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GlossaryInterferon-alpha

protein that boosts immune response against viruses and cancer

Interferon-alpha (IFN-α) is a type of protein produced by the body's immune system in response to viral infections. It helps to inhibit viral replication and modulate the immune response, making it a crucial component in the body's defense against pathogens. Clinically, IFN-α is used in the treatment of various conditions, including certain types of cancer and viral infections like hepatitis C.

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community Peptides that Stop Hair Loss? | In-depth Literature Review Video

in Research/Science 71 upvotes 4 months ago

Peptides like TB500, KPV, GHK-CU, and BPC-157 are overhyped for hair growth with limited proven effectiveness in humans. Combining peptides with delivery methods like iontophoresis and sonophoresis shows promise, but many claims remain unproven.

community Medications that cause extra hair growth

in Research/Science 123 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.

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 Can creatine interfere with minoxidil and microneedeling?

in Treatments 6 upvotes 4 months ago

Creatine does not interfere with minoxidil and microneedling for temple regrowth. Users discussed the effectiveness of these treatments.

community Caffeine affects on oral minoxidil

in Chat 3 upvotes 7 months ago

Caffeine may interfere with oral minoxidil because caffeine increases blood pressure while minoxidil lowers it. Users discuss potential interactions and effects on hair loss treatment.

community Can Pyrilutamide use stopp Minoxidil gains

in Chat 3 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses whether using pyrilutamide would interfere with minoxidil's ability to regrow hair, considering pyrilutamide is seen as a maintenance drug that stops shedding, while minoxidil promotes hair growth but causes initial shedding.

community Did quitting caffeine turn me into a minoxidil responder?

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 9 months ago

A user shared that after quitting caffeine and restarting oral minoxidil, they experienced significant hair regrowth, suggesting that caffeine might interfere with minoxidil's effectiveness by blocking adenosine receptors. They also mentioned side effects like water retention and dizziness, which subsided after a few weeks, and are not using any DHT blockers.

community results: 15 months fin + 4.5 months estrogen monotherapy + 4.5 months min

in Transgender 3 upvotes 2 months ago

The user has been using finasteride for 15 months, minoxidil for 4.5 months, and estrogen monotherapy for 4.5 months. Their current regimen includes finasteride, minoxidil, alfatradiol, and estradiol gel.

community Tretinoin and Minoxidil application timeline

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation is about the application timeline for tretinoin and minoxidil. It discusses whether to wait 30 minutes to an hour after applying tretinoin before using minoxidil or to apply tretinoin at night and minoxidil in the morning.

community 6 Month results video (47 y/o, 46 when I started). Various products, discontinued due to scalp irritation and eventually landed on Fin/Min spray starting at week 6. Dermarolled 0.50mm once per week.

in Progress Pictures 342 upvotes 4 months ago

A 47-year-old user shared their 6-month hair loss treatment results using a Fin/Min spray and weekly dermarolling. They experienced scalp irritation with other products but found success with the Hims Fin/Min spray, noting improvements around the 5th month.

community Minoxidil BAILLEUL 5% Men - Systematic Crystallisation In Sprayers and Bottles

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 9 months ago

The post discusses issues with Minoxidil BAILLEUL 5% Men, specifically sprayer clogging and crystallization in bottles. Recommendations include rinsing the sprayer and soaking the bottle in hot water to dissolve crystals, with calculations suggesting the product remains effective despite these issues.

community Pyrilutamide six months update{ New Progress Pics}

in Progress Pictures 320 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared a six-month update on hair improvement using Pyrilutamide and Minoxidil, noting significant hair regrowth and strength. Some participants questioned the legitimacy of the results and the source of Pyrilutamide.

community My 10 years hairloss prevention/reversal journey. FIN, DUT, MIN, Microneedling, Keto Shampoo (19-29yo)

in Progress Pictures 136 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, BreadButterCoffee, did not have success with dutasteride for hair loss and found better results with a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. They recommend trying microneedling for those who have been on medication for years with minimal improvement.

community Gonna start fin- will new keto diet and weight lifting be affected?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about someone starting finasteride (fin) and wondering if it will affect their new ketogenic diet and weightlifting routine, with the goal of not disrupting weight loss or muscle gain while regrowing hair.

community One month on rogaine, biotin, and laser cap. 2 days on derma roller. Still most likely on the shedding phase.

