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      community Stumbled on some research

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      Elevated PGD2 levels in bald scalp tissue may contribute to hair loss, and treatments like castor oil, finasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as potential solutions. Some users explore alternatives like oral castor oil and cetirizine for those who cannot use finasteride.

      community Scalp Calcification - Inflamation

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A young male in his twenties discusses hair loss, mentioning the use of Minoxidil, topical finasteride, and occasional derma rolling. He inquires about scalp inflammation, fibrosis, and the potential benefits of magnesium oil and scalp massages for improving blood flow and hair health.

      community KX-826 , a small change in the pipeline

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      KX-826 is undergoing trials for hair loss treatment, showing similar effectiveness between 0.5% and 1.0% dosages, with mild side effects compared to finasteride. Users discuss combining KX-826 with other treatments like minoxidil and clascoterone for better results.

      community Quit Minoxidil, keep gains w/ Fin and Stemoxydine? | Self-experiment

      in Minoxidil  52 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experimenting with quitting using Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and Stemoxydine in order to keep hair loss gains, but other users warning the original poster of potential shedding. Another user suggested phasing out Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and microneedling instead.

      community The first three months on minoxidil 2%

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user noticed hair thinning and has been using a treatment with minoxidil 2%, hydrocortisone butyrate, and 17 alpha estradiol for three months, seeing some regrowth. The user had dermatitis, now cured, which worsened the hair loss.

      community Dr. Bloxham Final verteporfin update

      in Research/Science  59 upvotes 1 year ago
      Verteporfin is being explored for its potential to improve hair transplant outcomes by reducing scarring and increasing donor hair follicles. There is skepticism about the results, with some claiming misleading presentation of evidence.

      community I have been applying undiluted, pure 100% peppermint oil to my scalp, 2.5ml a day as an experiment

      in Treatment  90 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is experimenting with applying undiluted peppermint oil to their scalp daily to stimulate hair growth, based on a rat study where peppermint oil outperformed minoxidil. The user reports immediate hair thickening and increased scalp blood flow, while others in the conversation express skepticism, humor, and concern about the undiluted application.

      community MinoxiBoost - SULT1A1 Enzyme booster journey

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has tried topical Minoxidil and oral Minoxidil for beard and scalp hair growth with minimal results, and has been on Finasteride for 7 months with stabilized scalp hair but no facial hair improvement. They are considering using a SULT1A1 enzyme booster to enhance results and are questioning its effectiveness without concurrent topical Minoxidil application.

      community What’s the highest minox % you home brewed ?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses their experience with dissolving high concentrations of minoxidil in various ethanol/PG ratios and mentions difficulties with combining it with RU58841. They note that a 5% minoxidil solution remains stable, while higher concentrations tend to precipitate.

      community 2-Deoxy-D-Ribose official Product

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      2-Deoxy-D-Ribose is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, but skepticism exists due to lack of human testing. The original poster uses a combination of topical Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, topical RU58841, and other treatments, reporting some hair regrowth but not significant results.

      community TresslessGPT is available to ChatGPT Plus users

      in 📣 Announcement  107 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation introduces a specialized chatbot for ChatGPT Plus users that provides advice on hair loss treatments, drawing from research and community insights. It mentions treatments like RU58841, the "big 4" (likely minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, and tretinoin), dutasteride mesotherapy, topical melatonin, microneedling, and rapamycin.

      community 6 month update - 3200 FUE grafts, oral fin/min, keto shampoo, biotin

      in Progress Pictures  300 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 6-month hair loss treatment progress, which included 3200 FUE grafts, oral finasteride and minoxidil, keto shampoo, and biotin. The user also mentioned micro needling their temples for further growth and plans to observe the effects of finasteride and minoxidil over the next 6-12 months.
      Three weeks in and temples are responding

      community Three weeks in and temples are responding

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user reports improvement in temple hair after three weeks of using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, stemoxydine, and follicopeptide. They note visible progress by maintaining the same hair length for comparison.

      community Update on "nothing working": think I found my issue

      in Update  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user discovered that a buildup of sebum and residue was preventing Minoxidil and finasteride from working effectively. After thorough scalp cleaning, hair shedding reduced significantly, and microneedling became more effective.

      community Is this a start? Any difference at all?

      in Is this regrowth?  124 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for hair regrowth and has noticed some improvement after nine weeks. They report no significant side effects and plan to continue the treatment to see further results.

      community Liquid Min drinkers be like : “Why is this happening?!”

      in Satire  537 upvotes 1 year ago
      People are humorously discussing unconventional and satirical uses of minoxidil, such as drinking it or injecting it, and the potential absurd consequences. The conversation also touches on the ineffectiveness and risks of these methods compared to proper topical application with microneedling.

      community New possible minoxidil alternative?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A potential alternative to Minoxidil for hair loss is discussed, specifically a sugar hydrogel. Users express skepticism about new treatments becoming reality.

      community 77 days fin + min + microneedling - hyper responder?

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared impressive hair growth results after 77 days using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and weekly microneedling. They reported thicker, darker hair and minimal shedding, with treatment costs around 30 euros per month.