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      community Does low HGH leading to hairloss?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experiencing diffuse hair loss is using various treatments including RU58841, finasteride, minoxidil with tretinoin, anti-hair loss shampoo, and microneedling, and is considering adding peptides TB500, BPC157, and GHK-Cu. They have low growth hormone levels and are questioning its impact on hair loss, while another user suggests androgenic alopecia and androgens are likely the main cause of hair loss.

      community AA and Hirsutism but T levels are normal

      in Female  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      27-year-old female experiences aggressive hair thinning and hirsutism despite normal testosterone levels. Spironolactone and 2% minoxidil were ineffective; high DHEA sulfate levels may be the cause.

      community Extremish regimen - dermarolling too hard?

       5 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user is using a hair loss treatment regimen that includes RU58841, minoxidil mixed with finasteride, adenosine, dermarolling with lidocaine cream, and biotin. They are questioning if they are dermarolling too aggressively and are willing to accept baldness if no improvement is seen in 6 months.

      community 22F. Should I even bother getting a biopsy? Is there any point?

       6 upvotes 10 years ago
      A woman who has been experiencing hair loss for several years, and her question of whether there is any benefit to getting a biopsy to check if it's AGA or diffuse alopecia areata when no cure or very effective treatment exists. Treatments such as spironolactone and Minoxidil/finasteride/RU58841 have previously been discussed.

      community Finasteride losing effectiveness after 4.5 good years?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      Finasteride may be losing effectiveness for the user after 4.5 years, possibly due to intense workouts or a synchronized hair shedding cycle. Suggestions include switching to Dutasteride or continuing with Finasteride while considering a hair transplant for hairline density.

      community Regenera Activia stem cells vs Exosomes (Cellgenic)?

      in Treatments  32 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Regenera Activia stem cells versus Cellgenic exosomes for hair loss treatment. The user has been using topical minoxidil 5% and 0.001% estradiol for a year without results.

      community Beginning my hair treatment journey

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 19-year-old noticed hair thinning and mild receding hairline, opting for a treatment regime excluding finasteride and minoxidil. The regime includes derma rolling, rosemary and coconut oil, a massage comb, a DHT-blocker shampoo, and vitamins B12 and Biotin.

      community 47 year old. Finasteride for 1 year+

      in Progress Pictures  292 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 47-year-old has been using finasteride since December 2022 to treat hair thinning and has seen gradual improvement, especially between March and August. They take 1mg three times a week and have noticed increased hair density and thickness.

      community Any way to reverse scalp atrophy?

      in Scalp Massage  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about improving scalp appearance by regaining adipose tissue and making the skin look better using scalp massages and a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and urea. The user is not trying to regrow hair but wants to improve the scalp's thickness and appearance.

      community ORAL MIN ,DERMAROLLING AND RU58841 PROGRESS 3 months (18,M)

      in Progress Pictures  80 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about an 18-year-old's progress with hair regrowth using oral Minoxidil, dermarolling, and RU58841 over three months, starting treatment after beginning to lose hair at 16. Participants are impressed with the improvement and encourage continued treatment.

      community 18M progression pt.3 (6 months)

      in Progress Pictures  744 upvotes 3 years ago
      User started balding at 16 and began treatment at 18, using RU58841, minoxidil, derma rolling, and peptides. After 6 months, they experienced significant hair regrowth and are happy with the results.

      community Patent for topical resveratrol and melatonin for AGA

       4 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses a patent for using topical resveratrol and melatonin to treat androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and also mentions interest in topical sulforaphane as a treatment.

      community I guess I’m cooked. 1mg fin/day 2.5 mg min/day + topical tretinoin (3x/week) + topical min/day. June 2023-june 2025

      in Progress Pictures  2 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg minoxidil daily, topical tretinoin three times a week, and topical minoxidil daily from June 2023 to June 2025 without noticeable improvement in hair loss. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride and increasing oral minoxidil to 5mg daily, but concerns about long-term health effects are raised.

      community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

      in Research/Science  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.

      community 32 M 1 year anniversary on Fin

      in Progress Pictures  154 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 32-year-old man has been using topical minoxidil for 11 years and oral finasteride for 1 year, along with a dermaroller, and is happy with his hair regrowth progress without experiencing side effects. Commenters are impressed and some are considering starting finasteride after seeing his results.

      community Miniaturization or regrowth? How can I tell them apart?

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 16 months, minoxidil for 11 months, and started microneedling 2 months ago, experiencing shedding phases. They are questioning whether they are experiencing miniaturization or regrowth.

      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 progression 1 month male 22 balding

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 22-year-old male using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma stamping for one month reports progress in hair loss treatment. He also uses vitamin D, omega-3, beta carotene, tongkat ali, and ag powder, and maintains an active lifestyle.

      community Balding (i guess?) 22 yr old male with seborrheic dermatitis

      in General  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing hair thinning and loss, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis or low vitamin D, is cautious about using minoxidil or finasteride due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure. Suggestions include using ketoconazole shampoo to control inflammation and focusing on treating the dermatitis first.

      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.