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      community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  43 upvotes   4 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 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 DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

      in Update  38 upvotes   5 years ago
      The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.

      community A Different Take on Curing MBP

       16 upvotes   5 years ago
      Addressing hair loss by focusing on posture, blood flow, and craniofacial development. Methods include improving posture, cardiovascular activity, scalp massages, healthy diet, meditation, using minoxidil, and addressing craniofacial issues.

      community Helicobacter’s concocted serum v1

       7 upvotes   5 years ago
      A custom-made serum based on double-blind studies for AGA, which includes natural ingredients such as rosemary oil, procyanidin B-2, saw palmetto extract, curcuma aeruginosa, pumpkin seed oil and castor oil. The user has updated their recipe to include apple poly procyanidin B-2 4% concentration and other ingredients before topping it off with Pura d'or serum.

      community Only 10 more days until cassiopea releases their 12 month results for CB-03-01 our best hope of an alternative to finasteride

      in Finasteride  151 upvotes   5 years ago
      The conversation discusses anticipation for CB-03-01, a potential new hair loss treatment that may be more effective and have a cleaner safety profile than finasteride. Users are hopeful but cautious, discussing current treatments like minoxidil, nizoral, and dermarolling, and the possibility of combining them with CB-03-01 for better results.

      community Checking in with my post-fin symptoms

      in Finasteride  6 upvotes   7 years ago
      A user reports persistent sexual side effects three months after stopping finasteride, despite a healthy lifestyle and supplements. They express concern over the lack of libido and infrequent erections.

      community Fevipiprant 2019!

       17 upvotes   7 years ago
      The conversation discusses Fevipiprant, an asthma drug that may block CRTH2 and potentially stop male pattern baldness (MPB) without inhibiting DHT. It also mentions the use of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss.

      community COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men

       26 upvotes   10 years ago
      Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.

      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 The closest thing to a cure before hair cloning or genetic via?

      in Treatment  9 upvotes   1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using finasteride or dutasteride to reduce DHT, CosmeRNA to target androgen receptors, and Minoxidil as a vasodilator for hair growth. The regimen aims to maintain hair by addressing DHT-AR ratio and continuous Minoxidil use.

      community Can GT20029's Become The Best Treatment Option?

      in Chat  13 upvotes   1 year ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029 as a potential hair loss treatment that could act like a cure by targeting androgen receptors in scalp hair follicles. Specific treatments mentioned include GT20029, with a user expressing hope that it could make male pattern baldness obsolete.

      community Ketoconazole mesotherapy plausible?

      in Ketoconazole  10 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation discusses using ketoconazole, an anti-androgen, for hair loss and whether mesotherapy with dermarolling could enhance its absorption into the scalp. The user questions if the typical 2% ketoconazole shampoo dose would be effective when used after dermarolling to target androgen receptors in the scalp.

      community Did quitting caffeine turn me into a minoxidil responder?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes   5 months ago
      A user shared that after quitting caffeine and restarting oral minoxidil, they experienced significant hair regrowth, suggesting that caffeine might interfere with minoxidil's effectiveness by blocking adenosine receptors. They also mentioned side effects like water retention and dizziness, which subsided after a few weeks, and are not using any DHT blockers.

      community Last resort attempt. Studies suggest that finasteride topically actually inhibits up to 52% scalp dht which is smiles to dut 0.5mg daily. This solution contains: fin, min, melatonin and progesterone. Trial started today.

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes   1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a last-resort hair loss treatment combining topical finasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, and progesterone, with claims that topical finasteride can inhibit up to 52% of scalp DHT. One reply clarifies that progesterone is not an anti-androgen but has anti-androgenic properties because it competes with androgens for receptors.

      community Castor Oil and Pumpkin Seed Oil

       6 upvotes   7 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of castor oil and pumpkin seed oil for hair thickness and shine, with concerns about oral consumption. The user is already using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community The hardest hair protocol ever!

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes   2 years ago
      The user is using RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to slow down aggressive hair loss but is still experiencing hair shedding due to high testosterone levels. They plan to use ostarine to lower testosterone and prevent hair loss while maintaining muscle mass, and will continue using the other treatments.

      community New Study - Flavonoids More Effective Than Finasteride?

      in Research/Science  148 upvotes   8 months ago
      A recent publication suggests that the flavonoids eriocitrin and silymarin may be more effective than finasteride in binding to the enzyme responsible for hair loss. People in the conversation are skeptical about the effectiveness and safety of these flavonoids until tested on humans, and some discuss their personal experiences with other treatments.

      community Cigarette smokers had increased serum levels of DHT 14% higher than non smokers.

      in Chat  82 upvotes   1 year ago
      The effects of smoking cigarettes on DHT levels and its potential effect on hair loss, with some people sharing experiences in relation to their own hair loss. Various treatments for reducing or reversing hair loss were discussed, such as quitting smoking, minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841.