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medicinal mushroom used in traditional Chinese medicine

Reishi, also known as Ganoderma lucidum, is a type of medicinal mushroom that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. It is renowned for its potential health benefits, including boosting the immune system, reducing stress, and improving sleep. Reishi contains bioactive compounds like polysaccharides and triterpenoids, which are believed to contribute to its therapeutic effects.

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community Reishi mushroom is theoretically 90,000x weaker than finasteride.

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 3 years ago

Reishi mushroom is significantly weaker than finasteride for inhibiting 5 alpha reductase, requiring much larger quantities to achieve similar effects. The effectiveness and safety of consuming large amounts of Reishi for hair loss are uncertain.

community Ways to prevent hair from becoming grey or delaying the greying of hairs? (Have You Heard of Catalase!?)

in Research/Science 21 upvotes 11 months ago

Catalase is discussed as a potential treatment for delaying or reversing grey hair, but no reliable medicine currently exists. Other mentioned treatments include Imatinib, senolytics like Quercetin and Fisetin, He Shou Wu, Argan oil, and reishi mushroom extract, though their effectiveness varies.

community Ultimate Stack without nuking your gender (you'll go broke)

in Treatment 85 upvotes 1 year ago

A hair loss treatment plan includes finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and microneedling to inhibit DHT and promote hair growth. It also recommends supplements like Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms, and a shampoo with ketoconazole, caffeine, and melatonin.

community Proposed new pathogenesis model for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses a new model for understanding androgenetic alopecia (AGA), linking it to dietary and lifestyle factors similar to PCOS, and highlighting the role of DHT, vascular damage, and inflammation. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community So I have good results but theres a catch

in Treatment 4 upvotes 4 years ago

The user experienced good hair growth results using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and a topical formulation, but faced temporary numbness as a side effect. They manage this by microdosing oral finasteride and minoxidil and using the topical formulation sparingly.

community MY Hair Loss Treatment Summary

in Treatment 10 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about various hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and natural supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil. It also covers methods to improve blood circulation, nourish hair follicles, and address underlying health issues like vitamin D deficiency and high cortisol levels.

community Best place to order Kirkland minoxidil inside U.S.?

in Minoxidil 1 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The conversation is about finding a reliable source to order Kirkland minoxidil in the U.S. The user is facing challenges with shipping restrictions and is seeking alternatives to Amazon and Costco.

community My complete Army in the upcoming War against DHT & battle plans.

in Technology 49 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation is about a user's comprehensive hair loss treatment plan, including finasteride, minoxidil, dermaroller, Nizoral shampoo, vitamin D, biotin, and zinc. The user describes their approach as a strategic battle against DHT, with finasteride as the main treatment.

community Topical Spironolactone Mixing Guide

4 upvotes 9 years ago

A user shared a guide for mixing a topical spironolactone solution for hair loss, using ingredients like spironolactone tablets, ethyl alcohol, and propylene glycol. They compared it to the S5 cream, finding their homemade solution more practical and cost-effective.

community Theoretically won't this be better than finasteride? Azelaic acid + zinc

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses using zinc sulphate and azelaic acid to inhibit 5 alpha-reductase activity, which could potentially treat androgen-related skin conditions like hair loss. Combining these with vitamin B6 could enhance the effect, potentially offering an alternative to finasteride.

community what's an effective natural dht blocker other than fin?

in Chat 5 upvotes 4 years ago

Curcumin, found in turmeric, may reduce DHT levels and hair loss, similar to finasteride, but without its side effects. However, natural DHT blockers are generally considered too weak to make a significant difference in hair loss.

community DHT blocking ingredients

in Treatment 6 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses DHT blocking treatments for hair loss, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, Finasteride, and organic flaxseed oil containing omega-3 fatty acids. It highlights skepticism about alternative treatments and emphasizes the proven effectiveness of Finasteride and Dutasteride.

community Natural DHT Blockers instead of fin

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses using natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkin seed oil, pygeum africanum bark, and nettle root as alternatives to finasteride for hair loss, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness. Some users report minimal improvement with natural options and better results with finasteride or dutasteride, despite concerns about potential side effects.

community What do I do?

in Question 6 upvotes 7 years ago

A user is concerned about hair loss and is hesitant to use medications like finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects, and is seeking natural alternatives such as garlic, biotin, and scalp massages. Suggestions include dermarolling, essential oils, and lifestyle changes like exercise and diet to improve blood circulation and block DHT.

community Where TF does one find a reputable source for Latanoprost/Bimatoprost??

