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      community Comparing the effect of T suppression and DHT suppression

      in Transgender  89 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the use of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss in transgender women, particularly in relation to testosterone suppression. The original poster has been using dutasteride and is considering stopping it due to undetectable testosterone levels.

      community Pelage Recruiting Now for Phase 2

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pelage is recruiting for phase 2 trials, showing promise for treating bald regions. The discussion highlights its potential effectiveness based on its mechanism of action.

      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 Thoughts on this 2-deoxy-D-ribose Topical?

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about skepticism towards a new hair loss treatment containing 2-deoxy-D-ribose, copper peptides, and exosomes, with concerns about the legitimacy of the product and its website. The treatment's effectiveness and authenticity are questioned due to lack of testing and transparency.

      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 Dr. Bloxham Final verteporfin update

      in Research/Science  59 upvotes 1 year ago
      Verteporfin is being explored for its potential to improve hair transplant outcomes by reducing scarring and increasing donor hair follicles. There is skepticism about the results, with some claiming misleading presentation of evidence.

      community 21 months on topical minoxidil and full HRT

      in Transgender  214 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a transgender individual's experience with hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), expressing concern about the slow growth and thin appearance of their hair. Some responses encourage patience and highlight the variability of results, while others discuss the role of HRT and its effects.

      community I ingested RU58841 orally to see if its legit

      in Chat  136 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user ingested RU58841 orally and experienced severe heart and breathing issues, requiring emergency medical assistance. They concluded that MV supplements is a legitimate supplier but warned of the serious side effects.

      community Ru58841 and later response (6+ months) ?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has tried many hair loss treatments including dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, topical finasteride, PRP, and microneedling without much success and is now using RU58841, seeing initial vellus hair growth but no further improvement after 5 months. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of RU58841 after 6-12 months of use.

      community Does RU58841 in Glycerin works?

      in Product 4 months ago
      RU58841 in glycerin may cause less irritation than in PG form, but its effectiveness might be reduced. Users discuss the potential trade-off between irritation and efficacy.

      community where and how to do Verteporfin after HT

      in Transplants  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user planning to undergo a hair transplant and seeking information on clinics that perform Verteporfin treatment. A user suggests Dr. Barghouthi might offer this service.

      community Group Buy for MR antagonist finerenone

      in Product  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      User discusses group buy for finerenone, a third-gen mineralocorticoid antagonist for hair loss treatment. Finerenone inhibits TGFb, NOX, and ROS, and improves renal and cardiac function; topical dose should be no more than 10mg per day.

      community It looks like Pelage are giving hints that PP405 is a game changer

      in Chat  239 upvotes 2 months ago
      PP405 is seen as a potential breakthrough for converting vellus hairs to terminal hairs, with users expressing both hope and skepticism. It is compared to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, with discussions on side effects and marketing concerns.

      community Dr. Bloxham's Verteporfin Trial

      in Research/Science  30 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dr. Bloxham's trial is testing verteporfin on hair transplant patients to see if it can improve hair regrowth in treated areas. People are discussing the potential for follicle regeneration, expected results timeline, and concerns about side effects like cancer.

      community Welp - pp405 conference showed nothing

      in Update  77 upvotes 2 months ago
      PP405 shows potential for hair growth by increasing terminal hair and converting vellus hairs, but results are modest and more waiting is needed. It complements existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but won't replace them.

      community Redensyl Megathread !!!!

       42 upvotes 6 years ago
      Redensyl, which is a topical alternative to Minoxidil for hair loss. It may have advantages such as not making the hair greasy and lasting longer after discontinuing use than minoxidil. There are some positive reports from users, but also some negative ones, so it's unclear how effective this treatment will be in comparison to Minoxidil and other treatments like Finasteride or RU58841.

      community Expectations control for SCUBE3

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 2 years ago
      SCUBE3, a protein linked to hair growth in moles, was discovered over 25 years ago and is being developed by Amplifica for potential hair loss treatment. Concerns exist about SCUBE3's association with cancer, as it is a protein that promotes cell growth, which could potentially trigger cancer development if used for hair growth therapy.

      community What's the deal with verteporfin?

      in Research/Science  23 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses verteporfin as a potential hair loss treatment and questions why more precise methods aren't used to test its effectiveness in regrowing hair. Some users believe verteporfin is promising and should receive more attention, while others are skeptical about the testing methods.

      community RU58841 vehicle penetration (Study for minoxidil)

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user mixes their own RU58841 solution and found that increasing the ethanol content improved absorption and reduced scalp itching. A study on minoxidil showed that penetration increased with higher ethanol concentrations, reaching maximum penetration at 90% ethanol.