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      community Highly recommend buying a microscope (see pictures)

      in Treatment  44 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user recommends using a microscope to assess hair density and track hair loss progress, finding it useful for evaluating treatment effectiveness, particularly with dutasteride and minoxidil. They advise against obsessing over hair loss and emphasize focusing on other meaningful life aspects.

      community Hair Loss "a matter of survival" in South Korea

      in Research/Science  335 upvotes 5 months ago
      South Korea's president is advocating for hereditary hair loss to be covered by national health insurance due to its impact on mental health and daily functioning. The discussion highlights the societal pressure in South Korea regarding appearance and the potential benefits of treating hair loss to improve mental health.

      community Turkey? Fin? Min? Fin+Min? Biotin? Keto? Saw? Dut? Nut?

      in Satire  1350 upvotes 6 months ago
      Hair loss treatments and celebrity hair maintenance, mentioning finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, biotin, ketoconazole, saw palmetto, dutasteride, and Nutrafol. The tone is satirical, speculating on celebrities' use of hairpieces and transplants.

      community Thoughts on the future of pp405?

      in Research/Science  43 upvotes 6 months ago
      PP405 is considered a promising hair loss treatment, potentially replacing minoxidil but not finasteride. Users are hopeful for future treatments like GT20029 and VDPHL01, while remaining cautious about effectiveness and side effects.

      community Nothing compensates enough for hair loss at young age.

      in Chat  66 upvotes 7 months ago
      Early hair loss causes emotional distress, and common coping strategies like fitness and fashion are inadequate. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, hair systems, and scalp micropigmentation were tried but were unsatisfactory.

      community One year on finasteride has reversed some aging

      in Chat  198 upvotes 8 months ago
      Finasteride and minoxidil use resulted in a more youthful appearance and improved skin. There is debate about their effects on collagen and skin aging, with no solid evidence supporting significant changes due to finasteride.

      community Mental health check for anyone feeling down in this subreddit.

      in Chat  58 upvotes 8 months ago
      Hair loss is distressing, with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and spironolactone commonly used despite potential side effects. Emphasis is placed on maintaining mental health and self-worth beyond hair appearance.

      community Balding hair style feedback and advice

      in Styling  127 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 20-year-old with aggressive hair loss is using oral minoxidil and finasteride, considering a buzz cut to manage appearance. Most suggest a buzz cut or shaving, recommending patience with medication and possibly trying RU58841 or dutasteride.

      community Oral Dut/Minoxidil for two years - no results.

      in Treatment  102 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has used oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil for two years without regrowth, despite trying Finasteride and supplements. They consider increasing Minoxidil, adding microneedling, and switching medications, while others suggest RU58841, a hair transplant, or checking for other hair loss causes.

      community Justin Trudeau really is one lucky guy

      in Satire  233 upvotes 8 months ago
      Justin Trudeau's full head of hair at 53 is humorously attributed to unpredictable genetics and possible use of finasteride. The conversation jokes about a resemblance to Fidel Castro, suggesting genetic luck or treatment use.

      community Its just getting worse and worse

      in Progress Pictures  704 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 26-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using minoxidil and dutasteride. Suggestions include shaving his head, trying oral minoxidil, or considering a hair transplant.

      community Jxl069 (pp405 api) week 8 update

      in Progress Pictures  200 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared minimal results from using JXL-069 for hair loss, noting a slight lengthening of vellus hairs and plans to switch to a prodrug variant due to limited effectiveness. They also mentioned using finasteride and minoxidil, which have plateaued in results.

      community KX-826 1% Phase II Results from China Just Dropped

      in Research/Science  37 upvotes 10 months ago
      KX-826 (Pyrilutamide) 0.5% and 1.0% solutions showed promising results in increasing hair count for male androgenetic alopecia, with the 0.5% dose slightly outperforming the 1% dose. The treatment was well-tolerated with no sexual side effects, but skepticism remains due to past inconsistencies in trial results.

      community risks with finasteride and dutasteride

      in Research/Science  141 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride have potential risks, including post-finasteride syndrome, but are commonly used for hair loss. RU58841, minoxidil, and needling are suggested as alternatives, though all treatments carry risks.

      community PP405 - A True Breakthrough or Another Disappointment?

      in Research/Science  32 upvotes 11 months ago
      PP405 shows potential for hair growth, with 31% of advanced balding men experiencing over 20% increase in hair density in 8 weeks. However, skepticism persists due to selective data presentation and lack of long-term results, with comparisons to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community PP405 Phase 2a press release with early results

      in Research/Science  700 upvotes 11 months ago
      PP405 shows promise in hair regrowth, with 31% of participants experiencing over 20% increase in hair density after 8 weeks. Phase 3 trials are expected in 2026, with potential market availability by 2029-2031.

      community Any chemists want to manufacture PP405 / JXL069? (Steps inside)

      in Research/Science  114 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of PP405 as a hair loss treatment, with some users expressing skepticism and others hopeful about its development. There is also mention of other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Pyrilutamide, with users debating the effectiveness and safety of self-experimentation versus waiting for clinical trial results.

      community Why can’t we just do another creatine study?

      in Chat  153 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine may worsen hair loss in some, especially with androgenic alopecia, but evidence is mixed. Some users experience no hair loss when using creatine with minoxidil and finasteride, while others notice increased shedding.