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      community Any positive responses for Diffuse Thinner with Retrograde using Fin/Min/Dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      People with diffuse thinning and retrograde hair loss are discussing treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some reporting improvements and others experiencing issues like scalp inflammation and increased sebum. Suggestions include addressing scalp inflammation, considering gut health, and possibly using topical antiandrogens or micro-needling.

      community Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  140 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.

      community Crown progress Nov 2024 to March 2025. Full recovery possible?

      in Progress Pictures  279 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old is using liposomal topical finasteride/minoxidil and low-level light therapy (LLLT) to improve hair growth, showing significant progress in crown recovery. The user prefers liposomal topicals to avoid side effects from oral finasteride and uses the iRestore Essential device for LLLT.

      community What about cofactor NADPH ? Why don't we ever talk about it ?

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the role of NADPH in hair loss and the potential impact of creatine and B complex vitamins on hair shedding. The user theorizes that increasing NAD levels with B complex vitamins may reduce hair shedding, despite using finasteride and minoxidil for 9 months.

      community DUPA, Non Responders and Connective Tissue Disorders

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 27-year-old male with diffuse hair loss, including the donor area, did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, or minoxidil. He suspects his hair loss may be linked to a mild connective tissue disorder, possibly affecting the structural support of hair follicles, rather than being purely hormonal.

      community PP405 (Non) Update - Feb 2025

      in Research/Science  34 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the delay in the PP405 Phase 2 study results, now expected by the end of 2025, and skepticism about research practices. There is also mention of optimism for Amplifica's AMP303 and a topical treatment in early testing.

      community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

      in Research/Science  55 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.

      community Group Buy for MR antagonist finerenone

      in Product  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      User discusses group buy for finerenone, a third-gen mineralocorticoid antagonist for hair loss treatment. Finerenone inhibits TGFb, NOX, and ROS, and improves renal and cardiac function; topical dose should be no more than 10mg per day.

      community About GT20029's Efficacy and Strength

      in Chat  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness and production of GT20029, a drug being developed as a topical androgen receptor degrader for hair loss, and whether it can fully degrade androgen receptors or only partially. It also discusses the drug's potential unique working mechanism and synthesis by a company called Anagen.

      community Shedding about 4 years, now smth between NW3-4. Believed reasin was my low ferretin, but still has hairlost. Dht level is 425. Could it be dht that is the reason?

      in Chat  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Loose-Message9596 has been experiencing hair loss for 3-4 years, initially due to low ferritin and vitamin D levels, and has tried treatments like vitamins, System 4, and PRP therapy. They are considering starting finasteride and minoxidil but are unsure due to their relatively low DHT level of 425.

      community The Real Reason For Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science 3 months ago
      Hair loss is linked to scalp fibrosis and tension, which result from chronic mechanical stress and androgenic signaling. Treatments include blocking androgens with finasteride, promoting hair growth with topical minoxidil, and improving scalp mobility through exercises.

      community Combining Microneedling with LLLT

      in Research/Science  14 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 Quote from Pelage (PP-405) Spokesperson...

      in Research/Science  120 upvotes 5 months ago
      Pelage is developing a topical hair follicle stem cell therapy, PP405, for non-scarring alopecias like androgenetic alopecia, with Phase III trials planned and a potential market launch by 2027. The treatment may not require continuous use after initial regrowth.

      community Is adding RCP(redensyl, capixyl, procapil) over min+fin make sense?

      in Technology  5 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of adding RCP (redensyl, capixyl, procapil) to a hair loss treatment regimen that includes minoxidil and finasteride. Users share experiences, suggesting RCP may not be as effective as minoxidil, but could be useful for creating topical solutions.

      community Twist1 Group Buy: Yes it’s that easy

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      A group buy for testing a compound targeting Twist1 protein as a potential hair loss treatment. Inhibiting Twist1, which keeps hair follicles in growth phase, may prevent hair loss with minimal side effects.

      community Seen Alfatradiol mentioned on here a few times recently and found this study - in case anybody is interested. Translated from German.

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      Alfatradiol (0.025%) is an effective and safe treatment for androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, increasing anagen hair rates with minimal side effects. Users discuss its cost-effectiveness and ease of use compared to other treatments like finasteride and RU58841, with some combining it with stemoxydine and Minoxidil.

      community Why doesn't phase 3 of PP405 start straight away?

      in Chat  14 upvotes 3 months ago
      Pelage is delaying the start of phase 3 trials for PP405 to 2026 due to necessary regulatory processes, despite having $120 million in funding. Users discuss the potential of PP405 for hair regrowth, with some expressing skepticism and others hopeful for new treatments like Breezula.

      community PP405 2a study was a safety study. Some rational explaining.

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses the safety study of PP405, emphasizing that early trials focus on safety rather than efficacy, and that any efficacy data from such a short study should be viewed skeptically. It also highlights that the information released is primarily for securing funding, and that meaningful efficacy results are expected in later phases.