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      community Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness with Botulinum Toxin

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Botox to treat male pattern baldness, suggesting it may promote hair growth by increasing scalp blood flow and oxygen, reducing dihydrotestosterone levels. The user wonders why this treatment is not widely discussed or if it has been discredited.

      community Finasteride and male phenotypes

       5 upvotes 11 years ago
      Finasteride's effectiveness and side effects may vary based on male phenotypes, with some users noting differences in response related to body and facial hair characteristics. Some users report success with lower doses, while others experience side effects, suggesting individual variability in response to the treatment.

      community 2nd HT FOR CROWN AND MID SCALP.

      in Transplants  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user underwent a second hair transplant for the crown and mid-scalp, achieving good density. They are using minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin, and considering PRP treatments to enhance growth.

      community What are your thoughts on pre-finasteride blood work?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is considering resuming finasteride after a 6-month break and is debating the necessity of extensive blood work, including hormone and health markers, to establish a baseline. They are unsure if the tests are necessary since they experienced no side effects previously.

      community formula 82D for diffuse androgenic alopecia (DUPA)

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse androgenic alopecia and is trying various treatments, including 5mg finasteride, loniten, and Formula 82D, which contains dutasteride, a steroid, and tretinoin. They report potential regrowth with Formula 82D, despite previous treatments being ineffective.

      community Does anyone else feel that the hype for PP405 has gone?

      in Chat  25 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism and diminishing excitement around the hair loss treatment PP405 due to unclear trial results. It also mentions other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, VDPHL01 (extended-release minoxidil), and GT20026 as potential options for hair loss management.

      community RU58481, are side effects exegerated?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      RU58841's side effects may be exaggerated due to anxiety, with some users experiencing no issues and others reporting symptoms like chest pain. RU58841, minoxidil, and finasteride are used for hair loss treatment, with varying individual reactions.

      community [Nov 2019] The peptide AC 2 isolated from Bacillus-treated Trapa japonica fruit extract rescues DHT (dihydrotestosterone)-treated human dermal papilla cells and mediates mTORC1 signaling for autophagy and apoptosis suppression

       22 upvotes 6 years ago
      A peptide from Japanese water chestnut fruit may help with hair loss by suppressing DHT's effect on hair follicle cell death, potentially serving as a finasteride alternative. The treatment's effectiveness and safety in humans remain uncertain.

      community Is this true? Is long term taking fin harmful to the liver?

      in Chat  127 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether long-term use of finasteride (Fin) is harmful to the liver, with various opinions on side effects and comparisons to other substances. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil (Min), and RU58841 (RU).

      community 8 week - sharing Finasteride blood test update

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 32-year-old male started taking 0.5mg of finasteride daily for hair thinning and, after 8 weeks, experienced a 70% reduction in DHT and an increase in estradiol; he is currently in the shedding phase of treatment and questioning if the dosage is correct based on his DHT levels. He began with a lower dose due to already low normal testosterone and DHT levels.

      community Don’t Get Too Hyped About PP405. We've Seen This Movie Before.

      in Research/Science  218 upvotes 11 months ago
      PP405 is a new hair loss treatment showing early promise with a 20% hair density increase, but skepticism exists due to past failures of similar treatments like Pyrilutamide, RU58841, and Bimatoprost. Users debate its potential effectiveness, with some hopeful due to Google's involvement, while others urge caution without more evidence.

      community scrap fin/dut, it's time for handstands

      in Satire  178 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation humorously suggests that doing daily handstands can regrow hair by improving blood flow to the scalp, dismissing traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. It satirically claims that gravity is the real cause of hair loss, with users joking about the effects of gravity on hair growth.

      community Fin journey update, 4 years, 1mg oral daily

      in Progress Pictures  387 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 1mg oral finasteride daily for four years, experiencing significant hair regrowth and increased testosterone levels without negative side effects. They advise patience and monitoring for side effects, noting that their hair continues to improve with this treatment.

      community Thoughts on the future of pp405?

      in Research/Science  43 upvotes 6 months ago
      PP405 is considered a promising hair loss treatment, potentially replacing minoxidil but not finasteride. Users are hopeful for future treatments like GT20029 and VDPHL01, while remaining cautious about effectiveness and side effects.

      community DUPA, Non Responders and Connective Tissue Disorders

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male with diffuse hair loss, including the donor area, did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, or minoxidil. He suspects his hair loss may be linked to a mild connective tissue disorder, possibly affecting the structural support of hair follicles, rather than being purely hormonal.

      community Before & after hair system transformations

      in Hair Systems  145 upvotes 5 months ago
      Hair systems are a popular solution for hair loss, offering impressive transformations with manageable maintenance and cost. Some users prefer hair systems over medications like Minoxidil or Finasteride, while others express concerns about the permanence and visibility of these systems.
      16 advice on routine I’m beginning

      community 16 advice on routine I’m beginning

      in General  126 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and bald spots, using Nizoral, rosemary oil, fluocinolone, and receiving PRP treatments. They are considering oral minoxidil and finasteride but are hesitant due to age and financial constraints.

      community Before HT and after HT (10 months)

      in Transplants  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user stopped using finasteride and minoxidil after a hair transplant, now only using coconut oil and serum, and is concerned about potential hair loss. Others advise continuing finasteride to prevent future hair loss, despite the user's doctor suggesting it's unnecessary.

      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 5-month finasteride - diffuse thinning update

      in Progress Pictures  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a 5-month update on using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for diffuse thinning, along with supplements like B-Vitamins, D-Vitamins, Iron, and Beta carotene. They noted improvement in hair condition and encouraged others to check previous posts for more information.

      community Why hasn’t anyone made a "DHT sponge" biologic yet???

      in Research/Science  45 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential for developing a biologic "DHT sponge" to neutralize DHT in the bloodstream as a treatment for hair loss, suggesting it could be more targeted and have fewer side effects than current treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Concerns include the complexity, cost, and potential side effects of such a treatment, as well as skepticism about its feasibility and market interest.