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      community Crazy idea: creatine + topical finasteride

      in Chat  23 upvotes 4 years ago
      Using topical finasteride with creatine might help reduce hair loss by targeting local DHT while maintaining normal systemic levels, but results are uncertain without testing. Users report mixed experiences with topical treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil, with some seeing regrowth and others experiencing side effects.

      community Minoxidil works only with Retinoic acid

      in Minoxidil  314 upvotes 9 months ago
      Minoxidil is more effective when combined with retinoic acid, such as tretinoin or tazarotene, enhancing hair growth. Some users experience significant regrowth, while others see minimal effects or side effects.

      community We Need A Solution For The Inflammatory Response related To AGA

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about finding a solution for scalp inflammation related to AGA, with the user expressing frustration that Minoxidil and Finasteride do not address inflammation. The user has researched glucocorticoids and topical NSAIDs for reducing inflammation and seeks advice from specialists.

      community Keratin microspheres - breakthrough

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A gel of keratin microspheres promotes hair follicle growth, showing similar effectiveness to minoxidil in mice. The treatment activates hair growth pathways and reduces inflammation, with potential applications in drug delivery for hair-related disorders.

      community Spiro for AGA in Europe

       7 upvotes 6 years ago
      Treatment options for female alopecia androgenetica, discussing the availability of spironolactone online in The Netherlands and other potential treatments like finasteride, minoxidil and RU58841.

      community 21M. Curly hair. Please read and give your opinion

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing hairline recession and is using finasteride, saw palmetto, gelatin, topical minoxidil with retinoic acid, derma stamping, and scalp massage to address it. Suggestions include adding oral minoxidil, vitamin D3 with K2, and maintaining the current regimen for a year.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

      community Acetyl L-Carnitine during treatment?

      in Chat  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user started finasteride two weeks ago and has been using minoxidil for over a month, while also supplementing with Acetyl L-Carnitine. They are curious if others have experienced hair shedding or growth with Acetyl L-Carnitine, especially when used with finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Is Tretinoin gel useful with Oral Minoxidal?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil and finasteride are the main treatments for hair loss, with microneedling as an additional method. Tretinoin gel is not necessary with oral minoxidil but can be used for skincare.

      community Tretinoin Efficacy Alone for Hair Regrowth + DHT blocker

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      Tretinoin's effectiveness for hair regrowth alone is questioned, with interest in its use with oral minoxidil. The discussion also considers whether finasteride or dutasteride is the better DHT blocker and if switching to dutasteride is advisable for those without side effects from finasteride.

      community Using 1% Clascoterone cream on hairline?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 30-year-old man with hairline recession is considering using 1% Clascoterone cream on his hairline while awaiting a 5% Breezula product. He has been using oral Minoxidil for four years but stopped using Finasteride due to side effects.

      community The story of RU58841/PSK3841

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      RU58841, an anti-androgenic compound, showed early promise for treating alopecia but faced challenges after its patent in 1997. Despite advancing to Phase II trials, safety concerns and financial struggles led Aventis to abandon its development. Proskelia, which later merged into ProStrakan, couldn't prioritize the drug, leading to its eventual stagnation and failure to reach the market.

      community Need supplemental products in addition to oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride

      in Product  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss without success and is considering adding topical 17α-estradiol, Pyrilutamide, Clascoterone, or cetirizine. They have confirmed low serum DHT levels and are exploring additional treatments due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and prostaglandin D2.

      community Breaking hair loss news! GT20029 is a resounding success!

      in Product  132 upvotes 1 year ago
      GT20029, a new hair loss treatment, shows promising results but only a slight improvement over placebo. People are cautiously optimistic, discussing its potential and combining it with existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community Has anyone tried KeraXL before?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user discussed using KeraXL serum for hair loss, which contains Biochanin-A from Red clover extract and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3. They sought feedback on its safety and effectiveness.

      community Can tretinoin cause problems or issues with min?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a topical routine of finasteride and minoxidil, noticing increased hair growth, and is considering adding tretinoin for skin issues. Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness, but care should be taken to allow proper absorption to avoid unintended facial hair growth.

      community two months on 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2ddr)

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth using 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2DDR) combined with minoxidil, with some users noting new hair growth. The original poster has been using minoxidil for 12 years and is considering combining 2DDR with finasteride, despite past side effects.

      community What do you think about this prescription

      in Treatment 2 years ago
      The user visited a trichologist due to ineffective topical finasteride treatment for hair loss. The trichologist recommended a new regimen including a two-month course of locoidon (cortisone 0.1%), followed by a solution containing minoxidil, hydrocortisone butirrate, estrone, progesterone, tocopherol acetate, trichosol, and transcutol.

      community Tazarotene better than Tretinoin with minoxidil?

      in Chat  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from tretinoin to tazarotene with minoxidil led to new hair regrowth after years of maintenance. Tazarotene's selectivity and higher concentration might be more effective for hair growth.