Hair loss and potential treatments, primarily focusing on Finasterideand Minoxidil. Other solutions discussed include PRP, dermarolling, LLP, and scalp tension relief.
The post and conversation discuss Verteporfin's potential as a hair loss treatment. It's shown promise in regrowing hair after transplants and might beeffective with microneedling.
A user's journey withhair loss and their use of topical finasteride, minoxidil and pyri/minoxidil ratio treatments to attempt hair regrowth. Replies focused on offering support and advice while sharing personal experiences with different treatments.
Many younger men areexperiencing hair loss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasterideand minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.
Microneedling combined with minoxidil and finasteride shows significant hair regrowth, though opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users report substantial benefits, while others highlight the need for more researchand consistency in application.
The conversation discusses whether age affects the sideeffects andeffectiveness of hair loss treatments like finasterideand dutasteride. Some believeearly treatment yields better results, while others mention varied outcomes across ages and personal regrowthexperiences without a clear consensus on age impact.
The conversation discusses the use of topical finasteride from Hasson and Wong, with claims that none of their 800 users reported sideeffects. The user expresses skepticism about these claims and seeks others' experiences with the treatment.
The post discusses the theory that persistent dandruff in areas prone to hair loss could be a sign of hair follicles dying due to DHT, indicating balding. The responses vary, with some users noting improvements in dandruff andhair loss with treatments like Dutasteride, while others experienced hair loss without dandruff.
This conversation is about a user's progress pictures after 10 months of using thehair loss treatments finasterideand minoxidil. Other users responded with compliments and questions about the dosage used.
18M experiencing hair loss, using finasterideand considering hair transplant. Replies suggest waiting, giving finasteride a year, and consulting a specialist.
The user experienced positivehair growth results using microneedling with rosemary and mint oil, without Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841. They switched from a dermaroller to a microneedling pen and targeted different scalp areas weekly.
The conversation expresses frustration over the lack of clear evidence regarding theeffectiveness and systemic impact of topical Dutasteride for hair loss treatment, despite years of discussion. People are criticized for not conducting proper researchand for providing contradictory anecdotal claims.
A user has been on finasteride for 6 months and feels their hair quality has worsened, experiencing morehair loss and scalp irritation. They are considering seeing a dermatologist, while others suggest the issue might be unrelated to finasteride, possibly due to deficiencies or other conditions.
Whether topical caffeine can be as effective for hair growth as minoxidil and finasteride, with various replies discussing theefficacy of these treatments and criticism of Dr. Huberman's research methods.
Comparing theeffectiveness of RU58841, Pyrilutamideand CB-03-01 as treatments for hair loss, with people discussing different aspects such as binding affinity, time of inhibition, safety data and cost.
A user named "bmbshell" who was dealing withhair loss and initially tried to fix it with a hair system before deciding to try finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and biotin supplements. They documented their progress over the past 1 year and 3 months, showing how effective these treatments were in regrowing their hair.
A user's success in treating their hair loss with 2x daily topical dutasterideand minoxidil, as well as the potential for using less frequent application of topical dutasteride due to its long half-life.
Maleandrogenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options includehair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.
A hair loss treatment plan includes finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and microneedling to inhibit DHT and promotehair growth. It also recommends supplements like Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms, and a shampoo with ketoconazole, caffeine, and melatonin.
A Dutasteride Simulator predicts serum dutasteride, serum DHT, and scalp DHT levels using models from research papers. It simulates various dosing schedules to determine steady-stateeffects and visualizes outcomes, including hair growth-related scalp DHT suppression.
A 25-year-old man withhair loss from bleach damage is using oral minoxidil and considering adding Dutasteride for better regrowthand prevention. He seeks advice on Dutasteride's effectiveness and potential benefits over finasteride, and is also curious about RU58841.
The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit theenzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promotehair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.
The conversation discusses theeffectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasterideand dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be moreeffective than finasteride for long-term hair retention, with some users reporting personal experiences and sideeffects.
Rating treatments for hair loss, with thehelp of GPT-4, according to efficacy, evidenceand tolerability; a combination of chemicals from research papers, custom compounds, and some suggestions from other users were included.
A user's progress withhair loss treatments, including Dutasteride, Minoxidil (oral and topical), Microneedling, and RU58841, which resulted in positive results after 5 months. Another user commented on the faster growth at the front compared to the crown.
The potential effectiveness of homemade topical spironolactone in treating hair loss, with studies suggesting it is moreeffective than finasterideandeven minoxidil when used as monotherapy. The conversation also mentions that other anti-androgens are being developed which may soon hit the market.
Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm deviceand weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhancehair growth.
Hair loss theories discussed include poor blood flow, scalp tension, inflammation, and DHT. Treatments mentioned are massaging scalp, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Considering adding Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) to a hair loss prevention regimen; discussing theeffectiveness of LLLT, andevaluating double-blind random-controlled trials that have been conducted on laser combs.
FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural andhuman recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer moreeffective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and sideeffect profile largely unexplored.