A 21-year-old male with a thyroid condition noticed his hair thinning uniformly without a receding hairline. He is considering using a 5ARI to prevent further baldness if he starts TRT.
A user is concerned about hair shedding despite noticeable regrowth after 7 months of using finasteride. The dermatologist confirmed positive results, but the user remains skeptical and confused.
Finasteride and its effects on hair loss, with discussions on the role of estradiol and estrogen. Users debate whether increased estrogen from DHT blockers contributes to hair regrowth, with concerns about potential side effects like chemical castration.
Loose-Message9596 has been experiencing hair loss for 3-4 years, initially due to low ferritin and vitamin D levels, and has tried treatments like vitamins, System 4, and PRP therapy. They are considering starting finasteride and minoxidil but are unsure due to their relatively low DHT level of 425.
Oleic acid and microneedling are being explored for hair regrowth, but results are mixed. Addressing DHT and fibrosis is crucial, with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and scalp massage also discussed.
A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.
The user started using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for hair loss and believes they are a hyper responder, noticing significant changes in hair thickness. They regret not starting earlier and mention using oral minoxidil.
Probiotics like L. reuteri ATCC PTA 6475 and B. longum BB536 may improve hair growth and density by reducing inflammation and reversing DHT damage. The user is trialing these probiotics personally, ordering them from the U.S. to Canada, and plans to continue if no adverse effects occur.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth using 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2DDR) combined with minoxidil, with some users noting new hair growth. The original poster has been using minoxidil for 12 years and is considering combining 2DDR with finasteride, despite past side effects.
The conversation discusses using very low dose topical finasteride to achieve specific serum DHT reduction percentages. It concludes that finasteride dosage increases linearly between 5-30% DHT reduction but requires exponential increases for reductions up to 70%.
The conversation humorously discusses diverting DHT from head to body hair and explores the idea of transplanting body hair to the scalp. It also mentions the potential for treatments to prevent DHT from affecting hair follicles.
Women experienced severe reactions, including Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), from using Winlevi (Clascoterone 1%) on their faces. Concerns were raised about the potential risks of higher concentrations, especially for hair loss treatment.
Longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation involves extracting part of the donor follicular unit, allowing the donor area to be overharvested without noticeable hair loss. The conversation questions if this method is practiced in clinics or if it's theoretical, and whether it relates to hair cloning or multiplication.
He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.
The conversation is about selling KY19382 powder, a novel activator of Wnt/β-catenin signaling, and Kolliphor EL liquid for vehicle formulation. The seller offers worldwide shipping.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and is experiencing fewer side effects with dutasteride, though some scalp itching has occurred. Blood tests show elevated testosterone and estrogen, low DHT, and normal liver and cholesterol levels, leading the user to feel confident in the long-term benefits of dutasteride for hair regrowth.
Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.
Finasteride, Minoxidil, Bioneer CosmeRNA, Technoderma, Kintor, Hope, Breezula, and Follicum treatments showed increases in hair count, with Technoderma showing the highest increase at 24.3 hairs/cm². Amplifica has not yet published results.
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.
A transgender woman experienced significant hair regrowth after 18 months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and bicalutamide. The discussion notes HRT's effectiveness for hair regrowth but warns against its use for cisgender men due to feminizing effects.
Blocking DHT is not a cure for hair loss; instead, altering how scalp follicles respond to DHT might be more effective. Current treatments like topical finasteride and minoxidil are temporary solutions, and future approaches may involve gene therapy and bioengineering to change follicle behavior.
A breakthrough in hair follicle cultivation using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) has been achieved, producing large hair follicles suitable for transplantation. Clinical trials for this hair multiplication technology are planned in partnership with Yinguan Biotechnology.
TDM-105795 showed better efficacy and safety in trials for hair loss, with a higher hair count improvement compared to GT20029 and HMI 115, but it's not as widely discussed. The user is questioning why this is the case.
Triple Hair's TH-16, a product claimed to be more effective than Minoxidil 5%, has been released; it contains melatonin and resveratrol. One user reported success with topical melatonin and dermarolling.
The user has been using finasteride for over two years with mixed results and is considering starting dutasteride and oral minoxidil, though both are hard to obtain. They are also contemplating a hair transplant in the future due to diffuse thinning.
The user is considering switching between topical minoxidil (10%) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) to manage hair shedding around the temples, while also using a dermaroller and biotin. They are concerned about the potential side effects of oral minoxidil, such as hypertrichosis, and the impact on hair shedding if they stop using it.
Hair loss treatment should target dermal white adipose tissue (DWAT) to restore hair follicles. Potential remedies include tocopherol (vitamin E), botox, rosiglitazone, niacin, kojyl cinnamate esters, and ADP355.
Brian Dye's theory links skeletal malocclusion type II to hair loss, suggesting it's a blood flow issue. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and anti-inflammatory drugs like benaxoprofen.
The conversation discusses the idea of naturally lowering testosterone levels to potentially reduce DHT and help with hair loss, though it is speculative and not tested by the original poster. Participants suggest using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, or RU58841 instead, as they directly target DHT without reducing testosterone.