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      community 22F. Should I even bother getting a biopsy? Is there any point?

       7 upvotes 10 years ago
      A woman who has been experiencing hair loss for several years, and her question of whether there is any benefit to getting a biopsy to check if it's AGA or diffuse alopecia areata when no cure or very effective treatment exists. Treatments such as spironolactone and Minoxidil/finasteride/RU58841 have previously been discussed.

      community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

      in Research/Science  55 upvotes 3 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 Second shed and more abnormalities

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hair loss.

      community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)

      in Research/Science  447 upvotes 3 years ago
      Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.

      community 16 months progress pictures (Oct 2023 - Jan 2025)

      in Progress Pictures  175 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared 16 months of hair loss treatment progress using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, dutasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and multivitamins. They are not currently planning a hair transplant but are considering it in the future.

      community My Hair System Journey, Part 4

       18 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user shares their experience with a hair system, noting no one noticed the change except their girlfriend. They discuss the learning curve, maintenance tips, and their satisfaction with the results, feeling more confident and optimistic.

      community Anyone try Ell-Cranell or Eucapil?

      in Product  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      Ell-Cranell and Eucapil are discussed as hair loss treatments, with Ell-Cranell being a weak estrogen and DHT inhibitor that may reduce hair loss without systemic side effects. Alfatradiol is the active ingredient in these products.

      community 21M cant stop hairloss at all +2 years on dut/fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 21-year-old male has been experiencing persistent hair loss despite using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and ketoconazole. Suggestions include checking for hormonal issues, nutritional deficiencies, or allergies, and consulting a doctor for professional advice.
      How iam doing iam receding male 28

      community How iam doing iam receding male 28

      in General  44 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old male is experiencing hairline recession despite his family having full heads of hair. Suggested treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole 2% shampoo.
      Hairloss journey from 18 years of age

      community Hairloss journey from 18 years of age

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  236 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user began experiencing hair loss at 14 and is now starting treatment at 18 with a topical solution of 10% minoxidil-finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo. Oral finasteride was not recommended due to potential effects on growth, and microneedling will be considered after four months.

      community DNA test result is incredible !

      in Technology  31 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses a personalized hair loss treatment plan based on DNA test results, recommending Minoxidil, Dutasteride, 17-alpha Estradiol, Cetirizine, and PRP sessions. The test identifies a high risk of hair loss due to DHT but a good response to Minoxidil, suggesting a tailored approach to treatment.

      community 19 months in, losing ground somehow

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% spray for 19 months but continues to experience hair shedding and has not seen improvement with ketoconazole or tretinoin. They are considering a hair transplant in the future while maintaining current treatments.

      community Topical rapamycin, metformin, a-kg grow hair

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of topical rapamycin, metformin, and alpha-ketoglutarate (a-KG) for hair growth, with skepticism expressed about their effectiveness based on personal experience and existing use. It also mentions AICAR, known as cardarine or GW, which is not suitable for long-term use due to cancer risks in animal studies and its similarity to metformin.

      community I (diffuse thinner) would genuinely prefer having the Generic MPB hairloss

      in Chat  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses struggles with diffuse thinning and hair loss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride, with limited success. The original poster regrets having a hair transplant at 21 due to weak donor hair and ongoing thinning.

      community Azelaic acid with ru58841 combination

      in Treatment 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses using azelaic acid to reduce scalp inflammation while using RU58841 for hair loss. It suggests applying azelaic acid in the morning and RU58841 at night to avoid degradation, while also using dutasteride and minoxidil.

      community 1 month Pyrilutamide. A non responders story to everything.

      in Research/Science  218 upvotes 3 years ago
      My hairline, I am only 23. This conversation is about a user's experience with treatments for androgenic alopecia, including finasteride, dutasteride, RU, minoxidil, progesterone, melatonin, LLLT, oral minoxidil, and Pyrilutamide. They have tried many treatments over the course of two years without seeing much success, and they are considering getting a hair system as a last resort.