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      community Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS) in shampoos

       4 upvotes 10 years ago
      Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS) in shampoos and its potential impact on thinning hair. The user follows a regimen of shampoo, keto shampoo, and conditioner, seeking suggestions for better products.

      community Pp405 phase 2a clinical results

      in Research/Science  40 upvotes 10 months ago
      PP405 shows initial promise for treating androgenetic alopecia, with safety confirmed in early trials, but skepticism remains due to limited data. Further trials are needed to determine its true efficacy and potential market impact.

      community 1000's of new tiny white hairs

      in Is this regrowth?  266 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user observed new tiny white hairs after 12 days of using minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and biotin, hoping they will become terminal hairs. Others advise that while some hairs may not fully grow, consistent treatment, patience, and scalp massages could enhance results.

      community "I'm seeing new baby hairs"

       9 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses the appearance of new baby hairs with treatments like castor oil, finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling. Users note that baby hairs often go unreported after initial excitement, with some seeing growth and others losing interest in updates.
      PP405 Identity Research

      community PP405 Identity Research

      in Research  292 upvotes 8 months ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment that inhibits mitochondrial pyruvate carriers, increasing lactate dehydrogenase activity and stimulating hair follicle stem cells. In a phase 1 trial, 31% of participants showed over 20% hair density increase with PP405 treatment.

      community Washing hair every day instead of a couple times a week

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user discusses the potential impact of external DHT in sebum on hair loss and plans to wash their hair daily with salicylic acid exfoliation. They believe this might help reduce hair loss despite internal factors.

      community PP405 mechanism question - looking for discussion

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      PP405 may promote short-term hair growth by pushing follicles into the growth phase, but concerns exist about long-term effects due to lack of rest phases. Users discuss various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, spironolactone, alfatradiol, and investigational drugs like KX-826 and GT20029 for hair maintenance and regrowth.

      community PSA: Greasy, product laden hair makes the scalp 10x more visible

      in Treatment  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      Greasy or product-laden hair can make the scalp appear more visible, leading some to mistakenly think they are balding. Proper hair washing and avoiding heavy products can help assess true hair thickness, and treatments like finasteride are used by some for actual hair loss.

      community New article on PP405..........

      in Research/Science  109 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scientists at UCLA have developed a promising treatment for male pattern baldness using a molecule called PP405, which can potentially stimulate dormant hair follicles. Initial trials showed significant results within a week, but larger clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy and safety.

      community What’s the most effective way to beat Serb Derm?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP struggles with scalp flakes causing hair loss and has tried Selsun Blue, Ketoconazole, and ZPT Shampoo without success. Suggestions include using salicylic acid shampoo, shaving the head, using Nizoral, and combining treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      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 Do you know something about Capilia Longa?

      in Product  2 upvotes 5 years ago
      Capilia Longa is considered as an alternative to Minoxidil for beard growth, with some users reporting positive results. However, concerns exist about its effectiveness and high cost, especially for scalp use.

      community The Hormonal Profile of MPB/AGA

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 4 years ago
      Men with early male pattern baldness (MPB) may have hormonal abnormalities similar to those in women with PCOS. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community PP405 - hair stem cell stimulation

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 2 years ago
      PP405, a topical LDH inhibitor, has shown to stimulate hair follicle stem cell proliferation in humans with moderate hair loss. They are advancing to more detailed trials this year.

      community Has Saw Palmetto (or PSO) stopped my shedding?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced hair shedding despite using natural remedies but saw improvement with topical finasteride and oral minoxidil. After stopping supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil, shedding resumed, but combining them again with finasteride and minoxidil reduced shedding.

      community Shoutout to Zinc pyrithione and Piroctone olamine

      in Product  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Zinc pyrithione and piroctone olamine are effective for reducing hair shedding, possibly more so than ketoconazole. There is a concern about zinc pyrithione shampoo interfering with minoxidil, but it's unclear if this is proven.