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      community My Dad seems to get his hair back?

      in Question  18 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user's father, mostly bald for 20 years, is regrowing hair using a serum called "Skrzypovita Serum Pro" without minoxidil. The user is curious about which ingredients might be causing hair growth.

      community From 21 to 23 years old. What do you think?

      in Treatment  330 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is using oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, and drinking topical minoxidil for hair loss, despite health warnings. Switching from finasteride to dutasteride did not improve hair density.

      community Crown slowly coming back from the dead

      in Is this regrowth?  401 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth journey using a comprehensive treatment plan including oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, microneedling, and various supplements. They reported noticeable improvement in their crown area after 4.5 months, with only minor side effects like forehead pimples.

      community Finasteride and “anti-aging” effects

      in Treatment  218 upvotes 7 months ago
      Finasteride may help users look younger by suppressing DHT, affecting skin and hair. Users also emphasize skincare, sunscreen, and lifestyle for maintaining a youthful appearance.

      community Copper Literally Saved My Life (and My Baldness)

      in Treatment  31 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral copper supplementation significantly improved hair regrowth for someone who experienced severe hair loss after stopping minoxidil, suggesting copper deficiency might hinder minoxidil's effectiveness. The user now only takes copper and occasionally uses microneedling, recommending others to try copper if minoxidil alone isn't effective.

      community Thoughts on platelet-rich plasma therapy

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss is expensive, painful, and often ineffective, with mixed reviews on its benefits. Alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants are suggested as more reliable options.

      community is there anything that stops hair loss?

      in Female  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing rapid hair loss and has been diagnosed with telogen effluvium by multiple dermatologists, but doubts the diagnosis due to the severity and speed of the hair loss. They are considering various treatments like spironolactone, estradiol, and possibly finasteride, while also exploring the possibility of hormonal imbalances or autoimmune issues.
      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 Dutasteride Literally Saves Your Hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  101 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride significantly reduces scalp DHT levels and can save hair, though shedding is part of the process. Some users report success with dutasteride, while others struggle despite using it along with finasteride and oral minoxidil.

      community Why does it seem everyone favors finasteride over dutasteride?

      in Female  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses preferences for hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride over dutasteride. Users share personal experiences, cost considerations, FDA approval status, and potential side effects, with some switching between treatments to find what works best for them.

      community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

      in Research/Science  235 upvotes 2 years ago
      Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

      community DHT and 5AR respect post, it's importance within the brain

      in Research/Science  111 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hair loss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.

      community Microneedling makes a difference. Non responders, please read

      in Microneedling  66 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 48-year-old who had been thinning since 25 and reached NW4-5 baldness saw no improvement with 1mg/day finasteride and 5% minoxidil twice a day after 8 months. After copying another person's routine, they now use 0.5mg finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo weekly, daily microneedling with 0.5mm and 1mm once a week, and apply minoxidil twice daily, resulting in baby hairs on their bald spot and temples after three months.

      community TDM-105795 phase 2 results are in!

      in Research/Science  29 upvotes 2 years ago
      TDM-105795 showed promising hair growth results, with higher efficacy than placebo and minimal side effects. It activates dormant hair follicle stem cells and may maintain gains without immediate loss, unlike minoxidil.