.
A user suggests making a potent sulforaphane topical to degrade DHT and promote hair growth. Another user notes that sulforaphane's low molecular weight might also lower systemic DHT.
A user experienced extreme hair growth on their hairline and temples using natural remedies like onion juice, nail rubbing, more veggies and fruits, less carbs, jojoba oil, and dermarolling. They did not use Minoxidil, finasteride, or any prescription drugs.
User experienced new hair growth after using Head and Shoulders 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner, attributing it to pyrithione zinc reducing scalp inflammation and DHT. They seek others' experiences with anti-dandruff products.
A product that makes hair look thicker and healthier without promoting regrowth. Discussions include treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, red light therapy, and a serum with caffeine and peptides, with mixed effectiveness opinions.
12 companies having drugs or therapies in clinical trials during 2023, with various molecules and phases of trial; the probability that some may fail; and progress being made in the field.
User shared 2-year finasteride results, showing maintenance without regrowth or further recession. Experienced ball ache for a month, but no other side effects.
A woman experiencing hormonal hair loss is on dutasteride and bicalutamide, which initially improved her hair, but she is now experiencing a second shedding phase with significant short hair loss. Despite normal hormone levels and no deficiencies, she is unsure if this shedding is normal and seeks advice.
The conversation is about finding an affordable and effective low level laser therapy device for hair loss, with a preference for a cap but open to a comb.
A 20-year-old experiencing diffuse thinning for two years has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride but hasn't noticed significant regrowth or reduced hair loss. They are seeking advice on whether to switch treatments, with suggestions including oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and maintaining scalp health.
The conversation is about a 60-year-old woman with no grey hair and good hair condition, leading to jokes about her using hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, despite being dead for 3500 years. Some commenters speculate on genetics and the absence of hair loss conditions.
The conversation is about the stability of pyrilutamide in different solutions. The user is asking if a 70/30 ethanol/pg solution with 4% water will degrade pyrilutamide.
A new stem cell therapy shows promise in treating hair loss, but skepticism remains about its availability. Users humorously discuss the effectiveness of treatments on mice compared to humans.
Injectable GHK-CU and BPC157 were discussed for hair loss, but users did not notice significant hair changes. BPC157 was noted to help with shoulder issues.
The conversation is about the use of peptide therapies for hair loss, specifically GHK-CU, ZN-Thymulin, and PTD-DBM. The user is seeking feedback on the effectiveness of these treatments from those who have tried them.
User shared a 2-year progress update on hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily. They switched from topical to oral minoxidil for ease of use and showed significant improvement.
A user shared impressive progress at 4 months post-hair transplant with 5120 grafts by Dr. Ahmet Yildirim in Istanbul. The user expressed satisfaction with the results, which exceeded expectations.
Pyrilutamide, a new drug being tested to combat hair loss that has been found to perform comparably or better than finasteride and dutasteride in the initial 6 months of treatment with minimal reported side effects.