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      community Best hair loss treatments ranked: a complete guide

       361 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, including Dutasteride 0.5mg daily, finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil 5% 2x daily, dermarolling, low-level light therapy (LLLT), ketokonazole shampoo, and diet optimization; discussing their effectiveness and side effects.

      community Topical tretinoin increases minoxidil absorption by 3x. Thoughts?

      in Minoxidil  35 upvotes 5 years ago
      Topical tretinoin can increase the absorption of minoxidil by three times, which may enhance its effectiveness for hair loss treatment. Tretinoin causes increased skin turnover, making the skin more permeable and potentially improving minoxidil's efficacy.

      community A Different Take on Curing MBP

       16 upvotes 5 years ago
      Addressing hair loss by focusing on posture, blood flow, and craniofacial development. Methods include improving posture, cardiovascular activity, scalp massages, healthy diet, meditation, using minoxidil, and addressing craniofacial issues.

      community Microneedling : Questions regarding routine and sanitary

       6 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses microneedling for hair regrowth, emphasizing the importance of disinfecting the scalp to avoid infections. It also mentions using minoxidil and castor oil in the treatment routine.

      community Unofficial Dermapen/Roller Guide

      in Treatment  251 upvotes 5 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including microneedling (dermarolling and dermapen) and the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It provides detailed information about cost and usage of the various treatments, as well as potential side effects.

      community It’s crazy how it’s 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren’t even effective for many people.

       136 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.

      community How I started reversing Male Pattern Baldness naturally ?

      in Question  6 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user reversed male pattern baldness using a pro-thyroid diet, lifestyle changes, and scalp stimulation exercises, without Minoxidil or Finasteride. They reported reduced dandruff, itchiness, oiliness, and experienced hair regrowth and thickening over 15 months.

      community Fevipiprant 2019!

       17 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses Fevipiprant, an asthma drug that may block CRTH2 and potentially stop male pattern baldness (MPB) without inhibiting DHT. It also mentions the use of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss.

      community The New, Improved CB-03-01/Setipiprant Group Buy

       27 upvotes 8 years ago
      The group buy for CB-03-01, a topical anti-androgen for hair loss, was postponed and refunded due to issues with the product's form and solubility. The product, also known as Breezula, is an alternative to finasteride with fewer side effects, but its official release is delayed until 2021.

      community abusing caffeine boosts DHT levels!

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      Caffeine intake may increase DHT levels, but its impact on hair loss is minimal compared to genetic factors. Excessive caffeine can cause health issues, and its effects on hair loss are not directly applicable to humans based on rat studies.

      community PP405 - hair stem cell stimulation

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 8 months ago
      PP405, a topical LDH inhibitor, has shown to stimulate hair follicle stem cell proliferation in humans with moderate hair loss. They are advancing to more detailed trials this year.

      community New Study - Flavonoids More Effective Than Finasteride?

      in Research/Science  148 upvotes 11 months ago
      A recent publication suggests that the flavonoids eriocitrin and silymarin may be more effective than finasteride in binding to the enzyme responsible for hair loss. People in the conversation are skeptical about the effectiveness and safety of these flavonoids until tested on humans, and some discuss their personal experiences with other treatments.

      community Ketoconazole mesotherapy plausible?

      in Ketoconazole  9 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses using ketoconazole, an anti-androgen, for hair loss and whether mesotherapy with dermarolling could enhance its absorption into the scalp. The user questions if the typical 2% ketoconazole shampoo dose would be effective when used after dermarolling to target androgen receptors in the scalp.

      community Replicel, worthy of hype or probable disappointment? Questions thread

       6 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of Replicel/Shiseido treatment for hair loss, questioning its effectiveness, whether it grows new follicles, and its market release timeline. It also compares Replicel to other competitors like Kyocera/RIKEN/Tsuji.

      community Shopping receipts are anti-androgenic?

      in Chat  29 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential use of thermal paper receipts, which contain estrogen, as a treatment for hair loss. Participants humorously debate its effectiveness compared to established treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community ghk-cu is potent 5-ar inhibitor?

      in Product  10 upvotes 9 months ago
      GHK-Cu is a potent inhibitor of the type 1 5-alpha reductase enzyme in hair follicles, which may reduce hair loss without the side effects associated with type 2 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. The user previously experienced side effects with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and is considering GHK-Cu as an alternative.

      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 POV: You Ask A Tressless User If It's Safe To Drink Minoxidil

      in Satire  769 upvotes 2 years ago
      This conversation is about how topical treatments for hair loss, such as Minoxidil and Finasteride, can be replaced by drinking oral versions of the same medications to achieve better results with less hassle. Some users have already been doing this with positive results.