community PTD-DBM Update: Q&A With Dr. Kang-Yell Choi
PTD-DBM is being explored for hair regrowth by targeting CXXC5, with clinical trials expected after pre-clinical studies. Users express anticipation and skepticism about its effectiveness.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity 31M Switched from topical to oral (2.5 mg Minoxidil + 0.6Finastride, feels less effective for some reason?
A 31-year-old male switched from topical to oral Minoxidil (2.5 mg) and Finasteride (0.6 mg) but feels it's less effective, noticing less hair density and thickness. He is concerned about the effectiveness of the oral treatment compared to the previous combination with topical Minoxidil.
community Minoxidil (topical) facial bloat
Minoxidil can cause facial bloat, which some users manage by adjusting sodium intake or using it only on the scalp. Alternatives like finasteride or dutasteride are suggested for those concerned about facial changes.
community 4 years wearing hair systems - what nobody tells you when you start
Hair systems require frequent maintenance and can be costly, but a DIY approach with bi-weekly changes can help manage these issues. Minoxidil and finasteride were tried but not consistently used due to side effects and personal preferences.
community Oral Castor Oil and your experience
A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning after using oral castor oil for hair loss. Other users suggested seeing a dermatologist and noted that castor oil is typically used for constipation.
community HAIR REGENERATION HUMAN TRIALS with Verteporfin
A new human trial using an FDA-approved treatment for wound healing called Verteporfin, which may potentially be able to reverse scarring and regrow hair in that area. The trial is only lasting one month so far.
community 6 Months on Dutasteride: Experiencing Heavy Shed — Did Anyone Else Go Through This?
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and experienced heavy shedding around six months in, affecting even transplanted hair. They are seeking others' experiences with similar shedding after switching to dutasteride.
community Future hope ? What do you guys predict ? clascoterone, pyrilutamide, gt20029 etc.
User tried oral finasteride, topical finasteride, topical dutasteride, and RU58841 but experienced side effects. They discuss upcoming treatments like clascoterone, pyrilutamide, gt20029, and KY19382 as potential options.
community Don't be inconsistent with Minoxidil, you will lose progress fast. My new plan for future.
Inconsistent minoxidil use led to hair loss, prompting a plan to resume consistent application with derma stamping, red light therapy, and DHT blockers like clascoterone or RU58841. The user avoids finasteride and dutasteride due to past side effects.
community I Found Foreign Particles in my Tretinoin Cream
A user applied tretinoin to their scalp for hair loss and found brown particles in the cream. They are seeking information about these particles.