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      community Spain is treating AGA hairloss in 90% cases

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair transplants, oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride mesotherapy are highly effective for treating AGA hair loss. This combination can maintain and improve hair for most people, except those with very aggressive AGA.

      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  100 upvotes 1 year ago
      Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.

      community Huge hair shedding on Astaxanthin.

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      Astaxanthin may cause increased hair shedding, affecting even transplanted hair and eyebrows. The user has tried various treatments for androgenic alopecia, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community CRISPR treatment for AGA on the horizon after approval for blood disorders

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      CRISPR treatments for blood disorders have been approved, leading to discussions about its potential for treating hair loss (AGA). A study showed that editing a gene related to DHT sensitivity could lead to hair regrowth, suggesting CRISPR may eventually be used for AGA, but it's expected to be expensive and not soon available.

      community Put P5P in my shampoo, reduced itch a lot!

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user added P5P (vitamin B6) to their shampoo to reduce scalp itch, which improved significantly. They have been using finasteride for hair loss but are exploring additional treatments like topical antiandrogens and prolactin inhibitors.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community Diagnosed with MPB at 16 (Male)

      in Treatment  54 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 16-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) was prescribed hair vitamins, vitamin D, a non-ketoconazole shampoo, and redenysl + serum, with a suggestion for GFC or IHRF treatments. Some users recommended minoxidil, ketoconazole, and derma stamping, while others advised against certain treatments until the age of 18.

      community 18 and possibly in the midst of MPB

       7 upvotes 12 years ago
      The user noticed hair thinning since age 15, initially attributed to a Vitamin D deficiency. They are currently using Rogaine and considering Propecia but are hesitant about a scalp biopsy; they seek financially practical treatments for male-pattern baldness.

      community I (diffuse thinner) would genuinely prefer having the Generic MPB hairloss

      in Chat  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses struggles with diffuse thinning and hair loss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride, with limited success. The original poster regrets having a hair transplant at 21 due to weak donor hair and ongoing thinning.

      community Anyone had anemia + AGA/thinning ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP experienced significant hair regrowth after recovering from iron deficiency anemia and starting minoxidil. They suspect anemia contributed more to their hair loss than androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

      community RU58841 is the only thing that worked for me, a DUPA sufferer

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      RU58841 was the only treatment that slowed hair loss and reduced irritation for a DUPA sufferer after trying finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride with no success. The user continues using 6mg oral minoxidil, 0.5mg dutasteride, and an 8% RU58841 solution.

      community rudirect ru58841 seems bunk to me

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      RU58841 from rudirect caused more hair shedding and itch, while anageninc's RU58841 improved the situation. Users are concerned about the quality and authenticity of RU58841 from different suppliers, including those from China.

      community [Nov 2019] The peptide AC 2 isolated from Bacillus-treated Trapa japonica fruit extract rescues DHT (dihydrotestosterone)-treated human dermal papilla cells and mediates mTORC1 signaling for autophagy and apoptosis suppression

       22 upvotes 6 years ago
      A peptide from Japanese water chestnut fruit may help with hair loss by suppressing DHT's effect on hair follicle cell death, potentially serving as a finasteride alternative. The treatment's effectiveness and safety in humans remain uncertain.

      community Looks like a real cure to the root of baldness (DHT-induced senescence) was proven earlier this year

      in Research/Science  739 upvotes 3 years ago
      A study that outlines the full model for androgenic alopecia (AGA) which links DHT to cellular senescence in dermal papilla cells, and suggests black chokeberry as a source of cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside polyphenol with potential anti-oxidant properties that could reverse this process. The post encourages reaching out to experts in anti-aging and longevity to research treatments involving the polyphenol.

      community Hypertrichosis goals (yes, yes R2M)

      in General  115 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user aims to achieve a hypertrichosis look and has used topical Minoxidil for 20 years, now trying oral Minoxidil in a low dose. They seek alternatives to Minoxidil to avoid side effects.

      community What is this pigmentation around my follicles?

      in Chat  29 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses potential causes of pigmentation around hair follicles, suggesting sebum buildup, autoimmune conditions, or dermatitis. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and an anti-inflammatory diet, with a recommendation to consult a doctor for a proper diagnosis.

      community Why does MPB only affect the scalp

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      Male pattern baldness (MPB) may be influenced by androgen receptors in scalp hair follicles and potentially poor blood flow. Transplanted hair is not immune to DHT, and factors like inflammation and scalp tension might also contribute to hair loss.

      community Anyone used Topical Calcipotriol (cream) or VPA ( Valproic Acid)

      in Chat  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses using topical Calcipotriol and Valproic Acid for hair loss, focusing on their mechanisms involving the VDR receptor and Wnt/beta-catenin pathway. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Severe diffuse thinning since 13 years old

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning plans to use minoxidil, dermarolling, and possibly ketoconazole, with hopes to later incorporate finasteride. Concerns about starting finasteride too young and the need for a dermatologist consultation are discussed.

      community Diffuse thinning is so brutal.

      in Styling  73 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 25-year-old with AGA experienced hair thinning and dandruff, stabilized with topical finasteride and minoxidil but saw minimal regrowth. They seek advice on styling and consider oral minoxidil and microneedling for denser hair.

      community Is my hairloss too aggressive to be stopped/reversed ?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old male has been experiencing aggressive hair loss since age 15/16 and has tried various treatments including topical Minoxidil, microneedling, tretinoin, retinoic acid, stemoxydine, RU58841, and finasteride without success. He recently added oral Minoxidil but continues to experience significant hair thinning and is considering switching to dutasteride.