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      community Take every crazy results picture with a thick grain of salt

      in Chat  60 upvotes 2 years ago
      Lighting and camera angles can greatly affect the appearance of hair thickness in photos. Consistent conditions are crucial for tracking progress, and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can show results in about 6-8 months.

      community Sugar and Hair loss connections

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 1 year ago
      High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.

      community CRISPR treatment for AGA on the horizon after approval for blood disorders

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      CRISPR treatments for blood disorders have been approved, leading to discussions about its potential for treating hair loss (AGA). A study showed that editing a gene related to DHT sensitivity could lead to hair regrowth, suggesting CRISPR may eventually be used for AGA, but it's expected to be expensive and not soon available.

      community 3 month update with clearer pictures

      in Progress Pictures  93 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user shared a 3-month update on their hair loss treatment using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo, later switching to dutasteride. They plan to evaluate progress after a year and consider a hair transplant.

      community Hope Medicine HMI-115 got 28M$ investment

      in Research/Science  59 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hope Medicine received a $28M investment for HMI-115, a monoclonal antibody in phase II trials for treating androgenetic alopecia. Some users are skeptical about its effectiveness, while others find the investment and trial results encouraging.

      community When results are great, but you're looking for excellent

      in Chat  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user improved hair density from 45% to 70% using dutasteride and minoxidil, but still uses hair fibers for a fuller look. They added a topical mix of minoxidil, finasteride, and bimatoprost, but doubt further significant improvement.

      community 4 years doing treatment. Should I get an hair transplant?

      in Progress Pictures  134 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old using minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss has seen significant improvement but is considering a hair transplant for a more defined hairline. Most responses suggest the hair looks good, advise against a transplant, and recommend patience or trying microneedling or tretinoin.

      community Trestolone (MENT) as a nuclear treatment

      in Treatment  99 upvotes 3 years ago
      Experimenting with trestolone as a treatment for hair loss in an attempt to avoid DHT-related treatments such as finasteride and dutasteride, and discussing the potential effects of its receptor selectivity on the androgen receptors in the scalp.

      community 18 month hairline progress pictures.

      in Progress Pictures  818 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's 18-month hairline progress using minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral, microneedling, and scalp massage. They share their routine and discuss treatment effectiveness and photo order confusion.

      community Survived the 2nd shedding phase. 7mos progress.

      in Progress Pictures  41 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatment progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Users discuss experiencing shedding phases and the importance of trusting the process for hair regrowth.

      community 1 Year Progression M18 - Detailed

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, but saw a decline after reducing treatments and stopping gym workouts. They plan to restart microneedling and consider a hair transplant in the future.

      community New hair growing in small clusters

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth in small clusters using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, a red light cap, and Nizoral 2% shampoo. They are hopeful for continued improvement and thicker hair.

      community Any other treatments to still be hopeful for?

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of new hair loss treatments, with a focus on pyrilutamide, gt20029, and topical alfatradiol, and the possibility of improving their effectiveness through methods like increased concentration and microneedling. Dutasteride is also mentioned as a stronger option.
      Is my hairline starting to minituarize?

      community Is my hairline starting to minituarize?

      in General  117 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about potential hairline miniaturization and whether to start finasteride as a preventive measure. Recommendations include consulting a specialist and considering treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole.

      community Fun thought experiment about halting hair loss permamently

      in Research/Science  60 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user proposed genetically engineering scalp stem cells to stop androgen receptors from causing hair loss. Others discussed the feasibility, existing research, and potential issues with this approach, including targeting the correct cells and unintended effects.

      community Oral vs topical finasteride for mpb

      in Treatments  85 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair loss and was diagnosed with male pattern baldness. They are considering using oral or topical finasteride to manage the condition and are contemplating cutting their hair short.

      community hairloss treatment, what to expect (bloodwork)

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatment options, focusing on finasteride and its potential effects on gynecomastia. The user is considering finasteride while managing hormone levels with supplements like boron, vitamin D, zinc, magnesium, and P5P, and is advised to consult an endocrinologist for further evaluation.

      community Experience with hair transplant or additional mechanisms for hairline

      in Transplants  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male is using a minoxidil and finasteride spray for hairline recession and is considering other treatments like oral minoxidil, exosomes, PRP, or a hair transplant. Suggestions include microneedling, possibly with tretinoin, while another user suggests the hairline is fine and mentions body dysmorphia.

      community Female AGA - Low Cortisol/Low DHEA

      in Female  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Female (37) experiencing hair loss for 5 years, tried max dose of spiro and oral + topical minox without success. Discovered low cortisol and low DHEA levels, seeking functional medicine practitioner for help.

      community About Pyrilutamide Phase II US Trial

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the comparison of Pyrilutamide Phase II US trial results with 1 mg finasteride for hair loss treatment. It mentions that the total hair count increase in the US trial was not as good as the China trial.

      community why hair restoration has not been progressed for last 20 years?

      in Chat  32 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments beyond finasteride and minoxidil, questioning if hair restoration technology has reached a dead end. Hair transplant technology has improved, but new medications face challenges with market entry, cost, accessibility, and long-term effectiveness.

      community Got my DHT levels checked. 38 year old female. Still losing hair.

      in Female  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birth control, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.

      community 1 years progress. Thoughts please?

      in Is this regrowth?  59 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for hair regrowth, with plans for a future hair transplant. They are considering additional treatments like dermastamping and exploring options for dutasteride, which is unavailable in their country.