community Mechanism of Action these drugs re-grow hair?
Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 promote hair growth by different mechanisms, with minoxidil and prostaglandin E1 being specifically mentioned. Corticosteroids can also cause hair growth.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity 11 weeks post crown transplant (Jan 10th, 26)
The conversation discusses hair loss treatment progress 11 weeks after a crown transplant. The user is using minoxidil every two days and biotin daily, without finasteride.
community Naturally high T (1,100+) causing diffuse thinning while on Dut
A 26-year-old male with high testosterone is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy. Suggestions include adjusting dutasteride dosage, monitoring iron levels, and consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.
community Result of my cortisol, prolactin, testosterone, ACTH blood test,
OP is using 5% minoxidil and a foligain supplement for hair loss, with blood test results showing high cortisol levels. OP is considering starting finasteride, while another user shares their experience with finasteride and hair loss challenges due to malabsorption issues.
community 2 Months progress on min, fin daily, and microneedling twice a month
The user is using 0.5 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and 1.5mm microneedling with topical dutasteride for hair loss treatment. They report hair thickening without side effects, except for temporary water retention, and are considering increasing finasteride dosage and microneedling frequency.
community Low Estradiol while on 1mg Fin, what should I do?
A user on 1mg finasteride for a year has low estradiol levels but no significant symptoms, and others suggest monitoring without immediate concern. Some users discuss potential effects of low estrogen, like low libido, but the user reports no erectile dysfunction.
community 5 months MTF HRT no min/fin/dut
A 22-year-old trans woman has been on 6mg estradiol enanthate for five months. She reports thicker and healthier hair but not much regrowth yet.
community Fucoidan Treatment Reverses Hair Loss and Inhibits Inflammatory Responses in a Mouse Model of Androgenetic Alopecia
Fucoidan may help regrow hair and reduce inflammation in androgenetic alopecia. It is unclear if simply mixing fucoidan powder into a serum for application is effective.
community Topical caffeine is a common ingredient in formulas to prevent hair loss and to induce hair regrowth. (What’s your take on this?)
The conversation discusses whether topical caffeine is effective for hair loss, with some users questioning its role due to its vasoconstrictive and vasodilative properties, while another suggests that temporary vasoconstriction might be beneficial by promoting angiogenesis. Specific treatments mentioned include caffeine shampoo, which one user believes is ineffective.
community Phase II for Technoderma Therepeutic's TDM-105795 set to begin in April tentatively
Phase II for TDM-105795 for Androgenic Alopecia is set to begin in April 2023. The study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TDM-105795 in male subjects.