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      community Telogen Effuvium from crash diet recovery help.

       1 upvotes 9 years ago
      A person experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and is now seeking advice on recovery, including dietary changes and potential treatments like biotin and pumpkin seed oil. They are concerned about nutrient deficiencies and considering a dermatologist visit for further guidance.

      community Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

      in Update  114 upvotes 7 years ago
      A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.

      community How to reduce cortisol (stress hormone) naturally?

      in Chat  37 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses natural ways to reduce cortisol, such as avoiding caffeine, getting proper sleep, syncing with the sun, walking in nature, breathing exercises, increasing calories, and not doing keto. Magnesium supplements are recommended for stress reduction.

      community AnagenInc says GT20029 is possible now

      in Research/Science  117 upvotes 3 years ago
      AnagenInc is ready to produce a hair loss treatment called GT20029 if there is enough demand. People are discussing combining it with other treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, and some are concerned about the legitimacy and safety of gray market products.

      community Hair re-growth in anorexia recovery

      in Female  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Adequate nourishment and hormone replenishment helped with hair regrowth. Vegamour and Novo blends hair vitamins were also used but likely not effective alone.

      community Can Whey Protein isolate make your AGA worse?

      in Product  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      Whey protein isolate may worsen androgenetic alopecia (AGA) due to its potential to increase DHT levels, but finasteride use has helped maintain hair. Some users suggest avoiding protein supplements due to possible contaminants and additives that could affect hair health.

      community Year on oral minoxidil (1.75mg)

      in Update  6 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced initial shedding but saw regrowth after seven months using oral minoxidil (1.75mg) and a dandruff shampoo. They plan to try Spironolactone and possibly metformin for PCOS-related hair issues.

      community Anyone get bloodwork done? What numbers should I be looking for?

       5 upvotes 10 years ago
      The user had lab work done to check for thyroid issues and other factors related to hair loss. They are seeking advice on which lab results are important for understanding hair loss and what the optimal levels should be.

      community 6 month progress on the big 3 - is this regrowth? Stabilized? 2.5 mg oral min, 1mg fin, keto, monthly dermarolling

      in Is this regrowth?  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user reports using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, ketoconazole, and monthly dermarolling for hair loss over six months, and is asking if there's hair regrowth or stabilization. Another person suggests increasing dermarolling frequency, possibly using more dutasteride, topical minoxidil, or a retinoid cream to improve minoxidil absorption.

      community Looks like I’m allergic to propylene glycol..

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is experiencing an allergic reaction to propylene glycol in Kirkland minoxidil and is considering switching to a foam version or a low-PG minoxidil solution. They are also contemplating oral minoxidil but are concerned about its long-term safety.

      community Anyone try GHK-Cu ?

      in Question  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      GHK-Cu is discussed for its potential anti-aging and healing properties, with some users considering its effects on hair growth. One user mentions using Folligen Spray and topical finasteride, noting improved healing but uncertain hair growth results.

      community M32, almost 3 moths, fin oral 1,25g/daily + min 2xday + keto 2% shapoo 1/week microneedling once a week

      in Progress Pictures  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 32-year-old man has been treating his hair loss with daily oral finasteride (1.25g), twice-daily topical minoxidil, weekly ketoconazole 2% shampoo, and weekly microneedling for almost three months, with no side effects from finasteride. He started with a Hamilton Norwood scale rating of 5 and has seen improvement without experiencing pain by using a 0.8mm needle length for microneedling.

      community 7 months progress nuclear stack

      in Update  129 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 7-month progress report of using finasteride and minoxidil, as well as keto dieting and derma stamping; the discussion also touched on RU58841 and its potential side effects.

      community Further prolactin research....

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      HMI 115 did not work as expected for hair regrowth in humans, unlike in macaque monkeys. There is anticipation for further research on prolactin's role in hair loss, with expectations that pharmaceutical companies will likely solve this before universities.

      community Spain is treating AGA hairloss in 90% cases

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair transplants, oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride mesotherapy are highly effective for treating AGA hair loss. This combination can maintain and improve hair for most people, except those with very aggressive AGA.

      community Thoughts on this 2-deoxy-D-ribose Topical?

      in Treatment  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about skepticism towards a new hair loss treatment containing 2-deoxy-D-ribose, copper peptides, and exosomes, with concerns about the legitimacy of the product and its website. The treatment's effectiveness and authenticity are questioned due to lack of testing and transparency.

      community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels

      in Chat  2 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride for hair loss and wanting to interpret pre-treatment blood panels to assess the risk of side effects like gynecomastia. They list various tests to measure hormone levels and other health indicators.

      community Stumbled on some research

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      Elevated PGD2 levels in bald scalp tissue may contribute to hair loss, and treatments like castor oil, finasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as potential solutions. Some users explore alternatives like oral castor oil and cetirizine for those who cannot use finasteride.