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      community What's the deal with verteporfin?

      in Research/Science  23 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses verteporfin as a potential hair loss treatment and questions why more precise methods aren't used to test its effectiveness in regrowing hair. Some users believe verteporfin is promising and should receive more attention, while others are skeptical about the testing methods.

      community The Theory of BURN THE SCALP. !! PHOTOS ¡¡

      in Update  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a user's experiment of "burning the scalp" to treat hair loss, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Some suggest returning to proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, while others note slight improvements in hair density.

      community microneedling efficacy for male pattern baldness?

      in Microneedling  14 upvotes 1 month ago
      Microneedling, when combined with finasteride and topical minoxidil, can enhance hair regrowth for male pattern baldness, especially at the temples. Users report varying success with needle depths between 0.5mm and 1.5mm, with stamps preferred over rollers to minimize scalp damage.

      community PP405 2a study was a safety study. Some rational explaining.

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses the safety study of PP405, emphasizing that early trials focus on safety rather than efficacy, and that any efficacy data from such a short study should be viewed skeptically. It also highlights that the information released is primarily for securing funding, and that meaningful efficacy results are expected in later phases.

      community the post about vitamin c and pH levels is legit.

      in Update  12 upvotes 4 years ago
      Using vitamin C in shampoo to adjust pH levels can improve hair health and reduce oiliness and dandruff. The user mixed vitamin C powder with conditioner, achieving positive results.

      community Proposed Alternative stack to fin/min combination

      in Treatment 1 year ago
      A user proposed an alternative hair loss treatment stack using topical caffeine, copper, microneedling, and red light as a natural option for those experiencing side effects from finasteride or minoxidil. Other users expressed skepticism, emphasizing that finasteride and minoxidil remain the most effective treatments, while the proposed alternatives are unlikely to provide long-term results.

      community PP405 bandwagon, time to resume the hype train.

      in Treatment  165 upvotes 9 months ago
      PP405 shows promise in hair regrowth, potentially outperforming existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, with significant results in just four weeks. The treatment is still in early stages, with further trials needed to determine its long-term effectiveness and optimal dosage.

      community Bloodwork: what to test for?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user has been taking oral Finasteride and topical Essengen 6 Plus for hair loss and is experiencing increased depression. They plan to get bloodwork to check hormone levels and are seeking advice on which tests to include.

      community Im struggling with sebderm need help

      in Product  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is struggling with seborrheic dermatitis and plans to try ciclopirox olamine after finding ketoconazole too drying. They are also using finasteride daily.

      community RU and cetosomal minoxidil topical

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      Mixing RU58841 with cetosomal minoxidil is discussed due to scalp irritation from ethanol PG vehicles. A mixture of the two turned bright pink when left to dry.

      community Longterm microneedling experience?

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling for hair loss, with a user sharing a 2.5-year experience using a Dr. Pen M8 device. No issues were reported with weekly 1.25mm sessions.

      community Another transplant or SMP? (Not balding)

      in Transplants  23 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is considering another hair transplant or scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for a congenital bald spot, but previous transplants were less effective due to scar tissue. Suggestions include using hair fibers, changing hairstyles, or doing nothing, as the spot is not very noticeable.

      community I hope ET-02 or PP405 will be released in the next 4-5 years

      in Product  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment that may work by blocking signals that cause hair cells to stop growing, requiring daily application for effectiveness. It could serve as an alternative to minoxidil and finasteride, but it is not yet available on the market and may take several years to be released.

      community Fun thought experiment about halting hair loss permamently

      in Research/Science  60 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user proposed genetically engineering scalp stem cells to stop androgen receptors from causing hair loss. Others discussed the feasibility, existing research, and potential issues with this approach, including targeting the correct cells and unintended effects.

      community Dr. Gabel Doesn't Use Verteporfin

      in Transplants  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dr. Gabel doesn't use Verteporfin because it's not FDA approved. The user is getting FUT and wants to minimize scarring and maximize hair regrowth.

      community NW5.5 testing stack of most common "alternative" treatments and methods

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.

      community Stem-cell hair transplants! 20k lab grown grafts from one single graft

      in Chat  46 upvotes 2 years ago
      Stem-cell hair transplants could potentially create thousands of grafts from a single donor graft, offering a solution for hair loss with DHT-resistant hair. Companies like Stemson Therapeutics and OrganTech are working on this technology, which may become available in the future, possibly reducing the cost and making it widely accessible.

      community 2200 grafts 4 days out from procedure

      in Transplants  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a 2200 graft FUE hair transplant at DiStefano Hair Restoration in Worcester, MA, praising Dr. Heinis and his staff for their care. The user is also using oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, and vitamins D and B.

      community inactive ingredients of Sandoz Finasteride 5mg compared too Proscar and Propecia?

       3 upvotes 10 years ago
      The conversation discusses the differences in inactive ingredients between Sandoz 5mg Finasteride and Proscar/Propecia, questioning the purpose of certain additives like Docusate sodium. It seeks to determine if these differences affect the effectiveness of the treatment for hair loss.

      community Any chemists want to manufacture PP405 / JXL069? (Steps inside)

      in Research/Science  114 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of PP405 as a hair loss treatment, with some users expressing skepticism and others hopeful about its development. There is also mention of other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Pyrilutamide, with users debating the effectiveness and safety of self-experimentation versus waiting for clinical trial results.