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      community 13 months TOPICAL ONLY progress! (Diffuse thinner)

      in Update  552 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's progress in treating diffuse hair thinning using a topical regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, saw palmetto, collagen, and vitamins, along with lifestyle changes. The user plans to switch from topical to oral finasteride for potentially better results.

      community 1.5 years on dutasteride and on and off microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  60 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using dutasteride daily, microneedling weekly, and Nizoral shampoo, after stopping minoxidil due to side effects. They also use a mix of pumpkin seed, rosemary, and peppermint oil, and are considering RU58841 for more temple area thickness.

      community topical minoxidil (5%) & kx826 (.5%) update.

      in Progress Pictures 9 months ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil (5%) for two years and kx826/pyrilutamide for one year, after experiencing side effects from finasteride. They report positive results from the combination of minoxidil and kx826 in combating hair loss.

      community Severe diffuse thinning since 13 years old

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning plans to use minoxidil, dermarolling, and possibly ketoconazole, with hopes to later incorporate finasteride. Concerns about starting finasteride too young and the need for a dermatologist consultation are discussed.

      community Stimulating existing stem cells to grow hair.

      in Technology  119 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair regrowth treatments, including stem cell injections, are discussed, with skepticism about their effectiveness compared to Minoxidil and finasteride. Derma stamping is mentioned as effective when used with Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community RU58841 + Minoxidil at 19 Years

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 19-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and considering using RU58841 alongside minoxidil, which initially worked but lost effectiveness. Others advise caution, suggesting safer alternatives like topical finasteride and consulting a doctor before using unapproved treatments like RU58841.

      community Breezula Phase 3 confusion - did they change something?

      in Chat  10 upvotes 4 months ago
      Breezula's phase 2 showed reduced efficacy after 6 months, but phase 3 had positive results, causing confusion about any changes made to the drug. There is frustration over the long timeline for hair loss treatments, with some users expressing more interest in other potential treatments like GT-20029.

      community Research about RU58841 /Why it was stopped

      in Research/Science  29 upvotes 5 years ago
      RU58841 showed promise for treating androgenic alopecia but research was halted due to financial and organizational changes. There were no significant safety concerns reported in human trials.

      community NW3 > NW1: DUT and microneedling only

      in Progress Pictures  789 upvotes 4 years ago
      User Topher1999 achieved hair regrowth using Dutasteride 3 times a week and microneedling with Dr. Pen Ultima A6 every 2 weeks for 9 months. They believe microneedling is the main reason for hairline gains.

      community any news about DUPA (Diffuse unpatterned alopecia)?

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) and its possible causes, including sensitivity to DHT, not being androgenic alopecia, being diffuse alopecia areata, or hormonal issues. Treatments mentioned include topical melatonin, Clobetasol Propionate for alopecia areata, and the lack of results from using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.

      community Some good news for the future.

      in Research/Science  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP-405, a potential hair loss treatment, shows promise in stimulating dormant hair follicles and may help with various hair loss types. Current treatments like Minoxidil are still recommended as PP-405 is in early trials and may take years to become available.

      community Kintor long term safety phase 3

      in Research/Science  66 upvotes 1 year ago
      Kintor's phase III trial for pyri (KX-826) showed promising safety and efficacy results, with no drug-related sexual dysfunction reported. Users discussed their experiences with pyri, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and concerns about the validity of the study results.

      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 Pyrilutamide Update Number Two

      in Update  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      How Pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment, has improved texture and regrowth of hair without any side effects for users, who are encouraged to post progress photos.

      community Serum based on plant extracts boosts hair growth in weeks.

      in Treatment  44 upvotes 8 months ago
      A serum containing Centella asiatica extracellular vesicles, IGF-1, FGF-7, and caffeine significantly improved hair thickness, density, length, and reduced hair loss after 56 days. The conversation also discusses how treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole address different aspects of hair loss by reducing DHT, improving blood flow, and lowering inflammation.

      community Hair theory Scar tissue and Verteporfin

      in Chat  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user suggests that deeper microneedling with Verteporfin injections might help regrow hair in areas with scar tissue, alongside a DHT blocker. Another user explains that hair loss might be due to reduced Wnt/β-Catenin signaling and suggests that treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling could potentially reverse it.

      community Mechanism of Action these drugs re-grow hair?

      in Technology  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 promote hair growth by different mechanisms, with minoxidil and prostaglandin E1 being specifically mentioned. Corticosteroids can also cause hair growth.

      community Won’t pp405 and gt20029 be patented and be almost unreasonably expensive

      in Treatment  28 upvotes 10 months ago
      Concerns about the potential high cost of new hair loss treatments, pp405 and gt20029, were discussed, with some users willing to pay a premium if they are effective. Alternatives like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned as current, more affordable options, and there is speculation about future generic versions and black market availability.
      Finasteride or Microneedling?

      community Finasteride or Microneedling?

      in General  143 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is considering microneedling due to side effects from finasteride and saw palmetto. They are contemplating combining microneedling with a 3-in-1 treatment to manage hair loss until age 30.