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      community Dry flakes from topical fin use

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing white flakes and a greasy look from using a topical solution containing 0.025% finasteride, 8% minoxidil, 0.01% retinoic acid, and 1% hydrocortisone. Suggestions include reducing application frequency, using a brush to clean the scalp, and considering alcohol-free alternatives.

      community Thoughts on 5% Topical Minoxidil with 0.01% Tretinoin serum

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using a 5% Topical Minoxidil with 0.01% Tretinoin serum for hair loss, noting its lack of propylene glycol to avoid itchiness and greasiness. Users share experiences with different Minoxidil formulations and discuss the effectiveness and stability of Tretinoin in various forms.

      community Stemoxydin and hair cycle question

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using Finasteride for hair loss and is considering adding alphatradiol, stemoxydine, or 2% minoxidil to their regimen. They are concerned that stemoxydine, which shortens the resting phase of hair, might accelerate hair loss in those not using Finasteride by depleting hair cycles without strengthening miniaturized hairs.

      community A reminder that Telogen Effluvium could look like MPB; my progress

      in Progress Pictures  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old male experienced significant hair loss, initially thought to be male pattern baldness (MPB), and used minoxidil and briefly finasteride. After realizing the issue was telogen effluvium (TE), he improved his diet and supplemented with vitamins, which led to substantial hair regrowth.

      community Using topical vitamin D, does it make sense?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Topical Calcipotriol (vitamin D derivative) may help with hair regrowth, especially for alopecia areata. The user wonders if adding classic vitamin D to lotions like Minoxidil could have a similar effect.

      community Sublingual topical minoxidil experience

      in Minoxidil  16 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects from using topical minoxidil sublingually, including muscle cramps, dizziness, and high potassium levels. They were advised to stop and seek medical help, emphasizing that topical minoxidil is not safe for ingestion due to its alcohol content.

      community What you look like 2 years after scalp micropigmentation

      in SMP  193 upvotes 3 years ago
      Scalp micropigmentation as a treatment for hair loss, and the importance of choosing a reputable practitioner to get a natural look. Different treatments such as laser removal were also discussed in relation to long-term maintenance.

      community Pattern hair loss could be due to gut bacteria

       51 upvotes 6 years ago
      Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hair loss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hair loss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.

      community Why are low finasteride doses seen as highly ineffective, when studies show 0.05 mg/day to work?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  38 upvotes 3 years ago
      The efficacy of low doses of finasteride to reduce scalp DHT, and whether studies showing a 61% reduction are reflected in actual results. Replies discussed hair growth as an unintended consequence of minoxidil and finasteride use, as well as self-selective bias, potential side effects, and that studies measure effectiveness by hair count changes rather than DHT inhibition.

      community How do exosome injections for Hair Growth work?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      Exosome injections stimulate hair growth by using exosomes' healing potential to awaken dormant hair follicles and promote new hair cell creation. The procedure increases scalp blood circulation, encourages collagen and elastin formation, and regenerates hair follicles, improving hair thickness and quality.

      community The difference that light can do in scalp pics

      in Satire  91 upvotes 10 months ago
      Lighting can significantly affect the perception of hair progress in photos. The user has been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss, noting improvements after switching from finasteride.

      community Why can’t we just do another creatine study?

      in Chat  150 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine may worsen hair loss in some, especially with androgenic alopecia, but evidence is mixed. Some users experience no hair loss when using creatine with minoxidil and finasteride, while others notice increased shedding.

      community opinions on my progress and thickening and regrowth pls

      in Is this regrowth?  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss since having COVID and has low vitamin D levels; they are seeing some improvement in their crown and hairline after starting vitamin D supplements. Commenters suggest the hair loss pattern is consistent with male pattern baldness (MPD) and varies by individual.

      community PYRILUTAMIDE PHASE 3 RESULTS : No statistical significance

      in Research/Science  126 upvotes 2 years ago
      The phase 3 trial results for Pyrilutamide showed no significant difference from the control treatment in increasing hair count, leading to the company halting its development. Users discussed their disappointment and skepticism about hair loss treatments, with some mentioning other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community New Hair Loss Treatment: Adipose Derived Secretomes

      in Research/Science  17 upvotes 11 months ago
      Adipose-derived stem cell secretome showed significant improvement in hair density and growth, especially when combined with minoxidil, suggesting a synergistic effect. The study had limitations, including a small sample size and potential bias.

      community Questions about alfatradiol logistics

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is seeking help with using Ell-Cranell for hair loss treatment. They are unsure about the correct application method and dosage. They also inquire about combining microneedling with topical alfatradiol and question a study that referred to alfatradiol as a hair growth inhibitor in male mice.