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      community 2Month – Fin, min, microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  174 upvotes 2 years ago
      User reports 2-month progress using Fin, Min, and microneedling for hair regrowth. Mixed opinions on results, some skeptical of fast growth, others encouraging and recommending Fin for stable results.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community Min + microneedling + extras 2 months

      in Progress Pictures  29 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared progress pictures after 2 months of using 5% topical minoxidil, microneedling, and recently adding 0.01% topical finasteride. The minoxidil solution also contains caffeine, azelaic acid, retinol, adenosine, biotin, and niacinamide.

      community Microneedling alone and rosemary/peppermint oil

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is using microneedling and rosemary/peppermint oil to treat hair loss, avoiding chemicals due to potential side effects. They have seen baby hairs growing after five weeks and plan to continue for a year.

      community Minoxidil + Microneedling, 2 months results

      in Progress Pictures  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using minoxidil twice daily for 2.5 months to treat hair loss and has seen great results, despite only microneedling once at the start. They occasionally forget a dose but it hasn't affected their positive outcome.

      community Female androgenetic alopecia (w/ PCOS) starting treatment

      in Female  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A female with PCOS and androgenetic alopecia is starting treatment with oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil 5% with finasteride, and plans to add mesotherapy. She previously tried anti-androgenic contraceptive pills but couldn't tolerate them and is using Myo Inositol for weight management.

      community Doubts about my new exosomes treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 22-year-old is frustrated with ongoing hair loss despite using treatments like topical minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, oral dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. Their dermatologist suggests treating scalp inflammation with oral tretinoin and using exosomes for alopecia.

      community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.
      What hair loss pattern is this?

      community What hair loss pattern is this?

      in General  157 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user noticed small circular hairless spots after a buzz cut and has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They are experiencing continuous shedding and thinning, and it is suggested they consult a dermatologist for a scalp examination and possible biopsy to determine if it's alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia.

      community Female AGA - Low Cortisol/Low DHEA

      in Female  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      Female (37) experiencing hair loss for 5 years, tried max dose of spiro and oral + topical minox without success. Discovered low cortisol and low DHEA levels, seeking functional medicine practitioner for help.

      community Anyone noticed this on the Examine Amla page?

      7 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also mentions observations about the Amla page on Examine.

      community Bloodwork Results. DHT and Testosterone Levels

      in Update  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their bloodwork results showing DHT at 17 ng/dl and testosterone at 287 ng/dl, with a slight Vitamin D deficiency. They are seeking opinions on these levels and have an upcoming dermatologist appointment.

      community Combining daily microneedling and redlight is a game changer

      in Microneedling  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using daily microneedling at 0.25mm and red light therapy to enhance hair regrowth, especially when traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil become less effective. The combination is said to improve hair density and thickness, with red light therapy being more cosmetic, while microneedling is essential for challenging areas.

      community Alfatradiol 1% study rebuttal.

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Alfatradiol is often discussed at a 1% concentration, but studies typically use 0.025%. Some users report success using it as a topical treatment alongside other hair loss treatments like finasteride.

      community Microneedling with Topical solution of Min, Dut, and Latanoprost

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is considering microneedling to enhance absorption of a prescribed topical hair loss treatment containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and Latanoprost, while already taking oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride. They seek advice on the effectiveness and safety of combining these treatments, especially due to the cost and their desire to maximize results.

      community Starting over at 40 with microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A person had success with micro-needling for hair growth but stopped and noticed hairline recession. They plan to restart treatment at age 40, using micro-needling, oral minoxidil, finasteride, a laser cap, topical minoxidil with tretinoin, collagen, and other supplements.

      community My DHT-blocking protocol, I'm exited!

       5 upvotes 6 years ago
      The post discusses a hair loss treatment regimen using saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil extract, EGCG (green tea) extract, grape seed oil extract, rosemary oil extract, and Zix. The user plans to use these DHT-blockers and 5AR inhibitors for six months and report the results.

      community Has anyone tried latanoprost+microneedle?

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      Microneedling combined with latanoprost may convert vellus hairs to transitional or terminal hairs. The user suggests using oral minoxidil to increase vellus hair, then applying a high concentration of latanoprost with microneedling for conversion.

      community What’s the best microneedling protocol?

      in Microneedling  9 upvotes 6 months ago
      Microneedling for hair loss involves using a derminator pen at a depth of 1-1.5mm, typically once a week or biweekly, with a 12-24 hour wait before applying minoxidil. Cleaning involves alcohol wipes, and it's advised to change needles after each use and avoid styling products on the day of microneedling.