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    amino acid crucial for protein structure and hair strength

    Cysteine is an amino acid that plays a crucial role in the structure and function of proteins, including those in hair. It contains a sulfur atom, which allows it to form strong disulfide bonds, contributing to the strength and stability of hair keratin. This makes cysteine important for maintaining healthy hair and can be a focus in treatments for conditions like alopecia.

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      community Dutasteride 0.5 mg - Oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg / First month

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia is using a treatment of Dutasteride 0.5 mg, oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg, L-cysteine, and a Ketoconazole/Caffeine/CBD shampoo. He's considering using a dermaroller to improve results, taking biotin and iron vitamins, and quitting nicotine due to its potential link to hair loss.

      community Fighting Hair loss AND Grey Hair

      in Treatment  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and Ketoconazole. For grey hair, they use L-Cysteine, L-Methionine, and PABA, and have noticed some re-pigmentation.

      community anything to add to my regime?

      in Advice 4 years ago
      The conversation is about a hair loss treatment regimen that includes finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, Dermapen, quercetin, N-acetyl L-cysteine, biotin, millet seed extract, MSM, OPC, green tea extract, high-dose vitamins B1-B12, boron, and silica. The user is seeking advice on additional treatments.

      community Methionine? Glycine?

       6 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits and risks of using Methionine and Glycine for hair loss, with concerns about cancer risk if not balanced properly. The user seeks opinions on these amino acids for hair health and overall benefits.

      community Creating the Holy Grail Hair Loss Topical

       1 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about creating a natural hair loss topical using ingredients like cetirizine, Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate, Safflower Extract, Ricinoleic Acid, and others. The user is seeking input and collaboration on this topical formula.

      community Nothing's working, I feel depressed, also hopeless for the first time

      in Update  104 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's experience with hair loss treatments, including Finasteride, Minoxidil, Nizoral Shampoo, Rosemary Oil, Vitamin D, Biotin, Vitamin C, Zinc and Dermarolling, that have not been successful over the past 14 months. Other users gave advice on how to cope with the issue, such as exercising, changing mindset, and shaving their head.

      community Losing ground after 14 months of fin use and 11 months of min

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  49 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 24-year-old person who is worried about their hair loss after 14 months of taking finasteride and 11 months of minoxidil. Replies to the post suggested sticking with their current regimen, that shedding from one part may not be telogen effluvium, and that shedding is normal with these drugs and they should evaluate in two to three months.

      community L'Oréal Serioxyl Vs Garnier fructus stemoxydine

      in Product  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      L'Oreal Serioxyl and Garnier Fructus Stemoxydine are compared for effectiveness in hair loss treatment. The user considers switching from Serioxyl to the cheaper Garnier Fructus but is unsure about its effectiveness and stemoxydine percentage.

      community Has anyone used Magnesium L-Threonate ?

       74 upvotes 5 years ago
      Magnesium L-Threonate may help treat balding by reducing DKK-1 expression without affecting DHT. Users discuss its potential effectiveness and application methods, with some considering trying it topically.

      community What happened to L'Oreal Serioxyl?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user noticing changes in the L'Oreal Serioxyl hair treatment, including a different smell, mismatched batch numbers, and a color change. They question if it's a new formula and seek alternatives to stemoxydine. Another user questions if the positive results were due to stemoxydine or other medications.

      community Can we trust l’oreal clinical study on Stemoxydine 5%? They conducted/founded the research on the Same molecule that they sell, research could be biased!? L’Oreal reported clinical study that showed an increase of 4% in hair density on the patients treated with stemoxydine for 3 months

      in Research/Science  36 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. L'Oreal's study on Stemoxydine 5% claims a 4% increase in hair density after 3 months, but some users question potential bias.

      community 4kg of fin + 3 L of minox a day + plus micro 6 times a day, results?

      in Satire  657 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using large amounts of finasteride, minoxidil, and micro-needling. The comments suggest various other remedies, like monkey oil, rosemary oil, and biotin, while some advise to embrace baldness and focus on confidence.

      community Where do you guys get your stemoxydine from?

      in Product  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      Stemoxydine is available in L'Oréal's Serioxyl and Dercos Neogenic products, which can be found on Amazon, Ulta, or L'Oréal's website. A user is selling three bottles of L'Oréal Stemoxydine.

      community Vitamin C and hair growth PH levels

      in Product  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about using vitamin C and Magnesium L-Threonate for hair growth by reducing DHT binding to dermal papilla cells. The original post about vitamin C's pH levels and sebum control was possibly removed by a moderator.

      community Is this supplement safe? Can it raise dht?

      in Product  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil since October 2023 and is concerned if a supplement containing L-arginine, L-citrulline, Tongkat Ali, Tribulus terrestris, Avena Sativa, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng, Pyridoxine, Zinc Gluconate, and Saw Palmetto can cause hair loss. They report thicker and denser hair despite ongoing shedding.

      community Is the Serioxyl / Stemoxydine on Ebay legit?

      in Product  5 upvotes 8 months ago
      People are discussing if Serioxyl / Stemoxydine sold on eBay is authentic and questioning how sellers have it if L'Oreal may not be producing it anymore. They are sharing experiences and seeking insight on the legitimacy of the product and its availability.

      community Small study on zinc and arginine

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also touches on a study involving zinc and L-arginine.

      community How to increase graft survivability after HT?

      in Transplants  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is seeking advice on increasing graft survivability after a hair transplant, mentioning PRP, Mesotherapy, Stem Cell injections, and considering L-Arginine before starting Minoxidil. They are looking for ways to support blood flow before applying Minoxidil.

      community Hair Regrowth Protocol for the Brothers suffering

      in Treatment  57 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair regrowth protocol involving Dutasteride, Pyrilutamide, Stemoxydine, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Oral Castor Oil, and L-Carnitine L-Tartrate. Some users are skeptical, particularly about the effectiveness and side effects of oral castor oil.

      community Seriously confused about minoxidil's method of action

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses confusion about how Minoxidil promotes hair growth compared to other substances like Menthol, which have similar actions. The user mentions personal positive results with peppermint oil extract and is currently trying L-citrulline for its vasodilation effects.

      community Natural remedies in conjunction with fin?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 16 months and is considering natural remedies like peppermint oil, rosemary oil, saw palmetto, green tea extract, l-lysine, and oral castor oil to enhance hair growth in addition to finasteride. They are interested in the potential benefits of combining these natural treatments with finasteride to improve hair loss outcomes.

      community Vitamin D help? Any help would be appreciated :D

      in Chat  55 upvotes 4 years ago
      The individual is experiencing hair loss and has a vitamin D deficiency, with levels at 7.49ng/ml or 26nmol/l. They are unsure if the deficiency is causing the hair loss and are seeking advice on vitamin D supplementation.

      community Is there a way to boost/enhance the effects of minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      Enhancing minoxidil effects can involve using penetration enhancers like DMSO, urea, or retinol, and methods like dermarolling and adding substances like biotin and L-carnitine tartrate. Some users suggest trying higher concentrations of minoxidil if lower percentages are ineffective.
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