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      community How is this even possible that there is no cure till now

      in Technology  155 upvotes 1 month ago
      There is no permanent cure for hair loss; treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants require ongoing use and are not universally effective. Genetic complexity and financial incentives for ongoing treatments hinder the development of a definitive cure.
      21M, Thinning on Top with Family History, Seeking Treatment Options

      community 21M, Thinning on Top with Family History, Seeking Treatment Options

      in General  59 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 21-year-old with a family history of early balding is advised to see a dermatologist to confirm androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and consider treatments like finasteride or dutasteride to prevent further hair loss, and minoxidil, possibly with tretinoin, to regrow hair. Caution is advised with oral minoxidil, and a cardiologist should be consulted before use.

      community DUPA hair loss - What's the real deal ?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 25-year-old male with DUPA (diffuse thinning including the donor area) has not seen improvement after 14 months on finasteride. He's considering switching to dutasteride (DUT) after advice from a hair loss YouTuber and is also contemplating trying RU58841.
      What hair loss pattern is this?

      community What hair loss pattern is this?

      in General  157 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user noticed small circular hairless spots after a buzz cut and has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They are experiencing continuous shedding and thinning, and it is suggested they consult a dermatologist for a scalp examination and possible biopsy to determine if it's alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia.

      community 17M biotin and minoxidil hair regrowth progress

      in Progress Pictures  83 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's hair regrowth journey using biotin and minoxidil after initial treatments with Nizoral shampoo and Ketoconazole serum didn't work. The comments suggest the hair loss might not be male pattern baldness (MPB), but possibly Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disorder, and recommend getting a second opinion and considering other treatments like corticosteroids.

      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.

      community Diffuse Alopecia

      in Female  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 19-year-old female with Diffuse Alopecia was advised by a dermatologist to use vitamin supplements, a hair serum, and antifungal drops, leading to some improvement. Other users suggested treatments like minoxidil, microneedling, and consulting a different dermatologist for further advice.

      community Story time! The Great Unbalding (PP405)

      in Research/Science  236 upvotes 8 months ago
      PP405 is a promising new hair loss treatment that may reactivate dormant hair follicles without side effects. It could surpass traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride if successful in further trials.

      community Hairloss all over body and head

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 25-year-old experiencing hair thinning all over the body and head, despite using minoxidil and having low vitamin D levels, is advised to seek a second opinion from a dermatologist specializing in hair loss. The likely diagnosis is diffuse alopecia areata, which may require treatment with a JAK inhibitor.

      community Did UCLA Just Cure Baldness? Check this Out!

      in Research/Science  968 upvotes 1 year ago
      UCLA's PP405 shows promise in reactivating dormant hair follicles for hair loss treatment but is still in clinical trials. Minoxidil and finasteride remain common treatments until PP405 becomes available.

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

      in Research/Science  93 upvotes 4 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 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.
      Receding hairline / temples - asking for advice

      community Receding hairline / temples - asking for advice

      in General  114 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and has been using RU58841 but is considering pyrilutamide and minoxidil, avoiding finasteride due to side effects. Another user suggests finasteride or dutasteride as essential, possibly in topical form, while dismissing saw palmetto as ineffective.

      community Depressed that DUPA rules me out of a transplant

      in Chat  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is upset about hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and DUPA, which prevents a hair transplant. They mention using jojoba oil and discuss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
      How iam doing iam receding male 28

      community How iam doing iam receding male 28

      in General  44 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old male is experiencing hairline recession despite his family having full heads of hair. Suggested treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole 2% shampoo.

      community Dealing with Retrograde Alopecia

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      User on Dut, oral minox 20 mg, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Oil, RU, 8% topical minox, and topical fina for hair loss; top of head improves, but retrograde alopecia worsens. Asks for options besides exosomes and where to find topical melatonin.

      community L. reuteri (probiotic for Androgenic Alopecia)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  34 upvotes 2 months ago
      L. reuteri, a probiotic, is being explored for its potential benefits in treating androgenic alopecia, possibly enhancing finasteride's effects and reducing inflammation. The user combines this with finasteride, oral minoxidil, and other supplements, noting some improvement in hair loss.