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      community Washing hair every day instead of a couple times a week

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user discusses the potential impact of external DHT in sebum on hair loss and plans to wash their hair daily with salicylic acid exfoliation. They believe this might help reduce hair loss despite internal factors.

      community Is this solution unnecessarily aggresive?

      in Product  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The solution contains minoxidil, finasteride, azelaic acid, caffeine, retinoic acid, and procapil. Users suggest minoxidil with tretinoin and a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, while dismissing retinoic and azelaic acids as unnecessary.

      community Using a 2-deoxy-d-ribose gel. My experience 2 weeks in.

      in Treatment  38 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user switched from minoxidil to a homemade 2-deoxy-d-ribose gel and noticed no hair fall after two weeks, despite stopping minoxidil. The gel includes water, 2-deoxy-d-ribose, vegetable glycerine, 2-phenoxyethanol, sodium alginate, and rosemary oil, and the user reports healthier-feeling hair.

      community is Oleanic acid a DHT blocker ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing hair thinning and is using a peptide with oleanic acid as a DHT blocker, along with minoxidil, while waiting for topical finasteride. They plan to use a combination of minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamp, ketoconazole, and scalp massages, but are advised to stick to proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
      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 topical minoxidil, botana oil, coconut moisturizer, derma stamping, derma rolling, 3% salicylic acid shampoo, and scalp massage results thus far

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shares their hair loss treatment routine, which includes topical minoxidil, botana oil, coconut moisturizer, derma stamping, derma rolling, 3% salicylic acid shampoo, and scalp massage. Suggestions include adding finasteride, switching to 2% ketoconazole shampoo, and using rosemary oil instead of botana oil.

      community UK Shampoo recs - Piroctone Olamine

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      Piroctone Olamine at 1% is recommended for reducing scalp inflammation and encouraging hair growth. The user seeks recommendations for UK shampoos/conditioners containing this ingredient.

      community Sons altering formula, clinically sound or greed?

      in Product  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is concerned about a change in the formula of Sons topical treatment, which now requires fewer sprays but contains less minoxidil. They question if the change is for convenience or if it's a way to charge the same for less product.

      community Pumpkin seed oil tablet or topical oil.

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of pumpkin seed oil for hair loss, with mixed opinions on its benefits. Some users mention studies showing potential hair growth benefits, while others consider it ineffective.

      community Dermastamping — do you use hyaluronic acid as lubricant?

      in Microneedling  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using high molecular weight hyaluronic acid after microneedling to form a protective barrier, though it's considered expensive and offers marginal improvement. Users share experiences with different microneedling tools like derma rollers, dermastamps, and Dr. Pen, with some opting not to use any products on the scalp.

      community spironolactone pills to topical

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Crushing spironolactone pills and combining them with minoxidil for topical application may be effective for hair loss, with the addition of finasteride suggested. Adding rosemary and peppermint oils can help mask the unpleasant smell.

      community Base for topical finasteride - without min

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about creating a topical finasteride solution without minoxidil, using an alcohol-based base like ethanol. The discussion includes using finasteride in powder form and mentions adding ingredients like glycerol, salicylic acid, or castor oil.

      community How long are Pelage going to milk the phase 2a results of PP405?

      in Chat  21 upvotes 3 months ago
      PP405, a potential hair loss treatment, is facing delays in releasing Phase 2 results, causing frustration among users who compare it to past failed treatments. Despite skepticism, some remain hopeful about PP405's future, while others discuss alternative treatments like Clascoterone and its expected market release.

      community Hairloss and dandruff.. potential sebderm inflammation?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss and dandruff, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis, and is using pumpkin seed oil, scalp massages, and anti-dandruff shampoo as treatments. They are hesitant to use prescribed Finasteride and Minoxidil and have noticed some improvement after stopping Serenoa capsules.

      community Why hasn’t anyone made a "DHT sponge" biologic yet???

      in Research/Science  45 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential for developing a biologic "DHT sponge" to neutralize DHT in the bloodstream as a treatment for hair loss, suggesting it could be more targeted and have fewer side effects than current treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Concerns include the complexity, cost, and potential side effects of such a treatment, as well as skepticism about its feasibility and market interest.

      community Min + fin + dermastamp + botanical

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil, finasteride, a dermastamp, and botanical oils like peppermint, rosemary, and pumpkin seed oil for hair growth. The user is considering using Alpha Infuse, which combines microneedling with plant oils, to enhance results.

      community Rosemary vs Redensyl. Which one is better? Why?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically comparing rosemary and Redensyl, with the original poster already using finasteride and minoxidil. Users also mention using topical melatonin, caffeine, geranium, rosemary oil, jojoba, coconut, and argan oil for hair and scalp care.

      community Has Saw Palmetto (or PSO) stopped my shedding?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced hair shedding despite using natural remedies but saw improvement with topical finasteride and oral minoxidil. After stopping supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil, shedding resumed, but combining them again with finasteride and minoxidil reduced shedding.