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      community Scalp Inflammation Beyond Psoriasis: A Hidden Player in Hair Thinning

      in Technology  54 upvotes 1 month ago
      Scalp inflammation may contribute to hair thinning, with treatments like ketoconazole shampoo potentially helping by reducing inflammation. Some users report that DHT blockers and other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 can alleviate symptoms associated with inflammation.

      community Pyrilutamide/KX-826 for women?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide/KX-826 is being considered as a potential treatment for female androgenetic alopecia (AGA), but its high cost and limited data on effectiveness are concerns. Kintor markets it for both men and women.

      community Lowering DHT vs measured level and topical scalp treatment issues

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effects of lowering DHT on hair loss and the importance of monitoring DHT levels during treatment. The user suggests that individual responses to DHT and hair loss treatments vary, and expresses a preference for topical treatments over oral medications due to concerns about systemic DHT reduction.

      community GT20029 & KX826 Major Updates from Kintor.

      in Research/Science  104 upvotes 1 year ago
      KX826 shows promise as a hair loss treatment with a 10% increase in hair count, but concerns about Kintor's marketing practices and the systemic effects of treatments like GT20029 and RU58841 remain. Users express skepticism and hope, with some preferring traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Terminal hairs growing in, but derm still says I’m going to go bald in the years to come??

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.

      community HT / Meds results are reverting, thinning, crazy shedding..

      in Progress Pictures  164 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

      community found out im more responsive to dutastetide than finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and saw significant improvement in under two months. They also microneedle, take supplements including collagen and vitamin D3, use ketoconazole shampoo, and noticed accidental hair regrowth with retinol application on their face.

      community Passive/preventative anti-DHT haircare routine?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses preventative hair care measures for hair loss, focusing on non-prescription treatments like rosemary, peppermint, castor oils, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. It also touches on the use of finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for those experiencing hair loss.

      community Kintor pyrilutamide presentation?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about whether the phase 2 results for pyrilutamide, a potential hair loss treatment, were presented at a dermatology convention and inquiries about the completion of phase 3 trials. Specific treatments mentioned include pyrilutamide.

      community Gt20026 - the actual cure to hairloss?

      in Research/Science 3 months ago
      GT20026 is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss that targets androgen receptors without affecting hormone levels, but it may not promote significant regrowth. It is expected to be available by 2028, with other treatments like Breezula and Clascoterone also mentioned.

      community Blood Results - 2 years on Finasteride, 1 year on dutasteride

      in Research/Science  129 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss but is experiencing low energy and motivation, possibly due to high prolactin levels. Despite treatment, hairline recession continues, and the user is considering the impact of low DHT levels on overall health and energy.

      community Is there any way to know for sure if hair thinning is just from fungal infection/ inflammation and would be reversed with just Ketoconazole 2%/ triamcinolone acetonide etc?

       2 upvotes 10 years ago
      The user is unsure if their hair thinning is due to fungal infection/inflammation or genetic factors and is hesitant to start Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. They are currently using Ketoconazole 2% and triamcinolone acetonide and are concerned about potential side effects from other medications.

      community (MTF 35) Results of 18 Months of HRT

      in Transgender  783 upvotes 5 months ago
      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.

      community Starting my Pyrilutamide + ru58841 journey

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      An individual's journey to treat their severe hair loss condition using the medications Pyrilutamide and RU58841. They will provide regular updates on their progress.

      community Noticed a form of hairloss at 15 (for a few months now)

      in General  52 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is considering treatment options. They are aware they cannot use DHT blockers like finasteride due to their age and are exploring other causes like Telogen Effluvium.

      community We need to talk about DHT itch

      in Treatment 3 years ago
      DHT Itch and its link to balding, with various treatments such as finasteride being discussed. Members shared their experiences of scalp itch before and after taking 5AR inhibitors, and potential underlying causes such as seborrheic dermatitis were discussed.

      community ~3 year update on my singular DHT immune hair for you guys

      in Update  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post is an update on the user's hair loss journey. They have a strong hair follicle that has remained unaffected by hair loss for almost 3 years. The user is starting finasteride and using ketoconazole, alfatradiol, and oral castor oil for hair maintenance.

      community Autologus Exosomes, anyone tried it ?

      in Technology  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      Autologous exosome treatment for hair loss is being discussed as an emerging option. Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are also mentioned as treatments.

      community Very low free test from 3 months of finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user experienced decreased free testosterone levels after three months of using finasteride, despite positive results in hair shedding reduction. They are considering switching to topical finasteride and plan to conduct further blood tests, including checking SHBG levels, to understand the hormonal changes.

      community I'm very skeptical about pyrilutamide

      in Product  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      Pyrilutamide's effectiveness is questioned due to overstated claims and previous trial ineffectiveness, with some users opting for finasteride instead. Despite skepticism, some consider adding pyrilutamide to their regimen alongside treatments like bicalutamide.