A 23-year-old male is experiencing diffuse hair loss and miniaturization, possibly due to high IGE levels after using tofacitinib. He seeks advice and has not yet consulted a dermatologist.
The conversation questions the lack of feedback on the effectiveness of PGE2 and setipiprant for hair loss, despite their availability. The user is puzzled by the absence of reviews or results, whether positive or negative.
Azelaic acid is discussed as a DHT inhibitor with no reported sexual side effects, but its effectiveness and absorption as a topical treatment are questioned. The user is interested in azelaic acid due to concerns about finasteride affecting penile health.
User on fin, minox, and ketoconazole seeks to add another topical anti-androgen. Hierarchy of effectiveness: 1. RU55841, 2. Fluridil - Eucapil, 3. CB-03-01 - Breezula, 4. Ketoconazole; alfatradiol suggested as addition.
RU and Pyri block androgen receptors to prevent hair loss but may also hinder hair regrowth since they prevent testosterone, which can stimulate hair growth, from binding to these receptors. The user is questioning if this understanding is correct.
The conversation is about the use of peptide therapies for hair loss, specifically GHK-CU, ZN-Thymulin, and PTD-DBM. The user is seeking feedback on the effectiveness of these treatments from those who have tried them.
A user experienced severe scalp itching with MPB and found Nizoral ineffective. A doctor diagnosed seborrheic eczema and prescribed Betacap, which relieved the itching.
Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and stem cell therapies exist, but a complete cure is hindered by genetic complexity and market dynamics. Cloning hair follicles is considered a potential solution, but it's currently not feasible.
Kintor Pharma successfully dosed the first patient in a Phase II trial for KX-826 for acne vulgaris. Users are more interested in results for male pattern baldness (MPB).
Topical finasteride in a liposomal formulation reduces systemic absorption compared to ethanol solutions. The user is seeking sources for such products, noting that popular options like morr-f are not liposomal.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of reducing DHT for hair loss treatment and explores alternative approaches like reducing androgen receptor sensitivity. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, pyrilutamide (KX-826), GT20029, and RU58841.
PP405 is ineffective for miniaturized, fibrosed hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia. AMP303 may activate hair follicle stem cells, but minoxidil and finasteride are still the main treatments.
A user is considering switching from oral to topical finasteride to reduce systemic DHT impact and is exploring ethossomal finasteride for better skin penetration and potential hair regrowth. They found ethossomal finasteride in Brazil and are seeking opinions on its effectiveness compared to other topical delivery methods.
A 16-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is using minoxidil, finasteride, and plans to add RU58841, while considering other treatments like MK-677 and microneedling. Concerns are raised about the potential impact of these treatments on puberty and development.
A user is considering a hair loss treatment lotion containing minoxidil, adenosine, caffeine, melatonin, and azelaic acid, questioning the interaction between caffeine and adenosine receptors. Another user suggests adding a topical anti-DHT ingredient like spironolactone, noting it should not be taken orally by men.
Lab-grown hair using iPSCs is being explored, but practical applications are limited. Finasteride is suggested as the only current effective treatment.
Using Vitamin C serum after dermarolling may help with healing and hair health. The safety of additional ingredients like Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, and Sodium Metabisulfite in hair regrowth is questioned.
A user is using topical dutasteride, topical finasteride, and minoxidil to address a receding hairline and is seeking opinions on their routine. They report seeing vellus hair growth after nearly three months of use.
High cost of studying 3α-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in hair loss led to suggestions of crowdfunding for research. Users discussed using Procyanidin B2/melatonin topical treatment and tracking funds with blockchain.
User discusses verteporfin for hair regrowth through "super microneedling" and preventing scarring. They mention a case of an old man regrowing hair after a head injury and suggest verteporfin could recreate this result.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of an eyebrow serum containing Myristoyl Pentapeptide and Biotinoyl Tripeptide for hair growth. The user seeks information on other topical products with similar peptides for hair growth.
Switching from 2% liquid minoxidil to 5% foam minoxidil reduced scalp irritation but increased eyebrow flakiness and thinning. The user speculates that propylene glycol in the liquid formulation might have been protecting against seborrheic dermatitis while causing contact dermatitis.
Serum DHT is mostly inactive; sebum DHT is a better measure for hair loss. Users discuss using finasteride, dutasteride, and topical treatments like KX826 and RU58841 for better scalp DHT suppression.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of a new hair growth serum called HERBACLE, which claims to be the world's first, but lacks reviews and is doubted by users. One user notes that its ingredients are similar to those in The Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density.
A user is starting a microneedling regimen for hair loss, using Derminator 2, ketoconazole shampoo, castor oil, and multivitamins. They plan to provide monthly updates on their progress.
A user is creating a custom topical hair regrowth serum using minoxidil, bimatoprost, tretinoin, castor oil, and hyaluronic acid. They are also using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and castor oil in their current regimen.
The user experienced male pattern baldness starting at 18, tried finasteride with no success, and switched to dutasteride, which halted hair loss. Minoxidil had no effect for them, while their brother, who didn't use AR inhibitors, maintained a juvenile hairline and successfully grew a beard with minoxidil, highlighting the unpredictable nature of genetics in hair loss and treatment response.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Vichy Dercos Aminexil Clinical R.E.G.E.N. Booster for hair shedding and thinning. The main ingredient, Aminexil, is compared to Minoxidil, and the user seeks real experiences to determine its efficacy.