Treatments used to prevent and treat malepattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hair loss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.
Finasteride is effective for treating malepattern baldness (MPB) with minimal side effects, and topical finasteride is similarly effective. Dutasteride is also effective but less understood, and Minoxidil is less effective than Finasteride.
The conversation discusses the theory that scalp fibrosis contributes to malepattern baldness (MPB) by increasing DHT concentration, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil. The user seeks opinions on the theory and the effectiveness of scalp massages.
Why androgenic alopecia affects the scalp rather than other body parts, potential explanations for this phenomenon, treatments available to combat hair loss, and the implications of male attractiveness in modern society.
A 22-year-old male is experiencing hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis, not malepattern baldness, and is seeking advice. Suggestions include using Nizoral, sulfate-free and ketoconazole shampoos, cutting hair short, using cold water, avoiding picking scabs, and trying selenium sulfide shampoo or finasteride.
Hair loss discussion mentions Native Americans' resistance to malepattern baldness and lack of facial hair. Users discuss genetics, sun exposure, and potential treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
The user's hair regrowth plan includes topical treatments (RU58841, azelaic acid, ketoconazole), oral supplements (Gia Herbs, castor oil), microneedling, PTD-DBM peptide with valproic acid, red light therapy, inversion table with scalp massage, and platelet-rich fibrin injections. Commenters suggest that finasteride and minoxidil are essential treatments for malepattern hair loss, which are missing from the plan.
A user shared a list of natural supplements they tried that did not stop their malepattern baldness (MPB), including vitamin D, biotin, and various oils. The conversation includes skepticism and jokes about one of the methods, injecting jellyfish mucus into testicles, and mixed opinions on the effectiveness of natural treatments.
The conversation suggests that changing diet and lifestyle has little to no effect on malepattern baldness (MPB), which is largely determined by genetics. Some individuals noted personal improvements in hair condition with healthier diets, but the consensus is that diet alone cannot prevent or reverse MPB.
Pyrilutamide, a potential topical treatment for malepattern baldness, and the user's anticipation of its Phase 2 trial results. Several users discussed their experiences with Finasteride and RU58841, while others voiced skepticism about the efficacy of Pyrilutamide.
Scalp tension potentially affecting hair loss, and potential treatments for malepattern baldness such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Evidence from a study was discussed which suggests that the cause of MPB lies within the follicle itself and is not dependent on its surrounding environment.
A 34 year old female with androgenic alopecia who has tried treatments such as Spironolactone, Desogen, Minoxidil and Finasteride in order to address her hair loss. It also details the experiences of other women taking Spironolactone for FemalePattern Hair Loss (FPHL).
The user is seeking advice on which treatment to add to their current regimen for malepattern baldness. They have previously tried Dutasteride, Nizoral, and oral Minoxidil, but experienced continued hair loss. They are specifically asking for experiences with RU58841, Stemoxydine, or Alfatradiol.
The conversation discusses Fevipiprant, an asthma drug that may block CRTH2 and potentially stop malepattern baldness (MPB) without inhibiting DHT. It also mentions the use of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss.
A user took finasteride for six months, then switched to dutasteride for a year, increasing the dosage over time, but hair shedding worsened. Replies suggest the issue is malepattern baldness and DHT-related.
A user is concerned that finasteride isn't working for their hair loss, questioning if it's due to malepattern baldness or low iron levels. They are advised to take finasteride daily and get blood work done.
TE (telogen effluvium) is often misunderstood and is triggered by severe stress or trauma, not minor daily inconveniences. Most hair loss cases are due to malepattern baldness (AGA), and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can help.
A user noticed non-itchy, non-bleeding spots on their scalp while experiencing hair loss. Replies suggest the spots are likely sunspots or liver spots and recommend seeing a dermatologist; hair loss is attributed to malepattern baldness.
The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for malepattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.
A 21-year-old experiencing hair loss was prescribed two shampoos and hair vitamins by a dermatologist who suggested seborrheic dermatitis as the cause. However, users in the conversation suggested the hair loss could be malepattern baldness (MPB), recommending monitoring the situation and considering finasteride as a treatment.
A user discusses their doctor's recommendation of vitamins, biotin, collagen, shampoos, and 2.5mg minoxidil for hair loss. Replies suggest minoxidil is useful, and finasteride should be added for malepattern baldness.
The user is hesitant to start Fin and Min due to their long-term commitment and is currently on a 2-month supplement course. Another user suggests that the supplements are ineffective and recommends using Fin and Min for androgenetic alopecia.
The user's experience of using Finasteride 5mg and Aldactone 50mg to treat FemalePattern Hair Loss, as well as their use of PRP injections for further hair growth.
Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hair loss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hair loss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.
The conversation discusses diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) and its possible causes, including sensitivity to DHT, not being androgenic alopecia, being diffuse alopecia areata, or hormonal issues. Treatments mentioned include topical melatonin, Clobetasol Propionate for alopecia areata, and the lack of results from using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.
User on Dut, oral minox 20 mg, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Oil, RU, 8% topical minox, and topical fina for hair loss; top of head improves, but retrograde alopecia worsens. Asks for options besides exosomes and where to find topical melatonin.
Intradermal botulinum toxin (BTX) injections effectively treat androgenetic alopecia (AGA) by inhibiting TGF-β1 secretion from hair follicles. Further research and long-term follow-up are needed to confirm these findings.
Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.
Treatments for hair loss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.