community Microneedling on oral fin only?
Microneedling may have benefits for hair loss even if only using oral finasteride without minoxidil. The effectiveness of microneedling without minoxidil is debated.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Is quercetin and houttunyia cordata extract actually effective for regrowth? Just heard of it for first time reading on Cleveland Clinic website
Quercetin and houttuynia cordata extract may stimulate hair growth by enhancing cellular energy metabolism and increasing growth factor secretion. Quercetin has low oral bioavailability, and its natural tint might stain the scalp if used topically.
community If we lose hair because of our sensitivity to DHT, then why are we trying to reduce DHT when our sensitive androgen receptors are the culprit?
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of reducing DHT for hair loss treatment and explores alternative approaches like reducing androgen receptor sensitivity. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, pyrilutamide (KX-826), GT20029, and RU58841.
community Blood work results in. Can I start finasteride?
The conversation is about starting finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about high free testosterone and potential side effects like gynecomastia. The user plans to address vitamin deficiencies before beginning the treatment.
community Minxodil collegen synthesis decrease?
Minoxidil may age skin by slowing collagen synthesis, but using collagen peptides and a basic skincare routine might counteract this. Foam minoxidil could reduce systemic absorption and avoid alcohol-related side effects.
community Study for examining the relation between creatine and Testosterone/DHT
Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially affecting hair loss, but evidence is mostly anecdotal. A study to explore this was withdrawn due to funding issues.
community GT20029 and PP405 the new fin and min that we been waiting for ?
PP405 and GT20029 are new hair loss treatments with different mechanisms from traditional options like Minoxidil and Finasteride. PP405 targets hair follicle stem cells to reactivate growth, while GT20029 works as an androgen receptor deleter, both requiring ongoing use for effectiveness.
community Will minoxidil cause your skin to age from the collagen inhibition?
Minoxidil is unlikely to cause skin aging at typical doses, and concerns about collagen inhibition are mostly unfounded. Users suggest using sunscreen and tretinoin for skin health, and some combine minoxidil with finasteride for hair maintenance.
community I guess I’m cooked. 1mg fin/day 2.5 mg min/day + topical tretinoin (3x/week) + topical min/day. June 2023-june 2025
The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg minoxidil daily, topical tretinoin three times a week, and topical minoxidil daily from June 2023 to June 2025 without noticeable improvement in hair loss. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride and increasing oral minoxidil to 5mg daily, but concerns about long-term health effects are raised.
community Study of thousands of Fin users over 20 years finds no evidence of Fin induced sexual dysfunction
The conversation is about a finding that finasteride does not significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, with users sharing mixed personal experiences regarding side effects.