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GlossaryAcid-Base Balance

regulation of body's pH levels for stable internal environment

Acid-Base Balance, also known as Acid-Base Homeostasis, refers to the regulation of the pH levels in the body's fluids and tissues to maintain a stable internal environment. This balance is crucial for normal cellular functions and is tightly controlled by the kidneys, lungs, and buffer systems in the blood to keep the pH within a narrow range, typically around 7.35 to 7.45.

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community What’s the most effective way to beat Serb Derm?

in Treatment 7 upvotes 3 months ago

OP struggles with scalp flakes causing hair loss and has tried Selsun Blue, Ketoconazole, and ZPT Shampoo without success. Suggestions include using salicylic acid shampoo, shaving the head, using Nizoral, and combining treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

community Before I pull the trigger on Happy Head, are there cheaper/better alternatives for what I'm seeking?

in Product 2 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically an $80/month product containing Minoxidil, Finasteride, Retinoic Acid, and Hydrocortisone with an aloe base. One reply suggests cheaper alternatives like generic oral Finasteride and liquid Minoxidil from Costco.

community Custom topicals: Does anyone here mix their own topical?

in Product 2 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about creating a custom hair loss treatment by mixing Kirkland Minoxidil with latanoprost, sandalore, valproic acid, and RU58841. The user is seeking suggestions or advice on this mixture.

community Adding caffeine to topical minoxidil

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 2 months ago

Adding caffeine to topical minoxidil is unlikely to enhance its effectiveness, with most users agreeing it has minimal impact. The main treatments discussed are minoxidil and finasteride, with some users adding other ingredients like azelaic acid and retinol.

community Minoxidil Beard Growth Stack + Protocol (Only 1.5 years commitment)

in Minoxidil 7 upvotes 7 months ago

A user shared a beard growth protocol involving hydration toner, azelaic acid, tretinoin, moisturizer, 5% topical minoxidil, and SPF 30+ sunscreen. The regimen spans a year to a year and a half, with specific application schedules for different phases.

community New Latanoprost-Based Formula Used by Hollywood Celebrities

in Treatment 26 upvotes 1 year ago

A new Latanoprost-based formula used by Hollywood celebrities to treat hair loss, with the formula containing minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, azelaic acid, zinc thymulin, vitamin B6, sandalore and methyl vanillate. It also mentions the potential of offering a combined sublingual minoxidil/oral dutasteride option in the future.

community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair

in Progress Pictures 492 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.

community How I paused my hair loss by curing seborrheic dermatitis

in Treatment 104 upvotes 1 year ago

User Wonderful_Tonight910 suffered from hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis for years. After using irritant-free shampoo, their scalp improved, hair loss stopped, and new hair growth appeared.

community Topical Finasteride -- Without Propylene Glycol (PG)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 3 years ago

The user seeks alternatives to Propylene Glycol (PG) for delivering topical finasteride due to scalp irritation. They consider using Propanediol 1,3 and ask for other suggestions.

community Hairloss Treatment - General health and efficacy-conscious stack overview

in Treatment 2 months ago

The conversation discusses managing hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and saw palmetto, emphasizing the importance of scalp health and DHT reduction. The user shares personal experiences and suggests a balanced approach, combining topical treatments and lifestyle changes for effective hair regrowth.

community Pyrilutamide from Hairlisciously? Other suppliers?

in Treatment 8 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about the effectiveness and trustworthiness of Pyrilutamide hair loss treatment sold by Hairlisciously, with concerns about product purity and a request for alternative suppliers. No specific treatments were confirmed to be used by participants.

community Nice & pure PRP, 3 ml of this is going to the scalp.

in Research/Science 32 upvotes 2 years ago

The use of PRP to treat hair loss and its potential effectiveness when combined with 5 alpha reductase blockers such as Minoxidil or Finasteride.

community 15 Week Update of Oral Consumption of Topical Minoxidil. 3 drops Keeps 5% (3.75mg) 2x per day with comparison.

in Update 2 years ago

CumShotDiva's update on using topical minoxidil orally in an attempt to regrow hair, which has been met with both support and criticism from other users. The conversation includes discussion of possible side effects and the efficacy of this approach.

community About the CBD regrowth study : just a few remarks

in Research/Science 167 upvotes 3 years ago

CBD in an emu and lanolin oil preparation showed a 100% increase in hair growth, but the effectiveness may partly come from the oils. Users discussed proper CBD dosage, preparation methods, and skepticism about the study's quality.

community Shrooms have done more for my hair loss than all of my hair supplements/medications combined.

in Satire 408 upvotes 1 year ago

Finding acceptance of hair loss through psychedelics, and the potential benefits of shrooms. Discussions include sharing experiences with minoxidil, finasteride, nutrafol, laser therapy, micro needling, as well as mental health concerns such as depression, suicidal thoughts, and self-esteem.

