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    GlossaryProlactin Receptor

    protein on cell surfaces that binds to prolactin hormone

    The Prolactin Receptor (PRLR) is a protein found on the surface of certain cells that binds to the hormone prolactin. This interaction is crucial for various biological processes, including lactation, reproductive functions, and immune system regulation. In the context of hair biology, prolactin and its receptor can influence hair growth and hair cycle regulation.

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      community Optimal dose for topical Melatonin

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about finding the optimal concentration of topical melatonin for hair loss treatment. The user is considering making their own solution and is unsure whether a higher concentration is more effective for deactivating prolactin receptors.

      community How all hormones affect our hair follicles. Not just DHT. Take a look at this paper. Prolactin, melatonin, cortisol, progesterone, testosterone and more

      in Research/Science  126 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses various factors affecting hair loss, not just DHT, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and melatonin. Some users report personal experiences with these treatments and hormone tests, while others speculate on the role of hormones like prolactin and cortisol in hair loss.

      community What do we actually know about HMI-115?

      in Chat  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about HMI-115, a potential treatment for hair loss. The conclusion is that HMI-115 is not a 5ar-inhibitor and is instead a prolactin receptor inhibitor. Some users are skeptical about its effectiveness and believe that baldness will still be a problem in the future.

      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 Topical melatonin instead of fin

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old man has been using topical melatonin for a year to slow hair loss and it appears to be effective. He's seeking alternatives to finasteride due to potential side effects, and is interested in understanding how melatonin works to prevent hair shedding.

      community Can i Just buy any Melatonin Spray and use it in my head?

      in Product  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post is about a user considering using topical Melatonin for hair loss and asking if any melatonin spray can be used for this purpose. The user also seeks clarification on the required percentage of Melatonin in the spray, while a respondent shares their experience of the spray making them sleepy.

      community HMI-115 update: Chime Biologics and Hope Medicine Enter Manufacturing Agreement to Speed up the Launch of First-in-class Antibody Drug HMI-115 Targeting Endometriosis and Androgenic Alopecia

      in Research/Science  108 upvotes 1 year ago
      Chime Biologics and Hope Medicine are speeding up the launch of a first-in-class antibody drug, HMI-115, for endometriosis and androgenic alopecia. The treatment involves a series of subcutaneous injections, has shown promising results in phase 1, and continues to promote hair regrowth even after the treatment is stopped.

      community Shedding and thinning won’t stop on Nuclear protocol

      in Treatment  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, low-level laser therapy, ketokonozole, supplements, Viviscal, Nutrafol, microneedling, PRP, and scalp Botox injections, but is still experiencing hair shedding and thinning. Despite being on this regimen for two years, the user's hair condition is worsening, and they are seeking advice on what else they can do.

      community Why balding gets worse in every generation?

      in Chat  81 upvotes 5 months ago
      Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community HMI 115 Phase 2 - Leaked pics from Discord

      in Research/Science  359 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses HMI 115, a new hair loss treatment with promising results, showing a significant increase in hair density after two months. Some users are skeptical, while others are hopeful for its release and potential affordability.

      community DUPA hair loss - What's the real deal ?

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old male with DUPA (diffuse thinning including the donor area) has not seen improvement after 14 months on finasteride. He's considering switching to dutasteride (DUT) after advice from a hair loss YouTuber and is also contemplating trying RU58841.

      community GT20029. Kintor Pharma’s Product

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029, a compound by Kintor Pharma that degrades androgen receptors and is in trials, with potential as a hair loss cure. Another promising treatment mentioned is an antibody that blocks prolactin and has shown positive results in macaques.

      community Is there any new drug that looks promising ?

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029, a drug in Phase II trials that targets androgen receptors with minimal systemic effects, and TDM-105795, a growth stimulant with a different mechanism than minoxidil that may revive papilla stem cells. Both are potential new treatments for hair loss.

      community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

      community Hi, I got some regrowth recently and I attribute it to DICLOFENAC

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started balding at 16/17 and tried various treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride with little success. They recently started applying diclofenac gel to their bald areas and noticed some hair regrowth, attributing this to diclofenac's ability to lower prolactin levels and its anti-inflammatory effects.

      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 Rosemary oil, peppermint oil, mucuna pruriens - two weeks in

      in Treatment  84 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user who is trying alternative treatments, such as mucuna pruriens dissolved in water/alcohol and a blend of jojoba oil, rosemary oil, and peppermint oil, for hair loss. Other users have shared anecdotal evidence, discussed the potential effectiveness of certain treatments, and questioned the time sensitivity of experimenting with new treatments.

      community High DHT with finasteride. Help!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 9 months ago
      Despite using 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and other treatments like microneedling, MK-677, and Cialis, hair loss continues with high testosterone and DHT levels. Considering oral dutasteride but concerned about further increasing testosterone levels.

      community PYRILUTAMIDE KX-826 experience

      in Research/Science  98 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's experience with the hair loss treatment Pyrilutamide KX-826, which has resulted in some side effects and shedding. The conversation also includes advice for baseline pictures and trying treatments for at least 6 months.

      community I enjoy taking finasteride every day

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  241 upvotes 6 months ago
      Users discuss their positive experiences with finasteride for hair loss, mentioning halted hair loss, hair regrowth, and improved self-esteem. Some express satisfaction in taking action against baldness, while others note increased libido and energy.

      community Creatine's effect on Hair Loss and DHT

      in Research/Science  98 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.

      community PYRILUTAMIDE PHASE 3 RESULTS : No statistical significance

      in Research/Science  122 upvotes 11 months 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.