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      community Progress - September 2024 -> July 2025

      in Progress Pictures  268 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil 5% twice a day, and microneedling 3-4 times a week. They reported no side effects from finasteride and are pleased with the results, feeling more confident and maintaining a new hair baseline.

      community topical exosomes - experimenting

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about experimenting with topical exosomes for hair loss treatment, alongside microneedling, Happy Head's gel-like topical, and Ordinary's hair serum. The user also mentions the availability of treatments like latanoprost and Redensyl.

      community Huge hair shedding on Astaxanthin.

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      Astaxanthin may cause increased hair shedding, affecting even transplanted hair and eyebrows. The user has tried various treatments for androgenic alopecia, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Highly experimental stack! Self Study Coming!

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      A 19-year-old plans to use an experimental hair loss treatment stack including micro-needling, Minoxidil, Pyrilutamide, Ketoconazole shampoo, and other unreleased compounds like PP405. Users advise against using unverified treatments and suggest sticking to proven options like Finasteride, with some recommending topical application to avoid side effects.

      community Fighting Hair loss AND Grey Hair

      in Treatment  18 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and Ketoconazole. For grey hair, they use L-Cysteine, L-Methionine, and PABA, and have noticed some re-pigmentation.

      community Topical Minoxidil since April 2025. Finasteride since Sept 2025. Bald spot has gotten larger in area size and more noticeable in recent months. Trying to be patient but situation doesn’t seem to be resolving

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using topical Minoxidil since April 2025 and Finasteride since September 2025, but their bald spot has worsened. They are considering switching to oral Minoxidil and have been advised to be patient, see a dermatologist, and possibly try additional treatments like derma rolling.

      community Slow going. Min/Fin topical, 1.5 microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  46 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared progress pictures after a year of treating hair loss with 5% minoxidil, then a combination of minoxidil/finasteride topical, and microneedling at 1.5mm bi-weekly. They plan to switch to oral finasteride and more frequent microneedling at a shallower depth while continuing the current regimen.

      community 3 month min and microneedling update

      in Progress Pictures  274 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared a 3-month hair regrowth progress using minoxidil and microneedling. They also use rosemary oil and plan to continue treatment for at least 6-9 more months.

      community Opinions on this study for Triphasic Progressive by Rene Furterer

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared their 5-year hair loss journey, initially using a product called Triphasic Progressive by Rene Furterer, which gave good results. Later, they switched to FDA-approved medications finasteride and minoxidil, which also helped, but they noticed the most significant progress with Triphasic. They're considering trying it again if minoxidil doesn't show improvements.

      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 Rosemary Oil experiment 4 months in

      in Research/Science  46 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      A user experimented with applying pure rosemary oil to a single hair strand twice daily, observing increased thickness and pigmentation, but questioned if the oil or the application method caused the change. Some users noted rosemary oil might be as effective as 2% minoxidil for hair growth, though others warned about potential harm from using undiluted oil.

      community 3 months later: topical min/fin + MN is working

      in Update  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeing positive results in hair growth using a combination of topical minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and keto shampoo. They also use a red light panel for collagen rebuilding and are happy with the progress.

      community Do any shampoos contain Piroctone Olamine in the US

      in Product  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about finding shampoos with Piroctone Olamine in the US for itch relief, as the user has not found relief with Keto shampoo, oral Dutasteride, and oral Minoxidil. Users suggest alternatives like Neutrogena T/Gel and online options, but note availability and price issues.

      community GT20029 and PP405 the new fin and min that we been waiting for ?

      in Chat  32 upvotes 10 months ago
      PP405 and GT20029 are new hair loss treatments with different mechanisms from traditional options like Minoxidil and Finasteride. PP405 targets hair follicle stem cells to reactivate growth, while GT20029 works as an androgen receptor deleter, both requiring ongoing use for effectiveness.
      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 My dermatologist screwed me over methinks (18M)

      in Minoxidil  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses their hair thinning journey, starting minoxidil at 16, switching treatments, and experiencing significant shedding after resuming minoxidil. They are now using minoxidil daily and considering PRP if shedding continues, while also planning lifestyle changes to improve their condition.

      community Using WinLevi (Clascoterone) for Seborrheic Dermatitis and Acne

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Winlevi (clascoterone) is discussed as a treatment for hormonal acne and seborrheic dermatitis due to its ability to block DHT and regulate sebum production. The post suggests that Winlevi could offer a novel approach for managing seborrheic dermatitis.

      community 12 months of progress on fin (and 10 months microneedling)

      in Update  364 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user's 12 month progress on finasteride and 10 months of microneedling for hair loss treatment, which has resulted in improved temple areas with no side effects from the finasteride. They have not used minoxidil yet but are considering it for further gains. DHT blocking drugs such as finasteride and dutasteride are recommended to maintain regrowth results.

      community How bad is Oscar Piastri's hairline?

      in Chat  209 upvotes 7 months ago
      Oscar Piastri's hairline and hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and hair transplants. Users share experiences and discuss treatment effectiveness.

      community After ten weeks of microneedling

      in Microneedling  154 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 39 year old male who has been balding since 23 and is intolerant to finasteride, using microneedling with Derminator 2 once per week and minoxidil foam twice daily in an effort to increase thickness of vellus hairs on the crown and maintain hairline.

      community Looks like a real cure to the root of baldness (DHT-induced senescence) was proven earlier this year

      in Research/Science  734 upvotes 3 years ago
      A study that outlines the full model for androgenic alopecia (AGA) which links DHT to cellular senescence in dermal papilla cells, and suggests black chokeberry as a source of cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside polyphenol with potential anti-oxidant properties that could reverse this process. The post encourages reaching out to experts in anti-aging and longevity to research treatments involving the polyphenol.

      community Progress Pic 4 Month on Fin & Min

      in Progress Pictures  116 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user's progress with treating their hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil, as well as using a derma-roller infrequently and Nizoral shampoo twice a week. They discussed how helpful it was for the user to post comparison pictures with the same angle and lighting in each.