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      community What are the alternatives to spironolactone for AGA?

      in Female  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced side effects from spironolactone and is seeking alternatives for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), considering saw palmetto but unsure of its effectiveness. They are also exploring the possibility of using topical spironolactone, despite availability challenges.

      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 Insane MTF recovery 18 months blocking androgens

      in Progress Pictures  145 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss recovery using estrogen and anti-androgen treatment for 18 months showed significant improvement. However, results vary and alternative treatments like RU58841 and Dutasteride may work without systemic feminization.

      community Why is regrowth impossible for me? What else can I do?

      in Progress Pictures  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is frustrated with hair regrowth despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermastamping. Others suggest improvement, advise against overmedication, and recommend consulting a doctor or considering a simpler regimen or hair transplant.

      community Has anyone else seen this encouraging verteporfin case study?

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential use of verteporfin for hair loss treatment, with one user mentioning their surgeon's interest in trying it and another noting its research status and clinical use as a YAP inhibitor. Some users debate the market size, availability of generics, and the optimism in the hair loss community regarding new treatments.

      community Pili migrans? Lichen something? Seb derm?

      in Female  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a female experiencing hair loss and seeking advice on why it's difficult to regrow hair. Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 are not mentioned.
      TresslessGPT is now available for free

      community TresslessGPT is now available for free

      in General  386 upvotes 1 year ago
      Tressless GPT is now free and accessible for hair loss advice. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride mesotherapy, topical melatonin, microneedling, and rapamycin.

      community What's going on with hmi115? The Phase 2 was concluded Nov2024 but no news

      in Chat  12 upvotes 6 months ago
      Hmi115, a prolactin receptor blocker, showed promise for hair growth, but results from Phase 2 trials have not been published. ABS-201, an AI-based analog, is expected to begin trials in December 2025, while commercialization of treatments like PP-405 is anticipated around 2027.

      community PRP ( PLATELET-RICH-PlASMA) for hair loss

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 27-year-old male experiencing hair loss post-Covid is considering PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy. He's seeking personal experiences about the process, particularly regarding pain levels, despite his dermatologist's assurance of using local anesthesia.

      community Hair won't regrow (even outside of MPB areas)

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      User experiences slow hair regrowth despite using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and supplements like biotin, zinc, and collagen. They seek advice on addressing overall slow hair regrowth.

      community Update about Hair Follicle Glucose Metabolism: New Clinical Data Collection with Ex-President Of American Board Of Hair Restoration Surgery.

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 1 year ago
      David Barreto shared that a London-based research group is conducting a 12-month trial for a new nutraceutical treatment for pattern hair loss, designed with Dr. Carlos Puig. The trial aims to provide robust data, with results expected in 1-2 years, potentially representing a significant advancement since finasteride’s introduction in 1997.

      community Progress going on 4 months on 15th of april

      in Is this regrowth?  27 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and regained confidence after using 1 mg finasteride and minoxidil twice daily. Initial side effects like weak erections and hard nipples resolved over time as the body adjusted.

      community Non responsive diffuse thinning

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, clobetasol cream, and PRP sessions. They seek advice on additional treatments and are advised to check vitamin D, iron, and thyroid levels.

      community I've been afflicted by post finasteride syndrome, what now?

      in Finasteride  38 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including mental health issues and physical symptoms, and sought advice on managing post-finasteride syndrome. Suggestions included checking vitamin levels, considering dopamine agonists, and avoiding further psychiatric medications.

      community Having to quit due to gyno symptoms

      in General  68 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding after taking finasteride for three weeks and plans to stop due to gynecomastia symptoms. Stopping finasteride may lead to some hair regrowth, but benefits from the treatment might be lost; topical alternatives are suggested.

      community Slow responder: Progress stalling on dut, stabilization and thin fuzz but the hairs aren't going terminal. I wonder what options I have left are

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 43-year-old male has been using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for hair loss, with some stabilization and thin hair growth but no significant cosmetic improvement. He is considering increasing microneedling frequency and exploring other options, as he is concerned about the lack of terminal hair growth.

      community How’s RCH-01 doing?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      RCH-01's progress is uncertain, and there's skepticism about its effectiveness. Users are losing hope in this treatment.

      community Treating my DUPA via controlling inflammation

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has DUPA and suspects autoimmune activity as a cause. They have tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, pyrilutamide, estrogel, hydrocortisone, and clobetasol, and are now seeking a long-term immunosuppressant.

      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 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 6ish months min & fin, still loosing ground? (20M)

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 20-year-old is using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and a dermastamp to address hair loss but is concerned about continued thinning and lack of visible regrowth after six months. They are questioning if diet, vitamin deficiencies, or dosage adjustments could impact progress.

      community 2,5-3 months progress. I might be a hyper responder?

      in Is this regrowth?  17 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing reduced hair shedding and increased hair density after using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, granactive retinoid, and Nizoral, while also taking testosterone and aromatase inhibitors. They question if they are a hyper responder to the treatments, despite mixed feedback from others about visible progress.