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      community My bloodwork results from dermatologist

       2 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and bloodwork results, focusing on zinc, vitamin D, and ferritin levels. The user is experiencing telogen effluvium after surgery and seeks advice on supplementation.

      community Stumbled on some research

       8 upvotes 5 years ago
      Elevated PGD2 levels in bald scalp tissue may contribute to hair loss, and treatments like castor oil, finasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as potential solutions. Some users explore alternatives like oral castor oil and cetirizine for those who cannot use finasteride.

      community 2 month update - 2023 grafts +

      in Transplants  7 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared a 2-month update after receiving 2023 hair grafts, noting improvements in hair thickness, density, and color after starting finasteride and minoxidil. They are still in the early recovery phase.

      community What about cofactor NADPH ? Why don't we ever talk about it ?

       11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the role of NADPH in hair loss and the potential impact of creatine and B complex vitamins on hair shedding. The user theorizes that increasing NAD levels with B complex vitamins may reduce hair shedding, despite using finasteride and minoxidil for 9 months.

      community Simple to add GHK-Cu to RU58841?

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user seeking advice on adding GHK-Cu to RU58841 for hair loss treatment, while already using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and considering LLLT. They are unsure about the concentration and carrier solution for GHK-Cu.

      community Summary of Procapil video by Haircafe

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Procapil is marketed as a natural hair loss treatment but lacks strong evidence and is industry-biased. Minoxidil and Finasteride are the only FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

      community Is diffuse thinning even treatable?

       18 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user has been using finasteride and oral minoxidil for two years without improvement in diffuse thinning and is considering switching to dutasteride and getting a scalp biopsy. Suggestions include treating subclinical hypothyroidism, trying PRP therapy, and checking for autoimmune issues.

      community Cost Plus Pharmacy very positive experience

       6 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses cost-effective options for hair loss treatments, specifically oral dutasteride and 5 mg minoxidil from Cost Plus Pharmacy, and compares prices with other pharmacies like Costco and Amazon. The focus is on encouraging affordable treatment options to avoid high costs from brands like Nutrafol or HIMS.

      community Need supplemental products in addition to oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss without success and is considering adding topical 17α-estradiol, Pyrilutamide, Clascoterone, or cetirizine. They have confirmed low serum DHT levels and are exploring additional treatments due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and prostaglandin D2.

      community I Get Side-Effects from Anti-Androgens

       8 upvotes 6 years ago
      Someone looking for solutions to their hair loss, who has tried and failed to tolerate anti-androgen treatments such as finasteride, CB-03-01, RU58841, and Eucapil. The user is seeking advice and understanding of their extreme sensitivity to these treatments.

      community Crazy 6 month oral minoxidil and GHK-CU transformation

       266 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared a 6-month update on using oral minoxidil and GHK-Cu for hair regrowth, noting significant improvement and increased confidence. Some commenters questioned the authenticity of the transformation, mentioning visible hair fibers, while others discussed the role of DHT blockers and religious perspectives.

      community 2dDR experiment. Seems to be doing something.

       11 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their experience using 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) for hair regrowth, noting early positive results without side effects, alongside their long-term use of minoxidil and finasteride. They mentioned 2dDR's potential effectiveness in boosting blood flow to hair follicles and its availability online.

      community Random thought that I don't think I have seen here yet. If Verteporfin is able to stop scar formation successfully in humans to a large degree (assuming future studies show this), wouldn't this basically open up the door for it being a no brainer for strong NW2s and 3s to opt for hairline lowering?

       5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential for Verteporfin to reduce scarring, making hairline lowering surgeries more viable for men with mild hair loss. The user suggests that if scarring can be minimized, men might opt for hairline lowering instead of using grafts for other areas.

      community Ordered PTD-DBM from tailor made

       6 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, microneedling, minoxidil, and PTD-DBM. The user has not noticed significant regrowth and is considering cost-effective options like valproic acid.

      community Dr. Rassman vs Kevin Mann on Eucapil

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Eucapil is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment with some believing it to be effective, though its efficacy compared to finasteride is debated. It is considered an anti-androgen treatment, often used alongside other treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but lacks independent studies to fully support its effectiveness.

      community Turning vellus hairs into terminal hair

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      People are discussing hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, to turn vellus hairs into terminal hairs. Some users also mention using antibiotics, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, DHT blockers, biotin, and natural remedies like onion juice and seeds to improve hair growth.

      community Clascoterone - Why are there so few posts if it’s already on the market?

      in Chat  34 upvotes 8 months ago
      Clascoterone is being discussed for hair loss, but its current acne formulation may not be suitable for scalp use due to potential skin irritation and lower dosage compared to Breezula. Users mention other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide, with some expressing skepticism about clascoterone's effectiveness for hair loss.

      community 2 years on treatment (stack update)

       465 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress using Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Estradiol Valerate injections as part of hormone replacement therapy for transitioning. They experienced significant hair improvement and personal satisfaction but caution against this approach for non-transitioning individuals due to irreversible changes.

      community 24M - Crown regrow journey - 1 Month update

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 24-year-old shares a 1-month update on his hair regrowth journey using 1mg oral finasteride, 10mg oral minoxidil, dermarolling, and pyrilutamide. Replies suggest it may take a few hair cycles for vellus hairs to mature into normal hairs, with progress varying by individual.