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treatment that uses the body's immune system to fight diseases

Immunotherapy is a type of treatment that harnesses the body's immune system to fight diseases, including cancer and autoimmune conditions. It can involve stimulating the immune system to work harder or smarter to attack disease cells, or providing the immune system with components, such as man-made immune system proteins, to enhance its response.

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community 2020 Hair and Scalp Treatments: A Clinical Guide (in Depth 350 Page Guide)

in Treatment 64 upvotes 6 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, including topical immunotherapy, regenerative treatments, laser and light-based therapies, oral supplements, intralesional steroids, and new drugs like finasteride and minoxidil.

community 6 Month Progress Pics - Dutasteride

in Progress Pictures 140 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses hair loss and the use of Dutasteride for treatment. One participant strongly supports the use of Dutasteride.

community Roughly one year on finasteride

in Progress Pictures 512 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about someone's positive experience with 0.5 mg of finasteride daily for hair loss, noting potential contributions from vitamins and health improvements. Side effects and observations from others include watery semen and questions about hair regrowth and shedding phases.

community Residents of Victoria, Australia, sign up for a monoclonal antibody clinical trial – potential cure

in Research/Science 4 years ago

A monoclonal antibody clinical trial for potential hair loss treatments in Victoria, Australia and the discussion of their efficacy. People shared information about similar drugs already on the market, speculated about potential side effects, and discussed how to spread the word about the trial.

community Peptide Therapy -> GHK-CU, ZN-Thumulin, PTD-DBM

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about the use of peptide therapies for hair loss, specifically GHK-CU, ZN-Thymulin, and PTD-DBM. The user is seeking feedback on the effectiveness of these treatments from those who have tried them.

community The DEFINITIVE cure for hairloss

in Satire 270 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation humorously suggests using immunosuppressants like ciclosporine and oral minoxidil for hair regrowth, with a satirical plan involving hair transplants from family members. It highlights the side effects and impracticality of such treatments, emphasizing the post's satirical nature.

community Anyone try a combo therapy of everything except fin? Minox + Tret + microneedling + caffeine, etc

in Chat 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride and is considering a combination therapy including Minoxidil, Tretinoin, microneedling, caffeine, and other ingredients. They are also thinking about adding red light therapy and microneedling once per week.

community Glad I took treatment. (Dut, fin,min, microneedling)

in Progress Pictures 12 upvotes 8 months ago

The user is using a hair loss treatment involving dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and supplements like multivitamins, D3 K2, and Omega 3 fish oil. They are considering adding tretinoin and are open to suggestions while managing gut issues.

community Mesotherapy & Low level laser out therapy update . Oral Fin ,Topical Min, Dut, Hair Fibers

in Is this regrowth? 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is undergoing Mesotherapy and Low-Level Laser Therapy for hair loss, with plans for multiple sessions. They are also using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, dutasteride, and hair fibers.

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 Scientists discover new T cell treatment that could regrow hair

in Treatment 216 upvotes 1 year ago

Scientists discovered a new T cell treatment that could regrow hair. Users are skeptical but hopeful, with some relying on finasteride and minoxidil in the meantime.

community Lilly to seek first approval of an autoimmune drug for hair loss

in Research/Science 19 upvotes 4 years ago

Eli Lilly's drug baricitinib showed effectiveness in treating alopecia areata, with higher doses resulting in significant hair regrowth compared to placebo. The treatment is not for male pattern baldness.

community Estradiol mesotherapy / idea feedback

in Female 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using estradiol mesotherapy to replicate hormone replacement therapy results while minimizing systemic exposure. It also covers the use of Spironolactone cream, which reportedly has no systemic side effects, and the potential risks of using bicalutamide and Spironolactone in men.

