Creatine may cause hairloss in some individuals, especially those on finasteride, despite no scientific link. Personal experiences suggest individual sensitivity to DHT could be a factor.
Creatine does not cause hairloss, despite many users reporting personal experiences of hair shedding. Scientific evidence shows no link between creatine and increased hairloss or hormone changes.
Hairfollicles are mostly dormant but can be reactivated with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. A new drug, PP405, shows promise for hair regrowth but may not be available until 2027-2028.
Increased hairloss after starting a 10g daily creatine regimen, possibly linked to elevated DHT levels despite dutasteride use. Stopping creatine reduced shedding, but the exact cause is uncertain, with discussions on exercise and lifestyle impacts.
Accutane use led to hairloss and seborrheic dermatitis for many, with treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and Nutrafol being used to manage symptoms. Some users reported improvement, while others experienced persistent issues or side effects from treatments like finasteride.
A user experienced significant hairloss despite using Dutasteride and RU58841 for three years, questioning the effectiveness of these treatments. They are considering a scalp biopsy to explore other potential causes of hairloss.
Hairloss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants are more accessible and effective now. Concerns about side effects and skepticism about new treatments like hair cloning and GT20029 remain.
Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hairloss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.
Seborrheic dermatitis can cause hairloss, and treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, topical steroids, and oral antifungals may help. Some consider using finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss despite dermatitis.
The user discusses their hairloss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hairfollicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hairloss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.
The conversation is about seeking updates on new hairloss treatments, specifically mentioning scube3 and GT20029, with one person mentioning HMI_115 as showing promising results.
A 24-year-old male using topical finasteride for hairloss is experiencing thinning despite treatment and has high estrogen levels. He is seeking advice on whether high estrogen could be causing hairloss and how others with high estrogen levels have addressed it.
Beta-sitosterol may inhibit 5-alpha reductase type 2 enzyme, potentially reducing DHT levels and promoting hair growth, similar to finasteride but possibly with fewer side effects. Its effectiveness and side effects compared to other treatments like saw palmetto and finasteride remain uncertain due to limited research.
Potential treatments for hairloss, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and various upcoming pharmaceuticals, gene editing and cloning. It is suggested that a cure, if found, would be highly profitable due to the large number of people affected by hairloss globally.
The conversation discusses GT20029 as a potential hairloss treatment that could act like a cure by targeting androgen receptors in scalp hairfollicles. Specific treatments mentioned include GT20029, with a user expressing hope that it could make male pattern baldness obsolete.
A 29-year-old with hairloss (NW 3) uses microneedling, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are considering topical dutasteride after limited success with current treatments and are questioning why it's not more widely discussed.
Coffee may negatively impact hair health due to its vasoconstrictor effects, potential to increase DHT, and interference with nutrient absorption. There is no strong clinical evidence linking caffeine to hairloss or regrowth in humans, but moderation is advised.
The conversation discusses why CB-03-01, a potential hairloss treatment, isn't widely discussed despite evidence of its effectiveness and safety. Some users mention other treatments like melatonin, procianidin b2, and RU58841, debating their effectiveness and safety.
The emotional impact of hairloss and the risks associated with common treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and Fluridil. People discussed their personal experiences with these treatments, including potential side effects and lowered fertility. Hair transplants were also mentioned as a possible solution.
Hairloss treatments, with people sharing their experiences of trying to get help from family members and how genetics can affect the severity of hairloss. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, scalp massage, whey protein and bleaching.
Natural remedies to treat hairloss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.
Hairloss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hairloss treatments despite decades of research.
Minoxidil and LLLT are compared for treating hairloss, with LLLT showing higher regrowth rates and fewer side effects. LLLT is less time-consuming and more suitable for those with health issues, while Minoxidil requires daily application.
Dutasteride is likely the most effective treatment for male pattern baldness, followed by finasteride and minoxidil in various forms and dosages. Users discuss personal experiences, dosages, and potential side effects, with some considering combining treatments for better results.
GT20029 shows promise as a topical treatment for hairloss, potentially replacing finasteride for some due to its low systemic exposure and ability to degrade androgen receptors. However, skepticism remains about its long-term efficacy and availability, with some users expressing doubt about new treatments consistently failing to reach the market.
A 31-year-old man feels depressed due to hairloss, using topical finasteride and previously tried minoxidil. Others suggest treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, hair transplants, or embracing baldness, highlighting the importance of mental health and self-acceptance.
Clascoterone 5% and PP405 are being discussed as potential future treatments for hairloss, with clascoterone nearing phase three completion and PP405 possibly taking a cosmetic route to market. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are mentioned as effective in slowing hairloss, but a complete cure remains elusive.