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      community My hairloss stack, progress pics soon maybe for 1 year RU

      in Technology  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user's hair loss treatment routine, which includes RU58841 for 9 months and Dutasteride for 6 months, with other unspecified treatments considered extra. One user inquired about the source of RU58841.

      community Solo use of Pyrilutamide: UPDATE

      in Update  45 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user who has been using Pyrilutamide for 19 days, experiencing some hair thickening in the right temple and crown area but also having ball ache after microneedling; other users offer advice, caution and skepticism as to whether results can be seen in such a short time.

      community Trestolone (MENT) as a nuclear treatment

      in Treatment  99 upvotes 2 years ago
      Experimenting with trestolone as a treatment for hair loss in an attempt to avoid DHT-related treatments such as finasteride and dutasteride, and discussing the potential effects of its receptor selectivity on the androgen receptors in the scalp.

      community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair

      in Progress Pictures  492 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.

      community Homemade Topical Finasteride Formula?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      User wants to make homemade topical finasteride to minimize side effects and asks about using glycerin, stirring time, storage, and alternative solvents. Another user's comment is unclear.

      community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

       20 upvotes 5 years ago
      Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.

      community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

      in Research/Science  43 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.

      community Finasteride only: Before vs 11 months

      in Progress Pictures  437 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after 11 months of using finasteride. The user experienced minimal shedding and plans to continue the treatment long-term.

      community 1 year progress - fin only 1.25 daily

      in Progress Pictures  146 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's one-year hair regrowth progress using 1.25mg of finasteride daily. Users are asking about the timeline of visible progress, the user's age, and whether they experienced shedding.

      community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

      in Research/Science  235 upvotes 5 months ago
      Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

      community Mid 40s Fin only - 12 month update.

      in Progress Pictures  508 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user in their mid-40s shared a 12-month update on using finasteride for hair loss, showing significant improvement. They started seeing thicker hair and regrowth after 3 months, with no side effects noticed.

      community Almost 1 year on 1mg fin a day

      in Progress Pictures  400 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "Prudent_Poet_6230" shared progress pictures of their hair regrowth after using finasteride for almost a year. They experienced minimal side effects, with some dryness on their face.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

      community Any experience on Natural DHT blocker?

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and stinging nettle extract for hair loss. Saw palmetto is noted to potentially halt mild hair loss.

      community 3 years of 1 mg of Finasteride daily

      in Progress Pictures  868 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user who was able to regrow hair loss with 1mg of finasteride daily over 3 years, the effectiveness of finasteride for different races, and potential side effects associated with taking finasteride.

      community Coegin Pharma to release Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Q2 2025

      in Treatment  116 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hair growth treatment by Q2 2025, showing similar efficacy to finasteride. Users discuss the benefits and skepticism of releasing hair loss treatments as cosmetics rather than drugs.

      community Is microneedling supposed to be a blood bath? 1mm dermastamp

      in Microneedling  41 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about someone experiencing a lot of bleeding from using a 1.0mm microneedling device for hair loss treatment and asking if it's normal. Various users suggest that the bleeding is excessive and recommend using shorter needles or less pressure, while others share their own microneedling practices with different needle lengths and no bleeding.

      community DHT and 5AR respect post, it's importance within the brain

      in Research/Science  111 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hair loss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.

      community started RU58841 today and am panicing

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user started using RU58841 for hair loss and experienced anxiety and physical discomfort. Other users suggested avoiding the treatment due to similar side effects and recommended alternative treatments like pyri.

      community If you’re on the fence about Finasteride, don’t wait!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  78 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride, a medication for hair loss that has both positive and negative effects. Users discussed their own personal experiences with the drug as well as potential side-effects of taking it, such as erectile dysfunction or gynecomastia. Suggestions were also made about starting at a lower dosage to minimize these risks.

      community My Testosterone results before and after Finasteride

      in Update  146 upvotes 3 years ago
      Finasteride significantly increased testosterone levels for the user, with no major side effects except watery semen, which was resolved with zinc supplements. The user's hairline stopped receding and slightly improved.