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GlossaryCardiac Progenitor Cells

stem cells in the heart that can become various heart cells

Cardiac Progenitor Cells (CPCs) are a type of stem cell found in the heart that have the potential to differentiate into various types of heart cells, such as cardiomyocytes, endothelial cells, and smooth muscle cells. These cells play a crucial role in heart development and repair, making them a significant focus of research for regenerative therapies aimed at treating heart disease and damage.

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community Group Buy for MR antagonist finerenone

in Product 11 upvotes 1 year ago

User discusses group buy for finerenone, a third-gen mineralocorticoid antagonist for hair loss treatment. Finerenone inhibits TGFb, NOX, and ROS, and improves renal and cardiac function; topical dose should be no more than 10mg per day.

community I enjoy taking finasteride every day

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 241 upvotes 6 months ago

Users discuss their positive experiences with finasteride for hair loss, mentioning halted hair loss, hair regrowth, and improved self-esteem. Some express satisfaction in taking action against baldness, while others note increased libido and energy.

community 9 month update - no improvement so far. Are my chances of regrowth slim at this point?

in Progress Pictures 14 upvotes 1 year ago

A 35-year-old has seen no hair regrowth after 9 months using treatments including finasteride, pyrilutamide, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and topical dutasteride, but experienced side effects with RU58841. Commenters suggest starting minoxidil for better results and question why it wasn't included from the beginning.

community Andreas Townsend takes 15mg Fin 2x per day 🤣

in Satire 796 upvotes 1 year ago

Andreas Townsend's hair growth, likely due to a combination of finasteride and minoxidil treatments, as well as possibly a hair transplant. People have been discussing the efficacy of these treatments in achieving Townsend's level of hair growth.

community Minoxidil Alternative? | Bimatoprost & Latanoprost

in Minoxidil 13 upvotes 1 year ago

Exploring alternatives to Minoxidil for hair loss, such as Bimatoprost and Latanoprost, as well as potential treatments like Finasteride and RU58841.

community For those on TRT and suffer from a more aggressive type of (AGA) hairloss, what are your hair safe protocols?

in Chat 6 upvotes 1 year ago

People on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with aggressive androgenetic alopecia (AGA) discuss using Dutasteride or Finasteride, sometimes combined with topical treatments like RU58841 or CB-03-01 (Breezula), to prevent hair loss. Concerns about side effects and costs of certain treatments are mentioned, with one individual sharing their experience of slowed hair loss using Finasteride alone.

community My dermatologist uses oral minox and dutasteride

in Minoxidil 65 upvotes 2 years ago

Treatments for hair loss and the potential side effects. The user discussed their doctor's advice to take 1.25 mg oral minoxidil and .5 mg dutasteride daily, with a warning that those with heart conditions should not take oral minoxidil. Other users shared their experiences, including taking finasteride and noting the possible overkill of the dosage prescribed by Jirons1's dermatologist.

community Quiting minoxidil fansteride and only Stemoxydine and monthly dermapen 1.5 MM

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 2 years ago

User quit minoxidil and finasteride, starting stemoxydine, dermastamp, and dermapen for hair loss. Seeks advice on alternatives, avoiding androgen disruptors and vasodilators/vasoconstrictors.

community Breezula hasn't even begun phase 3 trials yet. F*cking hell.

in Treatment 45 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about the delay in Breezula's phase 3 trials and skepticism regarding its effectiveness compared to other treatments like RU58841 and Pyrilutamide. Some users prefer safety over effectiveness, while others express frustration with the slow progress and doubt Breezula will be a significant treatment for hair loss.

community Bimatoprost research- does anyone where to buy the powder?

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 3 years ago

The post and conversation are about using bimatoprost for hair regrowth, with the user seeking a higher concentration to enhance results. The user also discusses difficulties in sourcing the powder for personal use.

community Still not sure why men think diet has nothing to do with hair loss when scientific is quite the opposite [Link]

25 upvotes 6 years ago

Diet can influence hair health, but male pattern baldness (MPB) is primarily genetic. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Does Not Significantly Affect BP

in Minoxidil 178 upvotes 1 week ago

community How to Keep Your Hair on Steroids

in Treatment 16 upvotes 2 months ago

To minimize hair loss while using steroids, use finasteride or dutasteride and apply topical anti-androgens like RU58841. Avoid high doses of hair-toxic steroids; prefer testosterone, nandrolone, and boldenone.

community Results after 1.5 year on DUT (progress pictures)

in Progress Pictures 570 upvotes 2 months ago

The user shared impressive hair regrowth results after 1.5 years using dutasteride (DUT) and oral minoxidil. They switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil due to lack of results and experienced no side effects.

