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GlossaryHematopoietic Stem Cells (blood stem cells)

produce all types of blood cells in bone marrow

Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs) are a type of stem cell found in the bone marrow that are responsible for producing all the different types of blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. These cells have the unique ability to both self-renew, creating more HSCs, and differentiate into various specialized blood cells, making them crucial for maintaining a healthy and functional blood system.

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community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

TerpsandCaicos in Treatment 41 upvotes 5 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 I’ve been shaving my head for 15 years. Is there anything out there that can truly regrow hair?

ALTITUDE10K in Hair Systems 1 year ago

A user who has been shaving his head for 15 years looking for potential treatments to regrow hair; the replies range from advice to try out medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, to suggestions of changing up his look with facial hair or hobbies.

community Well ladies and gents here is the 3 month mark! Not as crazy as some I’ve seen here but I’m pretty pleased so far! Fin,min,ru,keto, needling 🤘🏻

PlantainFragrant8507 in Progress Pictures 663 upvotes 2 years ago

User shared 3-month progress of hair regrowth using Fin, Min, RU, keto, and needling. Others praised results and asked for routine details.

community 3 month progress; 1mg Oral Fin, 2.5mg Oral Min, nizoral ×3 week, 1.5mm derma 1x week. Same hair length... hoping it can recover some more.

Buchaill-Bo in Progress Pictures 330 upvotes 1 year ago

User shares 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 1mg oral Fin, 2.5mg oral Min, Nizoral 3x week, and 1.5mm derma 1x week. Others comment on improvements and ask about oral Min source.

community A Scientific Perspective in Microneedling for Alopecia

RhadTrad in Microneedling 43 upvotes 5 years ago

The post and conversation are about microneedling as a treatment for alopecia. It provides a comprehensive review of scientific literature on the technique and its application.

community Balding at such young age effed me up terribleably and it's getting worse

BleachPuff in Shaved/buzzed 181 upvotes 6 months ago

An 18-year-old is experiencing worsening hair loss, feeling isolated, and considering treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Others suggest seeing a dermatologist to determine the cause and potential treatments.

community 6 Month Progress (Sept 2021-Mar 2022) Fin,Min,Microneedling,Biotin, Ketoconazole Shampoo

Resident-Birthday-95 in Progress Pictures 644 upvotes 2 years ago

User shared 6-month progress using Fin, Min, Microneedling, Biotin, and Ketoconazole Shampoo for hair loss. They microneedle once a week, use 1.25 mg Fin daily, and apply topical Min twice a day.

community blueprint is working so well it seems

Ok_bassel1939 in Chat 537 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses a person successfully using a combination of Minoxidil, finasteride, and other treatments for hair loss, resulting in significantly improved hair. Despite some criticism, many admire his dedication to health and anti-aging research.

community 3.5 months progress - oral dut 0.5mg and oral min 5mg - 26M

ZoneFuzzy2966 in Progress Pictures 143 upvotes 9 months ago

A user reports hair regrowth and thickening after 3.5 months using oral dutasteride (0.5mg) and oral minoxidil (5mg). They express gratitude for the information received from the community about hair loss treatments.

community I just made my own PRP - DIY PRP

idriveawhitecamry in Research/Science 550 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation are about a user who made their own Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for hair loss treatment at home, using their own blood and a centrifuge. The responses vary, with some users supporting the DIY approach to save money, others expressing concern about the safety and effectiveness of the method, and a few joking about the lengths people will go to combat hair loss.

community 12 mo 1 ml daily Min/Dermaroller 1mm-1.5mm update + AGA progression theory and specific order of treatment

Due_Celebration727 in Microneedling 15 upvotes 4 years ago

A user shared their year-long hair loss treatment using minoxidil, microneedling, and scalp massages, reporting moderate hair growth and stabilization. They suggest starting early with less harmful methods and consider adding finasteride or dutasteride if needed.

community Hair transplant - 8 months update

Chacal_EsP in Progress Pictures 755 upvotes 3 years ago

User shares 8-month hair transplant update with 3800 grafts, using Minoxidil and Xpecia. Others express amazement at results and discuss costs and procedures.

community Topical dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermastamp, oral castor oil. Two months of difference

Emptybox1996 in Progress Pictures 7 upvotes 3 years ago

User sees subtle regrowth after two months using topical dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermastamp, and oral castor oil. Others suggest waiting a few more months to properly evaluate results.

community Hair cloning, is it true? what’s the name of the clinic?

