community I'm a tressless woman who's ready to call it quits.
A woman who is considering giving up on her hair loss journey after trying minoxidil and spironolactone, but other posters offer words of encouragement and suggest the use of wigs.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Finally Leaving this Subreddit for Good
Dutasteride, taken every other day with vitamin and mineral supplements, successfully increased crown hair density without side effects after seven months. The user plans to leave the subreddit after achieving desired hair regrowth.
community Latest verteporfin update (9/11/2022)
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.
community Any experience with stem cell hair transplants?
Stem cell hair transplants use stem cells from fat tissue to reactivate inactive hair follicles, but results are inconsistent and not widely shared. Traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil often show better results.
community Has Anyone Gotten Results With TH16?
The conversation discusses using TH16, a topical melatonin with resveratrol, and stemoxydine for hair maintenance, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects. The user is considering a low-dose topical finasteride despite sensitivity.
community 24M, Rejected from HT Clinics Despite 1.5 Years on Minoxidil/Finasteride, What Next?
A 24-year-old has been using Minoxidil and finasteride for 1.5 years with mild improvement but is being rejected for hair transplants due to age and diffuse thinning. They are seeking advice on what to do next.
community There's been a lot of interest in Liposomal Finasteride ever since that one study came out that it was the most effective than all other topical finasteride solutions. Liposomal solutions are actually dirt cheap and easy to make. Comes out to only a couple bucks a month if you get the 15$ costco fin
The conversation is about using liposomal finasteride for hair loss treatment, highlighting its cost-effectiveness and ease of preparation. It suggests using lecithin and crushed finasteride pills to make the solution, which has shown to be significantly more effective than other topical formulations.
community Saw Palmetto/Pumkin seed gives basically same results as Fin
A user reported that Procerin, containing Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin seed oil, provided similar hair thickening results as finasteride but with milder side effects. They experienced reduced libido and watery ejaculations but are adjusting the dose to minimize these effects.
community Spironolactone and pregnancy planning
A user with AGA uses topical spironolactone 2% due to side effects from the oral form and is concerned about its use during conception and breastfeeding. They seek alternatives to prevent AGA relapse while planning pregnancy and after childbirth.
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.