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      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  93 upvotes 4 years ago
      The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.

      community VDPHL01 phase-2/3 results comparison

      in Research/Science  128 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on a new slow-release oral minoxidil compared to topical minoxidil and finasteride. The results show that twice-daily dosing of the new treatment is slightly more effective than once-daily, but concerns about cost, side effects, and the accuracy of reported results remain.

      community Got the bloodwork results and it’s interesting

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has high DHT levels despite using dutasteride, which may not be effective due to potential damage or spoilage. They are considering a hair transplant if DHT levels don't decrease after two years.

      community Nearly a year of fin and no progress

      in Update  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments for nearly a year without progress in hair regrowth, feeling frustrated and depressed. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, considering a scalp biopsy, and acknowledging that stopping hair loss might be the only achievable outcome.

      community at what point does RCP no longer benefit?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is using Minoxidil, finasteride, saw palmetto, and Minimalist RCP serum to address hair thinning, with some success but concerns about the long-term benefits of Minimalist. They plan to continue Minoxidil and finasteride for another year before considering a hair transplant.

      community Min/Dut/Fin Update (Plateaued)

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user reports that their hair loss treatment with oral minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling has plateaued, with no significant additional regrowth. They have stopped using creatine to simplify their regimen and are relieved with the current state compared to before treatment.

      community Summary of future treatments from 2020

      in Chat  53 upvotes 11 months ago
      Hair loss treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, dutasteride, CB-03-01, RU-58841, and experimental options like KY-19382 and stem cell therapy. Some treatments are considered ineffective or risky, such as ketoconazole, PRP, and low-level laser therapy.

      community LLLT product recommendations (that don’t cost thousands of dollars)

      in Product  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses affordable low-level light therapy (LLLT) products for hair loss, with users debating the effectiveness of red LEDs versus lasers. The original poster is already using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and microneedling, and is seeking budget-friendly LLLT options to add to their regimen.

      community Diamond Hair Clinic in Istanbul - Doctor Mehmet Demircioglu - 20/04/25

      in Transplants  11 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Diamond Hair Clinic in Istanbul, performed by Dr. Mehmet Demircioglu, using the Sapphire FUE technique with 4500 grafts. They previously used minoxidil and finasteride, which helped slightly, and plan a follow-up surgery for further improvements.

      community 14 Months Dut/Minox/Microneedling + 13 Months HRT

      in Transgender  36 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their hair regrowth journey using treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, tretinoin, Nizoral, silica, biotin, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with cyproterone and estradiol. They reported substantial hairline improvement and some crown thinning, with hopes for further progress.

      community Am I crazy or is this recovery?

      in Is this regrowth?  134 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing sudden hair loss and is considering micro-needling, low-level light therapy, iron supplements, folihair, and Omega 3. They are hesitant to start finasteride, suspecting the hair loss might be due to telogen effluvium from a past COVID-19 infection.

      community My complete Army in the upcoming War against DHT & battle plans.

      in Technology  48 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about a user's comprehensive hair loss treatment plan, including finasteride, minoxidil, dermaroller, Nizoral shampoo, vitamin D, biotin, and zinc. The user describes their approach as a strategic battle against DHT, with finasteride as the main treatment.

      community Aggressive diffuse thinning after 1 year of fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing aggressive diffuse thinning despite using 1mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice, microneedling, and Nizoral for seborrheic dermatitis. They are considering switching to dutasteride or RU58841 but are advised to seek a second opinion to determine the cause of hair loss.

      community Recommendations for topical saw palmetto / pumpkin seed oil product

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user is seeking recommendations for topical saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil products to treat early male pattern baldness and is considering different options available online. They are specifically asking which saw palmetto product to choose between two provided links.

      community Topical min and dermarolling with seborrheic dermatitis

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is managing hair loss with oral finasteride, recently switching to dutasteride, and topical minoxidil, but faces challenges due to seborrheic dermatitis. They seek advice on effective regrowth methods that don't worsen their condition, with suggestions including various shampoos like Vichy Dercos and ketoconazole.

      community To be fair...

      in Satire  4 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation humorously discusses the complexity of understanding and treating male pattern hair loss, mentioning treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, Dr. Brotzu's lotion, and Dr. Tsuji's hair cloning. The original post satirically claims that only those with high intelligence can appreciate these treatments.

      community Kintor Pharmaceutical Announces AR-PROTAC (GT20029) Approved for Acne and Androgenic Alopecia Clinical Trials in China

      in Technology  13 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the approval of Kintor Pharmaceutical's AR-PROTAC (GT20029) for clinical trials in China for acne and androgenic alopecia. One user expresses optimism about new treatments being developed and seeks clarification on how the new drug works, specifically if it temporarily degrades the AR protein to reduce DHT sensitivity in hair follicles.

      community Just got some test results back.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user received hormone test results showing normal estradiol and testosterone levels, low SHBG, and normal free androgen index. They are considering starting finasteride but are concerned due to being slightly overweight.

      community Epibiotech Hair Multiplication

      in Technology  16 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also references Epibiotech's hair multiplication and cell therapy as potential solutions.