community Anyone had anemia + AGA/thinning ?
OP experienced significant hair regrowth after recovering from iron deficiency anemia and starting minoxidil. They suspect anemia contributed more to their hair loss than androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity 25M Exploring Causes of Hair Loss: TE, Alopecia, or AGA?
The user is experiencing hair loss with possible causes including chronic telogen effluvium, diffuse alopecia areata, and androgenic alopecia. They have tried treatments like Nizoral shampoo, minoxidil, and finasteride, and are considering a biopsy for further clarity.
community Alfatradiol 1% study rebuttal.
Alfatradiol is often discussed at a 1% concentration, but studies typically use 0.025%. Some users report success using it as a topical treatment alongside other hair loss treatments like finasteride.
community A philosophical discourse on the psychological effects of DHT versus hairloss. Hair or manliness: Choose one?
The conversation discusses the role of DHT in male hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments like Finasteride, which reduces DHT, and RU58841, which blocks DHT from binding to scalp receptors. The user debates the trade-offs between maintaining hair and having a healthy endocrine system, suggesting RU58841 might allow for both.
community For Once and For All: Is It the DHT in the Scalp That Matters, Not the DHT in Your Bloodstream?
DHT in the scalp, not the bloodstream, is crucial for hair loss. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and microneedling.
community KX-826 users: 0.5% vs 0.9% vs foam
KX-826 is being discussed for hair loss treatment, with users debating between 0.5% and 0.9% solutions and foam. Some report side effects like headaches, while others see no changes; it blocks androgen receptors without reducing DHT levels.
community does lowering your prolactin levels regrow hair?
The potential of lowering prolactin levels to regrow hair, with a reference to Bayer's drug HMI 115 which has been indicated as having this effect. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil and Finasteride, as well as RU58841.
community If you had to abandon DHT blockers, what’s next?
Users discuss alternatives to DHT blockers for hair loss, suggesting minoxidil, microneedling, natural DHT blockers, and scalp massages. Some explore RU58841, ketoconazole, hair transplants, and hair systems due to side effects from finasteride and dutasteride.
community Has anyone seen Happy Head New Products?
New hair loss treatments include topical and gel formulations combining finasteride and dutasteride, with added caffeine and melatonin. The user reports good results with the topical dutasteride.
community Clascoterone for hair loss. Promising study.
A new topical medication, Clascoterone, shows promise for hair loss, improving hair count significantly. Trials for Breezula are ending, but sign-ups for PP405 trials are available for 2026.