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      community 1 year 1 month into fin, new regrowth

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user increased finasteride to 1mg daily, stopped using ketoconazole and pyrithione zinc shampoos, and started using regular pH balanced shampoo with tea tree oil, rosemary/peppermint oil, and microneedling. They are now seeing new hair regrowth at the hairline and temples.

      community I spoke to the Guy who did the Ru58841 (PSK-3841) research

      in Research/Science  289 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses RU58841, a compound for hair loss treatment, which was found to be effective in a 6-month trial but was not pursued due to financial issues or marketability concerns, not safety. Some users are considering crowdfunding to release the research data, while others discuss personal experiences and safety concerns with RU58841.

      community Side effects of topical azelaic acid?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Azelaic acid is considered a strong DHT inhibitor with no reported sexual side effects, making it a potential alternative for those who cannot use finasteride. It can be used with minoxidil, but may cause skin irritation.

      community Thoughts on Revitacare Haircare Mesotherapy?

      in Product  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 17-year-old with AGA is considering Revitacare Haircare Mesotherapy, which includes hyaluronic acid, amino acids, zinc, and B vitamins, injected into the scalp. One reply dismisses it as ineffective.

      community topical cetirizine to control scalp inflammation

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user applies a topical solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone to address scalp inflammation and is considering adding cetirizine to the mix. They are calculating the correct amount of cetirizine to add to their formula and have paused this approach to retry oral minoxidil.

      community Is washing hair every other day with keto bad?

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Using ketoconazole shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis is generally fine, but opinions vary on frequency, with some suggesting every other day and others less often. Proper scalp cleaning is emphasized to prevent itching and burning.

      community Does anybody else got their hair ruined when on tretinoin?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair shedding and follicle shrinkage when using retinoic acid, despite trying different concentrations and frequencies. The hair loss persisted for six months but regrew after stopping the treatment.

      community Female AGA - Low Cortisol/Low DHEA

      in Female  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      Female (37) experiencing hair loss for 5 years, tried max dose of spiro and oral + topical minox without success. Discovered low cortisol and low DHEA levels, seeking functional medicine practitioner for help.

      community Potential pp405 info next week at masters of athetics

      in Treatment  55 upvotes 4 months ago
      Discussion on hair loss treatments, focusing on pp405, with skepticism about its effectiveness and concerns about its association with the cosmetic industry. Users also mention treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community Aesthetic Cosmetics RU8841 real or not? Australia RU

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user switched from Anageninc to Aesthetic Cosmetics for RU58841 and experienced increased shedding, questioning the product's authenticity. They seek advice on reliable sources for RU58841 in Australia.

      community 6 months topical min and 1 month foam.

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is experiencing hair loss despite using topical minoxidil for 6 months and recently switching to foam, and is considering finasteride but is wary of side effects. Another user suggests continuing treatment and considering finasteride.

      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  91 upvotes 3 years ago
      The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.

      community Treating my DUPA via controlling inflammation

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has DUPA and suspects autoimmune activity as a cause. They have tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, pyrilutamide, estrogel, hydrocortisone, and clobetasol, and are now seeking a long-term immunosuppressant.

      community Let’s talk about dosing azelaic acid

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil 5% with azelaic acid for hair loss treatment. Users share tips on sourcing and mixing azelaic acid with minoxidil.

      community Second shed sucks (me again xd)

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing a second hair shedding phase after 7 months on finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and is concerned about the sustainability of the treatment. Others encourage continuing the treatment, explaining that shedding is normal and should stabilize over time.

      community These is the results after 6 months

      in Is this regrowth?  148 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 6-month results using minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1mg daily, but still experiences significant shedding. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, using apple cider vinegar for dandruff, and considering oral minoxidil and dutasteride.