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30 / 1000+ resultscommunity The Real Reason For Hair Loss?
Hair loss is linked to scalp fibrosis and tension, which result from chronic mechanical stress and androgenic signaling. Treatments include blocking androgens with finasteride, promoting hair growth with topical minoxidil, and improving scalp mobility through exercises.
community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
community Microneedling at .25 everyday before applying Min
Daily microneedling at 0.25mm before applying minoxidil is debated, with some suggesting weekly microneedling is safer and more effective. Concerns include potential skin damage and systemic absorption, while alternatives like tretinoin are considered safer for enhancing minoxidil absorption.
community Peptides that Stop Hair Loss? | In-depth Literature Review Video
Peptides like TB500, KPV, GHK-CU, and BPC-157 are overhyped for hair growth with limited proven effectiveness in humans. Combining peptides with delivery methods like iontophoresis and sonophoresis shows promise, but many claims remain unproven.
community Can pp405 revive dead follicles for long time bald people? Are those even dead? After 10+ years bald
PP405 may revive dormant hair follicles but is unlikely to help with long-term baldness where follicles are replaced by scar tissue. It is seen as a potential adjunct to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but its effectiveness on deeply fibrotic or scarred areas is doubtful.
community The Big Fat Layer / Remedies: Cetirizine
Treating hair loss with various remedies, such as Cetirizine and the Big3 complex (minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841), which have properties like adipogenic, anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory. References to research studies are also included.
community The Big Fat Layer II
Hair loss treatment should target dermal white adipose tissue (DWAT) to restore hair follicles. Potential remedies include tocopherol (vitamin E), botox, rosiglitazone, niacin, kojyl cinnamate esters, and ADP355.
community Why not move miniaturized hair follicles somewhere else to treat them? Alternative to hair cloning?
Exploring the idea of transplanting miniaturized hair follicles to healthier areas to potentially reverse hair loss, with concerns about DHT sensitivity and scar tissue formation. The conversation also humorously considers using mice for hair growth experiments.
community Any point in microneedling if I use oral minoxidil?
The conversation discusses the use of microneedling as a complementary treatment for hair loss alongside oral minoxidil and dutasteride. Opinions vary on its effectiveness, with some users supporting its benefits for hair growth and others questioning its efficacy without topical minoxidil.
community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility
Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.
community Is microneedling a risk if you want to have a hair transplant in the future?
Microneedling may risk scarring, potentially complicating future hair transplants. Alternatives like tretinoin with minoxidil are suggested for better hair growth.
community TCA 35% chemical peel, don't try this shit at home.
The conversation discusses using a TCA 35% chemical peel on the scalp to potentially improve hair growth by addressing fibrosis and enhancing the effectiveness of topical treatments. The user also mentions trying microneedling and other methods like topical metformin and dutasteride for hair regrowth.
community Taurine supplements work for hair growth?
The conversation discusses taurine supplements for hair growth, highlighting their potential to reduce DHT and improve hair health. A user comments that people often try alternatives to finasteride.
community Microneedling with Verteporfin
community Perifollicular Fibrosis and its role in androgenetic alopecia. Is Aminexil/Kopexil a must for anyone with AGA?
Aminexil/Kopexil may help reduce hair loss by addressing perifollicular fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia, but it lacks the extensive clinical backing of finasteride and minoxidil. Some users find it effective, but availability and cost are issues, especially in the US where it's not FDA-approved.
community Opinions on best microneedling protocol? Some thoughts...
Microneedling can enhance hair growth by improving minoxidil absorption and stimulating blood flow. Users discuss optimal needle depths, with some favoring shallow frequent needling for better absorption and others preferring deeper needling for stem cell activation.
community Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness with Botulinum Toxin
The conversation discusses using Botox to treat male pattern baldness, suggesting it may promote hair growth by increasing scalp blood flow and oxygen, reducing dihydrotestosterone levels. The user wonders why this treatment is not widely discussed or if it has been discredited.
community Almost 6 months on dutasteride and I’m not seeing any improvement
The user switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, saw palmetto, and a finasteride lotion but hasn't seen improvement in hair loss after six months. Suggestions include being patient, considering a hair transplant, and adding treatments like microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and topical anti-androgens.
community Holding out for a miracle drug
A 41-year-old male has been using a combination of treatments for hair regrowth, including finasteride, minoxidil, a laser cap, ketoconazole shampoo, and rosemary oil, with some progress noted. He is maintaining his current regimen in hopes of a future miracle drug while considering hair transplants and other treatments like dutasteride and copper peptides.
community "Hair Follicle Stem Cells are quiescent 99% of the time and permanently reside in the hair follicle"
Hair follicles are mostly dormant but can be reactivated with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. A new drug, PP405, shows promise for hair regrowth but may not be available until 2027-2028.
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.
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 Anti Fibrosis and Calcification regimen?
The user experienced no improvement in hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil but had side effects. They plan to add wounding, scalp massage, vitamin K, and taurine supplements to their regimen and seek feedback on these additions.
community Day 155 of 5mg oral minoxidil + 0,5mg oral dutasteride daily
A user shared progress on hair regrowth using 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg oral dutasteride daily, noting small hair growth and no significant side effects except bushier eyebrows. The conversation includes encouragement, personal experiences with hair loss treatments, and discussions on the effectiveness of microneedling.
community Anyone here have a lot of knowledge on hair follicle stem cells and progenitor cells for PP405?
Hair follicle stem cells remain in bald individuals, but progenitor cells do not, raising questions about hair regrowth claims by Pelage. PP405 is discussed as a potential treatment, with skepticism about its effectiveness compared to existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
community Has anybody ever found out, what these hardened, tight spots on the scalp (where most balding takes place) are and how they appear and how to make the disappear?
The conversation discusses hair loss and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Users suggest scalp massages, warm showers, and other methods to address scalp tension and tight spots, with some mentioning the potential effects of medications like escitalopram and probiotics.
community Minoxidil inhibits lysyl hydroxylase which is needed to produce collagen. If I take 2,5...5 mg of minoxidil every day can I cause my skin to age prematurely?
Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss and unlikely to significantly affect collagen synthesis, making it a safe option without causing premature skin aging. Users report positive hair regrowth without noticeable skin aging.
community Is this the maximum I can do for my hair without risking my manhood?
A 23-year-old is using 2.5 mg dutasteride, 5 mg oral minoxidil, RU58841, a laser cap, and PRF injections for hair loss. They are hesitant about microneedling due to concerns about RU58841 absorption and are considering other treatments.
community JXL082 is not PP405 and Everychem followed the wrong lead
JXL082 is not the same as PP405, leading to a halt in sales and a plan to synthesize the real PP405. There is skepticism about the safety and effectiveness of JXL082 and PP405, with concerns about patent issues and the long-term impact on hair growth.
community Verteporfin with Microneedling (3mm-3.5mm): Bald to Full Head of Hair? Theory
The conversation is about using Verteporfin with microneedling as a potential hair loss treatment that may regenerate hair follicles with minimal scarring. There are concerns about the optimal dosage and the DHT sensitivity of the new follicles.