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.

community Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy (Exosome) Before & After

in Treatment 2 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's father experienced hair regrowth and other health improvements after two IV exosome treatments. The user also had four rounds of exosome therapy, noting significant hair regrowth and relief from headaches, but no change in gray hair.

community 13 WEEKS MICRONEEDLING MONOTHERAPY

in Microneedling 187 upvotes 3 years ago

A user's experience with microneedling monotherapy and potential treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, Stemoxydine, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and RU58841 for reversing hair loss.

community Is treatment working? What else should I add?

in Is this regrowth? 2 upvotes 2 years ago

User started treatment with Fin and Min in 2022, added stemoxydine, and considering dut. They are unsure about microneedling due to scarring concerns.

community IGF-1 and Peptides? Miracle molecule waiting to be found

in Research/Science 10 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses potential hair loss treatments focusing on stimulating IGF-1 at the follicle level using growth-factor cocktails and engineered peptides, such as Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-20, Thymosin-β4, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. It suggests that device-assisted delivery methods like microneedling may enhance effectiveness.

community Best Treatment In The Pipeline?

in Chat 15 upvotes 1 year ago

New treatments for AGA are emerging, including pyrilutumide, gt0029, scube3, kx-826, and pp405. Verteporfin is mentioned as a promising option.

community HMI-115 update: Chime Biologics and Hope Medicine Enter Manufacturing Agreement to Speed up the Launch of First-in-class Antibody Drug HMI-115 Targeting Endometriosis and Androgenic Alopecia

in Research/Science 109 upvotes 2 years ago

Chime Biologics and Hope Medicine are speeding up the launch of a first-in-class antibody drug, HMI-115, for endometriosis and androgenic alopecia. The treatment involves a series of subcutaneous injections, has shown promising results in phase 1, and continues to promote hair regrowth even after the treatment is stopped.

community Since there is so much hype for cosmeRNA and HMI-115...

in Chat 45 upvotes 3 years ago

Exploring different treatments for hair loss, such as cosmeRNA and HMI-115 which are small interference messenger RNA that inhibits the DHT receptor and an antibody that binds to the prolactin (PRL) receptor respectively; and researching mechanism and environment of hyperresponders.

community Combining daily microneedling and redlight is a game changer

in Microneedling 22 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using daily microneedling at 0.25mm and red light therapy to enhance hair regrowth, especially when traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil become less effective. The combination is said to improve hair density and thickness, with red light therapy being more cosmetic, while microneedling is essential for challenging areas.

community Ruxolitinib - Start of a case study

in Research/Science 10 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a user trying a new hair loss treatment, Ruxolitinib, alongside their existing regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. They plan to apply Ruxolitinib to their temples daily for 1-2 months.

community If pp405 isnt the “cure” is there anything else that’s promising thats atleast better than min or dut?

in Chat 18 upvotes 1 week ago

Hair cloning and new treatments like ET-02, Veradermics (vdphl01), and wound-induced hair neogenesis show promise but are not yet widely available. Current effective treatments include minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with early intervention being crucial for better outcomes.

community NW5.5 testing stack of most common "alternative" treatments and methods

in Progress Pictures 2 upvotes 1 week ago

A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.

community How Does Exosome Therapy Work for Hair Loss?

in Research/Science 5 upvotes 2 years ago

Exosome hair therapy involves injecting stem cell-derived exosomes into the scalp to boost hair follicle regeneration and repair. Exosomes, which are not stem cells but products of them, contain bioactive chemicals and specific growth factors that promote new blood vessel formation, increase cell proliferation, reduce inflammation, and improve tissue repair, all crucial for hair health.

community Article of all potential future cures

in Treatment 26 upvotes 11 months ago

Ritlecitinib and PP405 show promise for hair regrowth. Diagnosing the cause of hair loss is crucial before treatment.

community New cure? A new combo to dream with hair regeneration

in Research/Science 33 upvotes 10 months ago

A stem cell and adenosine triphosphate cocktail showed promising results in hair regrowth for male and female mice, with potential for future clinical trials. Users humorously reacted to the success in mice, expressing hope for human application.

community Cure/better treatment options in the future

in Chat 11 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about future hair loss treatments. Current treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with potential future treatments like GT20029, TDM-105795, JW0061, and follicle cloning.

community Topical Dutasteride and Mesotherapy Dutasteride: It Works

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 2 years ago

Topical dutasteride with microneedling and mesotherapy dutasteride injections are effective treatments for androgenetic alopecia in both men and women. These methods offer promising alternatives to oral therapies with potentially fewer systemic side effects.