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      community A Theory on Why Microneedling Works

       172 upvotes 6 years ago
      Microneedling may enhance hair regrowth by transferring stem cells to dormant follicles, improving the effects of minoxidil. Users discuss using microneedling with needle lengths around 1.5mm to stimulate hair growth.

      community Autoimmune disease and balding

      in Update  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user diagnosed with Crohn's disease is concerned it might contribute to balding. They have been using keto shampoo, finasteride, and oral minoxidil, which improved their hair but not significantly.

      community Winlevi (clascoterone) for hairloss?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      Winlevi (clascoterone), a DHT blocker, is being considered for hair loss treatment, though it's primarily an acne medication. Users discuss its potential effectiveness and note it may only work for a short time.

      community Xeljanz....the magic drug!!!

       2 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth from Xeljanz after severe alopecia but can no longer afford it. They are seeking ways to obtain the medication despite its high cost and potential side effects.

      community Microneedling for maximum results?

      in Microneedling  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling is discussed as a favorable hair loss treatment, with no consensus on whether to glide or remove the device between areas. Scalp irritation varies by individual, and some users report no need for gel during the process.

      community Platelet rich plasma treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 27-year-old male experienced rapid hair loss after dengue fever, which activated a balding gene. The doctor suggested platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth.

      community RU-58841 Lung Disease Possibility | Chest pain, "heart issues", etc

      in Treatment  22 upvotes 2 years ago
      Some users of RU-58841 report cardiovascular symptoms like heart palpitations and chest tightness, which may be linked to its metabolites causing lung disease. The safety of RU-58841 is uncertain due to lack of long-term data and concerns about product purity, especially from gray market sources.

      community Low level chronic allergies and hair loss

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss can be influenced by chronic low-level allergies, and treatments like fexofenadine or topical cetirizine may help with regrowth. The user avoids finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and has tried Regenera Activa and PRF sessions.

      community Has anyone hear of the drug called Xeljanz?

      in Question  3 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and Xeljanz. The user inquires about Xeljanz and shares a link suggesting it may help with hair loss.

      community A less common type of hairloss case

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      High-dose Lysine and Histidine supplements caused curly/kinky hair and shedding due to Elastin dysfunction. Minoxidil, white tea, and dark grape juice were mentioned as treatments to inhibit Elastase and mimic Lysyl Oxidase.

      community The "DHT" itch myth - it's more complicated

      in Product  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.

      community Hair follicle neogenesis

       7 upvotes 11 years ago
      A user plans to experiment with creating new hair follicles using methods like derma rolling, applying lithium chloride, tannic acid, and various other substances including caffeine, ketoconazole, and raspberry ketones. They also consider using anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, and DHT inhibitors to potentially improve results.

      community Why does MPB only affect the scalp

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      Male pattern baldness (MPB) may be influenced by androgen receptors in scalp hair follicles and potentially poor blood flow. Transplanted hair is not immune to DHT, and factors like inflammation and scalp tension might also contribute to hair loss.

      community The 'DHT itch' is real - notes from a casual bodybuilder

      in Chat  115 upvotes 1 year ago
      The "DHT itch" is real and likely due to inflammation at the hair follicle, exacerbated by increased testosterone or androgens. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride, and various topical solutions.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  416 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community Got a crazy shred again 3 months after starting daily microneedling

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss after switching to daily microneedling and stopping tretinoin, while continuing oral finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments. The consensus suggests daily microneedling is excessive and harmful, recommending less frequent sessions to allow healing.

      community Why can't you drink caffeine after PRP?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses avoiding caffeine after Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment for hair loss because caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, which can reduce blood flow and hinder the healing process that PRP aims to promote.

      community Looks like I’m allergic to propylene glycol..

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is experiencing an allergic reaction to propylene glycol in Kirkland minoxidil and is considering switching to a foam version or a low-PG minoxidil solution. They are also contemplating oral minoxidil but are concerned about its long-term safety.

      community grass fed collagen worked for my alopecia

      in Female  13 upvotes 6 years ago
      A woman found that taking grass-fed collagen powder helped with her alopecia, leading to hair regrowth and reduced hair loss. She initially took it for gut issues, not hair, and also noticed improvements in arthritis and reduced bruising.