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      community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

       20 upvotes 7 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 New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

       44 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

      community Creatine is the opposite of minoxidil !

       324 upvotes 10 months ago
      Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hair growth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hair loss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hair loss.

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

       76 upvotes 2 years 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 Making your own RT1640 in China

      4 years ago
      RT1640, a combination of cyclosporin A, minoxidil, and RT175, is discussed as a potential treatment for hair regrowth and repigmentation. The unique formulation aims to enhance hair follicle growth and restore hair pigment without the negative side effects of immunosuppressants.

      community Vitamin C and hair growth PH levels

       33 upvotes 4 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 Anyone seen this new research on deoxyribose??

       2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A new sugar gel for hair regrowth shows promise, but its effectiveness and safety are uncertain, especially since it was tested on mice and may have risks like tumor development. Ingredients for the gel include sodium alginate, propylene glycol, 2-phenoxyethanol, and 2-deoxy-D-ribose sugar.

      community What should I include in my blood test?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil without success and is considering a comprehensive blood test to explore other causes of hair loss. They are unsure about the necessity and cost of the extensive tests and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with the full panel or focus on specific tests.

      community Blood work, is it worth to pay for it?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is considering getting blood work to investigate the cause of ongoing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. Others suggest that while blood tests can provide useful health information, they may not change the hair treatment outcome.

      community Pre Fin Bloodwork To Check Other Potential Issues

       21 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user preparing to start finasteride for hair loss wanted to check for any abnormal bloodwork related to hair loss. They shared their blood test results and learned from another user that their doctor prescribed finasteride without any preliminary tests.

      community Study on Sugar Intake on Male Pattern Hair Loss

       19 upvotes 3 years ago
      Excessive sugar and high-fat diets are linked to male pattern hair loss, with sweet beverages being a significant factor. Moderation in diet is advised, as diet alone may not fully prevent hair loss due to other factors like DHT sensitivity.

      community What are your thoughts on pre-finasteride blood work?

       1 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is considering resuming finasteride after a 6-month break and is debating the necessity of extensive blood work, including hormone and health markers, to establish a baseline. They are unsure if the tests are necessary since they experienced no side effects previously.

      community I (23M) want to stop my hair loss and I have a couple questions

       3 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 23-year-old male is experiencing aggressive hair loss and is considering using finasteride and minoxidil. He is seeking advice on whether to consult a dermatologist for seborrheic dermatitis, the necessity of various medical tests, and the cost of the treatment.

      community P-1075: a BETTER version of Minoxidil

      11 months ago
      P-1075 is a more potent hair growth agent than Minoxidil, but it poses significant heart risks, making it unsafe for use. Despite promising results in macaques, concerns about its cardiotoxicity in rats have halted its development.

      community Methionine? Glycine?

       6 upvotes 10 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 Accelerated Hair Loss from Creatine

       137 upvotes 10 months ago
      Creatine may cause hair loss in some individuals, especially those on finasteride, despite no scientific link. Personal experiences suggest individual sensitivity to DHT could be a factor.

      community Why can’t we just do another creatine study?

       153 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine may worsen hair loss in some, especially with androgenic alopecia, but evidence is mixed. Some users experience no hair loss when using creatine with minoxidil and finasteride, while others notice increased shedding.

      community Does anyone know of the actual effectiveness of the DP2 inhibitors?

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Setipiprant and Fevipiprant are questioned for their effectiveness in hair maintenance, with skepticism due to lack of convincing results beyond vellus hair growth. The user is satisfied with Minoxidil and Finasteride but is curious about the potential of DP2 inhibitors.

      community I'm very skeptical about pyrilutamide

      in Product  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      Pyrilutamide's effectiveness is questioned due to overstated claims and previous trial ineffectiveness, with some users opting for finasteride instead. Despite skepticism, some consider adding pyrilutamide to their regimen alongside treatments like bicalutamide.

      community PYRILUTAMIDE PHASE 3 RESULTS : No statistical significance

       124 upvotes 2 years ago
      The phase 3 trial results for Pyrilutamide showed no significant difference from the control treatment in increasing hair count, leading to the company halting its development. Users discussed their disappointment and skepticism about hair loss treatments, with some mentioning other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Pyrilutamide failed phase 2 efficiency,

      2 years ago
      Pyrilutamide failed phase 2 efficiency, leading to discussions about Kintor's investment in GT20029 and the potential benefits of having multiple products. Users debated the effectiveness of different treatments, including pyrilutamide and GT20029, and the strategic reasons for developing both.