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community Low testosterone and dht. What should I do?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has low testosterone and DHT levels and is considering taking finasteride for Norwood 2 hair loss with diffuse thinning. They are seeking advice on whether low DHT indicates high sensitivity to DHT in the scalp and opinions on their lab values.

community Be careful with minoxidil, even if it's just foam.

in Minoxidil 12 upvotes 1 year ago

Minoxidil caused side effects like chest pain and tinnitus for the user, leading them to stop using it and consider switching to finasteride with microneedling. Other users shared similar experiences with minoxidil, while some reported no issues, highlighting varied individual reactions.

community 0-5 months and losing hope. all oral. 5mg min, 1.1mg fin, 1mg biotin daily

in Is this regrowth? 8 upvotes 6 months ago

The user is experiencing hair loss and is using oral treatments including 5mg minoxidil, 1.1mg finasteride, and 1mg biotin daily. They are considering adding dutasteride and possibly a hair system, while others suggest patience and additional treatments like microneedling.

community Which Ingredient is causing Burning Red Scalp?

in Minoxidil 3 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about identifying the cause of a burning red scalp from a topical hair loss formula. Retinoic acid and ethyl alcohol are suspected irritants, with retinoic acid being considered for removal.

community Don’t Get Too Hyped About PP405. We've Seen This Movie Before.

in Research/Science 218 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 is a new hair loss treatment showing early promise with a 20% hair density increase, but skepticism exists due to past failures of similar treatments like Pyrilutamide, RU58841, and Bimatoprost. Users debate its potential effectiveness, with some hopeful due to Google's involvement, while others urge caution without more evidence.

community Is Koshine (KX-826) worth the risk?

in Treatment 5 upvotes 10 months ago

OP is considering using KX-826 for hair loss due to side effects from other treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Users discuss the risks and safety of KX-826, with some suggesting caution due to its status as a research chemical.

community The best vehicle/carrier for RU58841

in Treatment 2 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about the best vehicle for RU58841, comparing trichosol and Garnier/Vichy Stemoxydine, avoiding propylene glycol (PG) or ethanol due to previous scalp damage. The user is also seeking sources for these products in the EU.

community Update of my case, might have finally found what happened

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 1 year ago

OP believes RU58841 affected their thyroid, causing hypothyroidism and impacting minoxidil's effectiveness. They plan to start thyroid medication to improve hair regrowth.

community I literally can’t find any evidence of sulfotransferase being upregulated by microneedling or retinoids like tretinoin

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 10 months ago

Microneedling and tretinoin may enhance minoxidil absorption for hair loss, but evidence on their effectiveness is limited. Iron supplements and broccoli sprouts are suggested for enzyme activation, but their impact on hair is unclear.

community Tretinoin help. Slight burning and lots of peeling

in Treatment 5 upvotes 1 year ago

User is using minoxidil with tretinoin 0.025% and experiencing peeling and burning on the scalp. They are unsure if it's effective or if they are using it too frequently.

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