Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hairloss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
A hair journey of someone who started using Minoxidil, Finasteride and Dutasteride to treat their AndrogenicAlopecia. The user reported successful results with the medication, including compliments from strangers.
Clascoterone (Breezula) showed positive results for treating hairloss without affecting cortisol levels. Opinions vary, with some users optimistic about its potential and others critical of its effectiveness compared to existing treatments like finasteride.
A Danish citizen warns against NordicHairGrowth.com, claiming it falsely advertises products for treating androgenicalopecia. The company's ingredients and claims are disputed, including a non-existent patented ingredient RP-24, and a non-verifiable clinical trial.
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hairloss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
A user's hair regrowth journey using biotin and minoxidil after initial treatments with Nizoral shampoo and Ketoconazole serum didn't work. The comments suggest the hairloss might not be male pattern baldness (MPB), but possibly Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disorder, and recommend getting a second opinion and considering other treatments like corticosteroids.
A 27-year-old woman with androgenicalopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.
Evidence-based treatments for androgenicalopecia, such as minoxidil, finasteride, low-level laser light therapy, dutasteride, platelet-rich plasma, and topical ketoconazole. It discusses the efficacy, safety, and mechanism of action of these treatments, as well as future developments in understanding this polygenic condition.
The user is experiencing diffuse androgenicalopecia and is trying various treatments, including 5mg finasteride, loniten, and Formula 82D, which contains dutasteride, a steroid, and tretinoin. They report potential regrowth with Formula 82D, despite previous treatments being ineffective.
A new hairloss treatment involving Keratin Microsphere Gel is discussed, with skepticism and jokes about its effectiveness and comparisons to other treatments. Users are doubtful and make light of the situation, referencing past disappointments and the study's focus on mice.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hairloss. Other suggestions include using hairloss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.
The conversation is about a user starting a hairloss treatment with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841, hoping to prevent baldness. Other users comment on the user's current hair condition and the intensity of the chosen treatment.
Hairloss treatments, ranging from topical minoxidil and finasteride to taking hormones such as estradiol or nandrolone, as well as a controversial suggestion of an orchiectomy. A hair system is also mentioned as an alternative solution.
A quercetin-encapsulated and polydopamine-integrated nanosystem (PDA@QLipo) shows promise for treating androgenetic alopecia by reshaping the perifollicular microenvironment, outperforming minoxidil in hair regeneration. The nanosystem promotes cell proliferation, hair follicle renewal, and recovery by scavenging reactive oxygen species and enhancing neovascularity.
The mechanism of AndrogenicAlopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
Rating treatments for hairloss, with the help of GPT-4, according to efficacy, evidence and tolerability; a combination of chemicals from research papers, custom compounds, and some suggestions from other users were included.
Female using Rogaine foam for hairloss had scalp punch biopsy, diagnosed with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). Doctor recommended starting Spironolactone 50mg.
New company Amplifica receives $11.8 million for hairloss product development, co-founded by Dr. Maksim Plikus and William Rassman. Users discuss undisclosed product candidates and application methods.
User shared progress on hair regrowth after 4 months of Spironolactone and iron infusions for AndrogenicAlopecia. They see some improvement but struggle with perception; others note significant improvement.
The user experienced hairloss despite using Fin and Min for 12 years and switched to Dutasteride, RU58841, and Keto scalp serum, but shedding and itch persist. They are considering increasing Dutasteride to 2.5mg and questioning the necessity of a scalp biopsy, with mixed opinions on its usefulness.
A new hairloss treatment using dermal exosomes can restore up to 90% of lost hair in mice. Users discuss potential human trials and compare it to Minoxidil and Finasteride.
A 17-year-old experiencing aggressive hairloss since December 2023 is using finasteride, vitamin D, and a biotin supplement but cannot use minoxidil due to dandruff. They have also undergone two PRP treatments and are seeking further advice.
GT20029, a new hairloss treatment, shows promising results but only a slight improvement over placebo. People are cautiously optimistic, discussing its potential and combining it with existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
User ItchyRaccoon experienced significant hairloss reduction using Eucapil after trying low-dose topical finasteride with no results. Some replies mention that shed hair counts are not reliable indicators of hairloss progression or regression.
A 19-year-old male with seborrheic dermatitis (SD) experienced significant hairloss and uses keto shampoo, zinc, and Nizoral to manage it. He inquires about the potential for regrowth and whether adding finasteride would help.
The user's experience of using Finasteride 5mg and Aldactone 50mg to treat Female Pattern HairLoss, as well as their use of PRP injections for further hair growth.
HairClone is developing cell replacement treatments to rejuvenate and generate hair follicles, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign. A user expressed skepticism about the need for crowdfunding.