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      community Hair loss causes are still a myth.

      in Chat  16 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the complexity of hair loss causes, suggesting that DHT sensitivity alone doesn't fully explain it. Treatments mentioned include finasteride and dutasteride.

      community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  43 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

      community Does everything that reduces DHT block 5ar?

      in Treatment  47 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride is the most effective treatment for reducing DHT and addressing hair loss compared to fish oil and saw palmetto. Topical treatments like RU58841 and minoxidil are also discussed, but finasteride remains the most effective option.

      community My experience taking two months off fin

      in Research/Science  180 upvotes 3 months ago
      Stopping finasteride increased sex drive and improved mood but caused hair shedding and scalp irritation. Users discussed balancing hair preservation with side effects, considering alternatives like topical finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Breezula 6 Month Topline Phase III Results Released

      in Research/Science  172 upvotes 4 months ago
      Breezula shows promising hair growth results, with up to 539% increase in hair count compared to placebo, and regulatory submissions are planned in the US and EU. Users are cautiously optimistic, noting the potential for Breezula to replace finasteride by targeting DHT without systemic effects.

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

      in Research/Science  218 upvotes 9 months 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 Expectations control for SCUBE3

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      SCUBE3, a protein linked to hair growth in moles, was discovered over 25 years ago and is being developed by Amplifica for potential hair loss treatment. Concerns exist about SCUBE3's association with cancer, as it is a protein that promotes cell growth, which could potentially trigger cancer development if used for hair growth therapy.

      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  91 upvotes 3 years ago
      The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.

      community Crazy idea: creatine + topical finasteride

      in Chat  23 upvotes 4 years ago
      Using topical finasteride with creatine might help reduce hair loss by targeting local DHT while maintaining normal systemic levels, but results are uncertain without testing. Users report mixed experiences with topical treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil, with some seeing regrowth and others experiencing side effects.

      community I'm already DOING EVERYTHING!!!

      in Female  26 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 26 year old female dealing with hair loss who is considering treatments such as Spiro, minoxidil and finasteride. Other potential solutions mentioned are PRP treatment, a wig, and bio-identical estrogen combined with bica.

      community Maintaining hair until Breezula without Fin

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 21-year-old male experienced side effects from topical finasteride and is seeking alternative treatments to maintain hair until Breezula is available. He is considering using minoxidil, Nizoral, micro-needling, and vitamin D supplementation, and may try CB or RU58841 if necessary.

      community Nizoral doesn't seem to be working. Rogaine not suggested by doctor due to cost and poor track record on females. Ideas?

      in Ketoconazole  23 upvotes 7 years ago
      A woman experiencing hair loss and facial hair growth suspects PCOS or androgenic alopecia and is considering treatments like Rogaine, but is concerned about the cost. She has tried various hair care methods and is awaiting a hormone doctor appointment, while others suggest she may have a hormonal imbalance and recommend seeing a gynecologist or trying cheaper versions of Rogaine.

      community If you're sitting there wondering, "I'm losing my hair, what do I do?" then read my advice here. I've been fighting the fight for 7 years, with great success. (pictures included)

      in Question  108 upvotes 12 years ago
      Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.

      community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

      in Research/Science  55 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.

      community Why do we get bald from evolutionary perspective

      in Chat  213 upvotes 9 months ago
      Baldness is not an evolutionary disadvantage because it occurs after reproductive age. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are used for androgenetic alopecia but don't address the root cause.

      community It's not just about your hair, it's also about YOU!

      in Chat  73 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been on Finasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and experienced minimal side effects. They suggest that a healthy lifestyle, including good sleep, exercise, diet, skincare, and mental health care, may help reduce the perceived side effects of Finasteride, although another user disagrees, emphasizing that side effects can vary and may not be mitigated by lifestyle alone.

      community When is the cure gonna drop , how much more time

      in Research/Science  112 upvotes 1 month ago
      There is no imminent cure for hair loss, but treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and new drugs such as KX-826, GT-20029, and PP405 are being explored. Current solutions focus on slowing hair loss and stimulating growth, with hopes for better options in the future.

      community The future of hair loss drugs.

      in Research/Science  32 upvotes 2 months ago
      Clascoterone 5% and PP405 are being discussed as potential future treatments for hair loss, with clascoterone nearing phase three completion and PP405 possibly taking a cosmetic route to market. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are mentioned as effective in slowing hair loss, but a complete cure remains elusive.

      community Why hasn’t anyone made a "DHT sponge" biologic yet???

      in Research/Science  45 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential for developing a biologic "DHT sponge" to neutralize DHT in the bloodstream as a treatment for hair loss, suggesting it could be more targeted and have fewer side effects than current treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Concerns include the complexity, cost, and potential side effects of such a treatment, as well as skepticism about its feasibility and market interest.

      community What’s the best Shampoo for Hair Loss?!

      in Ketoconazole  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      Nizoral 2% is popular for maintaining scalp health and reducing inflammation, though its effectiveness for hair loss is debated. Some users combine it with finasteride for better results, while others find it drying or ineffective.