Vitamin E and K deficiencies due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency may affect hair growth. A scalp biopsy is recommended to check for autoimmune-related hairloss.
Moringa extract and oil are suggested to help with hairloss, with some users combining it with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Moringa is claimed to improve hair growth and health, but evidence is mostly anecdotal.
A 26-year-old man with diffuse alopecia is using electric scalp massage, dermastamp, and multivitamins for treatment but is intolerant to finasteride. A dermatologist recommended PRP and mesotherapy with exosomes and dutasteride.
Creatine does not increase DHT levels or cause hairloss. Personal experiences vary, but scientific evidence shows no link between creatine and hairloss.
Finasteride stopped scalp itching and improved hair health, likely due to reduced DHT. Users discussed the relationship between DHT, itching, and hairloss, with some mentioning minoxidil and antifungal treatments like ketoconazole.
Excessive sugar consumption may contribute to male pattern hairloss by increasing androgen sensitivity and insulin resistance, but genetics play a significant role. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are suggested for managing hairloss, while reducing sugar intake and maintaining a healthy lifestyle may help mitigate its progression.
The user shared a one-year progress of treating hairloss with finasteride, minoxidil capsules, and rosemary oil, and also improved mental health by addressing childhood trauma and changing negative thought patterns. Commenters congratulated the user on both hair regrowth and mental health progress, with one asking for advice on overcoming self-hatred and low confidence.
The post discusses frustration over the limited and not always effective treatments for hairloss, mainly Minoxidil and Finasteride. The conversation includes mentions of potential new treatments like GT20029, HMI-115, CosmeRNA, KX-826, and microneedling, but also highlights the challenges of funding and prioritizing research in this area.
The effects of smoking cigarettes on DHT levels and its potential effect on hairloss, with some people sharing experiences in relation to their own hairloss. Various treatments for reducing or reversing hairloss were discussed, such as quitting smoking, minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841.
This conversation discusses the advancements in treatments for hairloss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil and new promising treatments such as pyrilutamide and verteporfin. Other treatments discussed were taking minoxidil orally, tretinoin to turn non-responders into responders and microneedling to further boost growth.
The user got blood work to check hormone levels before starting Finasteride for hairloss and is seeking advice on interpreting the results. They are considering hormone levels in relation to potential side effects of Finasteride.
Oral dutasteride (0.5mg) is most effective for male hairloss, followed by oral finasteride (5mg), oral minoxidil (5mg), and oral finasteride (1mg). Different treatments have benefits and side effects, and results don't apply to women's hairloss.
A user reports experiencing insomnia as a side effect of taking finasteride for hairloss, which takes 1 to 2 hours to fall asleep and results in only about 5 hours of sleep per night. They suspect the cause is related to the downregulation of neurosteroids due to finasteride.
Botox is found to be as effective as finasteride in treating hairloss. Users discuss combining treatments like botox, minoxidil, and massages for better results.
Breezula® (Clascoterone) showed promising results in a Phase 2 trial for treating hairloss, being as effective as Propecia with no serious side effects. It might be released between 2021-2022, and a related acne treatment with the same active ingredient could be used in the meantime.
The user had lab work done to check for thyroid issues and other factors related to hairloss. They are seeking advice on which lab results are important for understanding hairloss and what the optimal levels should be.
The user is considering a hair transplant for frontal temple density but is concerned about shock loss. They have been using finasteride for about two years and are advised to consider minoxidil and microneedling for better results.
The FDA policy change may speed up approval for hairloss drugs like PP405, VDPHL-01, and Breezula by potentially eliminating the need for a second confirmatory Phase 3 trial. Approval timelines could be as early as 2028 for some treatments if Phase 3 results are strong.
Characters in film and TV often use treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and Propecia for hairloss, sometimes humorously. Examples include George from "Seinfeld," Tobias from "Arrested Development," and characters from "Better Call Saul," "The Simpsons," and "Modern Family."
The conversation discusses using onion juice and coconut oil for hairloss, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Minoxidil and finasteride are suggested as more reliable treatments.
The user switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride due to continued hairloss, using Dutasteride twice a week while continuing Finasteride on other days, and also using Minoxidil and Ketoconazole shampoo. They are considering increasing Dutasteride dosage and are uncertain about continuing Minoxidil due to lack of visible results.
The conversation discusses hair thinning and treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences with retrograde alopecia, hair transplants, and stress-related hairloss, while also considering thyroid issues and other potential causes.
The user has been using topical minoxidil and dermarolling for hair regrowth but is hesitant to start finasteride due to potential side effects. Many suggest adding finasteride for better results in addressing DHT-related hairloss.
A user reports improved hair at 31 compared to 21 using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo, with significant gains from oral minoxidil. Other users discuss their experiences, with mixed results on regrowth and side effects like heart racing and excess body hair.
A compounding pharmacist offers affordable topical finasteride foam with Anagain and micro-dose finasteride capsules for hairloss. They provide telehealth services across Canada and private appointments for international patients.
Doctors in Denmark and other countries often lack knowledge about hairloss treatments like Finasteride and Dutasteride, causing patients to seek prescriptions from multiple doctors or online. Some users report better experiences in countries like Brazil and Korea, where doctors are more informed and willing to prescribe these medications.
A 26-year-old man embraced baldness, gaining confidence and personal growth, and encourages self-acceptance. Others discussed hairloss treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride, but he did not use them.
People on a forum are discussing the irony of stressing over hairloss and using treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, while others have naturally perfect hair without any effort. They share personal experiences and acknowledge that everyone has insecurities, with some accepting their situation and others finding it frustrating.
DHT is not the only cause of male pattern hairloss; genetic sensitivity, inflammation, and fibrosis also contribute. GHK-Cu, a copper peptide, is being explored as an alternative treatment to finasteride and minoxidil, showing potential in improving follicle health.
The conversation is about users trying to regain access to a Discord server related to pp405 research, with differing opinions on the effectiveness of pp405 for hairloss. Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are not mentioned in the conversation.