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      community What the hell happened in my family genes?

      in Chat  116 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is frustrated about early balding despite older male relatives retaining hair into old age. Another user plans to start finasteride soon to address their hair thinning.

      community Does anyone have experience with KY19382?

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      KY19382 is discussed as a potential treatment for creating new hair follicles and possibly curing hair loss. The conversation seeks user experiences and sourcing information for KY19382.

      community Looking for Latanoprost sources EU

      in Product  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using MinoxidilMax Latanoprost 0.01% and noticed an increase in hair density after years of stability on finasteride and minoxidil. They are seeking help to find a higher dosage of Latanoprost or a reliable source to purchase the powder to make their own, without a prescription or high cost.

      community I want to be a science experiment

      in Research/Science 7 months ago
      The user plans to use a "nuclear protocol" for hair improvement, including topical minoxidil 12.5%, topical finasteride 0.1%, and tretinoin 0.05%, with microneedling once a week. They have seen improvements with minoxidil and are seeking opinions on their approach to achieve thicker hair.

      community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects

       22 upvotes 8 years ago
      Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.

      community Topical Spironolactone 5% effectiveness

      in Product  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical spironolactone 5% is being discussed for its effectiveness in treating hair loss, specifically receding temples. The user is inquiring if it works similarly to finasteride as a testosterone blocker.

      community Anyone using Finastopic (no pg Isdin)?

      in Product  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the use of Finastopic, a carrier for finasteride solutions by Isdin, and compares it to a standard propylene glycol (PG) solution. The user was prescribed a 1% finasteride solution using Finastopic and has been using a self-compounded 0.025% topical finasteride with minoxidil.

      community Exosomes for mpb day 1-? Let’s see if it’s bs.

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      Trying out a new exosome treatment for male pattern baldness, in addition to increasing vitamin intake and using existing treatments such as Nizoral and scalp drops. The user has no expectations that the new treatment will work but is giving it a try anyway.

      community Is the Serioxyl / Stemoxydine on Ebay legit?

      in Product  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      People are discussing if Serioxyl / Stemoxydine sold on eBay is authentic and questioning how sellers have it if L'Oreal may not be producing it anymore. They are sharing experiences and seeking insight on the legitimacy of the product and its availability.

      community Whats the verdict on exosomes?

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user started finasteride and oral minoxidil for early-stage hair loss around the crown and underwent a session of exosome treatment 3.5 months ago. They are seeing some improvements and are questioning the effectiveness of exosomes for hair regrowth.

      community [25, F] [RANT] Shedding since March 2020. This just isn’t fair.

      in Female  42 upvotes 4 years ago
      User "missbloombastic" has been experiencing hair loss since 2016 and tried min, fin, multivitamins, and spiro with mixed results. Another user shares their struggle with hair loss and its impact on self-esteem, while a third user suggests checking blood tests and confirming the cause of hair loss.

      community 2 month update Exosomes

       6 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user's two month update on their hair loss journey and the treatments they are trying, which include exosome injections, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community How to prepare topical spironolactone?

      in Female  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with androgenic alopecia seeks advice on making topical spironolactone from pills due to poor reactions to the oral form and its unavailability in their country. They are looking for guidance on preparing it themselves.

      community Iron, Anemia, DNA testing, and bloodwork

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses personal experiences with hair loss and highlights the potential impact of anemia and nutrient deficiencies on hair health. Treatments mentioned include changing shampoo/conditioner, taking MSM, collagen, hyaluronic acid, astaxanthin, B12, folate, and bovine blood capsules.

      community What’s your views on clascoterone 5% topical solution by cosmo

      in Research/Science  24 upvotes 4 months ago
      Clascoterone 5% topical solution shows promise for treating male-pattern hair loss by blocking DHT at the follicle without systemic absorption, potentially offering fewer side effects than oral treatments like finasteride. While results are promising, long-term safety and effectiveness need further study, and it may serve as a starting point for developing more effective treatments.

      community Spironolactine Update: 2 months (34, Female)

      in Female  23 upvotes 9 years ago
      A female user's experience using Spironolactone to treat Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) and Androgenic Alopecia, as well as discussing the effectiveness of the drug at different dosages.

      community Unpopular Opinion: hair cloning kind of sucks as a potential future cure.

      in Technology  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair cloning is seen as a distant and potentially less relevant solution for hair loss due to its high cost, invasiveness, and the advancement of other treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Many believe that by the time hair cloning becomes viable, other less invasive and more effective treatments will be available.

      community 19F, hair loss. How to cope? [x-post /r/Haircarescience]

       10 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 19-year-old female is experiencing significant hair loss, with symptoms including alternating hair colors and thinning body hair. She seeks advice on coping and potential treatments, with suggestions to consult a dermatologist and check thyroid and hormone levels.

      community Phase 3 of pyrilutamide (kx-836) analysis of the efficacy

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the less impressive results of Pyrilutamide (kx-836) in phase 3 compared to phase 2, with a suggestion that a longer study might show more significant results. One user reports personal success with Pyrilutamide, experiencing no further hair loss and gradual regrowth.