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      community Why Is No One Talking About Chromosome 20?

      in Chat  32 upvotes 6 months ago
      Some hair loss may be linked to chromosome 20, which isn't affected by DHT blockers like finasteride. Treatments like minoxidil, microneedling, and genetic testing are suggested, but their effectiveness for this type of hair loss is uncertain.

      community Began An Intensive Protocol but it's now all habit.

      in Hair Systems  2 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user follows an intensive hair loss protocol including dutasteride, biotin, black tea, pumpkin seed oil, peppermint shampoo, rosemary conditioner, mukemame, soy milk, lycopene, garlic, magnesium, chamomile, spicy food, citrus bergamot, zinc, multivitamins, kefir, and Greek yogurt. They plan to alternate between pumpkin seed oil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.

      community New Hair Loss Cure: AMP-303 Is Back. It’s what PP405 should have been.

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 week ago
      AMP-303 and AMP-601 are new hair loss treatments targeting dermal papilla cells, with AMP-303 showing early efficacy in transitioning vellus hairs to terminal hairs after one injection. Further clinical trials are planned, and these treatments are seen as promising due to their biologic approach and less frequent application compared to daily treatments.

      community 1 year of min+fin+ketoconazole

      in Progress Pictures  1058 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using minoxidil daily, finasteride three times a week, and ketoconazole 1-3 times a week for a year to treat hair loss, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth at the hairline and temples, with minor side effects like itching and dandruff. They started with minoxidil a month before the other treatments and experienced an initial shedding phase for about six weeks.

      community Losing hope. Might have to buzz.

      in Chat  37 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about coping with hair loss and includes advice on improving overall appearance and confidence. Specific hair loss treatments mentioned are not discussed.
      Need help deciding what to do about my hair

      community Need help deciding what to do about my hair

      in General  134 upvotes 11 months ago
      The person is considering shaving their head due to hair loss but is unsure about the decision and concerned about potential regret. They are not interested in medication due to side effects and cannot afford a transplant, seeking advice and personal experiences.

      community Thoughts on the future of pp405?

      in Research/Science  42 upvotes 4 months ago
      PP405 is considered a promising hair loss treatment, potentially replacing minoxidil but not finasteride. Users are hopeful for future treatments like GT20029 and VDPHL01, while remaining cautious about effectiveness and side effects.

      community My DHT-blocking protocol, I'm exited!

       6 upvotes 6 years ago
      The post discusses a hair loss treatment regimen using saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil extract, EGCG (green tea) extract, grape seed oil extract, rosemary oil extract, and Zix. The user plans to use these DHT-blockers and 5AR inhibitors for six months and report the results.

      community Saw an opinion on PP405 and sharing

      in Technology 1 week ago
      PP405 is discussed as a potential adjunct therapy for hair loss, with skepticism about its effectiveness and trial results. Users mention combining it with finasteride and minoxidil for better results, while others debate the root causes of hair loss and the limitations of current treatments.

      community Hot Take: Betting on PP405 can backfire

      in Research/Science  82 upvotes 9 months ago
      PP405 is seen as promising but uncertain, with users advised to continue using existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns include its cost, availability, and interaction with hair transplants, while some hope it could complement current treatments.

      community L Doctor criticized my fin usage and suggested minox and HT as alternatives

      in Chat  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      A doctor criticized the use of Finasteride for hair loss, suggesting Minoxidil and a hair transplant instead, despite the patient experiencing no side effects from Finasteride. The patient disagreed, arguing that Minoxidil doesn't address the root cause and that Finasteride is necessary to protect donor hair in transplants.

      community Let's talk about Tsuji and Shiseido

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on Tsuji's hair cloning and Shiseido's RCH-01, with skepticism about their effectiveness on humans. It compares these to PRP, noting PRP's higher efficacy in studies.

      community My treatment from 2023 to 2025

      in General  83 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced initial success with finasteride and topical minoxidil, but hair loss returned, leading to changes in treatment including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and supplements. Despite increasing minoxidil dosage, hair loss persisted, prompting consideration of injectable treatments.

      community 3 months on Fin/Min oral chewable

      in Progress Pictures  621 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced positive hair regrowth and thicker hair after 12 weeks on 1.25mg Finasteride and 2.5mg Minoxidil chewables, with no side effects. They plan to reassess the need for a hair transplant after seeing further progress.

      community Follow up appointment with Donovan.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user was diagnosed with DUPA and initially treated with finasteride, then switched to dutasteride which worsened their hair loss. They are now returning to finasteride and adding treatments including oral minoxidil, Proscar, Viviscal, pumpkin seed oil, LLLT, and Nizoral shampoo, hoping for hair regrowth.

      community Dut for 8 months, getting crushed honestly

      in Update  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and vitamin D for 8 months with no improvement in hair loss. They are considering trying RU58841 or a hair transplant due to the ineffectiveness of current treatments.

      community further reduce DHT in the scalp

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  428 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses methods to further reduce DHT in the scalp for hair loss treatment, with users suggesting various approaches like using dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and natural supplements like pumpkin seed oil. Some users also mention using topical applications and scalp massages to enhance the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community Curious about 'nuclear' stacks

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using higher doses of minoxidil and finasteride, considering dutasteride, and exploring other treatments like RU58841 for hair preservation. The user reports no side effects after six months and is interested in advanced treatment combinations.

      community Don't use PP405 from everychem. it is likely fake.

      in Research/Science  66 upvotes 9 months ago
      PP405 from Everychem is likely fake and potentially harmful, with concerns about its stability and the risk of using the wrong MPC inhibitor, which could damage hair follicles. The real PP405 was studied under strict conditions, and DIY attempts are discouraged due to unknown formulation and quality control.