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      community Ordered PTD-DBM from tailor made

      in Product  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, microneedling, minoxidil, and PTD-DBM. The user has not noticed significant regrowth and is considering cost-effective options like valproic acid.

      community Minoxidil can prevent hair follicle miniaturization!?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      Minoxidil can prevent hair follicle miniaturization, not just stimulate hair growth. Finasteride and dutasteride don't work for everyone, suggesting DHT may not be the sole cause of hair loss; hair loss could be due to multiple factors, including autoimmune conditions.

      community Positive Hair Result in Patient using Tirzepatide

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 57-year-old man with male pattern hair loss and insulin resistance experienced hair regrowth and weight loss after using tirzepatide, without other hair treatments. Dysregulated glucose metabolism is linked to hair loss, with tirzepatide potentially improving hair density by normalizing insulin resistance.

      community What is the consensus on topical tretinoin mono therapy?

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of topical tretinoin as a monotherapy for hair loss, with users suggesting it may not be as effective as minoxidil or finasteride. The original poster is considering other options like a phenol peel and is concerned about the risks of derma rolling.

      community Extreme regimen and still miniaturized hairs. AGA is just impossible to beat.

      in Insane  32 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's extreme regimen for hair loss, which includes taking oral and topical medications such as minoxidil, dutasteride, cyproterone acetate and bicalutamide, but still experiencing miniaturization. Suggestions were made to try other treatments such as RU58841 and Pyrilutamide, while also considering mental health treatment and advice on lookmaxxing.

      community Is there any new drug that looks promising ?

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029, a drug in Phase II trials that targets androgen receptors with minimal systemic effects, and TDM-105795, a growth stimulant with a different mechanism than minoxidil that may revive papilla stem cells. Both are potential new treatments for hair loss.

      community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) *sixth month*

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 3 years ago
      A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.

      community Trichotest Results: no Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user received trichotest results indicating finasteride is ineffective for them, and they plan to use dutasteride mesotherapy and add cetirizine to minoxidil. They seek advice on incorporating dutasteride into their regimen.

      community AnagenInc says GT20029 is possible now

      in Research/Science  117 upvotes 3 years ago
      AnagenInc is ready to produce a hair loss treatment called GT20029 if there is enough demand. People are discussing combining it with other treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, and some are concerned about the legitimacy and safety of gray market products.

      community Depressed that topical dut+min is causing unwanted hair everywhere on my face. Is there anything can I do?

      in Minoxidil  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing excessive hair growth on their body due to using topical minoxidil and dutasteride. The suggested solutions are shaving off the excess hair or considering laser epilation. It is mentioned that dutasteride does not cause extra hair growth, while minoxidil can stimulate hair growth in unintended areas. The user is advised to lower the dosage, concentration, or frequency of use and only apply the treatment to the desired areas.

      community Platelet rich plasma treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 27-year-old male experienced rapid hair loss after dengue fever, which activated a balding gene. The doctor suggested platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth.

      community Full extent of pp405 effectiveness

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential effectiveness and future results of the hair loss treatment pp405, with questions about its impact on different hair loss stages and areas. There is anticipation for phase 3 trial results to provide more data, and hope that pp405 could enhance hair transplant outcomes.

      community A better treatment would be a localized 5ar inhibitor that breaks down when it enters blood or leaves hair follicle

      in Chat  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses the need for a localized 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that only affects the scalp without systemic side effects, similar to pyrilutamide's approach. Current treatments like topical liposomal finasteride and dutasteride are mentioned, but concerns about their systemic effects and lack of research are highlighted.

      community (Serious) News and discussion on potential treatments

      in Treatment  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      Current hair loss treatments include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling. New treatments like TDM-105795, GT20029, and others show promise but require more testing and time before approval.

      community Do not use oral dutasteride from Strut Health.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  29 upvotes 3 years ago
      The ineffectiveness of Strut Health's dutasteride capsules, which are filled with raw powder instead of liquid and don't contain any buffering agents that would allow for absorption into the bloodstream. It is suggested to use other brands of liquid-filled dutasteride capsules for better results.

      community 7 months into mesotherapy for hair loss

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite undergoing monthly injectable finasteride, clay masks, laser therapy, and microneedling. They are concerned about severe shedding in areas not typically affected by male pattern baldness and are considering seeking a second opinion.

      community Figuring out my own experimental protocol

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      User tries dermapen for hair loss and plans to use non-mainstream topicals like c60, ghk-cu, and ptd-dbm with valproic acid. They also use a head massager and modified LLLT belt for additional treatment.

      community Is topical min a waste of time for diffuse thinners?

      in General  81 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is considering switching from oral to topical minoxidil due to lack of improvement and side effects, while continuing with dutasteride or finasteride. They seek advice from others with diffuse thinning.

      community Looks like I’m allergic to propylene glycol..

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is experiencing an allergic reaction to propylene glycol in Kirkland minoxidil and is considering switching to a foam version or a low-PG minoxidil solution. They are also contemplating oral minoxidil but are concerned about its long-term safety.

      community What is your opinion on Dutasteride Mesotherapy

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride mesotherapy was not effective for hair regrowth, leading to consideration of oral or topical dutasteride. Oral dutasteride is suggested as more effective and cost-efficient than mesotherapy, with some users experiencing side effects from finasteride.