in Treatment 4 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about difficulty finding a reputable source for Latanoprost or Bimatoprost in pure powder form or high concentrations for hair loss treatment, with only low concentration solutions being readily available.

community Just started RU a month ago after being on fin and min for almost 3 years. Progress so far: My temples were pretty bare before this. Really hoping at least some of these become terminal.

in Is this regrowth? 393 upvotes 2 years ago

A user started using RU58841 a month ago after using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly three years, hoping for hair regrowth at the temples. Other users suggest vitamin B supplements and microneedling to improve hair thickness, and one mentions the possibility of a hair transplant for the temples.

community Huge Group Buy is Now Live with New and Existing Treatments

in Product 146 upvotes 2 years ago

A group buy for hair loss treatments including Harmine 19a, TM5614, Abiraterone Acetate, and others. A compound, BMS-202, that can potentially reverse gray hair is also mentioned.

community I cannot even tolerate Nutrafol

in Product 6 upvotes 5 months ago

The user experienced side effects from finasteride and Nutrafol, opting for non-hormonal treatments like minoxidil, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle. Others discussed using Dutasteride, Biotin, and minoxidil with varying success and side effects.

community Has been on minoxidil for 5 years. Microneedling for 4 weeks no results.

in Minoxidil 27 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has used minoxidil for five years and added microneedling for four weeks without seeing results. They are considering a hair transplant but are advised that hair loss will persist without a DHT blocker.

community 4 months!! We making progress!!

in Progress Pictures 505 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their successful hair regrowth journey using 0.5 mg Dutasteride, 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil, and Biotin gummies, after switching from Finasteride due to insomnia. They highlighted the importance of brushing the scalp for blood flow and reported significant progress in four months without side effects.

community Youre missing something in your battle against hairloss.

in Research/Science 30 upvotes 1 year ago

Moringa extract and oil are suggested to help with hair loss, with some users combining it with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Moringa is claimed to improve hair growth and health, but evidence is mostly anecdotal.

community 3 months into treatment... I'm I hyper responsive?

in Is this regrowth? 1211 upvotes 1 year ago

A 26-year-old male started minoxidil treatment for male-pattern baldness and saw significant regrowth in three months. He is considering finasteride but is hesitant due to potential side effects.

community Does everything that reduces DHT block 5ar?

in Treatment 47 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride is the most effective treatment for reducing DHT and addressing hair loss compared to fish oil and saw palmetto. Topical treatments like RU58841 and minoxidil are also discussed, but finasteride remains the most effective option.

community Started aggressively losing my hair at 16 and I'm now 30

in Progress Pictures 835 upvotes 2 years ago

The user started losing their hair at 16 and got a hair transplant. They used Minoxidil and finasteride as treatments. The transplant has held up well and they have not experienced graft loss.

community 4C Afro results (your hair texture can change while on treatment) 5 months- Minoxidil 1ml 2x/day, dutasteride 0.5mg 3x/week, no micro needling. No regrets

in Progress Pictures 302 upvotes 2 years ago

The post is about a user's hair loss progress using Minoxidil and dutasteride treatments. The conclusion is that the user has seen positive results after 5 months of treatment and has no regrets.

community How insane is this oral min shed?

in Progress Pictures 111 upvotes 2 years ago

A user started taking 0.625mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, increased the dose to 1.25mg, and experienced a significant shed, losing 70% of scalp density. They cannot tolerate finasteride due to side effects but are hopeful for hair regrowth despite the shedding.

community Topical Fin Vs Oral Fin. Which is better and has less sides?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 45 upvotes 3 years ago

Comparing the effectiveness and side effects of topical finasteride versus oral finasteride, with people sharing their experiences using both treatments to manage hair loss.

community 2.5 months minoxidil 5% twice daily ,dermarolling 1.5mm 1 in week ,ketoconazole 2% shampoo. above is before down is after

in Progress Pictures 503 upvotes 3 years ago

A user's progress with using Minoxidil 5% twice daily, dermarolling 1.5mm once per week and ketoconazole 2% shampoo for 2.5 months. Other users have suggested that the user should also use finasteride in order to maintain their results.

community Going to try and reverse MPB naturally.

in Treatment 55 upvotes 4 years ago

A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hair loss.

community Best all in one supplement for hair health

in Treatment 14 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation is about supplements for hair health. Nutrafol and Viviscal are mentioned, with Nutrafol preferred due to saw palmetto; individual supplements like zinc, vitamin D, iron, B complex, magnesium, and inositol are also discussed.