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900-930 / 1000+ resultscommunity Got sides on fin, now Alfatradiol or Fluridil?
The user experienced side effects from finasteride and is considering adding Alfatradiol or Fluridil to their regimen, which includes Minoxidil, dermarolling, and ketoconazole. Fluridil is noted to be more effective than Alfatradiol but less effective than finasteride, with mild side effects reported.
community My 4200 Grafts Hair transplant surgery update
A user shared their positive experience with a 4200-graft hair transplant performed by Dr. Heena Kudyar, noting significant improvement in hairline and density by month 9. The user did not mention using medications like Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841.
community Dutasteride Mesotherapy seems like the best of all worlds.. Why isn't it talked about more?
Dutasteride mesotherapy is discussed as a potentially effective hair loss treatment with no sexual side effects, requiring less frequent application than daily pills. However, it is not widely popular due to limited availability, high cost, and skepticism about its effectiveness.
community Would you use a hair transplant recovery tracker app?
A user is considering creating a mobile app to track hair transplant recovery, including daily progress, photos, and care instructions. They seek feedback on whether such an app would be helpful for others.
community What are some novel treatments “below” hair transplant that I can do (in South Korea)?
A user is seeking non-transplant hair treatments in Seoul, such as scalp detox, PRP, and exosomes, before considering a future transplant with Dr. Zarev. They want to explore options that improve hair health without undergoing a transplant immediately.
community The non-linear nature of hair regrowth on Fin/Min
community Considering a hair transplant. Thoughts?
A 27-year-old is considering a hair transplant after unsuccessful minoxidil and dermarolling use, but is hesitant about finasteride due to potential side effects. Users advise trying finasteride or dutasteride to prevent further hair loss and suggest that a transplant won't stop balding without medication.
community When will hair cloning (infinite amount of transplantable hair grafts) be available?
Hair cloning may become available in 1-2 years in Japan, but widespread availability and affordability could take 7-15 years. Current treatments like finasteride are effective but may lose effectiveness over time.
community PRP with Exosomes - The next step for me?
The user is considering PRP with exosomes for hair loss after oral minoxidil and dutasteride failed to provide desired results. Despite suggestions for a hair transplant, the user is hesitant due to cost and complexity, and is unsure about other options.
community Little hair cloning article here
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also mentions a new hair transplant therapy approved by the government.
community [24M] Legendary Stress Thinning Recovery (7 months on 5% topical 2x per day)
community Lipisomal Solution (Dutasteride / Tretinoin & Minoxidil & Tretinoin) Horror Story Warning
Using liposomal solutions with dutasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin worsened hair loss due to buildup and scalp issues. Consulting a professional and returning to simpler treatments like finasteride and minoxidil improved the situation.
community 24M - 14 months of treatment (diffuse thinning)
A 24-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after 14 months of treatment with 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg minoxidil, with no side effects reported. He plans to consider a hair transplant for his hairline, as the treatment did not improve that area.
community Transplant Candidate? (26, Male)
A 26-year-old male considering a hair transplant is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, planning to start feminizing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and spironolactone. Many suggest waiting to see the effects of HRT, which may significantly regrow hair, before deciding on a transplant, and recommend adding microneedling and possibly switching to oral treatments for better results.
community DUT mesotherapy in Canada, any good references ?
The conversation is about finding reputable clinics in Canada or near the US border that offer DUT mesotherapy for hair loss. The user is seeking recommendations and cost information for these treatments.
community Hair transplant at Capilar Hair Center w/ doctor Jimmy Cortez
A user shared their satisfaction with a hair transplant done by Dr. Jimmy Cortez at Capilar Hair Center, but others in the conversation questioned the authenticity of the results, suspecting the use of hair fibers and deceptive advertising. Some found the hairline natural-looking, while others criticized it as artificial or unnecessary.
community RU58841 is the only thing that worked for me, a DUPA sufferer
RU58841 slowed hair loss for a DUPA sufferer after other treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil failed. Some users reported side effects with RU58841, while others did not experience any.
community Cassiopea Announces Very Positive Interim Analysis Phase 2 Results for Breezula® (Clascoterone) in Treating Androgenetic Alopecia
Breezula® (Clascoterone) showed promising results in a Phase 2 trial for treating hair loss, being as effective as Propecia with no serious side effects. It might be released between 2021-2022, and a related acne treatment with the same active ingredient could be used in the meantime.
community Do I have a chance of reversing this without a transplant?
A 19-year-old is seeking advice on reversing hair loss without a transplant, currently using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. A suggestion was made to switch to dutasteride and use a stronger minoxidil, with the addition of a topical anti-androgen after three months.
community Combining oral dut with topical finasteride for reduced scalp DHT
The conversation discusses combining oral dutasteride with topical finasteride to further reduce scalp DHT levels for hair regrowth. Users debate the effectiveness and safety of this combination, with some suggesting alternatives like topical antiandrogens such as RU58841, fluridil, and alfatradiol.
community Any news on potential hair loss treatments?
The conversation is about seeking updates on new hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning scube3 and GT20029, with one person mentioning HMI_115 as showing promising results.
community Are there clinics that perform dutasteride mesotherapy in the US?
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically asking about clinics in the US that perform dutasteride mesotherapy. Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are also mentioned.
community 8 Year's Of Oral Min, Dutasteride and Propecia With 2500 FUT HT
A user shared their 8-year journey with hair loss treatments, including oral minoxidil, dutasteride, Propecia, and a 2500 FUT hair transplant, leading to significant hair regrowth and a healthy lifestyle. They experienced some side effects like oily skin and a higher-pitched voice but maintained high testosterone levels and a strong libido.
community Warning: finasteride to dutasteride switch
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause significant hair shedding if done abruptly. It's recommended to overlap both treatments and gradually taper off finasteride to minimize shedding.
community Buzz cut years after hair transplant?
The conversation discusses concerns about getting a buzz cut years after a FUE hair transplant due to an unnatural look and thinning hair. Suggestions include trying a buzz cut and considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP) as an option.
community A new study by Deng and colleagues set out to explore differences between balding and non balding scalps...
Balding scalps have more androgen receptors, leading to increased TGF-beta, which causes blood vessel loss and hair follicle miniaturization. Blocking androgen signaling and TGF-beta may help prevent hair loss.
community Stem cell feat may lead to fix for baldness
community AH-001 another topical AR degrader beside GT20029, completed Phase I
AH-001 is a new topical treatment designed to degrade androgen receptors, targeting the root cause of androgenetic alopecia without the side effects of oral treatments like finasteride. It has shown a strong safety profile and good local tolerability in early trials.
community [Nov 2019] The peptide AC 2 isolated from Bacillus-treated Trapa japonica fruit extract rescues DHT (dihydrotestosterone)-treated human dermal papilla cells and mediates mTORC1 signaling for autophagy and apoptosis suppression
A peptide from Japanese water chestnut fruit may help with hair loss by suppressing DHT's effect on hair follicle cell death, potentially serving as a finasteride alternative. The treatment's effectiveness and safety in humans remain uncertain.