community Starting pyrilutamide. Currently have a 2 month supply. I will actually log my results here unlike the others

in Treatment 112 upvotes 2 years ago

Transitioning from finasteride to Pyrilutamide as a treatment for hair loss, and the potential risks associated with taking such a drug. People have discussed the need to wait at least 6 months in order to assess results, and are willing to risk their health trying this new medication.

community Am i too obsessed with hair loss prevention? And Is This obsession healty? Am i the only one? Look at my collection In This picture: Oral finasteride/ topical finasteride/ minoxidil 5% + tretinoin/ minoxidil 5%/ Alfatradiol 0.025%/Stemoxydine 5%/ dermapen/ketoconazole 1%/viviscal/procyanidin B2.

in Chat 49 upvotes 2 years ago

User obsessed with hair loss prevention shares collection of treatments, including oral and topical finasteride, minoxidil, dermapen, and more. Others suggest adding RU58841, laser helmet, and PRP, while some advise dropping certain treatments for long-term manageability.

community Best way to apply tretinoin?

in Minoxidil 14 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about using tretinoin to enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for hair loss, discussing whether to mix tretinoin with minoxidil or apply it separately, and considering the concentration of tretinoin to use.

community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 4 months ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community Is there a topical androgen receptor blocker so we don't have to fuck with the enzyme and destroy our allopregnanolone, but go and hit the end target straight?

in Treatment 47 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses topical androgen receptor blockers for hair loss, mentioning Clascoterone, Pyrilutamide, GT20029, and RU58841. Ketoconazole's effectiveness and application methods are also debated.

community 3 years of slowww progress. Thoughts?

in Progress Pictures 348 upvotes 10 months ago

The user stopped taking oral finasteride due to depression and now uses a topical finasteride/minoxidil mix with some scalp irritation. They plan to start derma stamping and have seen some improvement in their hair over three years, which others have noticed and encouraged them to continue their efforts.

community Update: 16 months deep - big 3

in Progress Pictures 407 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has seen positive results after 16 months of using topical Finasteride/Minoxidil, microneedling weekly, and Tretinoin for hair loss. There are no reported side effects, and the user advises that the effectiveness of microneedling depends on the pressure applied.

community Boys how is no one seeing positive results from pyrilutamide

in Chat 25 upvotes 1 year ago

Pyrilutimide, a treatment for hair loss; it's effectiveness compared to other treatments such as Finasteride and RU58841; and some users’ experiences with the treatment.

community 3 months progress with Finasteride 0.5mg/daily, Minoxidil foam5% 2x daily, Stemoxydine 2x daily, Microneedling(M8) 1.5mm 1x per week, Saw Palmetto 400mg/day, peppermint and jojoba oils daily, Ketoconazole 2% shampoo 3x/week, Purador shampoo/conditioner every day.

in Progress Pictures 337 upvotes 2 years ago

Jordan-Iliad has been using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, saw palmetto, peppermint and jojoba oils, ketoconazole shampoo, and Purador shampoo/conditioner for 3 months to treat their hair loss with stunning results. They have also recently started taking oral minoxidil 1.25mg/day in hopes of achieving even better results over the next 3 months.

community What do these pictures say about my hair and scalp if anything? Miniaturization, inflammation, etc.?

in Research/Science 74 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss and scalp issues, with people discussing possible treatments such as Nizoral shampoo, Minoxidil, neem oil, and finasteride.

community Nothing's working, I feel depressed, also hopeless for the first time

in Update 104 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's experience with hair loss treatments, including Finasteride, Minoxidil, Nizoral Shampoo, Rosemary Oil, Vitamin D, Biotin, Vitamin C, Zinc and Dermarolling, that have not been successful over the past 14 months. Other users gave advice on how to cope with the issue, such as exercising, changing mindset, and shaving their head.

community 2022 Official beginner guide for "I'm losing my hair, what can I do?"

in STARTER GUIDE 686 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss treatments include Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. Additional options are Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and hair transplants.

community Giving up on ever feeling comfortable in my body

in Update 80 upvotes 3 years ago

The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss without success and feels extremely uncomfortable with their appearance, including being bald and short. They express deep unhappiness and social isolation. Suggestions from others include adopting stoicism, focusing on personal development, considering a hair system, improving fashion, working out, and seeking therapy for mental health.

community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

in Treatment 42 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

community Bile Acid-Mediated DHT Dysregulation Hypothesis

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 1 month ago

Elevated bile acids can inhibit the enzyme AKR1C2, leading to increased DHT levels, which may accelerate hair loss in those predisposed to androgenetic alopecia. Treatments mentioned include topical minoxidil and finasteride.