community Long-Term Dutasteride Frustration

in Progress Pictures 22 upvotes 4 months ago

A user is frustrated with long-term hair loss despite using Dutasteride and Ketoconazole shampoo. Suggestions include trying oral Minoxidil, micro-needling, and a homemade caffeinated rosemary tonic.

community One year later, fin won't work for everyone

in Progress Pictures 77 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation is about a user's experience with finasteride not improving their hair loss and considering dutasteride as a last resort. Some users believe the user's hair appears stabilized, while others suggest surgery or patience, and one mentions heart issues as a reason for not using minoxidil.

community Nearing 7 months of 1mg fin - are there any positive signs?

in Is this regrowth? 233 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses hair regrowth after nearly 7 months of using 1mg finasteride and dermarolling, with some users noticing thicker hair and improved density. Minoxidil was suggested but ruled out due to the user's cats, and a hair transplant was mentioned as a potential solution for completely bald areas.

community 1.5 years dut oral min results

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 512 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses a user's 1.5-year experience with oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss, mentioning side effects like itchy nipples and ball ache. Specific treatments used are 5mg of minoxidil and 0.5mg of dutasteride daily.

community Is there a consensus on RU these days? Pyril turned out to be a bust right?

in Research/Science 16 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness and safety of hair loss treatments, specifically RU58841 and Pyrilutimide (Pyril), with users sharing that Pyril was no more effective than a placebo and expressing concerns about the safety of RU58841 based on personal experiences and the lack of pharmaceutical interest.

community Finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new study suggests the drug may also provide a surprising and life-saving benefit: lowering cholesterol and cutting the overall risk of cardiovascular disease.

in Research/Science 531 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses the potential benefits of finasteride (Fin) for lowering cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular disease risk, with users sharing personal experiences and opinions on the medication's effects on health and hair loss. Some users report positive changes in cholesterol levels after taking finasteride, while others are skeptical or joke about its effects.

community TDM-105795 phase 2 results are in!

in Research/Science 28 upvotes 9 months ago

TDM-105795 showed promising hair growth results, with higher efficacy than placebo and minimal side effects. It activates dormant hair follicle stem cells and may maintain gains without immediate loss, unlike minoxidil.

community I just got back from the animal hospital and lost my cat

in Minoxidil 475 upvotes 10 months ago

A user shared a tragic experience where their cat died after being exposed to Minoxidil, warning others of its toxicity to pets. Some users discussed switching to oral hair loss treatments, while others expressed condolences and shared their own concerns and experiences with topical treatments around pets.

community How do you incorporate topical melatonin into your routine?

in Research/Science 12 upvotes 10 months ago

Topical melatonin may have positive effects on hair loss by keeping hair in the growing phase. Users are discussing product recommendations and DIY methods for incorporating melatonin into their hair care routine.

community (comment) providing facts on people talking nonsense about minoxidil and BP-medicaton in general

in Research/Science 17 upvotes 10 months ago

Minoxidil is used for hair loss and sometimes for high blood pressure, but it's outdated for the latter. For high blood pressure, it's combined with a beta blocker and diuretic to manage side effects.

community I really hate how current hair loss treatment only rely on DHT blockers

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 76 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses dissatisfaction with current hair loss treatments that mainly focus on DHT blockers like finasteride and dutasteride. Alternative treatments mentioned include RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and future possibilities like hair cloning.

community My 7 month oral minoxidil progress (1mg/day)

in Progress Pictures 389 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that oral minoxidil has been effective in saving and restoring hair, but it may have diminishing returns as you age. It is suggested to consider using finasteride in addition to minoxidil for better results.

community 7 months update - 1 mg fin, topical min

in Progress Pictures 736 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's 7-month progress using 1 mg finasteride and topical minoxidil, with no side effects from the finasteride, achieving baby hairs on the hairline and other positive results. Other users have discussed different treatments such as microneedling and supplements, providing advice and encouragement to the poster.

community A bit over 3 months in, I am very thankful I found r/tressless, my self confidence is restored.

in Progress Pictures 270 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's success with treating their hair loss using daily finasteride and minoxidil, and his experience of restored confidence. Replies to the post include discussion about the optimal dose for minoxidil, as well as warnings regarding the high dose taken by the original poster.

community What fin and oral min has done for my hair (nearly a year)

in Progress Pictures 1 year ago

The progress of a user's hair growth after taking finasteride and oral minoxidil for nearly a year. There was discussion about dosages and other forms of treatment such as topical minoxidil.

community Progress Pics – Minoxidil + Derma Rolling

in Progress Pictures 1 year ago

This conversation is about the user "Such_Ad7910" sharing progress pictures of their hair loss treatments, which include minoxidil and derma rolling. They recently got a prescription for finasteride to further help with their hairline, and multiple people have commented urging them to use it.