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      community I know I'm lucky enough to reverse and keep my hair

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      The individual reversed their hair loss using oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil, and experienced side effects including low libido, tiredness, and brain fog. They started treatment at age 26 and have a high-protein diet and exercise regularly.

      community Can amino acids help with AGA

      in Chat  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      Amino acids like lysine, methionine, and cysteine may help with androgenetic alopecia when taken in high doses along with a DHT blocker. Users discuss combining these with treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Fin for 1 year+ no results, non-responder?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user has been on finasteride for over a year with minimal hair regrowth and is considering stopping it, despite no side effects. They are also planning a hair transplant and seeking additional hair growth treatments, while managing high testosterone and scalp issues like dandruff and oiliness.

      community Low testosterone and dht. What should I do?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has low testosterone and DHT levels and is considering taking finasteride for Norwood 2 hair loss with diffuse thinning. They are seeking advice on whether low DHT indicates high sensitivity to DHT in the scalp and opinions on their lab values.

      community Has anyone tried latanoprost+microneedle?

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      Microneedling combined with latanoprost may convert vellus hairs to transitional or terminal hairs. The user suggests using oral minoxidil to increase vellus hair, then applying a high concentration of latanoprost with microneedling for conversion.

      community 28M Hair Transplant in India, will update with results.

      in Transplants  211 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 28-year-old man had a hair transplant in India, choosing not to start finasteride due to past side effects with other medications but will use minoxidil for six months post-surgery. He researched and selected a clinic in Mumbai with a high reputation, underwent a 9-hour procedure for $965, and is optimistic about the results.

      community Why isn’t anyone talking about this?

      in Research/Science  31 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hair cloning is being developed by companies like Kangstem Biotech and Stemson, with potential availability in a few years. Initial costs are expected to be high, but prices may decrease over time.

      community Am I the chosen one? Minoxidil experience.

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user applied Minoxidil foam to their face to grow a beard and experienced increased hair density and darker hair as unintended benefits, despite initially using it for diffuse thinning on the scalp. Another person suggested that the user's heart rate increase might indicate a high conversion rate of Minoxidil to its active form, similar to taking oral Minoxidil.

      community Check out this insane (hopefully) shed

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  70 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a significant increase in hair shedding after starting Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil, with users sharing their own experiences of hair shedding and questioning if high shedding indicates future hair growth.

      community Atherosclerosis as cause of balding and treatment

      in Treatment  61 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss may be caused by calcification of capillaries in the scalp, restricting blood flow to hair follicles. A daily treatment regimen including high doses of Vitamins D and K, Magnesium, and Nattokinase could potentially decalcify these capillaries, improving blood flow and hair growth. However, some users warn against excessive Vitamin D intake and emphasize the need for medical consultation.

      community Taking small Finasteride doses

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been taking small doses of Finasteride, mixed with Stemoxydine, which has helped maintain their existing hair but not regrow new hair. They're considering dissolving the Finasteride in high-alcohol content drinks for easier administration and are seeking opinions on this method.

      community Hairline change after 1y3m on fin+min+microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  140 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "Expliced" shared their progress pictures after using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for 1 year and 3 months. Another user mentioned that using a high-definition camera with flash and sharpening the photo can show new hairs appearing sooner.

      community Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: Current Guidance and Unmet Needs

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The review discusses traditional hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, and newer options like Low-Level Laser Therapy, microneedling, and platelet-rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia. It highlights the need for more high-quality trials to assess these treatments' effectiveness and standardized protocols for emerging therapies.

      community Pyrilutamide application questions

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year 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 HMI-115 question about potential earliest access

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. HMI-115, a monoclonal antibody drug, is in phase 1 and 2 trials for different conditions, but its availability on the gray market is unlikely due to high production costs.

      community 3.5 months on oral minoxidil - getting frustrated

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and added RU58841 to their hair loss treatment but hasn't seen improvement after several months, causing frustration. They also mentioned using finasteride and are confused about the lack of results despite oral minoxidil's reported high success rate.

      community RT1640 - Gray Hair Reversal Recipe

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment formulation containing cyclosporin, minoxidil, and tacrolimus, and mentions ongoing research on hair color reversal. The treatment showed high efficacy in restoring hair color in trials with 40 to 50 people.

      community Will Hair cloning actually work? Could it actually be here by next year or so, as they're saying? I don't think it will be here so soon, but maybe in the next 5 years? I'm a diffuse thinner so hairline doesn't seem much of a worry for me now...

      in Chat  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair cloning is discussed as a potential future solution for hair loss, but it's not expected to be available soon due to high costs and technical challenges. Current treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are not mentioned in this conversation.

      community Iron Overload and Vitamin D Deficiency - Male Hair Loss

      in Treatment  19 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically minoxidil, vitamin D supplements, and the potential impact of iron overload. The user experienced hair regrowth with high-dose vitamin D but faced hair thinning again after reducing the dosage, and is now exploring the role of iron overload in hair loss.

      community Sublingual topical minoxidil experience

      in Minoxidil  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects from using topical minoxidil sublingually, including muscle cramps, dizziness, and high potassium levels. They were advised to stop and seek medical help, emphasizing that topical minoxidil is not safe for ingestion due to its alcohol content.