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      community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

      community The ultimate regiment to reverse hairloss

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user "Shakalakaplaka" shares their comprehensive hair loss regimen, which includes various treatments targeting different pathways such as DHT, inflammation, fibrosis, immune system, testosterone, gut problems, and scalp health. The effectiveness of the regimen is not confirmed, and some users express skepticism or request before and after pictures for credibility.

      community Do hair follicles dies or are dormant ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  92 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair follicles can be dormant and potentially revived with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, but irreversible loss occurs if certain structures are destroyed. Early intervention is more effective, and additional methods like microneedling may help.

      community Severe diffuse thinning after scalp inflammation – should I keep fighting or just accept it?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 23-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning after scalp inflammation is considering finasteride as a last resort after stopping minoxidil and using anti-inflammatory medication. Users suggest that inflammation causes temporary shedding and recommend consulting a dermatologist, with some advocating for finasteride as a reliable treatment option.

      community Dr. Tsuji Hair Cloning Exclusive Interview

      in Research/Science  18 upvotes 9 months ago
      Hair cloning for hair loss is unlikely to be available or affordable in the next 10 years. Current treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are still the main options, with skepticism about new advancements.

      community Fuck hair loss; acquire beard.

      in Shaved/buzzed  929 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's transformation from an accountant to a spartan with a full beard, discussing the potential of DUPA and alopecia areata, as well as treatments like vitamins, topicals, and natural treatments for potential regrowth.

      community New article on PP405..........

      in Research/Science  109 upvotes 11 months ago
      Scientists at UCLA have developed a promising treatment for male pattern baldness using a molecule called PP405, which can potentially stimulate dormant hair follicles. Initial trials showed significant results within a week, but larger clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy and safety.

      community Found a slide summary for PP405

      in Research/Science  35 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      PP405 shows promise in stimulating new terminal hair growth by activating dormant follicles, with no systemic adverse effects observed in a short-term trial. However, long-term efficacy remains unproven, and further trials are needed to confirm its potential as a hair loss treatment.

      community [rant] being hairless is ruining all my self esteem

      in Chat  177 upvotes 6 days ago
      Hair loss is causing distress and self-esteem issues, with discussions on treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants. Some suggest topical treatments or lifestyle changes, while others stress the importance of confidence and self-acceptance.

      community 11 months Fin and 4 months microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  73 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user reported positive hair regrowth after 11 months on finasteride and 4 months of microneedling. Opinions in the conversation vary, with some endorsing microneedling as effective and others emphasizing finasteride as essential, while acknowledging that treatments may not work for everyone.

      community Clascoterone - what we have right now

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 1 month ago
      Clascoterone is a topical treatment for androgenetic alopecia, showing modest to moderate hair regrowth, and may be available by 2027-2028. It is considered safer than finasteride, with discussions on its effectiveness compared to RU58841 and pyrilutamide.

      community GT20029 & KX826 Major Updates from Kintor.

      in Research/Science  102 upvotes 1 year ago
      KX826 shows promise as a hair loss treatment with a 10% increase in hair count, but concerns about Kintor's marketing practices and the systemic effects of treatments like GT20029 and RU58841 remain. Users express skepticism and hope, with some preferring traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community A little thing to cheer you up for the New Year... (2024)

      in Chat  24 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about coping with hair loss and using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, derma-rolling, RU58841, and hair transplants or systems. The main message is to do your best with available treatments and not let hair loss prevent you from enjoying life.

      community if hmi-115 truly works, we can just get off off fin?

      in Chat  19 upvotes 3 years ago
      A potential new hair loss treatment, HMI-115, and the possibility of discontinuing finasteride in favor of it. The conversation also includes discussion about other benefits of using finasteride.

      community Hy-tissue PRP 50 Experience ??

      in Product  4 upvotes 10 months ago
      PRP treatments have been effective for the user, with a new recommendation of using a high-quality plasma kit once a year. The user seeks experiences with this specific PRP approach.

      community cb-03-01 research chem (winlevi/clascoterone cream)

      in Technology  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is considering using CB or clascoterone for hair loss, potentially as an alternative to RU. They're also contemplating asking a dermatologist for topical clascoterone cream to apply to their temple.

      community Anyone had success with homemade topical Spiro?

      in Female  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user is using homemade topical spironolactone for androgenetic alopecia and is unsure about its effectiveness due to concurrent telogen shedding. They are seeking advice on others' experiences with homemade topical spironolactone.

      community Verteporfin to deminiaturize follicles

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      User discusses verteporfin for hair regrowth through "super microneedling" and preventing scarring. They mention a case of an old man regrowing hair after a head injury and suggest verteporfin could recreate this result.

      community What is the deal with "longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation"

      in Transplants  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      Longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation involves extracting part of the donor follicular unit, allowing the donor area to be overharvested without noticeable hair loss. The conversation questions if this method is practiced in clinics or if it's theoretical, and whether it relates to hair cloning or multiplication.

      community Follicum releases some data from previous phase 2a trial

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.