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community 17, Concerned About Genetics and Effectiveness of DHT Blockers

in Basic Questions 101 upvotes 4 weeks ago

A 17-year-old is concerned about potential hair loss due to maternal genetics and wonders if treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841 will be effective. They hope their paternal genetics will help prevent hair loss or make treatments more effective.

community We need actual hair loss studies on Epristeride

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Epristeride is a selective 5 alpha reductase type 2 inhibitor that may reduce scalp DHT similarly to finasteride, with potentially fewer side effects. It is suggested that combining epristeride with finasteride or dutasteride could enhance hair loss treatment effectiveness.

community 21 months on topical minoxidil and full HRT

in Transgender 214 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a transgender individual's experience with hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), expressing concern about the slow growth and thin appearance of their hair. Some responses encourage patience and highlight the variability of results, while others discuss the role of HRT and its effects.

community 2.5 months on fin and min and think im a hyper responder

in Progress Pictures 10 upvotes 10 months ago

The user started using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for hair loss and believes they are a hyper responder, noticing significant changes in hair thickness. They regret not starting earlier and mention using oral minoxidil.

community Parents found my finasteride stash and are forcing me to dispose all of it

in Chat 165 upvotes 2 years ago

A 21-year-old has been using finasteride for nearly a year with positive results for hair loss. His parents found his stash, misunderstood the risks, and are forcing him to dispose of it, leading him to seek advice on handling the situation.

community Self-Experiment - Topical Rapamycin or a-KB

in Treatment 4 upvotes 4 years ago

A user plans to create a DIY topical treatment for hair loss using Rapamycin, possibly combined with alpha-ketoglutaric acid (a-KG). They discuss the concentration and formulation process for Rapamycin, considering safety and skin penetration, and intend to apply it every other day to the scalp.

community Topical finasteride might be a lie

in Research/Science 2 years ago

The conversation discusses doubts about the effectiveness of topical finasteride for hair loss, suggesting that DHT could be produced elsewhere in the body and affect the scalp. It proposes that androgen receptor antagonists like spironolactone and clascoterone might be more effective as they could prevent this potential bypass mechanism.

community TDM-105795, a new hair loss treatment that actually works!

in Treatment 44 upvotes 2 years ago

A new hair loss treatment called TDM-105795 is discussed as a potential replacement or add-on to Minoxidil. Users express hope for new effective treatments.

community Melatonin a possible tool to help fight AGA hair loss.

in Research/Science 48 upvotes 5 years ago

Topical melatonin may help reduce hair loss and increase hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with some studies showing positive results. It can be mixed with minoxidil for application, and its effectiveness might be enhanced when used with micro-needling, but results may vary among individuals.

community Can Tazarotene Upregulate Minoxidil Conversion Like Tretinoin?

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 1 year ago

Tazarotene's potential to enhance Minoxidil conversion, similar to Tretinoin, is questioned. Users discuss the lack of information and seek further details.

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