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      community Methionine? Glycine?

       6 upvotes 10 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits and risks of using Methionine and Glycine for hair loss, with concerns about cancer risk if not balanced properly. The user seeks opinions on these amino acids for hair health and overall benefits.

      community Genomic Sequencing for Hair Loss

      in Research/Science  156 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and potential mRNA therapies are discussed. There is skepticism about targeting specific genes due to the complex genetic nature of hair loss.
      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 Going to start the sulforaphane experiment

      in Treatment  18 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including minoxidil and finasteride, and their negative side effects. They outlined a new treatment plan involving microneedling, various supplements, minoxidil foam, ketoconazole shampoo, and an anti-inflammatory diet, with plans to document progress over three months. Another user responded, indicating their own similar efforts were a waste of money.

      community Pyrilutamide application questions

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      Sprocketshead asks if pyrilutamide can be applied with minoxidil, and inquires about its consistency and odor. They want to know if it's more high maintenance than topical minoxidil.

      community Malabsorption: Nutrient Testing and Supplementation

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair loss due to gut malabsorption and is seeking advice on nutrient testing and supplementation. They have low Vitamin D and Ferritin levels and are asking for recommendations on additional nutrients and blood tests to consider.

      community MSM Supplementation is helping my hairs

      in Update  3 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user reports that MSM supplementation has thickened their hair strands while using finasteride and topical minoxidil. They also take zinc, copper, B-complex, vitamin C, vitamin D3, and K2, and plan to add omega-3, magnesium, astaxanthin, and pterostilbene.

      community Thoughts on my dermatologist only giving me methionine for AGA?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      A dermatologist prescribed methionine with vitamins for hair loss, but the user is doubtful and plans to seek finasteride in France. The user is unsure why finasteride or minoxidil wasn't prescribed, suspecting concerns about side effects or strength.

      community Patent for topical resveratrol and melatonin for AGA

       5 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses a patent for using topical resveratrol and melatonin to treat androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and also mentions interest in topical sulforaphane as a treatment.
      Can liver problems be associated with response to the oral minoxidil?

      community Can liver problems be associated with response to the oral minoxidil?

      in Research  147 upvotes 2 months ago
      Liver problems may reduce the effectiveness of oral minoxidil due to impaired SULT1A1 enzyme activity, which is crucial for converting minoxidil to its active form. This reduction in enzyme function can significantly decrease the drug's effectiveness in promoting hair growth.

      community This is just asking for help. Not blaming minoxidil or finas

      in General  86 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced constipation and gas issues possibly linked to Minoxidil and Dutas use, leading them to stop and later restart Minoxidil without lactose. They recently began using finasteride and are awaiting a SIBO test to understand their gastrointestinal issues.

      community The Case for Broccoli Seeds

       7 upvotes 8 years ago
      Eating 1g of broccoli seeds five days a week may help with hair regrowth due to their high sulforaphane content. However, caution is advised due to potential health risks from erucic acid in the seeds.

      community Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, and other FGF-5 inhibitors?

      in Question  5 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract as a treatment for hair loss by inhibiting FGF-5. The user also mentions the product évolis, which is based on this extract but is only available in the US and Australia.

      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 Micronutrient testing, deficiencies, etc.

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Micronutrient testing and deficiencies related to hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Discussion includes the impact of iron, selenium, zinc, copper, folate, B12, vitamin E, vitamin D, amino acids, and fatty acids, alongside treatments like dutasteride or finasteride.

      community What hormones/vitamins should I test for?

      in General  51 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user plans to test for DHT, total testosterone, free testosterone, E2, SHBG, and prolactin while supplementing with vitamin D and monitoring ferritin levels. They are experiencing hairline thinning and are seeking advice on whether their approach is excessive or lacking.

      community The best vehicle/carrier for RU58841

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the best vehicle for RU58841, comparing trichosol and Garnier/Vichy Stemoxydine, avoiding propylene glycol (PG) or ethanol due to previous scalp damage. The user is also seeking sources for these products in the EU.

      community Recommend biotin supplement with saw palmetto

      in Product  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about recommending a biotin supplement that includes saw palmetto and possibly copper for hair loss. The user is seeking suggestions for these specific ingredients.

      community I solved my scalp inflammation

      in Treatment  30 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user solved their 15-year scalp inflammation and related hair loss using Selenium Sulfide shampoo (Selsun Blue), noticing improvement after the first use and resolution after three uses. Others found relief with Ketoconazole shampoo, which also helps with hair loss.