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      community The end of minoxidil and fin/dut regime

      in Research/Science  104 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      New hair loss treatments like GT20029 and PP405 could potentially replace minoxidil and finasteride, offering better results with fewer side effects. However, current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are still effective for many, despite concerns about side effects.

      community A reminder that Telogen Effluvium could look like MPB; my progress

      in Progress Pictures  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old male experienced significant hair loss, initially thought to be male pattern baldness (MPB), and used minoxidil and briefly finasteride. After realizing the issue was telogen effluvium (TE), he improved his diet and supplemented with vitamins, which led to substantial hair regrowth.

      community Anyone immediately lose hope for gt20029 when they realised it’s developed by kintor

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, pyrilutamide, alfatrodial, and nizoral, with a focus on the potential of new treatments like gt20029 and breezula. There is optimism about novel treatments that don't have systemic effects, although skepticism remains about the effectiveness of some new drugs.

      community Leaving the fight. Got buzzed.

      in Shaved/buzzed  271 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user has decided to embrace their hair loss and has buzzed their head. They plan to continue their current hair loss treatments until they run out of stock. They also mention having dandruff and will continue medication for that.

      community New & Improved Hair Growth Stack for Maximum Results

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared a hair growth stack using minoxidil sulfate, valproic acid, bimatoprost, blue copper peptide, and other ingredients, emphasizing a gel-based formula for better skin tolerance. Another user suggested adding a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor like finasteride or dutasteride for more effective long-term results.

      community Stopping hairloss with pure willpower

      in Treatment  39 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses using "pure willpower" as a method to combat hair loss, alongside treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and RU58841. The original poster claims that this unconventional approach, involving shouting affirmations and avoiding distractions, has led to noticeable hair regrowth.

      community second shed on dutasteride, but a woman

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      A woman experiencing hormonal hair loss is on dutasteride and bicalutamide, which initially improved her hair, but she is now experiencing a second shedding phase with significant short hair loss. Despite normal hormone levels and no deficiencies, she is unsure if this shedding is normal and seeks advice.

      community 4 and a half months on Propecia and min.

      in Progress Pictures  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing baby hairs appearing on their NW7 scalp after 4.5 months of using Propecia (finasteride) and minoxidil. They are hopeful these baby hairs will lead to full coverage.

      community Just a little hair humor for the weekend.

      in Satire  175 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair transplants and hair loss treatments like oral Fin and Min are discussed, with some humor about public figures' hair. Missing a single day of these treatments typically has little impact, but longer gaps can affect results.

      community Oral Fin+Min+Biotin Progress 2 Mo

      in Progress Pictures  36 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement after switching from topical to oral treatments, using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin. They reported no major side effects, except for slightly thicker hair on their hands.

      community Twist1 Group Buy: Yes it’s that easy

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      A group buy for testing a compound targeting Twist1 protein as a potential hair loss treatment. Inhibiting Twist1, which keeps hair follicles in growth phase, may prevent hair loss with minimal side effects.

      community Would you consider this regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 31-year-old male experiencing hair thinning since age 25-26 uses minoxidil, finasteride, a red laser cap, and microneedling to promote hair growth. Users suggest reducing microneedling frequency to once a week to avoid damaging hair follicles.

      community Duta/Minoxidill/some microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  84 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair growth over 3.5 months using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and microneedling. They are pleased with the results but unsure how to style their growing hair.

      community Polydopamine Synergizes with Quercetin Nanosystem to Reshape the Perifollicular Microenvironment for Accelerating Hair Regrowth in Androgenetic Alopecia.

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      A quercetin-encapsulated and polydopamine-integrated nanosystem (PDA@QLipo) shows promise for treating androgenetic alopecia by reshaping the perifollicular microenvironment, outperforming minoxidil in hair regeneration. The nanosystem promotes cell proliferation, hair follicle renewal, and recovery by scavenging reactive oxygen species and enhancing neovascularity.

      community A less common type of hairloss case

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 4 days ago
      High-dose Lysine and Histidine supplements caused curly/kinky hair and shedding due to Elastin dysfunction. Minoxidil, white tea, and dark grape juice were mentioned as treatments to inhibit Elastase and mimic Lysyl Oxidase.

      community Have we become too obsessed with DHT??

      in Chat  13 upvotes 4 years ago
      Focus on scalp health, not just DHT suppression, is crucial for hair regrowth. Effective treatments include Hair Restoration shampoo, LLLT laser cap, microneedling, and topical finasteride.

      community Nuclear topical fin formulation?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment involving oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and a custom topical formulation with minoxidil, cetirizine, finasteride, progesterone, and hydrocortisone. The user seeks advice on the effectiveness of these ingredients for diffuse thinning.

      community Hormones and hair loss (23F)

       6 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair loss, possibly due to telogen effluvium, after stress, poor nutrition, and hormonal changes. They are using Nizoral and supplements but are considering hormonal treatments like spironolactone despite previous side effects.

      community Good hair days; finastride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user expresses positivity about managing hair loss and celebrates good hair days. They mention using finasteride (Propecia) as part of their treatment.

      community Hair loss as a hijabi in the middle east

      in Female  38 upvotes 4 years ago
      A woman experiencing hair loss, exacerbated by wearing a hijab, is seeking advice for her upcoming wedding. She has tried various treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and stem cell therapy, and is considering using hair fibers and extensions to cover her scalp.

      community The mechanism of androgenic alopecia

      in Research/Science  33 upvotes 6 months ago
      DHT may inhibit hair growth by affecting mitochondrial function, leading to hair follicle miniaturization. Treatments like minoxidil and PP405 may promote hair growth by altering metabolic pathways, potentially counteracting DHT's effects.