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      community From Perfect Hair to This: 2 Years of Chronic TE + Unmasked AGA.

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 days ago
      A 25-year-old is experiencing chronic telogen effluvium (TE) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) after surgery, using finasteride, red light therapy, and supplements, and considering oral minoxidil despite heart concerns. They are unsure whether to start minoxidil before or after an upcoming surgery, which may trigger another hair shed.

      community Here's why you don't assume you have TE, because you likely don't

      in Chat  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      TE (telogen effluvium) is often misunderstood and is triggered by severe stress or trauma, not minor daily inconveniences. Most hair loss cases are due to male pattern baldness (AGA), and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can help.

      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.

      community Verteporfin to deminiaturize follicles

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      User discusses verteporfin for hair regrowth through "super microneedling" and preventing scarring. They mention a case of an old man regrowing hair after a head injury and suggest verteporfin could recreate this result.

      community What is the consensus on topical tretinoin mono therapy?

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of topical tretinoin as a monotherapy for hair loss, with users suggesting it may not be as effective as minoxidil or finasteride. The original poster is considering other options like a phenol peel and is concerned about the risks of derma rolling.

      community Is Finasteride helping with my skin tags or is it something else?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user noticed improvement in skin tags after using oral and topical finasteride and minoxidil, along with other supplements like thiamine, P5P, serrapeptase, nattokinase, and retinol. They are unsure which treatment caused the improvement and are seeking input on whether finasteride's DHT reduction could be responsible.

      community Fin/dut increase in estrogen and autoimmune diseases

      in Chat  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the link between increased estrogen and autoimmune diseases, with a focus on avoiding soy and milk. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.

      community Finasteride influence on other hormones

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      Finasteride can affect hormone levels, potentially causing symptoms like puffy nipples and testicular pain, and may result in elevated prolactin and high testosterone. The user is seeking interpretation of these changes after taking finasteride.

      community 8 weeks in with microneedling and minoxidil/tretinoin

      in Progress Pictures  95 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a combination of microneedling, minoxidil, tretinoin, scalp massages, and red light therapy to address hair loss, with a focus on the hairline and temples. They emphasize the importance of scalp massages and have seen regrowth, attributing success to their comprehensive routine.

      community can someone help me identify these pls

      in Treatment 4 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.

      community ultimate nuclear stack? need more suggestions bruhh

      in Technology  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses an extensive hair loss treatment regimen including dutasteride, GT20029, RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and experimental compounds. The user humorously describes their approach as a comprehensive strategy to combat hair loss while maintaining hair growth.

      community Opinions on LLLT? Is it useless after stopping it?

      in Treatment 1 year ago
      Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is considered expensive and may not provide significant benefits, with some users suggesting alternatives like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Many users report limited success with LLLT and similar treatments, recommending more proven options instead.

      community Telogen Effluvium/Chronic TE and immune-related hair loss advice

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Chronic Telogen Effluvium can be managed by avoiding inflammatory foods, exercising, staying hydrated, and using supplements like krill oil, saw palmetto, or licorice root. Minoxidil is discouraged due to its cost and potential for worsening hair loss, while castor oil is recommended to strengthen hair roots and reduce shedding.
      PP405 Identity Research

      community PP405 Identity Research

      in Research  292 upvotes 7 months ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment that inhibits mitochondrial pyruvate carriers, increasing lactate dehydrogenase activity and stimulating hair follicle stem cells. In a phase 1 trial, 31% of participants showed over 20% hair density increase with PP405 treatment.

      community My nuclear protocol (scary but very effective)

      in Treatment  79 upvotes 3 years ago
      A hair loss treatment protocol involving topical and oral medications such as Minoxidil, RU58841, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Zinc, Vitamin B6, NAC, Caffeine, Biotin, Ginseng, and Semen; other treatments including Microneedling, Laser Helmet, Nizoral shampoo, Scalp Massage and supplements like Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Fish Oil, and Biotin; and the potential side effects of using this protocol.

      community Another Verteporfin video popped up

      in Technology  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dr. Toyos is recruiting more participants for a larger trial on hair loss treatments. The discussion mentions Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as potential treatments.

      community pyrilutamide solution progress log

      in Product  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 28 year old using a hair loss prevention protocol to restore thinning hair, which includes finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, alopecin, nizoral shampoo and microneedling; the user is now adding pyrilutamide solution to the regimen with the hope of improving their results. RU58841 was also ordered but not yet used.

      community DHT levels and correlation to hair loss

      in Chat  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced hair shedding after starting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and is considering using DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride to address potential DHT-related hair loss. Low ferritin levels due to frequent blood donations may also contribute to hair issues, and the user is working on stabilizing iron levels.

      community The Real Reason For Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science 3 months ago
      Hair loss is linked to scalp fibrosis and tension, which result from chronic mechanical stress and androgenic signaling. Treatments include blocking androgens with finasteride, promoting hair growth with topical minoxidil, and improving scalp mobility through exercises.