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      community Using Antihypertensive drugs for hair loss

      in Chat  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential connection between baldness, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride.

      community Is this Better Than Topical Minoxidil? Topical Diazoxide

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical diazoxide may be a promising hair regrowth treatment, especially for those who don't respond to minoxidil, as it activates potassium channels without needing sulfation. It appears safe for topical use, avoiding systemic effects seen in oral use.

      community L-Arginine and other vasodilators

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      L-Arginine and other vasodilators are discussed for hair health, with L-Arginine being less effective than topical treatments like Minoxidil. Topical sildenafil or Cialis are suggested as potentially effective treatments for hair regrowth.

      community Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Does Not Significantly Affect BP

      in Minoxidil  178 upvotes 1 year ago
      Low-dose oral minoxidil is used for hair loss and does not significantly affect blood pressure but may increase heart rate and cause hypotensive symptoms. Some users experience side effects like palpitations and shortness of breath, while others find it effective; topical minoxidil with tretinoin is also considered.

      community Fevipiprant 2019!

       15 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses Fevipiprant, an asthma drug that may block CRTH2 and potentially stop male pattern baldness (MPB) without inhibiting DHT. It also mentions the use of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss.

      community Very exited about Veradermics,

      in Research/Science  29 upvotes 2 months ago
      Veradermics is a promising new treatment for hair loss, essentially a repackaged version of Minoxidil. The user is optimistic about its potential effectiveness.

      community Tressless When They See Verteporfin Results

      in Transplants  181 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of Verteporfin, an FDA-approved drug, for hair loss treatment, particularly in combination with microneedling or PRP. Users express hope and curiosity about its application, while some remain cautious due to the need for more extensive testing.

      community Extreme caution: my experience using Ru58841 only once

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old experienced severe side effects, including heart palpitations and high blood pressure, after using RU58841 once, leading to a referral to cardiology for suspected left ventricular hypertrophy. The user regrets using RU58841 and seeks advice on recovery, while others suggest preexisting conditions or genetic predispositions may be factors.

      community Have to stop min after 3 years, diagnosed with heart murmur

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user must stop minoxidil due to a heart murmur and is considering alternatives like nanoxidil or stemoxydine while continuing dutasteride. Suggestions include adding pyrilutamide and alfatradiol or switching to topical minoxidil at a lower concentration.

      community Growth stimulants worth a damn besides minox?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experiences side effects from minoxidil and is considering alternatives like stemoxydine and adenosine for hair regrowth and density, but finds options like caffeine and various oils unreliable. They are also using a 5AR inhibitor (finasteride).

      community Has anyone else seen this encouraging verteporfin case study?

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential use of verteporfin for hair loss treatment, with one user mentioning their surgeon's interest in trying it and another noting its research status and clinical use as a YAP inhibitor. Some users debate the market size, availability of generics, and the optimism in the hair loss community regarding new treatments.

      community What’s the go with verteporfin?

      in Technology  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses using verteporfin for hair regrowth and minimizing scarring after hair transplants. Some individuals plan to self-administer verteporfin, potentially in combination with microneedling, as an alternative to hair transplants.

      community Where do you buy your Verteporfin?

      in Product  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is seeking advice on treating a chin scar with Verteporfin, noting that higher doses were more effective. Another user responds that they do not use it, without providing further explanation.

      community Since there is so much hype for cosmeRNA and HMI-115...

      in Chat  44 upvotes 3 years ago
      Exploring different treatments for hair loss, such as cosmeRNA and HMI-115 which are small interference messenger RNA that inhibits the DHT receptor and an antibody that binds to the prolactin (PRL) receptor respectively; and researching mechanism and environment of hyperresponders.

      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 Verteporfin trials in hair transplant patients begin

      in Transplants  44 upvotes 3 years ago
      A clinical trial for Verteporfin as a hair loss treatment, and the potential for greater progress in treatments for hair loss in the future. Common treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841 were discussed.

      community Minoxidil its giving me huge water retention

      in Minoxidil  128 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil caused water retention and gastrointestinal issues for the user, which improved after stopping the medication. The user is now using finasteride and topical minoxidil, experiencing excessive urination and concerns about systemic absorption.

      community Latest verteporfin update (9/11/2022)

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      Research and science related to a minor improvement in hair growth caused by the use of verteporfin, as well as potential treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.