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      community Here's why you don't assume you have TE, because you likely don't

      in Chat  47 upvotes 1 year ago
      TE (telogen effluvium) is often misunderstood and is triggered by severe stress or trauma, not minor daily inconveniences. Most hair loss cases are due to male pattern baldness (AGA), and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can help.

      community Wuhan Hengheda Pharm WHP CB-03-01 Scam

       13 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation is about a user who experienced negative side effects and poor sleep after using an impure hair loss treatment 'CB' from Wuhan Hengheda Pharm, which did not offer a refund or proper customer service. The user had the product tested, confirming its impurity.

      community Update: 16 months deep - big 3

      in Progress Pictures  407 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has seen positive results after 16 months of using topical Finasteride/Minoxidil, microneedling weekly, and Tretinoin for hair loss. There are no reported side effects, and the user advises that the effectiveness of microneedling depends on the pressure applied.

      community Is this regrowth? My doctor took these photos and said I looked better.

      in Satire  142 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation humorously discusses an extensive and exaggerated hair loss treatment regimen, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, RU58841, and various other therapies. Despite the numerous treatments, the effectiveness is questioned, and the user humorously considers adding more minoxidil.

      community Opinions on Scalp fibrosis and DHT?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the theory that scalp fibrosis contributes to male pattern baldness (MPB) by increasing DHT concentration, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil. The user seeks opinions on the theory and the effectiveness of scalp massages.

      community A reminder that Telogen Effluvium could look like MPB; my progress

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 19-year-old male experienced significant hair loss, initially thought to be male pattern baldness (MPB), and used minoxidil and briefly finasteride. After realizing the issue was telogen effluvium (TE), he improved his diet and supplemented with vitamins, which led to substantial hair regrowth.

      community Highly experimental stack! Self Study Coming!

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 19-year-old plans to use an experimental hair loss treatment stack including micro-needling, Minoxidil, Pyrilutamide, Ketoconazole shampoo, and other unreleased compounds like PP405. Users advise against using unverified treatments and suggest sticking to proven options like Finasteride, with some recommending topical application to avoid side effects.

      community Let’s talk about micro needling

      in Microneedling  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling combined with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth than microneedling alone. Optimal results are seen with weekly microneedling using 0.5 - 1mm needles and regular minoxidil application, avoiding minoxidil on the needled area for 24 hours.

      community Just a friendly reminder for all! PSA

      in Chat  146 upvotes 1 year ago
      Avoid burning or scarring the scalp for hair growth; instead, use treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, or consider a hair transplant. Microneedling should be done carefully, and extreme methods can cause harm.

      community Prolonged shedding over last 15 months

      in Update  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and topical Finasteride, with blood tests showing high free testosterone and low SHBG. Suggestions include adjusting Minoxidil dosage, considering topical anti-androgens like RU58841, and addressing metabolic factors to increase SHBG.

      community Possible natural pp405 solution

      in Research/Science  45 upvotes 9 months ago
      Rotenone, a natural plant extract, may promote hair growth by increasing LDH activity and blocking MPC in the scalp, but it carries risks due to its toxicity. The suggested formulation includes Barbasco extract, DMSO, propylene glycol or PEG-400, ethanol, and a carrier oil.

      community Why hasn’t anyone made a "DHT sponge" biologic yet???

      in Research/Science  45 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential for developing a biologic "DHT sponge" to neutralize DHT in the bloodstream as a treatment for hair loss, suggesting it could be more targeted and have fewer side effects than current treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Concerns include the complexity, cost, and potential side effects of such a treatment, as well as skepticism about its feasibility and market interest.

      community Potential Cure?! Verteporfin- unlimited HT

      in Research/Science  42 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses verteporfin as a potential treatment for hair regeneration, which could lead to unlimited hair transplants by healing the donor area. Some users are considering using verteporfin now, while others are hopeful it will be available for future hair transplants.

      community Hairloss and dandruff.. potential sebderm inflammation?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss and dandruff, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis, and is using pumpkin seed oil, scalp massages, and anti-dandruff shampoo as treatments. They are hesitant to use prescribed Finasteride and Minoxidil and have noticed some improvement after stopping Serenoa capsules.

      community Are we underestimating systemic absorption with homemade/generic Topical Fin? (HPCH vs. PG/Ethanol formulations)

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 4 months ago
      Topical finasteride may have higher systemic absorption and lower efficacy when using a Propylene Glycol/Ethanol formulation compared to the hydroxypropyl chitosan (HPCH) formulation. The safety profile of topical finasteride relies heavily on the HPCH formulation, and using standard solutions might lead to different pharmacokinetics.

      community Expert of Reddit. Is this the (real) cure?

      in Question 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses potential hair loss treatments, including methylating estrogen, losing body fat, and supplementing with vitamins A, K2, and D. It also mentions reducing exposure to environmental estrogenics, with skepticism about genetic factors being the primary cause of baldness.

      community Am I a Hyper Responder or is this Normal Growth

      in Is this regrowth?  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth in 5 weeks using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, biotin, collagen, derma stamping, and a mixture of oils, leading others to label them a "hyper responder." Some users advised caution with microneedling frequency to avoid potential scarring.

      community I can't take it anymore, thinking about the worst

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The individual is struggling with hair loss and depression, having tried treatments like Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil, but faced side effects and limited success. They are considering a hair transplant and other options while dealing with personal challenges, including knee injuries and weight issues, and are encouraged by others to focus on self-improvement and acceptance.

      community Can rosemary oil cause gynaecomastia?

      in Microneedling 1 year ago
      A user is concerned that using rosemary oil after microneedling might cause gynaecomastia due to increased absorption and potential DHT blocking. Other users believe rosemary oil is unlikely to affect hormones or cause gynaecomastia.