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GlossaryHair Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cells (Hair Follicle MSCs)

cells in hair follicles that can become various tissue types

Hair Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cells (HF-MSCs) are a type of stem cell found within the hair follicle that have the ability to differentiate into various cell types, including those that form skin, hair, and connective tissues. These cells play a crucial role in hair growth, wound healing, and tissue regeneration, making them a significant focus in regenerative medicine and treatments for conditions like alopecia.

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community Dutasteride SAVES your hair follicles: MAJOR BS on people who say it destroyed their hair permanently.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 160 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be more effective than finasteride for long-term hair retention, with some users reporting personal experiences and side effects.

community [Research/Science] What's the General Consensus On Pyrilutamide So Far?

in Research/Science 8 upvotes 1 year ago

Pyrilutamide is considered to work for hair loss but less effectively than expected, similar to RU58841, and may cause side effects like chest tightness and sexual issues. It's unclear if it's suitable for diffuse thinners, and one user cannot use minoxidil or finasteride due to side effects and personal circumstances.

community Creatine made all my high DHT symptoms return

in Research/Science 78 upvotes 1 month ago

Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hair loss concerns and others seeing no impact.

community Guys. GUYS. Calm the hell down and listen.

in Chat 453 upvotes 1 month ago

Balding's emotional impact is discussed, highlighting self-acceptance and well-being. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling are mentioned, but the focus is on self-care and maintaining perspective.

community Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 41 upvotes 4 months ago

Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.

community Tretinoin can make it worse!!!

in Chat 7 upvotes 1 year ago

Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for those not responding to minoxidil alone, but it could reduce efficacy for some who are already responding to minoxidil. Tretinoin requires careful use, including skin moisturizing and sun protection due to increased sensitivity.

community HairCafe: The Broscience of Hair Loss, DHT, and Bludflow with Andrew Huberman

in Chat 1 year ago

Hair loss, DHT and bloodflow with Andrew Huberman; the discussion includes opinions about supplements, finasteride, minoxidil, turmeric, coffee and botox injections for hair loss.

community Dermarolling is a bit sad innit?

in Microneedling 232 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include dermarolling, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Some users find dermarolling sad, while others mention the complexity of biological systems and limited research funding for hair loss.

community Anyone else growing tired of the finasteride wars?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 169 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about differing experiences with finasteride for hair loss, with some users reporting side effects and others not, and the debate over the drug's safety and effectiveness. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and topical finasteride.

community Minoxidil can prevent hair follicle miniaturization!?

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 3 years ago

Minoxidil can prevent hair follicle miniaturization, not just stimulate hair growth. Finasteride and dutasteride don't work for everyone, suggesting DHT may not be the sole cause of hair loss; hair loss could be due to multiple factors, including autoimmune conditions.

community Scientific Review: Caffeine shampoo does NOT stop hair loss. False claims and "fake" research. 19 References included.

in Research/Science 205 upvotes 2 years ago

Alpecin Caffeine shampoo is ineffective for stopping hair loss, with unreliable supporting research. Finasteride is effective in reducing hair loss by lowering DHT levels.

community Ultimate DHT/finasteride microdosing graph to replace the commonly one referenced on forums

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 204 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments, specifically, discussing the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 in various microdoses. It also includes an updated graph which provides information on how different doses affect DHT levels, scalp skin and serum androgen levels, as well as hair count.

community I know that wanting a cure is unrealistic and too much to ask. But I at least want medicine that will work reliably for almost everyone.

in Chat 51 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation is about the effectiveness of hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Users agree these treatments help maintain hair but don't guarantee miraculous regrowth, emphasizing early intervention for best results.

community Is there a consensus on RU these days? Pyril turned out to be a bust right?

in Research/Science 17 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness and safety of hair loss treatments, specifically RU58841 and Pyrilutimide (Pyril), with users sharing that Pyril was no more effective than a placebo and expressing concerns about the safety of RU58841 based on personal experiences and the lack of pharmaceutical interest.

community Recent Study finds Laser caps are more effective than 5% minoxidil for AGA

in Research/Science 124 upvotes 9 months ago

Laser caps are found to be more effective than 5% minoxidil for treating hair loss, and when combined with minoxidil, they are even more effective. Some users report positive results with laser treatments, while others see no change; the devices are FDA approved, but opinions on their efficacy vary.

