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GlossarySulfur Amino Acids

amino acids containing sulfur, like methionine and cysteine

Sulfur Amino Acids are a group of amino acids that contain sulfur atoms in their molecular structure, primarily including methionine and cysteine. These amino acids are crucial for various biological functions, such as protein synthesis, enzyme activity, and the formation of keratin, which is essential for healthy hair, skin, and nails.

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community The Golden Hair Regrowth/Loss Prevention Regimen With Results and Explanation

in Treatment 224 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss prevention and regrowth regimen includes finasteride, oral minoxidil, stemoxydine, hair growth serum, derma rolling, and ketocanazole shampoo. Users discuss efficacy, safety, and personal experiences with treatments.

community Can we once and for all clarify whether tretinoin helps or hurts hair?

in Treatment 41 upvotes 3 years ago

Tretinoin's effect on hair loss is debated; some say it improves minoxidil's effectiveness, while others claim it causes hair loss. Treatments discussed include tretinoin, minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermarolling.

community My Strangest Experiment to Date

in Progress Pictures 43 upvotes 2 months ago

Onion juice helped with hair loss but was smelly and inconvenient. The user now uses dutasteride and minoxidil, finding them more effective and practical.

community Scalp itching and tickeling- what's does it mean?

in Minoxidil 27 upvotes 1 year ago

User experienced scalp itching and hair loss, but found relief with oral minoxidil. Others suggest "DHT itch" as a possible cause and recommend finasteride and ketoconazole to address it.

community Vicious male pattern baldness TINGLING ITCH!

in Chat 8 upvotes 1 year ago

A user struggles with male pattern baldness and a persistent tingling itch on their crown, trying various treatments like aloe vera, tea tree oil, and Nizoral without success. Another user suggests the itch might be psychosomatic, linked to worrying about hair loss.

community Feeling pretty hopeless... Dry skin and eczema causing my alopecia.

in Chat 12 upvotes 9 months ago

The user has been using dutasteride, lymecycline, betamethasone, and minoxidil for hair loss but struggles with eczema and dry skin. They feel hopeless as no treatments or moisturizers have helped, and they are concerned about their appearance due to their soft facial features.

community Topical quercetin combined with finasteride for max results

in Research/Science 25 upvotes 1 year ago

Combining Finasteride with topical Quercetin, Onion/Garlic juice and Peppermint Oil to reduce Wet Prostate Weight in Rats. Luke10191 asked the user LITUATUI to update them on progress after trying this combination of treatments for hair loss.

community Has anyone figure out how to deal with their itchy scalp when most ingredients aren't working?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has chronic itchy scalp and dandruff, unresponsive to ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, coal tar, and salicylic acid. Topical steroids were also ineffective for long-term use.

community What has helped you regrow your temples?

in Chat 21 upvotes 1 year ago

User seeks advice for regrowing temples, currently using Fin, oral Min, and dermarolling. Suggestions include improving scalp environment and considering RU58841 or dutasteride.

community Why not use hair system instead of Topical Hassle

in Hair Systems 20 upvotes 4 days ago

Topical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are preferred for hair loss due to ease of use and natural appearance. Hair systems are considered high-maintenance and less genuine.

community Hair journey since august, help!

in Is this regrowth? 21 upvotes 4 days ago

The conversation is about hair loss and treatments, with suggestions to use finasteride or dutasteride as DHT blockers and minoxidil for regrowth. Oils and shampoos are considered ineffective for androgenic alopecia without these medications.

community Hair regrowth after 8 months alhamdullah

in Minoxidil 1421 upvotes 1 week ago

A 30-year-old male saw significant hair regrowth after 8 months using minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo. He experienced no side effects from finasteride and credited his success to this regimen.

community Hair Loss Results After 8 Months of Dutasteride

in Progress Pictures 232 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user experienced increased hair density after 8 months of using dutasteride and 6 months of oral minoxidil. Some users joked about side effects, while others discussed the effectiveness of various treatments like finasteride and rosemary oil.

community Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT

in Research/Science 590 upvotes 1 month ago

Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.

community Hair looks extremely thin under sunlight!

in Chat 26 upvotes 1 month ago

A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning is using oral minoxidil and finasteride but notices his hair looks thin in sunlight. Suggestions include using hair products, considering topical minoxidil, addressing seborrheic dermatitis, and possibly trying dutasteride or a hair transplant.

community Hair Loss Due To Chlorine and Hard Metals In Water?

