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      community Fun thought experiment about halting hair loss permamently

      in Research/Science  60 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user proposed genetically engineering scalp stem cells to stop androgen receptors from causing hair loss. Others discussed the feasibility, existing research, and potential issues with this approach, including targeting the correct cells and unintended effects.

      community Got my DHT levels checked. 38 year old female. Still losing hair.

      in Female  10 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birth control, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.

      community Min + fin oral for eight months

      in Progress Pictures  342 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures after using Minoxidil and oral Finasteride for eight months to treat hair loss. They experienced significant hair regrowth, and the discussion includes various opinions on the necessity and effectiveness of these treatments.

      community Does switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride cause a shed?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 4 months ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss can cause increased shedding, which may indicate the treatment is working by replacing old hairs with new ones. The original poster is experiencing aggressive hair thinning despite long-term treatment.

      community Fin and min saved my life 2021 vs 2024 (24 y/o)

      in Progress Pictures  326 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting significant improvement and regrowth after 1.5 years of treatment, despite initial side effects. They are now happy with their hair and personal life.

      community 22M. 4 months on minoxidil 5%, 2x a day

      in Progress Pictures  574 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 22-year-old man shared his 4-month progress using minoxidil 5% twice daily for hair loss, showing thicker hair without using finasteride. Others commented on his good results and discussed their own experiences with hair loss and treatments.

      community Month 2 vs month 6 progress. 1mg fin only (daily)

      in Progress Pictures  153 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress after using 1mg of finasteride daily for six months, with a break of two weeks due to knee surgery. Some suggest adding minoxidil for better results, while others discuss finasteride's effectiveness in promoting hair growth, which can be slower but significant.

      community I feel like my progress sucks. About 6 Months

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is disappointed with their 6-month hair loss treatment progress, using 1.25mg oral finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil, derma stamping, vitamin D, caffeine, benzoyl peroxide wash, and tretinoin. Replies suggest the results are good, especially considering the late start of treatment, and encourage continued use for better outcomes.

      community PP405 - hair stem cell stimulation

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 5 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 Late responders on finasteride alone

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about someone who has not seen hair regrowth after 6 months on finasteride alone, asking if others have experienced delayed results. Some responses indicate that results can sometimes be seen after 12 months, with full effects up to 24 months.

      community Any other treatments to still be hopeful for?

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of new hair loss treatments, with a focus on pyrilutamide, gt20029, and topical alfatradiol, and the possibility of improving their effectiveness through methods like increased concentration and microneedling. Dutasteride is also mentioned as a stronger option.

      community 3 month progress, Fin, Min, 0.5mm dermaroller

      in Progress Pictures  104 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's 3-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and a 0.5mm dermaroller, with recent addition of caffeine shampoo. Users are responding positively and inquiring about application methods.

      community Progress, 2nd shed and Drug resistance

      in Progress Pictures  28 upvotes 6 months ago
      User shares 8-month progress on oral finasteride and minoxidil, noting initial success followed by a second shed. They seek advice on drug resistance and pill efficacy, with responses suggesting to push through the shed and consider the impact of cycling off minoxidil.

      community Further prolactin research....

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 7 months ago
      HMI 115 did not work as expected for hair regrowth in humans, unlike in macaque monkeys. There is anticipation for further research on prolactin's role in hair loss, with expectations that pharmaceutical companies will likely solve this before universities.

      community xyon Fin progress photos - 9 months progress

      in Progress Pictures  26 upvotes 7 months ago
      User applied Xyon fin topical gel daily, used Augstinus Bader shampoo, conditioner, and scalp treatment, and applied argan oil twice a week. No Minoxidil, no dermarolling, and no side effects were reported.

      community Tretinoin+Minoxidil heavy shedding. (31M)

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      A person using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Microneedling, and recently added Tretinoin is experiencing heavy shedding and thinning hair. They suspect Tretinoin has made them respond to Minoxidil and are seeking others with similar experiences.

      community [M 31] April, 2022 - December, 2023.

      in Progress Pictures  33 upvotes 8 months ago
      A man started treating hair loss in April 2022 with 1mg finasteride every other day and weekly derma rolling. By September 2023, he added daily biotin and twice-daily 5% minoxidil foam to his regimen.

      community [Serious] Experience with grey-market KX-826 (Pyrilutamide)

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced reduced hair loss using grey-market KX-826 alongside Minoxidil foam, achieving better results with Minoxidil liquid but restricted to foam due to an allergy. Initial side effects included shortness of breath, racing heart, and dizziness, which subsided after the first week.