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      community scarring alopecia awareness in this community

      in Chat  33 upvotes 3 years ago
      Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
      Low DHT, because of saw palmetto? (Foligain supplement)

      community Low DHT, because of saw palmetto? (Foligain supplement)

      in Finasteride  52 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is concerned about low DHT levels due to using saw palmetto in Foligain supplements and is considering trying finasteride. They seek advice on whether finasteride will also lower DHT and how to manage DHT levels.

      community Caffeine & Alopecia: What the Science Seems to Say

      in Research/Science  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of topical caffeine for Androgenetic Alopecia (APA) and female pattern hair loss. While some studies suggest positive results, there's no reliable scientific evidence to strongly recommend caffeine compounds for hair regrowth.

      community Q1/Q2 Exciting times ahead - hope!

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, including Breezula, KX826, and PP405, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness compared to finasteride and minoxidil. Some users express skepticism about the new treatments, while others remain hopeful about future developments.

      community Making minoxidil + azelaic acid type recipes?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation is about making a hair loss treatment combining minoxidil with azelaic acid, retinol, and caffeine, similar to the product Xandrox. The user has tried Xandrox but switched to Kirkland minoxidil for cost reasons and is seeking advice on creating a similar mixture.

      community Topical Serenoa? Anyone tried it?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses using topical serenoa oil, a natural anti-DHT treatment, for hair loss. It is considered less effective than finasteride and dutasteride but can be added to a routine with topical minoxidil.

      community Legit or Snake-oil Alike Service

      in Technology  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair therapy advertisements claim to use a mix of fallopia multiflora, ginseng, angelica sinensis, and vitex rotundifolia for hair growth. A user dismisses it as fake.

      community Began An Intensive Protocol but it's now all habit.

      in Hair Systems  2 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user follows an intensive hair loss protocol including dutasteride, biotin, black tea, pumpkin seed oil, peppermint shampoo, rosemary conditioner, mukemame, soy milk, lycopene, garlic, magnesium, chamomile, spicy food, citrus bergamot, zinc, multivitamins, kefir, and Greek yogurt. They plan to alternate between pumpkin seed oil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.

      community Topical minoxidil and salicylic acid

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 6 months with decent results and recently added topical minoxidil. They are concerned that salicylic acid in their skincare products might reduce minoxidil's effectiveness.

      community Aminexil. Where to get it?

      in Question  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses transitioning from topical to oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment and explores the potential use of Aminexil, despite concerns about its effectiveness compared to minoxidil. It highlights the risks and side effects of oral minoxidil, such as potential heart and liver damage, and emphasizes the importance of monitoring blood pressure.

      community Whats up with Prolactine these days?

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential role of prolactin in hair loss and mentions treatments like HMI115, mucuna pruriens, Zinc, and B6 P5P for lowering prolactin levels. It also touches on the use of natural compounds and the lack of studies due to funding issues.

      community Has Saw Palmetto (or PSO) stopped my shedding?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced hair shedding despite using natural remedies but saw improvement with topical finasteride and oral minoxidil. After stopping supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil, shedding resumed, but combining them again with finasteride and minoxidil reduced shedding.

      community MBP Itch CURE?/ Slow shedding TBD

      in Question  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user with diffuse hair loss for a decade tried various treatments, including LLLT Helmet, supplements, topicals, and hair transplants. They found relief from scalp inflammation and itching using a topical solution made from crushed Xeljanz pills mixed with ethyl alcohol.

      community Oral minoxidil - how important is dermastamping?

      in Microneedling 5 months ago
      A trans woman is using 10 mg oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and estradiol for hair regrowth and is also doing dermastamping despite the pain. Users discuss the benefits of dermastamping for serum absorption and hair follicle stimulation, with some expressing surprise at the high minoxidil dosage.

      community L-Arginine and other vasodilators

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 5 years ago
      L-Arginine and other vasodilators are discussed for hair health, with L-Arginine being less effective than topical treatments like Minoxidil. Topical sildenafil or Cialis are suggested as potentially effective treatments for hair regrowth.