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      community Topical finasteride might be a lie

      in Research/Science 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses doubts about the effectiveness of topical finasteride for hair loss, suggesting that DHT could be produced elsewhere in the body and affect the scalp. It proposes that androgen receptor antagonists like spironolactone and clascoterone might be more effective as they could prevent this potential bypass mechanism.

      community I think we all hop on estrogen. It's the only angle

      in Satire  83 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and topical 17 alpha estradiol, with some users joking about transitioning to female to avoid baldness. The overall tone is satirical, emphasizing self-acceptance and the lengths people might consider for hair restoration.

      community BREAKTHROUGH: I’m a radiochemist and discovered a radioactive isotope scalp serum that OUTPERFORMS Minoxidil and 5-AR inhibitors! (Lab Data Inside)

      in Satire 11 months ago
      A satirical post where someone claims to have developed a radioactive isotope scalp serum using Polonium-210 that outperforms Minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth. The serum reportedly stimulates DNA repair in hair follicles, leading to significant hair density increase, but the post is met with skepticism and concerns about safety.

      community Upcoming treatment ideas in the future

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exploring future hair loss treatments, including immunosuppressants for hair transplants and hair cloning, with a focus on leveraging research from other medical fields. Current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are effective for most, but there's a call for more funding and innovation in the hair loss industry.

      community Before & after hair system transformations

      in Hair Systems  145 upvotes 4 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.

      community Unexpected temple hair growth from GHK-Cu

      in Update  22 upvotes 4 months ago
      GHK-Cu injections led to unexpected temple hair growth for someone who had been using minoxidil and finasteride for over a decade. The user plans to continue using GHK-Cu and experiment with a DIY AHK-Cu serum.

      community Gt20026 - the actual cure to hairloss?

      in Research/Science 2 months ago
      GT20026 is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss that targets androgen receptors without affecting hormone levels, but it may not promote significant regrowth. It is expected to be available by 2028, with other treatments like Breezula and Clascoterone also mentioned.

      community Natural methods of reversing MPB

       3 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses natural methods for addressing male pattern baldness, with the original poster using a plant-based diet, herbs, scalp massages, pumpkin seed oil, and dermapen treatments, while avoiding pharmaceuticals like minoxidil and finasteride due to concerns about side effects. Other users suggest that pharmaceuticals like finasteride may be necessary for significant hair loss, but the original poster remains committed to natural approaches.

      community My nuclear protocol (scary but very effective)

      in Treatment  82 upvotes 4 years ago
      A hair loss treatment protocol involving topical and oral medications such as Minoxidil, RU58841, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Zinc, Vitamin B6, NAC, Caffeine, Biotin, Ginseng, and Semen; other treatments including Microneedling, Laser Helmet, Nizoral shampoo, Scalp Massage and supplements like Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Fish Oil, and Biotin; and the potential side effects of using this protocol.

      community Temporalis Hypertrophy and hair loss

      in Treatment  24 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hair loss treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and scalp exercises. Opinions vary on the effectiveness, with some attributing hair loss to muscle tension and inflammation, while others focus on genetics and DHT.

      community Hormone tests to decide on oral fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses starting low-dose oral finasteride for hair loss, considering hormone levels and potential side effects like gynecomastia. Suggestions include using DIM for estradiol, vitamin B6 for prolactin, and lifestyle changes to optimize hormone profiles before starting treatment.

      community Exosomes 2 months before and after

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exosomes are being discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, with some users skeptical about their effectiveness and stability. There is interest in different types of exosomes, including those derived from centella asiatica, and comparisons are made to other treatments like finasteride.

      community Does anybody have good results with ghk cu or ahk cu?

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 1 week ago
      GHK-Cu and AHK-Cu peptides show limited success for hair loss, with skepticism about their effectiveness and concerns about misleading claims. Users report better results when combined with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and other methods.

      community Help interpreting pre-fin bloodwork

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 20-year-old male is unsure how to interpret his bloodwork results and whether he should take finasteride for hair loss. His bloodwork shows borderline high levels of albumin and testosterone, and high progesterone, but normal levels of other hormones.

      community blood flow and scalp tension - put up or shut up

      in Chat  31 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism about the effectiveness of scalp tension theory and scalp massagers for hair regrowth, contrasting it with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, which have more user-reported results. Participants question the belief in scalp tension theory, suggesting it may be a marketing tactic, while others argue for a multifactorial approach to hair loss.

      community U/joaopassos444 , HATS OFF brother !!

      in Research/Science  126 upvotes 5 years ago
      A new hair loss treatment theory beyond minoxidil and finasteride is proposed, causing mixed reactions in the community, with some members eager to explore and support it, while others call for more research and evidence.