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      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.
      Should i be worried dut 6 months

      community Should i be worried dut 6 months

      in General  122 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil, then switched to dutasteride and minoxidil for six months without significant results, noticing thinning after increasing creatine dosage. They plan to consult a dermatologist to explore potential causes beyond androgenetic alopecia.
      Doctor prescribed dut, not sure if they were correct

      community Doctor prescribed dut, not sure if they were correct

      in Treatments  120 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is concerned about using dutasteride for potential hair loss, fearing it might accelerate balding if not effective. They are unsure about the doctor's diagnosis and are considering starting with finasteride instead.

      community Got some bloodwork done, horrifying results.

       11 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user is concerned about high DHT levels despite using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, suggesting these treatments may not be effective. They plan to consult an endocrinologist and consider other antiandrogens, acknowledging potential side effects.

      community + 5 years Finasteride and dermarroll journey PICS and ACTUAL DILEMMA

      in Progress Pictures  54 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced improved hair density and thickness after using finasteride and dermarolling for 2.5 years but noticed hair loss when doing anaerobic exercise. They increased their finasteride dose and continued dermarolling but are considering not starting minoxidil due to its perceived hassle and uncertain long-term benefits.

      community Since there is so much hype for cosmeRNA and HMI-115...

      in Chat  47 upvotes 3 years ago
      Exploring different treatments for hair loss, such as cosmeRNA and HMI-115 which are small interference messenger RNA that inhibits the DHT receptor and an antibody that binds to the prolactin (PRL) receptor respectively; and researching mechanism and environment of hyperresponders.

      community Nuking DHT at the age of 17 - My Hairloss Stack💪🏼

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 17-year-old shares their hair loss treatment, using oral finasteride, dutasteride, stemoxydine, alfatradiol, and a placebo product, but cannot use minoxidil due to an allergic reaction. Others discuss similar treatments and question the use of dutasteride at a young age.

      community Transformation dut+min 8months

      in Is this regrowth?  15 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil for 8 months, resulting in hair regrowth. Some users suggest dropping the topical minoxidil.

      community PP405 is NOT gray market jxl069

      in Technology  26 upvotes 3 months ago
      PP405 is a safer alternative to JXL069 for hair loss treatment because it penetrates the skin effectively and degrades in the blood, avoiding systemic toxicity. JXL069, when forced into the body, can cause dangerous side effects like lactic acidosis due to its inability to degrade safely.

      community DUPA, Non Responders and Connective Tissue Disorders

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 27-year-old male with diffuse hair loss, including the donor area, did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, or minoxidil. He suspects his hair loss may be linked to a mild connective tissue disorder, possibly affecting the structural support of hair follicles, rather than being purely hormonal.

      community formula 82D for diffuse androgenic alopecia (DUPA)

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse androgenic alopecia and is trying various treatments, including 5mg finasteride, loniten, and Formula 82D, which contains dutasteride, a steroid, and tretinoin. They report potential regrowth with Formula 82D, despite previous treatments being ineffective.

      community Bile Acid-Mediated DHT Dysregulation Hypothesis

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Elevated bile acids can inhibit the enzyme AKR1C2, leading to increased DHT levels, which may accelerate hair loss in those predisposed to androgenetic alopecia. Treatments mentioned include topical minoxidil and finasteride.

      community AA and Hirsutism but T levels are normal

      in Female  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      27-year-old female experiences aggressive hair thinning and hirsutism despite normal testosterone levels. Spironolactone and 2% minoxidil were ineffective; high DHEA sulfate levels may be the cause.

      community Are these all vellus hairs that will go terminal?

      in Is this regrowth?  7 upvotes 6 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 HT booked, taking finasteride and losing ground?

      in I'm Starting Treatment  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss despite taking finasteride and has a hair transplant scheduled. They experience scalp itching and burning, which hasn't been relieved by various treatments, and another user suggests using ghk-cu & ahk-cu serum and Koshine kx-826/pyrilutamide for relief.

      community Duality of (diffuse thinning) man

      in Chat  67 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for over two years with mixed results and is considering starting dutasteride and oral minoxidil, though both are hard to obtain. They are also contemplating a hair transplant in the future due to diffuse thinning.

      community TDM-105795 phase 2 results are in!

      in Research/Science  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      TDM-105795 showed promising hair growth results, with higher efficacy than placebo and minimal side effects. It activates dormant hair follicle stem cells and may maintain gains without immediate loss, unlike minoxidil.

      community Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy (Exosome) Before & After

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's father experienced hair regrowth and other health improvements after two IV exosome treatments. The user also had four rounds of exosome therapy, noting significant hair regrowth and relief from headaches, but no change in gray hair.

      community HT scheduled. Am I over reacting?

      in Transplants  13 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has scheduled a hair transplant after stabilizing hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil, considering additional dermarolling. They are advised to use 2500-3000 grafts conservatively for temple filling without lowering the hairline too much.

      community Hair finally restored after 9 months of taking DUT, Oral Minox, Foam Minox, Zinc, Vitamin D,2% Nizoral, micro needling and much less stress.

      in Progress Pictures  72 upvotes 2 years ago
      After 9 months of using Dutasteride, oral and foam Minoxidil, Zinc, Vitamin D, Nizoral shampoo, and microneedling, combined with reduced stress, an individual restored their hair. They saw significant improvement despite initial worsening, and had low Vitamin D levels which they corrected with supplements.

      community Haïr différence after 1 year dut with alternate days

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  63 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced hair thickening and regrowth using dutasteride on alternate days, oral minoxidil every third day, and daily hair massages, but is dealing with dandruff and inflammation. They are considering adjusting their minoxidil dosage and have started using ketoconazole shampoo and cupping therapy for additional benefits.

      community Why I still have faith in KX-826

      in Research/Science  54 upvotes 1 year ago
      KX-826 shows promise for hair maintenance at higher doses with minimal side effects, despite failing Phase III trials. The user believes it is more effective than Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community if hmi-115 truly works, we can just get off off fin?

      in Chat  19 upvotes 3 years ago
      A potential new hair loss treatment, HMI-115, and the possibility of discontinuing finasteride in favor of it. The conversation also includes discussion about other benefits of using finasteride.