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      The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      community The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      in Research  622 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.

      community Microneedling at 1mm feels I'm hitting my skull

      in Microneedling  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses their experience with at-home microneedling at 1mm for hair growth, feeling like they're hitting their skull. Other users suggest lowering the needle depth or stopping due to discomfort.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community What would hair loss treatment be like in the 2030s?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses future hair loss treatments, with mentions of dutasteride potentially gaining FDA approval and increased popularity. Skepticism remains about significant advancements due to limited funding and reliance on cosmetic companies.

      community [26M] 3.5 year update. Fin+Min

      in Progress Pictures  3399 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 3.5-year hair loss treatment journey using finasteride and minoxidil, showing significant hair density improvement and no noticeable side effects. The user also mentioned the confidence boost from shaving their head and the positive impact of the treatments.

      community Topical fin and min and swallowing semen

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user asked if it's safe to swallow semen from a partner using topical finasteride and minoxidil. Responses varied, but most suggested it's likely safe, with minimal risk from small amounts of finasteride in semen.

      community Taurine supplements work for hair growth?

      in Product  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses taurine supplements for hair growth, highlighting their potential to reduce DHT and improve hair health. A user comments that people often try alternatives to finasteride.

      community Baby hairs growing with 0.33g of fin every other day!

      in Progress Pictures  51 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reports hair regrowth at the temples after starting 0.33g of finasteride every other day in January, combined with weekly microneedling sessions. They experienced sexual side effects at higher doses, which improved with a lower dose and supplements like broccoli extract and l-citrulline.

      community Expectations control for SCUBE3

      in Research/Science  22 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 Yes, most models are absolutely on finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1105 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses how many male models and celebrities likely use finasteride to prevent hair loss, with some expressing surprise that it's not just good genetics keeping their hair intact. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride and, in one query, minoxidil.

      community Female with hair loss - turns out it’s been thyroid cancer

      in Update  284 upvotes 2 years ago
      A woman with hair loss discovered she has thyroid cancer, which was found during an MRI and confirmed with an ultrasound. She advises others with symptoms to see a doctor and shares that her cancer was detected after her dog sniffed her neck and she experienced neck pain.

      community Hormonal panel after 1 year of treatment - DHT levels doubled!!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 27-year-old man shared his hormonal panel results after one year of taking finasteride 1mg/day for hair loss, showing his DHT levels nearly doubled. He reported stabilized hair loss with mild side effects that resolved, and he is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about the increased DHT levels and potential treatment options.

      community This guy claims stem cells fixed his balding

      in Is this regrowth?  325 upvotes 2 years ago
      A man who claimed to have regrown his hair using stem cell treatment, sparking a debate about its effectiveness and cost. Some users suggested he might be using other treatments or substances, while others shared their own experiences with stem cell therapy for hair loss.

      community Why I decided to stop using minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  59 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user stopped using minoxidil due to inconvenience and negative effects on hair appearance, opting to continue with finasteride and dermarolling. Other users shared mixed experiences with different minoxidil brands and forms, including oral minoxidil.

      community The lowest cyproterone dose to stop mpb

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses using cyproterone acetate at 12.5 mg to manage hair loss, with concerns about its effects on testosterone and potential health issues. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with varying experiences and outcomes.

      community Feeling myself again after 5 months

      in Progress Pictures  470 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's progress pictures which show the effects of using finasteride and minoxidil for hair growth, along with keto shampoo; other users shared their experiences with similar conditions, offering advice on treatments and encouraging the original poster to keep going.

      community Have you tried putting unconventional things on to your scalp ?

      in Technology  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about trying unconventional treatments for hair loss, such as green tea, coffee, cocoa, multivitamin pills, red wine, onion, honey, herbs, and hydrogen peroxide. The user is seeking feedback on these methods to avoid ineffective ones.

      community Last resort attempt. Studies suggest that finasteride topically actually inhibits up to 52% scalp dht which is smiles to dut 0.5mg daily. This solution contains: fin, min, melatonin and progesterone. Trial started today.

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses a last-resort hair loss treatment combining topical finasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, and progesterone, with claims that topical finasteride can inhibit up to 52% of scalp DHT. One reply clarifies that progesterone is not an anti-androgen but has anti-androgenic properties because it competes with androgens for receptors.

      community Spironolactone for hair loss??

      in Product  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Spironolactone. One user shares success with Finasteride, Minoxidil, and low-dose Cyproterone Acetate, but warns against long-term use of oral anti-androgens.

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

      in Research/Science  93 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 Would using cells from an umbilical cord help me regrow my hair?

      in Question  17 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses unconventional and satirical ideas for hair regrowth, including using umbilical cord cells, stem cells, and other humorous suggestions. It concludes with recommendations for more traditional methods like hair transplants or hair systems.

      community 35% regrowth brothers and sisters! More effective than Minox and Fin?

      in Treatment  107 upvotes 7 years ago
      A double-blind clinical study that found ingestion of tocotrienols resulted in a 34.5% increase in hair regrowth compared to the placebo group, and discussion about potential side effects and cost of supplementation with vitamin E pills. The conversation noted that it may be more effective than commonly used treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      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.