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      community Diagnosed with MPB at 16 (Male)

      in Treatment  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 16-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) was prescribed hair vitamins, vitamin D, a non-ketoconazole shampoo, and redenysl + serum, with a suggestion for GFC or IHRF treatments. Some users recommended minoxidil, ketoconazole, and derma stamping, while others advised against certain treatments until the age of 18.

      community 18 and possibly in the midst of MPB

       7 upvotes 12 years ago
      The user noticed hair thinning since age 15, initially attributed to a Vitamin D deficiency. They are currently using Rogaine and considering Propecia but are hesitant about a scalp biopsy; they seek financially practical treatments for male-pattern baldness.

      community MCL1 does anyone knows anthying about it

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 11 months ago
      MCL-1 protein may help maintain hair follicles in the growth phase and prevent miniaturization. There is interest in experimental treatments like exosomes, peptides, or stem cell serums to upregulate MCL-1 for hair loss, especially for those not using minoxidil or finasteride.

      community Is it time for my 3-Year Old Nephew to get on Fin & Min? 😓

      in Satire  517 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss in a 3-year-old, with various treatments discussed such as minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841 and biotin supplementation. Some people suggested shaving the head and growing a beard or getting a partial hairpiece instead of attempting to treat it.

      community Female androgenetic alopecia (w/ PCOS) starting treatment

      in Female  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A female with PCOS and androgenetic alopecia is starting treatment with oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil 5% with finasteride, and plans to add mesotherapy. She previously tried anti-androgenic contraceptive pills but couldn't tolerate them and is using Myo Inositol for weight management.

      community Is the clinic diagnosis legit to you ?

      in Transplants  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The clinic diagnosed the user with NW3 and AGA, noting thinning hair despite using finasteride for 3 years, and suggested PRP and Mesotherapy before considering a transplant. The user questions the necessity of these treatments without confirming retrograde alopecia and its treatability.

      community Anagenic Pyrilutamid, has anyone tried this?

      in Product  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about personal experiences with Anagenic Pyrilutamid for hair loss and what carriers people use with it. No specific treatments or outcomes are mentioned.

      community GT20029. Kintor Pharma’s Product

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029, a compound by Kintor Pharma that degrades androgen receptors and is in trials, with potential as a hair loss cure. Another promising treatment mentioned is an antibody that blocks prolactin and has shown positive results in macaques.

      community Brutal Hair loss At 19: Help+Treatment Questions

      in Chat  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 19-year-old experiencing hair loss since 17 uses finasteride, minoxidil, dermaroller, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral castor oil, but sees little improvement. They seek advice on adding an anti-androgen, considering alfatradiol.

      community Anyone tried Adenosine for hair loss?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Adenosine is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, with mentions of its presence in certain shampoos and Minoxidilmax products. Users express interest in topical adenosine but are cautious about sourcing it from places like Amazon or Alibaba.

      community 20yo, dutasteride and minoxidil aren’t working

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  117 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old reports worsening hair loss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil, and considers a hair transplant. Users suggest continuing treatments, trying microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, switching to finasteride, or adding tretinoin.

      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.

      community Minoxidil is a 5ar inhibitor according to research

      in Research/Science  148 upvotes 6 months ago
      Minoxidil may inhibit androgen receptors and affect hormonal pathways, potentially explaining its effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Users discuss its varying effectiveness on scalp versus facial hair and note fewer side effects with topical use compared to oral.

      community Can Whey Protein isolate make your AGA worse?

      in Product  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      Whey protein isolate may worsen androgenetic alopecia (AGA) due to its potential to increase DHT levels, but finasteride use has helped maintain hair. Some users suggest avoiding protein supplements due to possible contaminants and additives that could affect hair health.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

      community Huge hair shedding on Astaxanthin.

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Astaxanthin may cause increased hair shedding, affecting even transplanted hair and eyebrows. The user has tried various treatments for androgenic alopecia, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community M20 Vitamin D Deficiency and Hair Thinning

      in General  75 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing hair thinning due to vitamin D deficiency and has completed a vitamin D prescription without seeing improvement. Suggestions include waiting a few months for potential regrowth or considering treatments like minoxidil or finasteride for androgenetic alopecia.

      community Caffeine & Alopecia: What the Science Seems to Say

      in Research/Science  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of topical caffeine for Androgenetic Alopecia (APA) and female pattern hair loss. While some studies suggest positive results, there's no reliable scientific evidence to strongly recommend caffeine compounds for hair regrowth.

      community Latanoprost from the gray market?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses sourcing pure latanoprost from the gray market for research and making a homemade solution. Concerns about potential dangers and experiences with this method are raised.

      community Fin is killing my eyes. Alternatives?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced severe dry eyes as a side effect of using topical and oral Finasteride for hair loss and is seeking alternative treatments. They are considering other anti-androgens like Dutasteride, RU58841, Pyrilytamide, and Fluridil, despite mixed results and potential side effects.

      community 8-9 Month Update. 24M Korean Diffuse Thinner

      in Progress Pictures  311 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a 24-year-old Korean man's progress with hair loss treatments over 8-9 months, with specific treatments not mentioned due to redacted information. Users are commenting on the effectiveness and inquiring if Asians have better results with hair loss treatments.

      community Bad news about GT20029 from Anagen Inc

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about the difficulty in obtaining GT20029, a hair loss treatment, due to patent issues and the need to resort to group buys or Chinese labs for acquisition. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Is this retrograde alopecia ??

      in Chat  24 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair thinning and treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences with retrograde alopecia, hair transplants, and stress-related hair loss, while also considering thyroid issues and other potential causes.

      community It's probably RU58841, which is weak in adenosine.

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using adenosine, finasteride, and minoxidil for hair loss treatment. The user ordered a 0.75% adenosine solution and is currently using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5%.