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      community The case for 5ARI-free hair transplants: Dr. Zarev, Pittella, Sethi, Miln, and future treatments in development

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 6 months ago
      Some individuals experience side effects from 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and are considering hair transplants without these medications, with some opting for surgeons like Dr. Zarev. Others are exploring alternative treatments and waiting for new medications in development, while some discuss managing side effects through lifestyle changes or additional medications.

      community 3 month progress (26M) oral fin and oral min

      in Progress Pictures  645 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 26-year-old user shared their 3-month progress using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They experienced side effects like reduced libido and brain fog at higher doses and adjusted their dosage to manage these effects.

      community 3 months on Fin/Min oral chewable

      in Progress Pictures  621 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced positive hair regrowth and thicker hair after 12 weeks on 1.25mg Finasteride and 2.5mg Minoxidil chewables, with no side effects. They plan to reassess the need for a hair transplant after seeing further progress.

      community 13 month update - dut, min, niz, 1.5mm roller

      in Progress Pictures  205 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a 13-month hair loss treatment update using dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and a 1.5mm derma roller, with the original poster reporting no side effects and some improvement in hair thickness. Participants request before-and-after pictures with consistent hairstyles to better assess the treatment's effectiveness.

      community M27: month 3 of 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg oral finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  349 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after three months of using 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg oral finasteride, showing significant hair regrowth following a hair transplant. Other users praised the results, discussed similar experiences, and expressed interest in trying oral minoxidil.

      community oral hyaluronic acid supplements?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      Oral hyaluronic acid is not beneficial for hair, as it gets broken down in the stomach and has no strong evidence supporting its effectiveness. The user is taking finasteride, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil for hair loss, but combining finasteride and dutasteride is considered redundant.

      community Anagenic is trying to compound Gt20029

      in Treatment  55 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses concerns that Anagenic's version of GT20029 might not be as effective or safe as Kintor's, with comparisons to issues faced by pyrilutamide. The chemical structure of the drug has been published.

      community Minoxidil, RU58841, CB-03-01, WAY-316606, and derma stamping.

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user is using Minoxidil, RU58841, CB-03-01, WAY-316606, Ketoconazole, MK-677, and derma stamping to treat hair loss and has noticed new hair growth, especially around the temples and hairline. They apply different treatments at various times of the day and have seen improvements in skin condition and body hair texture.

      community Can HMI-115 reverse miniaturization?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a potential treatment for hair loss that can reverse miniaturization and make individual hairs thicker, as evidenced by data from macaques given the treatment and one subject in the phase I trial.

      community PP405 mechanism question - looking for discussion

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      PP405 may promote short-term hair growth by pushing follicles into the growth phase, but concerns exist about long-term effects due to lack of rest phases. Users discuss various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, spironolactone, alfatradiol, and investigational drugs like KX-826 and GT20029 for hair maintenance and regrowth.

      community Anyone on meds on TRT or gear??

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of TRT, dutasteride, minoxidil, and potentially RU58841 for hair loss. Concerns about the risk of developing Cutis verticis gyrata with minoxidil and TRT are raised.

      community Anyone have experience with GHK-CU

      in Product  9 upvotes 3 months ago
      GHK-Cu is being considered for hair growth, but users report mixed results. Some use it alongside other treatments like 5AR inhibitors, making it hard to determine its effectiveness.

      community RU58841 and Min - topical 50 mg each day

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a person's hair improvement after 14.5 months using RU58841 and Minoxidil topically at 50 mg each day, with noticeable hairline improvement but incomplete crown area recovery. The person struggles to take good pictures of their crown area.

      community Minoxidil and finasteride 3month results

      in Progress Pictures  228 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced positive hair regrowth using topical minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1mg daily, initially combining oral minoxidil 2.5mg for two months before stopping due to potential side effects. They plan to continue with topical minoxidil and restart finasteride to maintain progress, reporting no side effects so far.

      community CRISPR treatment for AGA on the horizon after approval for blood disorders

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      CRISPR treatments for blood disorders have been approved, leading to discussions about its potential for treating hair loss (AGA). A study showed that editing a gene related to DHT sensitivity could lead to hair regrowth, suggesting CRISPR may eventually be used for AGA, but it's expected to be expensive and not soon available.

      community Welp - pp405 conference showed nothing

      in Update  77 upvotes 1 month ago
      PP405 shows potential for hair growth by increasing terminal hair and converting vellus hairs, but results are modest and more waiting is needed. It complements existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but won't replace them.

      community Oral minoxidil and lowering the dose?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride but also side effects like eye puffiness and hypertrichosis. They are considering reducing the minoxidil dose to 2.5 mg to lessen side effects and are curious about caffeine serums for eye puffiness.