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      community My good/bad experience with Creatine

      in Treatment  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine may cause increased hair shedding in some individuals, especially those with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), despite its physical performance benefits. Many users report stopping creatine to reduce hair loss, while others believe the effects are anecdotal or due to other factors like increased physical activity.

      community I just don’t understand this

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  117 upvotes 5 years ago
      Finasteride is discussed for hair loss treatment, with opinions divided on its safety and effectiveness. Some consider natural remedies, but these may also affect hormones.

      community Ru58841 made my hair worse

      in General  138 upvotes 11 months ago
      RU58841 worsened hair condition, causing thinning and unusual patterns. The user stopped using it two months ago but hasn't seen recovery, and there's speculation about androgen receptor upregulation.

      community What is fluridil binding affinity?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Fluridil is hard to obtain and only available in Slovakia and Czechia, with no systemic side effects but possibly limited effectiveness compared to finasteride. The original poster is using finasteride and minoxidil without success and is considering trying fluridil despite its cost.

      community Dutasteride and elevated (LDL) cholesterol

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and noticed elevated cholesterol levels, questioning if dutasteride caused this change. They also take Vitamin D, biotin, magnesium, ginkgo biloba, omega-3, and NAC, and are concerned about the impact of these supplements and their health on cholesterol levels.

      community How much dht does Nizoral shampoo block?

      in Ketoconazole  101 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and Nizoral shampoo. Nizoral's effectiveness is debated, with some suggesting it works as a weak antagonist for androgen receptors, while others attribute its benefits to anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

      community How’s RCH-01 doing?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      RCH-01's progress is uncertain, and there's skepticism about its effectiveness. Users are losing hope in this treatment.

      community Nice product I discovered, thought I would share.

      in Treatment  456 upvotes 1 year ago
      A product that makes hair look thicker and healthier without promoting regrowth. Discussions include treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, red light therapy, and a serum with caffeine and peptides, with mixed effectiveness opinions.

      community Does microneedling damage scalp?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      Microneedling does not prevent future hair transplants, but some surgeons report the skin becomes "harder" in treated areas. There is no clear evidence to confirm this effect.

      community New potential hair loss treatment (news release)

      in Treatment  190 upvotes 5 years ago
      New potential hair loss treatment uses molecules from hairy moles to stimulate follicle growth. Topical solution requires less frequent application, like Botox injections a few times per year.

      community Nifeishi rosemary mint oil experience

      in Product  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about personal experiences with Nifeishi rosemary mint oil for hair loss and requests for an ingredient review to assess its quality. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Best, possible, or experimental growth agonists that AREN'T MINOXIDIL.

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Various hair growth treatments were discussed, including microneedling, bimatoprost, setipiprant, stemoxydine, PGE2, CB-03-01, WNT Beta-Catenin upregulators, KY19382, topical estrogen, IGF-1, GH, MK-677, oral castor oil, fisetin, resveratrol, cetrizine, and lactic acid. Users shared experiences and sources for these treatments, with some expressing interest in topical solutions and others noting the lack of FDA approval or scientific evidence for certain options.

      community Any long term RU55841 / CB-03-01 / Eucapil users here?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments RU55841, CB-03-01, and Eucapil were discussed, with concerns about needing increased dosages over time and potential side effects. A user suggested that CB's results could be due to various factors and that combining it with finasteride might slow down any upregulation.

      community MSM for regrowth???

      in Question  2 upvotes 7 years ago
      MSM is discussed as a potential treatment for hair regrowth, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Some users report faster hair and nail growth, while others question its credibility due to lack of scientific evidence.

      community Minoxidil is a 5ar inhibitor according to research

      in Research/Science  148 upvotes 6 months ago
      Minoxidil may inhibit androgen receptors and affect hormonal pathways, potentially explaining its effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Users discuss its varying effectiveness on scalp versus facial hair and note fewer side effects with topical use compared to oral.

      community Nutrafol backed by Science to reverse male balding?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Nutrafol helps improve hair thickness and hairline but may have potential health risks like liver damage and increased prostate cancer risk. The user plans to continue Nutrafol at a lower dosage while managing seborrheic dermatitis and considers future use of topical finasteride, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and microneedling.

      community My experience and hair transformation journey

      in Update  68 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user improved their hair density and reduced scalp visibility by using 1% ketoconazole shampoo, 1mg finasteride, and 5% minoxidil, which increased their confidence. Replies discuss the effects of these treatments, with one clarifying that minoxidil does not affect hormones but finasteride does.

      community Don’t Get Too Hyped About PP405. We've Seen This Movie Before.

      in Research/Science  217 upvotes 10 months ago
      PP405 is a new hair loss treatment showing early promise with a 20% hair density increase, but skepticism exists due to past failures of similar treatments like Pyrilutamide, RU58841, and Bimatoprost. Users debate its potential effectiveness, with some hopeful due to Google's involvement, while others urge caution without more evidence.

      community Still high DHT on finasteride

      in Finasteride  9 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user reports high DHT levels despite taking finasteride and is concerned about inconsistent blood test results. They also take modafinil, vitamin D, and magnesium supplements.

      community British tabloid dutasteride fear mongering

      in Chat  103 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the impact of hair loss treatments like dutasteride and finasteride, with some users expressing skepticism about media claims linking these drugs to severe side effects like suicidal ideation. Many participants criticize the media, particularly British tabloids, for fearmongering and emphasize the psychological impact of hair loss itself.

      community 4.5 months of microneedling – progress

      in Microneedling  300 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user who has had positive results from using a regimen of microneedling, finasteride, minoxidil, peppermint oil, keto shampoo and DHT organic shampoo for hair growth. The conversation also addressed whether to use .5mg or 1mg of finasteride and the difference between dermapens and rollers.