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300-330 / 1000+ resultscommunity Finasteride and Its Effects on Cognition: Where's the Science?
The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including low-dose minoxidil, finasteride, and essential oils, and expressed concerns about the cognitive side effects of finasteride. They are seeking more information on how finasteride may affect cognition and are considering whether to continue or stop the treatment.
community Slow and steady growth of hairline .One year progress
The user experienced hair regrowth using topical finasteride 0.1%, minoxidil 10%, and microneedling over a year, recovering about 5 years of hairline and 3 years of density. The treatment was applied to the temples and frontal area, with some recovery in the coronal area attributed to microneedling.
community Pelage Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase 2a Clinical Trial Results for PP405 in Regenerative Hair Loss Therapy
Pelage Pharmaceuticals announced positive Phase 2a trial results for PP405 in hair loss therapy. The conversation discusses the delay in publishing full results and the need for further trials and approvals.
community 16 months of treatment and a frontal transplant changed my life!!
A 30-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey using liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, vitamins, and a second hair transplant in Greece, which significantly improved their hair density without side effects. The transplant cost $7500 and involved filling an old scar, with the user expressing gratitude for the life-changing results.
community 3 months into treatment... I'm I hyper responsive?
A 26-year-old male started minoxidil treatment for male-pattern baldness and saw significant regrowth in three months. He is considering finasteride but is hesitant due to potential side effects.
community will pp405 be able to bring my lost temple area back to the game?
A user is concerned about hair loss in the temple area despite using Minoxidil and finasteride for 10 months and is curious if PP405 can help. Responses indicate uncertainty about PP405's effectiveness, with some optimism about future treatments and AI speeding up drug discovery, but emphasize waiting for clinical trial results.
community Close ups of just above forehead and crown. Images on left are 1 month into treatment, images on right are 3 months in.
The user experienced hair regrowth and thickening using 1mg oral finasteride, 3mg oral minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D, red light therapy, and microneedling. Some shedding occurred around 4-6 weeks into the treatment.
community 2,5-3 months progress. I might be a hyper responder?
The user is experiencing reduced hair shedding and increased hair density after using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, granactive retinoid, and Nizoral, while also taking testosterone and aromatase inhibitors. They question if they are a hyper responder to the treatments, despite mixed feedback from others about visible progress.
community Stemoxydine- lifelong use? curious.
The conversation discusses whether stemoxydine needs to be used for life for hair loss treatment. One user suggests that stemoxydine does not require lifelong use and can make hair exit the resting phase faster, but the benefits may be temporary.
community Anyone try Ell-Cranell or Eucapil?
Ell-Cranell and Eucapil are discussed as hair loss treatments, with Ell-Cranell being a weak estrogen and DHT inhibitor that may reduce hair loss without systemic side effects. Alfatradiol is the active ingredient in these products.
community GH peptides + KLOW blend saved my hair. before and after pics.
Using finasteride and peptides, including GHK-Cu, improved hair thickness and regrowth. The user also used a KLOW blend and CJC/IPA for better sleep and recovery.
community Where are we on SCUBE3? Have they even started clinical trials?
The conversation is about the progress of clinical trials for SCUBE3, a potential hair loss treatment. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Oral PTD-DBM available online, worth giving a shot?
Oral PTD-DBM was discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, but it was deemed ineffective in humans despite promising results in mice. The conversation concluded that trying it without VPA might be unwise.
community September 2021 update from Dr. Kang-Yell Choi [Korean "cure"]
Dr. Kang-Yell Choi's company, CK Regeon, is developing a drug called KY19382 for hair regeneration, which involves creating fine wounds to activate stem cells. The drug is in the formulation development stage, targeting markets like the US and Korea.
community [21M] seb derm + probably mbp.
Minoxidil and finasteride are being considered for hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness. The user is also using ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione shampoo.
community Lowering scalp prolactine - Any ideas ?
The conversation is about finding the best method to lower scalp prolactine, with suggestions like P5P and Melatonin. The user also mentions HMI115 as a potential treatment and seeks feedback from those who have tried these methods.
community When will HMI-115 second trail be over?
A clinical trial for hair loss treatments involving Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, and when the results of the trial will be available.
community Started Hims Topical Finasteride/Minoxidil cocktail early June. These are my results so far
User applied Hims topical finasteride/minoxidil cocktail nightly, with weekly oil massages and ketoconazole shampoo. They also use vitamin D and biotin occasionally.
community Right temple is destroyed? Any improvement?
A 23-year-old has been using minoxidil, finasteride, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, a multivitamin, and microneedling to address hair loss, noticing baby hairs and a fuller frontal hairline but concerns about a thin right temple. They are considering adding rosemary oil and switching to a 1.5 mm dermastamp for further improvement.
community Why not move miniaturized hair follicles somewhere else to treat them? Alternative to hair cloning?
Exploring the idea of transplanting miniaturized hair follicles to healthier areas to potentially reverse hair loss, with concerns about DHT sensitivity and scar tissue formation. The conversation also humorously considers using mice for hair growth experiments.
community Shiseido filed for this patent in May 2019. Let's get some big brain discussion on this.
The conversation discusses a patent filed by Shiseido for cloning Dermal Papilla (DP) cells to treat hair loss. The method involves using viral vectors to maintain the cells' growth-inducing properties, differing from Replicel's approach with Dermal Sheath Cup (DSC) cells.
community Somebody has gotta try this- HMI-115 reference anti-body
The potential of using a specific antibody, HMI-115, as a treatment for hair loss alongside traditional treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride. The user suggests trying either a 240 mg or 30 mg dose to see if it works.
community Wouldn’t it be funny if there already was a drug that existed which reactivated sleeping follicles? It would be our own version of Ozempic
PP405 shows promise for reactivating hair follicles, with potential maintenance using 5AR inhibitors. Current treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are effective but have limitations, and there is hope for more effective solutions in the future.
community 1 year of treatment + frontal transplant = life-changing results.
A 30-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey using a combination of liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, vitamins, and a second hair transplant in Greece, resulting in life-changing improvements without side effects. The user emphasized the importance of proper research for hair transplant clinics and expressed gratitude for finding an effective treatment protocol.
community Pelage to present PP405 Phase 2a clinical trial full results at an upcoming medical meeting - CMO Christina Weng says
Pelage is moving to Phase III clinical trials for PP405, a hair loss treatment, with results to be presented at a medical meeting. Users express skepticism and hope, comparing it to existing treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride, while discussing the potential for new hair growth in previously bald areas.
community Am i a hyper responsive ? Why i see results on areas i don’t put products in?
The user saw significant hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and finasteride, even on areas not directly treated. They used local Algerian products with 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride and reported no side effects.
community Nizoral ketaconazole any good for dht reduction
A 17-year-old is looking for alternatives to finasteride for DHT control to preserve hair, considering ketoconazole shampoo for its potential to inhibit 5AR and also thinking about using caffeine-containing shampoos like alpecin or watermans.
community The likely cost of HMI-115, when it comes out
A new potential hair loss treatment called HMI-115, and the cost of this treatment which may be expensive due to production costs but could be competitive with other treatments such as hair transplants.
community Scalp, eyebrow, eyelash and pubic hair loss.
The user experienced significant hair loss on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic area, along with itchy, flaky skin and red patches. They have a history of eczema and dermatitis and suspect that stopping shampoo use and taking Ritalin may have contributed to the issue.