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 1 month ago

Hair loss possibly caused by chlorine and heavy metals in water was addressed by using a shower filter, ketoconazole shampoo, and PRP sessions, which stopped the hair loss but did not lead to regrowth. Other users suggested similar experiences and solutions, emphasizing the importance of a good water filter and patience for potential regrowth.

community Hair Loss Treatments and Hair Transplant

in Progress Pictures 4 upvotes 1 month ago

The user is experiencing hair loss and is using oral finasteride, considering adding RU58841 and microneedling, and planning a hair transplant. They are seeking advice on whether to wait for treatment results or proceed with the transplant.

community Hair loss steps, guide to beginners or anyone experiencing hair loss

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, bicalutamide, oral estradiol, microneedling, and minoxidil. The regimen aims to reduce androgenic alopecia by blocking DHT and androgens, with a caution about potential feminizing effects.

community Hair follicle cloning is already possible

in Chat 38 upvotes 1 month ago

Hair follicle cloning is claimed to be possible but not widely available due to potential safety issues, such as cancer risks. Current treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are not effective for everyone, and there is frustration over limited access to these medications.

community Hair Oils can be DANGEROUS and this is a case study. He lost all his hair.

in Treatment 7 upvotes 1 month ago

Hair oils can cause severe allergic reactions, as seen in Jermel Brown's case, leading to significant health issues and legal action for damages. Users discussed concerns about various hair oils, including Mielle and Kiehl's, with some experiencing hair loss and others using treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride to address damage.

community Hair loss 30F - thoughts on red light therapy vs min/fin?

in Female 6 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments for a 30-year-old female, comparing red light therapy with minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns about hormonal impact and potential pregnancy are raised, with suggestions to consider spironolactone and microneedling, while emphasizing the importance of consulting a dermatologist.

community Hair density progress update year 7. (4 years of photos)

in Progress Pictures 244 upvotes 1 month ago

OP shared a 7-year hair density progress update using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling. Creatine use was discussed, with mixed opinions on its impact on hair loss.

community hair loss treatment myths that perplex me

in Treatment 8 upvotes 1 month ago

Grapefruit juice doesn't significantly affect finasteride or dutasteride. Drinking topical minoxidil is risky; saw palmetto is less effective than finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss.

community Normalize hair systems for men! If females can get extensions and wear makeup it should be socially acceptable for men to wear a hair piece

in Hair Systems 1049 upvotes 2 months ago

Men should feel socially accepted wearing hair systems, similar to how women use extensions and makeup. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants.

community How does hair loss and recovery work?

in Chat 12 upvotes 2 months ago

Hair loss varies due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and other factors. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling.

community Hair re-growth in anorexia recovery

in Female 11 upvotes 2 months ago

Adequate nourishment and hormone replenishment helped with hair regrowth. Vegamour and Novo blends hair vitamins were also used but likely not effective alone.

community Hair regrowth? Been noticing these tiny dots on my head where I apply 0.5 dut and 8% minox

in Is this regrowth? 114 upvotes 2 months ago

User noticed tiny dots on their head after using 0.5% dutasteride and 8% minoxidil, which others identified as developing hair follicles. Encouragement was given to continue the treatment.

community Hair Cafe vid: low dose dutasteride ?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 2 months ago

The user is considering using 0.5 mg dutasteride once every 5 or 7 days due to side effects from finasteride and is also looking into topical liposomal dutasteride and pyrilutamide to stop hair loss. The goal is to stop hair loss, not regrow hair.

community Hair feels like it’s getting worse

in Chat 8 upvotes 2 months ago

The user has been experiencing hair loss for years, tried ketoconazole shampoo without success, and has been on finasteride for 3 months but is unsure if it's working. A reply suggests waiting 6-12 months to properly assess finasteride's effectiveness.

community Hair regrowth? Oral fin 1mg daily for just over 2 months and oral min 2.5mg for just over a month

in Is this regrowth? 6 upvotes 3 months ago

The user has been taking 1mg finasteride daily for over 2 months and 2.5mg minoxidil daily for over a month, along with a multivitamin. They are asking if their hair shows improvement, noting possible slight length increase in the back.