community How does hair loss and recovery work?
Hair loss varies due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and other factors. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling.
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7 / 7 resultscommunity TWIST-1 and the cure: Is it really that easy?
TWIST-1 gene's role in hair loss and potential as a treatment target. Inhibiting TWIST-1 may prolong hair growth and reduce hair follicle sensitivity to DHT.
community Before/After 1 day topical minoxidil. Anyone else notice it gives you wrinkles and bags under your eyes?
This conversation discussed the side effects of Minoxidil for hair loss, with users sharing their experiences. Treatments such as Retinol and Tretinoin were suggested alongside topical or oral Minoxidil to reduce any negative impacts.
community What other factors than DHT causes hair loss – and what to do about it?
Factors that can cause hair loss other than DHT, such as inflammation and diet, and potential treatments like scalp massages, minoxidil, citrulline, stretches, meditation, iron sulfate/Vitamin C, Vitamin D, protein and Dutasteride.
community I bought a Dermastamp instead of a roller and it's weird to hear it crunch into my scalp
A user describes using a Dermastamp for microneedling their scalp, noting a crunching sound when pressing it firmly. Another user suggests the crunching might be from breaking up scalp calcification.
community 23M (yes 23, I'm not kidding), ~6 month progress. I'm on the Big 4 + Vitamin Supplement.
A 23-year-old male shared his 6-month hair loss progress using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and vitamin supplements. He noticed hair loss at 19, which accelerated during the pandemic.
community Guys be like: 1 month on minoxidil and 1 month on finasteride
This conversation is a humorous discussion about the effects of Minoxidil and Finasteride on hair growth, with some users speculating that it may have turned the poster into a "scientific horror story".