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      community 6 years fighting the Norwood reaper

      in Is this regrowth?  45 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been managing hair loss with microneedling, Nutrafol, topical finasteride/minoxidil foam, LLLT, and Nizoral, and plans to add oral minoxidil. They are seeing improvement and are cautious about using oral finasteride due to past gynecomastia concerns.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community PP405 Effectiveness in Transplant Area?

      in Transplants  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      Hair transplant recipients are concerned about whether dormant follicles are permanently damaged by incisions, but some believe undamaged follicles could still regrow if a treatment like PP405 is effective. Opinions vary on the impact of transplants on original follicles, with some suggesting treatments like finasteride can help regrow hair.

      community Despite some extremely difficult circumstances (temples starting to recede at 19, than getting fin sides that wouldn't go away after stopping) I have nothing but good things to share 3 years into this journey

      in Update  52 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user started using minoxidil at 19 for receding temples and saw good regrowth, but experienced severe and lasting sexual side effects from finasteride. They improved their condition with pelvic floor exercises, a healthy lifestyle, and continued using minoxidil with dermarolling, which led to further hair regrowth.

      community Great news recently for people with hairloss!

      in Research/Science  113 upvotes 1 year ago
      A potential treatment for alopecia involving a protein that calms hair follicles has shown promise in rats, but skepticism remains about its applicability to humans. Many users express doubt about the timeline for effective hair loss treatments, comparing it to past unfulfilled promises.

      community New Hair Loss Treatment: Adipose Derived Secretomes

      in Research/Science  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      Adipose-derived stem cell secretome showed significant improvement in hair density and growth, especially when combined with minoxidil, suggesting a synergistic effect. The study had limitations, including a small sample size and potential bias.

      community My hair transplant journey in Turkey

      in Transplants  336 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant in Turkey using the DHI and Sapphire FUE techniques, without taking finasteride or minoxidil post-surgery. They emphasized that transplanted hairs from the donor area are resistant to hair loss, but acknowledged that native hairs might still thin without medication.

      community Before and after adding pyrilutamide and alfatrodial

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, using minoxidil, pyrilutamide, alfatrodial, and nizoral to improve hair density and thickness. They reported positive results without side effects and emphasized the importance of consistency with topical treatments.

      community GT20029 & KX826 Major Updates from Kintor.

      in Research/Science  104 upvotes 1 year ago
      KX826 shows promise as a hair loss treatment with a 10% increase in hair count, but concerns about Kintor's marketing practices and the systemic effects of treatments like GT20029 and RU58841 remain. Users express skepticism and hope, with some preferring traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Losing Hope, Not Sure if I should keep fighting

      in Update  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair thinning and is using multiple treatments including topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, latanoprost, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, saw palmetto, and derma wounding. They are considering adding RU58841 and are contemplating a hair transplant and exosomes due to frustration with current results.

      community One month in, and LLLT is seemingly working

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss possibly due to scalp damage and tried natural treatments with limited success. They reported noticeable hair thickening after using a laser treatment device, suggesting it may be effective, especially for those on finasteride.

      community My challenging hair transplant surgery update

      in Progress Pictures  406 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant surgery, detailing the process and results, including the use of 2800 grafts and post-surgery treatments like PRP. They also mentioned using finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements to maintain hair growth.

      community Where are GT20029 phase II results?

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the anticipation of results for a hair loss treatment study, specifically for GT20029, with expectations for the results to be released in the first quarter of 2024. No specific treatments were discussed.

      community Min/Fin/Needle July 2024-March 2026

      in Progress Pictures  33 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth and improved hair density using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, with microneedling as an additional treatment. They are considering a hair transplant for low-density areas but are uncertain due to existing follicles.

      community Fluridil degrades the androgen receptor.

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      Fluridil degrades androgen receptors, which are prevalent in the scalp and other tissues. People with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) may have higher expression of these receptors and 5AR activity in affected scalp areas.

      community Ru58841 made my hair worse

      in General  138 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 worsened hair condition, causing thinning and unusual patterns. The user stopped using it two months ago but hasn't seen recovery, and there's speculation about androgen receptor upregulation.