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      community Best hair loss treatments ranked: a complete guide

       361 upvotes 7 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, including Dutasteride 0.5mg daily, finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil 5% 2x daily, dermarolling, low-level light therapy (LLLT), ketokonazole shampoo, and diet optimization; discussing their effectiveness and side effects.

      community Progress? You decide: ~4 months needling, 3 weeks Morr-F (topical fin)

      in Finasteride  7 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user reported using Morr-F (topical finasteride and minoxidil), microneedling, castor and coconut oil, rosemary oil, and various supplements. They observed some hair regrowth, particularly fine hair on the crown and hairline, after four months of needling and three weeks of Morr-F.

      community My Dad seems to get his hair back?

      in Question  16 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user's father, mostly bald for 20 years, is regrowing hair using a serum called "Skrzypovita Serum Pro" without minoxidil. The user is curious about which ingredients might be causing hair growth.

      community Vitamin E

       18 upvotes 7 years ago
      Vitamin E was discussed as a treatment for hair shedding, with a specific form mentioned. A user shared a link to a study and started taking the Vitamin E variants used.

      community Young guys read this

       68 upvotes 8 years ago
      A user's experience with dealing with hair loss, and the advice that was shared by other users to cope with it. Suggested treatments included shaving their head, using medications such as finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, as well as dermarolling.

      community Riken develops new method for culturing hair follicles

       41 upvotes 8 years ago
      A new stem cell method for culturing hair follicles is being developed as an alternative to Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. There are concerns about its cost and accessibility despite plans for commercialization.

      community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects

       22 upvotes 8 years ago
      Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.

      community Brotzu lotion update

      in Update  89 upvotes 8 years ago
      A new hair loss lotion by Dr. Brotzu, expected to regrow up to 5 years of lost hair, is set to be released by Fidia Farmaceutici. It claims to work like minoxidil and finasteride without side effects, but skepticism exists due to its classification as a cosmetic product.

      community DJSomeday's guide to hair loss newbies.

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      Minoxidil (Lipogaine) and Ketoconazole shampoo (Regenepure) are recommended for hair loss treatment, while finasteride is considered risky due to potential side effects. Biotin is not advised due to possible health risks, and the user emphasizes the emotional impact of hair loss and the hope for a future cure.

      community Carnitine Tartrate + Potassium chloride + Niacin

       7 upvotes 11 years ago
      The post discusses using Carnitine Tartrate, Potassium Chloride, and Niacin to reduce hair shedding, with the user experiencing significant improvement. The user also suggests considering a ketogenic/paleo diet for those with insulin resistance-related hair loss.

      community For everyone buying 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2ddr)

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2DDR) for hair regrowth, with users sharing mixed experiences and side effects like hair loss in new areas and increased anxiety. The original poster plans to continue testing and comparing it to minoxidil, noting potential instability in 2DDR formulations.

      community Research: A Cheap Sugar for Hair Regrowth

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A natural sugar called 2dDR may stimulate hair growth and is comparable to minoxidil, but it's not widely available for purchase. Concerns about minoxidil's safety for pets were discussed, with some users seeking alternatives.

      community Topical rapamycin, metformin, a-kg grow hair

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of topical rapamycin, metformin, and alpha-ketoglutarate (a-KG) for hair growth, with skepticism expressed about their effectiveness based on personal experience and existing use. It also mentions AICAR, known as cardarine or GW, which is not suitable for long-term use due to cancer risks in animal studies and its similarity to metformin.

      community Interesting discovery in the news?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A naturally occurring sugar, 2-deoxy-D-ribose, may promote hair growth by forming new blood vessels. There is skepticism about its effectiveness and concerns about potential side effects, with some users comparing it to existing treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Is this regrowth? ketoconazole

      in Is this regrowth?  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about hair regrowth treatments, including ketoconazole, vitamins, fish oil, collagen, pumpkin seed oil, rosemary, and dermal rolling. Users suggest trying finasteride and intense weight training to enhance results.

      community Foods with sufficient procyanidin b2?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Conversation focuses on foods with sufficient procyanidin b2, such as dark chocolate and apples, and the required dosage.

      community two months on 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2ddr)

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth using 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2DDR) combined with minoxidil, with some users noting new hair growth. The original poster has been using minoxidil for 12 years and is considering combining 2DDR with finasteride, despite past side effects.

      community 2-Deoxy-D-Ribose official Product

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      2-Deoxy-D-Ribose is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, but skepticism exists due to lack of human testing. The original poster uses a combination of topical Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, topical RU58841, and other treatments, reporting some hair regrowth but not significant results.

      community What do you guys use before applying keto?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Keto 2% can dry out hair, especially wavy or curly types. Users suggest using oils like olive, coconut, or argan, and following up with a good conditioner or hair mask to maintain hair health.