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      community DLQ01: A Better "Minoxidil" PGF2a synthetic analogue.

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      DLQ01, a prostaglandin F2α analog, shows promise for hair growth by directly stimulating PGE2/PGF receptors without needing conversion, and can be combined with minoxidil and retinoids like tretinoin for enhanced effectiveness. Minoxidil's efficacy may be reduced by COX-1 inhibitors, but using prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost or Bimatoprost can help maintain its effectiveness.

      community Topical Saw Palmetto for hair growth

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Topical saw palmetto is discussed as a mild anti-androgen for hair growth, with some users combining it with other treatments like spironolactone and ketoconazole shampoo. Users share mixed experiences, with some not noticing regrowth and others hopeful for positive results.

      community An idea that I came up with recently💡

      in Satire  289 upvotes 3 years ago
      User suggests rotating scalp 180 degrees to address hair loss. Others discuss sanity, ethics, and similar procedures like scalp reduction and hair transplants.

      community Looking for real-world experiences with Kadeso

      in Product  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user is exploring Kadeso, a product with Capilia Longa™ for hair regrowth, and seeks real-world experiences, comparing it to Minoxidil and Finasteride. They are interested in results, timeframe, side effects, and the credibility of the product's founder.

      community Which compounds in Saw Palmetto are actually beneficial?

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Saw palmetto's fatty acids, particularly lauric and linoleic acids, inhibit enzymes linked to hair loss, while sterols like beta-sitosterol are less effective due to poor absorption. The conversation questions which specific compounds in saw palmetto contribute to its anti-androgenic effects.

      community How I'm becoming a saint by using Finasteride for 9 month

      in Satire  1126 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride use resulted in increased hair growth but reduced libido for some, leading users to consider topical versions to lessen side effects. Opinions varied on the trade-off between hair benefits and sexual side effects.

      community Facial hair loss

      in Treatment 5 years ago
      User noticed beard and sideburn hair loss, and thinning eyebrows, diagnosed with alopecia barbae and male pattern baldness, and prescribed Desonide cream. User seeks feedback on Desonide cream.

      community spironolactone pills to topical

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Crushing spironolactone pills and combining them with minoxidil for topical application may be effective for hair loss, with the addition of finasteride suggested. Adding rosemary and peppermint oils can help mask the unpleasant smell.

      community Scientists have found that a naturally occurring sugar in humans and animals could be used as a topical treatment for male pattern baldness | In the study, mice received 2dDR-SA gel for 21 days, resulting in greater number of blood vessels and an increase in hair follicle length and denseness

      in Research/Science  638 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scientists discovered a sugar gel, 2dDR-SA, that increased hair growth in mice. Users discussed its potential, comparing it to other treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Red light therapy - research says they work, reviews say they don't - Turns out commercial device are severely under-powered, so could this actually work?

      in Technology  73 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of commercial Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) devices for hair growth, suggesting they are underpowered compared to the ideal energy output shown in medical research. A user plans to build a custom helmet that meets the required specifications for effective treatment.

      community 2 years update from 2021 to 2023.

      in Progress Pictures  76 upvotes 3 years ago
      LagRag revived their hair using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, dermapen, and biotin shampoo. Users discussed the effectiveness and requested photos with different hair positions.

      community Combining Microneedling with LLLT

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Combining microneedling with Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for hair growth, with discussions on device legitimacy and effectiveness. Alternatives like PEMF and the use of oral and topical treatments such as dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride are also considered.

      community FLEAVA are scammers! Buyer beware

      in Product  4 upvotes 10 months ago
      FLEAVA is accused of scamming customers by enrolling them in unwanted monthly subscriptions for Advanced Copper Peptide without consent. Many users struggled to get refunds and reported ongoing charges despite cancellation requests.

      community Pyrilutamide from Hairlisciously? Other suppliers?

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness and trustworthiness of Pyrilutamide hair loss treatment sold by Hairlisciously, with concerns about product purity and a request for alternative suppliers. No specific treatments were confirmed to be used by participants.

      community Help labing up hair preservations

      in Research/Science 2 years ago
      The conversation is about making RU58841 solutions for hair loss treatment and sourcing ingredients for KB solutions. The user mentions using RU58841 powder from Shaanxi Greenyobiotech.

      community ASCEplus HRLV Exosomes with microneedling

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The discussion is about using ASCEplus HRLB exosomes for hair loss treatment, which combines 10 billion exosomes with growth factors, nutrients, biotin, and copper tripeptide. The treatment is expensive and typically administered via scalp injections, but in Europe, it's done with microneedling.

      community Going to inject NAD+ and GHL-Cu into Scalp for a few months

      in Chat  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's plan to inject NAD+ and GHK-Cu into their scalp to improve hair health, with concerns raised about the risks of infection and necrosis. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and scalp massages are suggested.

      community How to use redensyl hair serum?

      in Product  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the correct usage of a hair serum containing redensyl, procapil, capixil, and baicapil. The user is seeking advice on the amount to apply and whether washing hair after application is necessary.

      community Lavdik Hair Growth Serum?

      in Product 5 years ago
      A user is concerned about the legitimacy of a hair growth serum called Lavdik, which they ordered after seeing an ad for Jemros. The product contains ginger extract, ginseng extract, fleece flower root, grape seed oil, glycerol, carbomer, propylene glycol, and rosemary oil, and the user is unsure if it is effective or a scam.

      community *WOMEN* on Spironolactone - experiences?

       6 upvotes 10 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed: Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and Spironolactone. Woman with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata shares experience using Spironolactone.

      community Seb derm is eating my hair?!?!

      in Chat  41 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 22-year-old male is experiencing hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis, not male pattern baldness, and is seeking advice. Suggestions include using Nizoral, sulfate-free and ketoconazole shampoos, cutting hair short, using cold water, avoiding picking scabs, and trying selenium sulfide shampoo or finasteride.

      community inactive ingredients of Sandoz Finasteride 5mg compared too Proscar and Propecia?

       3 upvotes 10 years ago
      The conversation discusses the differences in inactive ingredients between Sandoz 5mg Finasteride and Proscar/Propecia, questioning the purpose of certain additives like Docusate sodium. It seeks to determine if these differences affect the effectiveness of the treatment for hair loss.

      community fluridil (topilutamide) vs. cb-03-01 (clascoterone)

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about comparing the effectiveness of fluridil and clascoterone in preventing hair loss and inquiring about their use as standalone treatments. There is a question about the concentration of the fluridil brand for efficacy.

      community Spironolactone Update

      in Female  13 upvotes 9 years ago
      A woman's experience with Spironolactone as treatment for female pattern hair loss, including the effects of increasing dosage and her doctor's recommendation to try finasteride if no results are seen after 6 months. Other users have also shared their experiences with using finasteride for this condition.