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      community Trialing the probiotics BB536, PTA 6475 so you don’t have to

      in Research/Science  73 upvotes 1 year ago
      Probiotics like L. reuteri ATCC PTA 6475 and B. longum BB536 may improve hair growth and density by reducing inflammation and reversing DHT damage. The user is trialing these probiotics personally, ordering them from the U.S. to Canada, and plans to continue if no adverse effects occur.

      community Bicalutamide vs Finasteride for female AGA plus TE

      in Female  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      OP is considering Bicalutamide for female AGA and TE but is concerned about its side effects and effectiveness compared to Finasteride. OP is also using Minoxidil and Spironolactone but is experiencing significant shedding and is unsure if it's androgen-driven or due to Minoxidil changes.

      community 20M Diffuse Thinning for 2 Years, No Improvement with Treatments

      in General  130 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 20-year-old male is experiencing worsening diffuse thinning despite using topical minoxidil, topical finasteride with minoxidil, oral finasteride, stemoxydine, and pyrilutimide. He is seeking support and advice as he struggles with the mental and physical challenges of hair loss treatments.

      community Sup Chooms?! One year of treatment!!

      in Progress Pictures  365 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their one-year hair loss treatment progress using oral finasteride, topical finasteride/minoxidil, and microneedling, reporting no current side effects and significant hair improvement. They also use Head & Shoulders for dandruff control and recommend consistency in treatment.

      community Can scalp buildup Cause hair loss?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding while on finasteride and plans to start using ketoconazole shampoo to address a greasy, waxy scalp buildup. They are seeking additional advice for managing hair loss.

      community New baby hairs are popping out. Question though: what are these black dots on hairline? Clogged pores?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  39 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing new hair growth after using oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling, but is concerned about black dots on the hairline, which might be clogged pores or dormant follicles. The user previously used a topical minoxidil/finasteride spray and had good results, despite a shedding phase after switching treatments.

      community 3 months on topical fin/min/stamping

      in Is this regrowth?  95 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using a topical combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermastamping for three months to address hair loss. They are considering adding tretinoin and are discussing the effectiveness of topical versus oral treatments.

      community Is this regrowth ? Topical Min/Fin

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old is using keto shampoo, topical Minoxidil 5% for 3 months, and topical finasteride 0.1% for 1.5 months to address hair loss. They are noticing baby hairs and shedding, questioning if the hairs will thicken and if more time is needed for finasteride to work.

      community Trinov 3 Months Results

      in Update  5 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user has been using Minoxidil for 4 years and recently added a derma pen and Trinov to their regimen, but results are inconclusive after 3 months. Some users suggest Trinov is ineffective and recommend alternatives like Clascoterone (Breezula) for better results.

      community Kintor pyrilutamide presentation?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about whether the phase 2 results for pyrilutamide, a potential hair loss treatment, were presented at a dermatology convention and inquiries about the completion of phase 3 trials. Specific treatments mentioned include pyrilutamide.

      community 26/F - Lots of stuff going on - Pics inside.

       5 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 26 year old female with PCOS who has been dealing with hair loss for several years, despite managing her hormones and taking vitamins. She has tried various treatments such as Nizoral, Minoxidil, Pyrithione zinc, coal tar and salicylic acid to no avail. The user is looking for advice on what else they can do to stop their hair loss.

      community Is there any regrowth here?? 4 months

      in Is this regrowth?  156 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for hair regrowth, noticing some improvement and baby hairs at the hairline after four months. Suggestions include continuing the current treatment, considering microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamins, and possibly RU58841, while avoiding a hair transplant.

      community 4 month Dutasteride & topical Minoxidil [happy with progress]

      in Progress Pictures  146 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is happy with the progress in hair density after using a regimen of oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Tretinoin cream, Ketoconazole shampoo, and an LLLT helmet. They reported no side effects and noted that Dutasteride and Tretinoin were particularly effective.

      community Topical FIN/MIN, Dermastamping, 2% ketoconazole and DHT blocking shampoo

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using topical 5% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride, dermastamping, 2% ketoconazole, and a DHT-blocking shampoo with saw palmetto, caffeine, biotin, and argan oil for hair loss. Despite some baby hair growth on one side, the user is experiencing continued hairline recession and shedding, leading to distress.

      community 3.5months dutasteride,min,ketoconazole shampoo

      in Progress Pictures  204 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing significant hair growth after using minoxidil, dutasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo. They reported seeing results in 1.5-2 months and discussed the effectiveness of oral treatments over topical ones.

      community How do you prevent infection with derma needling / derma stamping?

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses preventing infection from derma stamping for hair loss treatment, with suggestions to reduce needle depth and consider alternatives like tretinoin. The user experienced irritation possibly from zinc chloride and stopped using the shampoo and derma stamping.

      community Expectations control for SCUBE3

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 2 years ago
      SCUBE3, a protein linked to hair growth in moles, was discovered over 25 years ago and is being developed by Amplifica for potential hair loss treatment. Concerns exist about SCUBE3's association with cancer, as it is a protein that promotes cell growth, which could potentially trigger cancer development if used for hair growth therapy.

      community 2.5 months fin topical / min oral + min topical.

      in Is this regrowth?  7 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving finasteride topical, minoxidil oral and topical, pumpkin seed oil, turmeric drink, weekly derma rolling, and regular head massages. Another user plans to start a similar regimen, including finasteride, minoxidil, keto shampoo, and GHK-Cu vials.

      community Pyrilutamide phase III clinical trial results released

      in Research/Science  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      Pyrilutamide did not show effectiveness in regrowing hair compared to a placebo, but it may still help maintain existing hair by preventing DHT from causing follicle miniaturization. Some users believe it could be beneficial when used with other treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community Coegin Pharma to release Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Q2 2025

      in Treatment  120 upvotes 1 year ago
      Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hair growth treatment by Q2 2025, showing similar efficacy to finasteride. Users discuss the benefits and skepticism of releasing hair loss treatments as cosmetics rather than drugs.