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      community Why would anyone use Finasteride?

      1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with a focus on the use of finasteride, minoxidil, laser treatment helmets, and Redensyl. Opinions vary on the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride, with some users advocating for its use despite potential risks, while others express concerns about its impact on sexual function.

      community Justifications for starting Finasteride

       12 upvotes 5 years ago
      An 18-year-old decided to start taking finasteride for hair loss, justifying it by stating that finasteride is the most effective treatment available and that the risk of side effects is low, with clinical trials showing it stops hair loss in 80% of men. The user encourages others not to be deterred by negative forum posts and to consider their own experience and clinical data.

      community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti

       13 upvotes 3 years ago
      He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.

      community Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, and other FGF-5 inhibitors?

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract as a treatment for hair loss by inhibiting FGF-5. The user also mentions the product évolis, which is based on this extract but is only available in the US and Australia.

      community is topical finasteride even legit?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 years ago
      Topical finasteride is considered effective by some users, with reports of good results and fewer side effects compared to oral finasteride. Users discuss mixing crushed pills for topical use and obtaining prescriptions, though cost and insurance coverage can be issues.

      community Any chemists want to manufacture PP405 / JXL069? (Steps inside)

       114 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of PP405 as a hair loss treatment, with some users expressing skepticism and others hopeful about its development. There is also mention of other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Pyrilutamide, with users debating the effectiveness and safety of self-experimentation versus waiting for clinical trial results.

      community Topical Finasteride with rogain foam as solvent

       1 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Rogain foam as a solvent for topical finasteride due to an allergy to propylene glycol. The foam's ingredients, including alcohol SD 40B, are considered suitable for dissolving finasteride for easier application without skin irritation.

      community Black light diagnosis of folliculitis

       3 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user observed orange fluorescence on their nose and hair under a black light, indicating Cutibacterium acnes, which may contribute to hair loss alongside androgenic alopecia. A suggestion was made to use coal tar shampoo to address the issue.

      community Do you consider Haircafe a trusted source of news/discussion?

      in Chat  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      Haircafe is generally trusted for hair loss information, particularly for his evidence-based approach and recommendations of finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. While some users appreciate his scientific focus and lack of product promotion, others criticize his dismissal of anecdotal evidence and certain biases.

      community Adding topical Min and dermastamping to oral Min/Fin?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Biotin for hair recovery and is considering adding topical Minoxidil and dermastamping to improve results. It is suggested to use micro-needling once a week with a 24-hour gap before applying topical Minoxidil.

      community Riken develops new method for culturing hair follicles

       41 upvotes 8 years ago
      A new stem cell method for culturing hair follicles is being developed as an alternative to Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. There are concerns about its cost and accessibility despite plans for commercialization.

      community blood flow and scalp tension - put up or shut up

      in Chat  31 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism about the effectiveness of scalp tension theory and scalp massagers for hair regrowth, contrasting it with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, which have more user-reported results. Participants question the belief in scalp tension theory, suggesting it may be a marketing tactic, while others argue for a multifactorial approach to hair loss.

      community Fin, Dut, Min and microneedling after 1 year! (26yo)

       2267 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. The user shares progress and thanks the pharmaceutical industry, with comments on the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.

      community What's your opinion on topical caffeine?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is already using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is considering adding topical caffeine. They are seeking opinions on the effectiveness of topical caffeine.

      community Pyrilutamide application questions

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      Sprocketshead asks if pyrilutamide can be applied with minoxidil, and inquires about its consistency and odor. They want to know if it's more high maintenance than topical minoxidil.

      community Min and Fin User: Nutrition and how do you all track?

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started using topical Minoxidil and Procapil, then added oral Minoxidil and Finasteride, seeing some hair thickening but no improvement in the frontal hairline. They believe nutrition, sleep, and lifestyle impact hair health and are seeking ways to track hairline and medication use.

      community RU55481

       5 upvotes 12 years ago
      The conversation discusses using RU58841, a research chemical, for hair loss treatment. The user plans to use it due to side effects from finasteride and minoxidil, despite skepticism about its effectiveness and lack of FDA approval.

      community The temporal peak - the often forgotten part in transplants?

      in Transplants  88 upvotes 1 year ago
      Temporal peaks are crucial for a natural-looking hair transplant, but they are challenging to achieve due to the need for precise angles and appropriate hair thickness. Many users emphasize the importance of finding a skilled surgeon and using finasteride to maintain hairline stability.

      community Cool hair transplant visualization

       976 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair transplants, including the use of techniques like FUE and the importance of a good donor area to avoid visible bald patches. It also touches on alternative treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Pyrolutimide, and debates the idea of embracing baldness versus seeking treatments.

      community Additional supplements / peptides to maximize finasteride benefit

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is using finasteride, HGH, GHK-CU, BPC-157, KPV, biotin/collagen/keratin vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, and low-dose naltrexone to address hair loss, avoiding minoxidil due to past shedding experiences. Adenosine is discussed as a potential alternative to minoxidil, though it is noted to be expensive and hard to find.

      community The new growth in hair loss research: With increasing evidence of its impact on mental health, scientists are pushing forward with breakthroughs on balding. Later this year, scientists will launch one of the first ever clinical trials with hair follicles grown entirely from stem cells.

       324 upvotes 7 years ago
      Hair loss impacts mental health, with treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and stem cell transplants discussed. There is hope for future breakthroughs, but current treatments are limited, and awareness is lacking.

      community Is there a benefit to micro-needling and trent on oral min and fin?

       4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of adding micro-needling and tretinoin to a regimen that includes oral minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. The user is considering whether these additional treatments would be beneficial.

      community A lot of blood tests that I have done until now (Mainly Hormones).

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including oral and topical Finasteride and Minoxidil, and detailed various blood test results to track hormonal changes. They noted that while DHT levels initially decreased with topical Finasteride, they later increased, but they observed positive results in hair growth.

      community Pelage Recruiting Now for Phase 2

       11 upvotes 2 years ago
      Pelage is recruiting for phase 2 trials, showing promise for treating bald regions. The discussion highlights its potential effectiveness based on its mechanism of action.

      community I don’t mean this in a disrespectful way, just curious.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      Young individuals with seemingly healthy hairlines are using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, possibly due to paranoia or proactive prevention of hair loss. Some believe social media influences this behavior, while others argue for waiting until actual hair loss begins before starting treatment.

      community topical exosomes - experimenting

       1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about experimenting with topical exosomes for hair loss treatment, alongside microneedling, Happy Head's gel-like topical, and Ordinary's hair serum. The user also mentions the availability of treatments like latanoprost and Redensyl.