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      community Veradermics VDPHL01: why isn’t anyone talking about it?

      in Treatment  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      Veradermics' new hair loss treatment, VDPHL01, is likely a modified release oral minoxidil, which has received $75 million in funding for clinical trials. Despite skepticism about investing in a known treatment, some believe it could offer improved efficacy and reduced side effects.

      community Dutas and Minox results - mixed feelings

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  239 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair growth using oral dutasteride and minoxidil but developed severe erectile dysfunction, likely exacerbated by obesity and diabetes. They plan to lose weight and possibly adjust medication to alleviate side effects.

      community Diffuse thinning chronicles pt. 2

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old Asian male is treating hair loss with 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and 1.5mm microneedling weekly. The discussion is about his progress with these treatments.

      community Severe diffuse thinning since 13 years old

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning plans to use minoxidil, dermarolling, and possibly ketoconazole, with hopes to later incorporate finasteride. Concerns about starting finasteride too young and the need for a dermatologist consultation are discussed.

      community Chest pain on Oral minoxidil (18M)

      in Minoxidil  38 upvotes 2 months ago
      An 18-year-old experienced chest pain, headaches, and vomiting after taking oral minoxidil for hair loss. They reduced the dosage, felt better, but experienced sharp chest pain again after increasing it, and are advised to stop the medication and see a doctor.

      community Got some bloodwork done, horrifying results.

       10 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user is concerned about high DHT levels despite using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, suggesting these treatments may not be effective. They plan to consult an endocrinologist and consider other antiandrogens, acknowledging potential side effects.

      community Thinking of getting more aggressive with my w

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 31-year-old man using finasteride for a year is considering adding oral minoxidil or switching to topical minoxidil to address diffuse thinning, while also using a scalp massager and ketoconazole shampoo. Concerns include cardiovascular side effects, pet safety with topical minoxidil, and cost of telehealth services.

      community Im on 2.5 mg dutasteride, RU, 15 mg Oral Minoxidil, 300 mg Isoflavones, 1800mg NAC, 1000mg Pumpkin Seed Oil, NAD+ and Vipelin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  21 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user improved their hair loss from a Norwood scale 2.5/3 to 1.5/2 using treatments including 2.5 mg dutasteride, RU58841, 15 mg oral minoxidil, isoflavones, NAC, pumpkin seed oil, NAD+, and Vipelin, but still experiences temple recession. Other users expressed concern over the high dosages of oral minoxidil and dutasteride.

      community The ultimate Regimen for density and thick ess

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The regimen for hair loss includes topical finasteride, clascoterone, tretinoin, minoxidil, oral saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, vitamin D, microneedling, and anti-fungal shampoo. Expected benefits are increased hair growth and density, with considerations for potential skin irritation and interactions between treatments.

      community Reaction to High Dose Minoxidil After Year of Use

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 6 years ago
      A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.

      community Vertoporfin research update by Dr Bloxham

      in Research/Science  71 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of verteporfin in treating hair loss, with some users reporting positive results and speculating that it could lead to a cure for baldness. Others are skeptical, and there's a debate on the effectiveness of verteporfin for regrowing hair and reducing transplant scars.

      community 3 month progress NW5 -- lost cause?

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is treating their advanced hair loss with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, hydrocortisone, stem cell serum, peptide serum, multivitamins, he shou wu tea, derma pen, argan oil, and a derma roller. Replies suggest it's too early to judge progress and recommend staying consistent, with one suggesting oral minoxidil as an additional option.

      community Topical Dutasteride And Sperm Quality ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is concerned about the impact of topical dutasteride on sperm quality and potential long-term fertility issues. They are using microneedling with a 0.025% dutasteride solution and are seeking information on whether sperm parameters return to normal after stopping the drug.

      community Sublingual topical minoxidil experience

      in Minoxidil  16 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects from using topical minoxidil sublingually, including muscle cramps, dizziness, and high potassium levels. They were advised to stop and seek medical help, emphasizing that topical minoxidil is not safe for ingestion due to its alcohol content.

      community Doubtful of RU58441's negative effects

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      RU58841's potential side effects, particularly heart palpitations, are debated, with some attributing them to contamination with minoxidil. Users report mixed experiences, with some seeing no side effects and others cautioning about the lack of reliable data on RU58841's safety.

      community Taking cordyceps while on dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about using cordyceps while on dutasteride due to potential DHT increase, with OP experiencing hair loss after using creatine. OP is advised to stop creatine and give dutasteride more time to evaluate its effectiveness.

      community OFFICIAL Multi-Center Verteporfin Trial Recruitment

      in Research/Science  249 upvotes 10 months ago
      Recruitment for a verteporfin trial and a separate hair cloning trial using verteporfin and other methods is underway, with locations in Jordan, NYC, Beverly Hills, and Memphis. Dr. Bloxham is conducting the hair cloning trial, and interested participants are encouraged to contact him directly.

      community Any positive responses for Diffuse Thinner with Retrograde using Fin/Min/Dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      People with diffuse thinning and retrograde hair loss are discussing treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some reporting improvements and others experiencing issues like scalp inflammation and increased sebum. Suggestions include addressing scalp inflammation, considering gut health, and possibly using topical antiandrogens or micro-needling.

      community Ru with gloves because of Systemic absorption?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about whether to use gloves when applying 5% RU58841 to avoid systemic absorption and if washing hands with water is sufficient. Users question the concern, noting it is applied to the scalp.