community What hurts the most is that only minority of us are balding

in Chat 252 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the emotional impact of early hair loss in men, with many feeling isolated and self-conscious. Some users also mention the lack of awareness about potential treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

community Discussion: High DHT levels while on Fin+Dut with substantial progress (pics)

in Progress Pictures 63 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's experience with using 5AR inhibitors (Finasteride and Dutasteride) in combination with Minoxidil foam and microneedling, which resulted in substantial improvements to their crown density and hairline, despite high systemic levels of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone.

community 1 year on Fin 1 mg. Switching to .4 mg Dut and oral 1.25 mg min

in Progress Pictures 453 upvotes 1 year ago

User shared 1-year progress on Fin 1 mg, switching to 0.4 mg Dut and oral 1.25 mg Min. Good results with Fin, biotin supplement, and biotin shampoo; trying Dut and oral Min for potential better results.

community Why do I have the feeling that this subreddit is flooded by Kintor employees?

in Chat 132 upvotes 4 months ago

Users discuss aggressive promotion of Koshine 826, suspecting Kintor employees are behind it. Concerns are raised about its effectiveness, with some preferring alternatives like finasteride and minoxidil.

community Feeling really down and hair loss is slowly destroying me

in Chat 86 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about a person struggling with aggressive hair loss and feeling depressed, who has tried finasteride but is experiencing sexual side effects. Others suggest various treatments like reducing finasteride dosage, trying minoxidil, dermarolling, addressing health and hormonal issues, and accepting baldness.

community I find it crazy how some people like this bloke have 0 DHT sensitivity. He is on grams of anabolic steroids and has a full, thick head of hair. I wish all of on here had this guys hair genes lol

in Satire 443 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about hair loss and the possibility of maintaining a full head of hair while using anabolic steroids. Some users believe that having good hair genes and taking hair loss protocols can help prevent hair loss while on steroids.

community Tressless users finding the Scroll of Truth

in Satire 133 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on the use of finasteride and dutasteride, with some users debating the effectiveness and cost of different dosages. Some users mention using topical minoxidil and express concerns about side effects and availability of higher doses.

community My experience with Pyrilutamide

in Update 43 upvotes 2 years ago

Two different experiences of using Pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment, which caused headaches that took around a week to subside in both cases. Other users offered insight into their own experiences with the treatment or suggested alternate treatments such as RU58841 and Minoxidil.

community Post Finasteride Syndrome, A dangerous lie.

in Chat 142 upvotes 10 months ago

A user initially had side effects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and after resuming the drug, experienced positive effects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.

community A systematic bro-science review of DHT, 5AR, neurosteroids, sexual health and 5AR inhibitors

in Research/Science 37 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss treatments, specifically 5AR inhibitors, can impact neurosteroids and sexual health. The effects of topical fin/dut on tissue-specific DHT levels are unclear.

community My DHT levels have increased after taking 0.25mg Fin for 47 days!

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 185 upvotes 1 month ago

A user experienced increased hair shedding and unchanged DHT levels after taking 0.25mg of finasteride for 47 days, leading them to increase the dose to 0.5mg. Others discussed varying experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and the importance of measuring scalp DHT.

community Progress – 24.03.21 – 29.06.22 Finasteride 1mg a day

in Progress Pictures 1075 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's progress with treating hair loss using 1mg finasteride per day, with reports of no noticeable side effects and positive results. Other users have shared their experiences with different treatments, such as Dutasteride and Minoxidil.

community Testosterone before and after take fin/dut

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 239 upvotes 1 year ago

User experienced 100% testosterone increase after using Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. Some users discuss potential side effects and reasons for the increase.

community 4 month update: daily min and topical fin micro needling Progress Pictures

in Progress Pictures 434 upvotes 1 year ago

User shares 4-month progress using daily minoxidil, topical finasteride, and microneedling. Results spark debate on effectiveness and authenticity.

community These is the results after 6 months

in Is this regrowth? 148 upvotes 4 months ago

A user shared their 6-month results using minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1mg daily, but still experiences significant shedding. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, using apple cider vinegar for dandruff, and considering oral minoxidil and dutasteride.