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      community Persistence is KEY - stick to the basics and be patient.

      in Progress Pictures  241 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 34-year-old male shares his hair regrowth journey using Minoxidil Max Dual Gen with topical finasteride, hair oil, derma rolling, and nizoral shampoo, emphasizing persistence and consistency. Despite some skepticism about lighting and treatment effectiveness, he reports significant progress over 12 months.

      community [43M] 6 months topical .01%->.025% / 5% min

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 43-year-old man shares his slow progress using low-dose topical finasteride and 5% minoxidil for hair growth, along with scalp massages, microneedling, biotin supplements, and pumpkin seed oil. Another user suggests shaving and warns about potential infertility from finasteride, but the original poster remains optimistic, citing others' successful results.

      community 4 month update - nuclear stack, 42m

      in Progress Pictures  256 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 42-year-old user shared a 4-month update on their hair regrowth using a "nuclear stack" including oral and topical minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, micro-needling, keto shampoo, saw palmetto, biotin, multivitamins, scalp massages, and inversion table. They reported significant progress with minimal side effects and plan to continue the routine.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

      community How effective is a 7% MNX 0.1% FNS topical?

      in Product  1 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user discusses their rapidly receding hairline and a prescribed topical solution containing 7% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride, and 3% biotinoyl tripeptide. The solution is a custom compound from their dermatologist, costing $50 for a one-month supply.

      community Pp405 full presentation on new topical

      in Product  105 upvotes 2 months ago
      A new topical treatment, PP405, shows promising results for hair regrowth, potentially outperforming existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. However, it may still need to be combined with DHT blockers for optimal results, and its long-term effectiveness remains uncertain.

      community 0.25 % fin and 0.25% dut together topically

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is dissatisfied with the results of using 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil for hair thinning and is considering a topical treatment combining finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, caffeine, and latanoprost. Another user suggests that high topical concentrations can lead to systemic exposure and recommends using oral dutasteride and microdosing topical finasteride.

      community 2.5 Month Progress w/ Same Hair Length (Topical Fin/Min/Micro)

      in Progress Pictures  237 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a user's positive experience with hair regrowth using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling after 2.5 months, noting initial shedding but improved hair density, especially at the temples, possibly eliminating the need for a hair transplant. The user is satisfied with the current treatment and is hesitant to try the experimental drug RU58841, hoping the current routine will suffice for further improvements.

      community Why did this recent research paper from professor Tsuji lab in Japan largely go unnoticed by this sub? Isn't this discovery huge? (hair cloning)

      in Research/Science  31 upvotes 1 month ago
      A recent discovery in hair cloning identified a previously unknown cell type essential for hair follicle growth, which could potentially make lab-grown hair viable if translated to humans. However, skepticism remains due to past delays and the challenges of replicating results in humans and making the process affordable.

      community I have been applying undiluted, pure 100% peppermint oil to my scalp, 2.5ml a day as an experiment

      in Treatment  90 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is experimenting with applying undiluted peppermint oil to their scalp daily to stimulate hair growth, based on a rat study where peppermint oil outperformed minoxidil. The user reports immediate hair thickening and increased scalp blood flow, while others in the conversation express skepticism, humor, and concern about the undiluted application.

      community Still hope on Kintor due to the new announcement

      in Treatment  19 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about Kintor's announcement indicating continued hope for their product KX-826 as a treatment for Alopecia Androgenetica. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community A vehicle for powdered melatonin

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about using topical melatonin for hair loss and seeking advice on a safe mixing solution or pre-mixed product. Specific treatments mentioned are minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community 6 weeks on minox and dut, looks like some temple gains?

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a person's 6-week progress using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, 0.5 mg dutasteride, weekly derma stamping at 1.5 mm, and rosemary oil for hair loss, with some initial shedding but no side effects. They are optimistic about future results.

      community Highly experimental stack! Self Study Coming!

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 19-year-old plans to use an experimental hair loss treatment stack including micro-needling, Minoxidil, Pyrilutamide, Ketoconazole shampoo, and other unreleased compounds like PP405. Users advise against using unverified treatments and suggest sticking to proven options like Finasteride, with some recommending topical application to avoid side effects.

      community Pp405 - lowkey kinda bad results

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 11 months ago
      PP405 increased hair density by 20% in 31% of participants, but results are considered underwhelming. Minoxidil and finasteride are seen as more effective treatments.

      community PTD-DBM Update: Q&A With Dr. Kang-Yell Choi

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 6 years ago
      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.

      community PSA to shake your Topical Fin + Min

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user realized they didn't shake their HappyHead Topical Fin + Min before use, leading to inconsistent application of Finasteride due to sediment at the bottle's bottom. They advise others to shake their topical hair loss treatments before use.

      community At Home Dutasteride Mesotherapy

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is starting Dutasteride mesotherapy and seeks advice on whether to apply the solution immediately after microneedling or wait 12-24 hours. They couldn't find instructions for first-timers.

      community 22 M current protocol: dut+microneedling+min

      in Progress Pictures  24 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 22-year-old is using a hair loss treatment protocol including dutasteride, microneedling, 10% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride topical, a healthy diet, and a hair multivitamin. Users discuss the effectiveness of microneedling and the intensity of the treatment.

      community Kintor 0.9% , save your money friends

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 2 months ago
      Kintor 0.9% is not effective for hair regrowth or thickening and may cause testicle sensitivity. The conversation criticizes the hype around Kintor and discusses the ineffectiveness of pyrilutamide compared to other treatments like RU58841, finasteride, and minoxidil.

      community I had my DHT Levels measured (Topical solution)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the use of topical finasteride for hair loss, with the user considering whether oral finasteride might be more effective in reducing DHT levels. Other users suggest alternatives like dutasteride, RU58841, saw palmetto, and a combination of Redensyl, Procapil, and Capixyl, while debating the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.