Best_Shock890 in Chat 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair cloning is still experimental and not yet available. Successful cloning is estimated to be available around 2035.

community Is there any word on when Stempsen Therapeutics and Hairclone will start phase 1 clinical trials?

Substantial_Smoke214 in Research/Science 6 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair cloning trials by Stempsen Therapeutics and Hairclone have no updates, and it may take at least 15 years for hair cloning to be available. The conversation also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work

ImgurIsPrettyBad 15 upvotes 5 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.

community 1mg fin/15% minox once daily. Derma roll once a week 1.5mm. 1 yr 6m update

dpav211 in Progress Pictures 558 upvotes 1 year ago

User shared 1.5-year progress using 1mg finasteride, 15% minoxidil daily, and derma rolling weekly. Experienced initial shedding but achieved significant hair regrowth and improvement.

community If the main mechanism of microneedling is an increase in bloodflow to the scalp, shouldn't we be pursuing other actions which increase bloodflow? Sauna, cold showers, high dosage fish oil, hard cardio, heme-iron(red meats), HAND STANDS, foods high in NO (arugula), ginger, increased water consumption

blancfoolien in Question 17 upvotes 5 years ago

Microneedling stimulates hair growth through stem cell activation during wound healing, not just increased blood flow. Other methods like showers or supplements don't replicate this effect.

community How Does Exosome Therapy Work for Hair Loss?

healthyhair01 in Research/Science 5 upvotes 1 year ago

Exosome hair therapy involves injecting stem cell-derived exosomes into the scalp to boost hair follicle regeneration and repair. Exosomes, which are not stem cells but products of them, contain bioactive chemicals and specific growth factors that promote new blood vessel formation, increase cell proliferation, reduce inflammation, and improve tissue repair, all crucial for hair health.

community New Treatments, and a Huge Group Buy with Lots of Research

jumpmanmm in Research/Science 109 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is organizing a group buy for various compounds aimed at reversing hair loss and gray hair, and improving brain health and fat loss. The user has developed a treatment plan based on extensive research and is inviting others to participate, with the option to choose only the compounds they need.

community 22 yr asian male 2 year fin results

Top_Replacement_7777 in Progress Pictures 135 upvotes 1 year ago

The user "Top_Replacement_7777" shared their positive results with finasteride for hair loss. They asked about maintaining their hair with finasteride and the impact of vaping on hair growth. Another user reassured them that vaping wouldn't affect their progress.

community Please explain this Minoxidil phenomena

Marius_jar in Minoxidil 57 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses the difference in effects of Minoxidil (Min) on scalp and facial hair. The user questions why Min-induced hair growth on the scalp is temporary, while facial hair growth seems permanent, even after stopping Min. They propose theories, including different Min mechanisms on body and facial hair, the role of DHT, and the possibility of not achieving fully terminal hair. The responses include personal experiences and theories about Min's effects on hair growth.

community Redensyl Megathread !!!!

THAT_LMAO_GUY 41 upvotes 5 years ago

Redensyl, which is a topical alternative to Minoxidil for hair loss. It may have advantages such as not making the hair greasy and lasting longer after discontinuing use than minoxidil. There are some positive reports from users, but also some negative ones, so it's unclear how effective this treatment will be in comparison to Minoxidil and other treatments like Finasteride or RU58841.

community The following ingredients dramatically reduced hairfall for me after 3 months

WackyGlory in Chat 35 upvotes 3 years ago

The original poster found that using rosemary oil, peppermint oil, jojoba oil, oral castor oil, head massages, ketoconazole shampoo, omega-3 fatty acids, and a multivitamin reduced their hair loss from 150 to 50 hairs a day. Another person reported a significant drop in hair loss using a similar oil blend with additional ingredients.

community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

Crezinald in Research/Science 92 upvotes 2 years ago

The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.

community 3 Months Finasteride 1mg/day, Rogaine 2x day, Microneedling at 1,5mm, Biotin+Multivitamins

balding1337 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 298 upvotes 3 years ago

User balding1337 shared their hair loss treatment success using Finasteride 1mg/day, Minoxidil 5% 2x/day, microneedling at 1.5mm, and Biotin+Multivitamins. Another user mentioned that microneedling with minoxidil is 3-4x more effective than minoxidil alone.

community C’est terrible - at my wits end

Desperate-War-3925 in Female 447 upvotes 1 year ago

A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.