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      community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.

      community Going to try the theory posted here for the next 3-6 months

      in Treatment  191 upvotes 5 years ago
      User xEternex tries hair regrowth with daily broccoli sprouts, apple extract containing procyanidin b2, and microneedling. Others discuss potential issues with the experiment and share their experiences with vegetable consumption and hair growth.
      Improvements, features, announcements

      community Improvements, features, announcements

      in General  169 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses improvements to a platform and mentions hair loss treatments including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and melatonin. It also highlights the addition of features like Google login, reply by email, keyword extraction, and a term glossary for better understanding of hair-related terminologies.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community Additional supplements / peptides to maximize finasteride benefit

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is using finasteride, HGH, GHK-CU, BPC-157, KPV, biotin/collagen/keratin vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, and low-dose naltrexone to address hair loss, avoiding minoxidil due to past shedding experiences. Adenosine is discussed as a potential alternative to minoxidil, though it is noted to be expensive and hard to find.

      community 21M in Egypt Seeking Oral Minox Alternatives Due to Safety Concerns with Cat

      in Treatments  371 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user in Egypt is seeking alternatives to oral minoxidil, which is banned there, after stopping topical minoxidil due to concerns for their cat's safety. Suggestions include drinking diluted topical minoxidil or making homemade minoxidil tablets, but these methods carry significant risks and are not recommended.

      community My Experience at Dr. Hakan Clinic in Istanbul

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 34-year-old underwent a hair transplant with 5,250 grafts, stem cell therapy, and PRP at Dr. Hakan Clinic in Istanbul, without using Minoxidil or Finasteride. Despite initial concerns about the hairline design, the user is optimistic about the results and plans to update progress over time.

      community Verteporfin (Visudyne) group buy 🌷

      in Treatment  29 upvotes 4 years ago
      User seeks participants for Verteporfin group buy. Verteporfin, FDA approved, may regenerate hair follicles and sweat glands through heavy microneedling.

      community Crown Christmas Miracle: Back From the Dead 💀

      in Progress Pictures  2109 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 42-year-old man achieved significant hair regrowth in seven months using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and supplements. He experienced minimal side effects and noted dramatic improvements in hair thickness and health.

      community What happened to that guy who’s been drinking topical minoxidil?!

      in Chat  217 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user tried various hair growth treatments, including drinking topical minoxidil, using oral minoxidil and finasteride, and applying GHK-Cu, growth hormone peptides, and liposomal sulforaphane. They experienced thicker hair, while others discussed the risks and benefits of these methods.

      community HairClone to start hair multiplication services in 2022

      in Update  133 upvotes 4 years ago
      HairClone plans to start hair multiplication services in 2022. Users discuss various treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair cloning, expressing both hope and skepticism about the technology and its costs.

      community Why is no one talking about redensyl?

      in Question  56 upvotes 6 years ago
      Exploring the effectiveness of redensyl, a hair loss treatment, compared to minoxidil and finasteride. People shared experiences using redensyl and products containing it, such as The Ordinary Hair Serum.

      community Natural methods of reversing MPB

       5 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses natural methods for addressing male pattern baldness, with the original poster using a plant-based diet, herbs, scalp massages, pumpkin seed oil, and dermapen treatments, while avoiding pharmaceuticals like minoxidil and finasteride due to concerns about side effects. Other users suggest that pharmaceuticals like finasteride may be necessary for significant hair loss, but the original poster remains committed to natural approaches.

      community Need help recovering from saw palmetto!

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user experienced a significant drop in libido and energy after taking saw palmetto, which they believe caused these changes. They are seeking advice and reassurance, with some users suggesting that the effects may not be permanent and could improve over time with a healthy lifestyle.

      community PP405 Might Be the Closest We Have to a Upcoming Cure

      in Technology  237 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is considered a promising potential cure for hair loss, with phase 2 trial results expected in February 2025. Hair cloning is also discussed as a potential ultimate solution, despite significant scientific challenges.

      community Huge holes on donor area of scalp is this even normal?

      in Transplants  106 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing significant hair loss in the donor area after a hair transplant, with others suggesting it might be shock loss. The person is taking oral minoxidil and dutasteride to help with the issue.

      community Most hair transplants are obvious

      in Transplants  260 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about hair transplants and the perception that they often look unnatural, especially in the first few rows of hair. There is a debate about whether it's better to choose a cheaper clinic in Turkey or a more expensive one in the USA, with some arguing that experience and skill matter more than cost.

      community Quit Minoxidil, keep gains w/ Fin and Stemoxydine? | Self-experiment

      in Minoxidil  52 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experimenting with quitting using Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and Stemoxydine in order to keep hair loss gains, but other users warning the original poster of potential shedding. Another user suggested phasing out Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and microneedling instead.

      community Oral minoxidil vs massive dosage of topical absorption rate

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 4 years ago
      Oral minoxidil is generally more effective than topical minoxidil, despite higher side effect risks. Topical minoxidil can achieve higher bloodstream levels in some individuals, but effectiveness depends on conversion and scalp response.