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      community Status update on upcoming treatments

       50 upvotes 1 year ago
      Current treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling are considered the best for hair loss, while new treatments such as GT20029, PP405, and others are in various trial phases with results expected in the coming years. There is cautious optimism about the affordability and effectiveness of these upcoming treatments.

      community Exosomes 2 months before and after

       7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exosomes are being discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, with some users skeptical about their effectiveness and stability. There is interest in different types of exosomes, including those derived from centella asiatica, and comparisons are made to other treatments like finasteride.

      community Why don’t more people use hair fibers?

      in Product  527 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hair fibers can effectively cover thinning hair when used with minoxidil and hairspray but require daily application and can be inconvenient in certain conditions. Some users prefer treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, or wigs due to the maintenance and limitations of hair fibers.

      community Pyrilutamide - cosmetic vs. clinical trials

       3 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses the difference between the commercially available Pyrilutamide and the version in clinical trials. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.

      community Male pattern baldness is not cosmetic.

       224 upvotes 9 months ago
      Male pattern baldness is linked to health risks and should be treated medically. Finasteride is effective and should be insurance-covered.

      community Pyrludimide (KX-826) actual drug could work better than the cosmetic version

       10 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of different versions of Pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hair loss, with skepticism about the cosmetic versions and interest in a new 1.0% version. Some users report success with products from Koshine, while others criticize Pyrilutamide's effectiveness compared to Minoxidil.

      community Here’s the rundown on scalp serums from a former cosmetic chemist

       34 upvotes 7 months ago
      Most scalp serums are ineffective for hair loss, with Nécessaire’s “The Scalp Serum” being the only one showing noticeable results, though it's not worth the cost. For androgenetic alopecia, clinical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are necessary, while caffeine and capixyl may offer some benefits.

      community Coegin Pharma to release Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Q2 2025

       118 upvotes 2 years ago
      Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hair growth treatment by Q2 2025, showing similar efficacy to finasteride. Users discuss the benefits and skepticism of releasing hair loss treatments as cosmetics rather than drugs.

      community The Health Benefits of Head Hair

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 11 months ago
      Hair provides protection against head trauma, reduces skin cancer risk, helps remove heavy metals, and aids in wound healing. The conversation emphasizes the health benefits of maintaining head hair beyond cosmetic reasons.

      community 2.5 Years Dutasteride Monotherapy Before and After

       232 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared progress pictures after 2.5 years of using 0.5mg daily Dutasteride for hair loss, noting a significant increase in hair density and cosmetic changes to improve appearance. They avoided Minoxidil due to hassle and side effects, and plan to consider a hair transplant in the future.

      community Slow responder: Progress stalling on dut, stabilization and thin fuzz but the hairs aren't going terminal. I wonder what options I have left are

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 43-year-old male has been using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for hair loss, with some stabilization and thin hair growth but no significant cosmetic improvement. He is considering increasing microneedling frequency and exploring other options, as he is concerned about the lack of terminal hair growth.

      community Nanoxidil Is Probably Better Than Minoxidil. Big Pharma Is Why You’ve Never Heard Of It.

      6 months ago
      Nanoxidil may be more effective than Minoxidil for hair loss due to better follicle penetration, but it lacks widespread recognition and research because it's owned by a small company and classified as a cosmetic. The pharmaceutical system favors Minoxidil due to its established market presence and profitability, leaving Nanoxidil largely unstudied and unknown.

      community One month of minoxidil. Is this regrowth?

      in Satire  301 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses exaggerated eyebrow regrowth, with mentions of using minoxidil and oral minoxidil for hair growth. It includes satire and jokes about political figures and cosmetic treatments.

      community is this a hair transplant (57 yo)

      in Hair Systems  604 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 57-year-old man uses a hair system, not a hair transplant, and likely had cosmetic procedures. Discussions include the effectiveness of hair systems and finasteride side effects.

      community The future of hair loss drugs.

       34 upvotes 7 months ago
      Clascoterone 5% and PP405 are being discussed as potential future treatments for hair loss, with clascoterone nearing phase three completion and PP405 possibly taking a cosmetic route to market. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are mentioned as effective in slowing hair loss, but a complete cure remains elusive.

      community South Korea is debating whether hair loss should be covered by public healthcare. That alone says a lot about how we still misunderstand hair loss.

       67 upvotes 8 months ago
      South Korea is debating whether hair loss treatments should be covered by public healthcare, highlighting the issue's impact on mental health and social functioning. The discussion centers on whether hair loss should be classified as a medical condition rather than a cosmetic issue, considering its psychological effects and the biological processes involved.