in Is this regrowth? 43 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about someone using minoxidil, biotin, a laser cap, and a derma roller for hair loss, and considering finasteride. Some users are skeptical about the treatments, while others advise patience for results.

community Using Toppik to fill bald spots while waiting on Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 1 year ago

User started Finasteride for hair loss and uses Toppik to cover bald spots. They wonder if Toppik's keratin fibers will block follicles and affect hair regrowth.

community Any info on where to buy solution for diluting my topical solution from 1mg/ml to 1mg/2ml

in Treatment 6 upvotes 2 years ago

The user plans to make a hair loss treatment combining minoxidil, finasteride, and melatonin, and wants to dilute it for a larger coverage area. They are seeking advice on how to dilute the solution and where to purchase the diluting agent.

community Ru 58841 and essential oils question

in Treatment 3 upvotes 3 years ago

The user discusses using essential oils like peppermint, rosemary, tea tree, and lavender to improve hair thickness and seborrheic dermatitis. They plan to add RU58841 to their routine and seek advice on using it alongside the essential oils without interference.

community Winlevi coming out in 2019

12 upvotes 6 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential release of Winlevi in 2019 by Cassiopeia for hair loss treatment. It suggests a regimen combining minoxidil, Winlevi, Nizoral, and possibly dermarolling, with a comment mentioning Breezula as an alternative to finasteride without side effects.

community First week finished on finasteride 0.5mg MWF

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 9 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses starting finasteride for hair loss, with the original poster noting reduced scalp itching and oiliness after the first week. Users share experiences with different dosages and schedules, concerns about side effects, and the potential impact on prostate cancer detection.

community NMN Promotes Cell Proliferation and Hair Growth by Reducing Oxidative Stress

in Research/Science 14 upvotes 5 months ago

NMN shows promise in promoting hair growth by reducing oxidative stress and weakening androgens. It may be a beneficial addition to hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

community NootBro Recommendations… How Do We Feel

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically a stack including topical Ashwagandha, Copper Peptide, Gotu Kola, Ketoconazole, and PDA. One user found Topical and Sub-Q GHK-CU effective.

community Stop Using Salicylic acid on your face if using minoxidil for beard growth

in Product 20 upvotes 5 months ago

Salicylic acid can reduce the effectiveness of minoxidil for beard growth. Users discuss avoiding salicylic acid when using minoxidil.

community This multivitaminn is good? Is difficult to find a good one in my country

in Treatment 2 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of a multivitamin containing Zinc, Biotin, B12, B6, B2, B1, Vitamin D, and Iron for hair loss. The multivitamin is from a reliable but inexpensive brand in Brazil.

community Is it ok to use minoxidil and other topicals simultaneously?

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation is about whether it's safe to use minoxidil with a mix of stemoxydine, RU58841, alfatradiol, and tretinoin at the same time for hair loss treatment. Concerns were raised about the absorption and effectiveness when these treatments are applied together.

community Does microneedling damage scalp?

in Research/Science 12 upvotes 8 months ago

Microneedling does not prevent future hair transplants, but some surgeons report the skin becomes "harder" in treated areas. There is no clear evidence to confirm this effect.

community I really hate how current hair loss treatment only rely on DHT blockers

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 76 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses dissatisfaction with current hair loss treatments that mainly focus on DHT blockers like finasteride and dutasteride. Alternative treatments mentioned include RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and future possibilities like hair cloning.

community Opinions on this study for Triphasic Progressive by Rene Furterer

in Research/Science 14 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared their 5-year hair loss journey, initially using a product called Triphasic Progressive by Rene Furterer, which gave good results. Later, they switched to FDA-approved medications finasteride and minoxidil, which also helped, but they noticed the most significant progress with Triphasic. They're considering trying it again if minoxidil doesn't show improvements.

community My experience and hair transformation journey

in Update 68 upvotes 1 year ago

The user improved their hair density and reduced scalp visibility by using 1% ketoconazole shampoo, 1mg finasteride, and 5% minoxidil, which increased their confidence. Replies discuss the effects of these treatments, with one clarifying that minoxidil does not affect hormones but finasteride does.

community 5% Minoxidil after 4 months - started with twice a day but went down to once because I kept forgetting in the morning. Really happy with how it is going!

in Progress Pictures 438 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user started using 5% Minoxidil for hair loss and is happy with the progress. They also mentioned being trans and coming off testosterone, which they believe will help prevent further hair loss. Some users suggested using finasteride as well.