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      community What do we actually know about HMI-115?

      in Chat  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation are about HMI-115, a potential treatment for hair loss. The conclusion is that HMI-115 is not a 5ar-inhibitor and is instead a prolactin receptor inhibitor. Some users are skeptical about its effectiveness and believe that baldness will still be a problem in the future.

      community Nizoral ketaconazole any good for dht reduction

      in Ketoconazole  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 17-year-old is looking for alternatives to finasteride for DHT control to preserve hair, considering ketoconazole shampoo for its potential to inhibit 5AR and also thinking about using caffeine-containing shampoos like alpecin or watermans.

      community Best Ketoconozole shampoo that doesn’t dry out hair?

      in Ketoconazole  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      People are discussing ketoconazole shampoos that don't dry out hair, with suggestions including using it as a topical treatment, switching to T-Sal, and using moisturizing products like hyaluronic acid serum and biotin conditioner. Regenepure DR is confirmed to still contain ketoconazole, and some users recommend using moisturizing shampoos and conditioners to prevent dryness.

      community Stemoxydine- lifelong use? curious.

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether stemoxydine needs to be used for life for hair loss treatment. One user suggests that stemoxydine does not require lifelong use and can make hair exit the resting phase faster, but the benefits may be temporary.

      community Are these all vellus hairs that will go terminal?

      in Is this regrowth?  5 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is using oral minoxidil, ghk-cu, and HGH for hair regrowth, noticing small vellus hairs on the crown. They avoid traditional DHT blockers like finasteride due to side effects, despite skepticism from others about the effectiveness of ghk-cu.

      community On the big 6 but very slow , needs acceleration

      in Is this regrowth?  30 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is using a hair regrowth protocol including dutasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, and tretinoin, but is experiencing slow progress and seeks advice for faster regrowth. Suggestions include quitting smoking, adjusting the regimen, and considering additional treatments like topical finasteride or RU58841.

      community No Luck Getting Rid Of The Itchy Scalp. What Now?

      in Chat  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experienced a burning, itchy scalp and hair thinning despite trying finasteride, steroid cream, antihistamines, various shampoos, and supplements. They seek advice on relieving the itch, hoping it will improve hair health.

      community How I treated side effects

       9 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses treating side effects of hair loss treatments. Recommendations include lifting heavy weights, reducing body fat, taking ZMA and D3 supplements, improving diet, taking DIM, reducing finasteride dosage, avoiding alcohol, drinking water, getting quality sleep, and not obsessing over side effects.

      community 3 months on topical fin/min/stamping

      in Is this regrowth?  95 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using a topical combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermastamping for three months to address hair loss. They are considering adding tretinoin and are discussing the effectiveness of topical versus oral treatments.

      community First post: Baby Hair Regrowing on temples at 39

      in Update  12 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 39-year-old experienced hair regrowth on his temples after switching from finasteride to topical RU58841 combined with 5% minoxidil. He also underwent stem cell treatment and noticed improvements, attributing the regrowth mainly to the change in treatment.

      community Vitamin D does cause hair loss

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user found that vitamin D deficiency was causing their hair loss and saw improvement after taking D3 supplements. Others noted that while vitamin D can affect hair, male pattern baldness usually requires treatments like finasteride.

      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.

      community Quitting minox - going for alternatives

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user stopped using minoxidil due to side effects and is trying alternatives like vitamin D supplementation, scalp massages, cold showers, oil treatments, zinc shampoo, and dermarolling. They report improved scalp health and some new hair growth, despite skepticism from others about the effectiveness of these methods.

      community Fuzzy hair growth with procapil??

      in Is this regrowth?  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced temporary peach fuzz growth using a product with procapil and later tried minoxidil and finasteride without significant results. Their boyfriend has used minoxidil and finasteride consistently for over five years with sparse hair improvement.

      community Most Underrated Hack for Hair Loss is Water

      in Chat  68 upvotes 5 months ago
      Filtered shower heads may improve scalp and hair health but do not affect male pattern baldness (MPB). Genetics and factors like DHT and scalp tension are more significant in hair loss.

      community Drastic and sudden change in hair loss condition

      in General  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased hair loss and scalp itchiness despite using finasteride and plans to resume minoxidil and start microneedling. They are considering using clay, Aveda thickening tonic, and a beanie to manage the appearance of thinning hair.

      community How are you using topical melatonin?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is experimenting with topical melatonin for hair loss by dissolving melatonin tablets in a solution, but is having trouble with dissolution and is curious about others' methods of application and any effects on energy levels. They mention considering mixing with minoxidil but have not done so, and suggest that melatonin is best used at night.

      community Questions about DUPA and figuring out what my hairloss is (NEED INPUT BADLY)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses severe hair shedding and thinning, with the original poster using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and other supplements without improvement. The discussion highlights the possibility of telogen effluvium and the importance of addressing potential underlying health issues, such as stress and gut health, rather than assuming diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA).

      community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.