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      community Fighting Hair loss AND Grey Hair

      in Treatment  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and Ketoconazole. For grey hair, they use L-Cysteine, L-Methionine, and PABA, and have noticed some re-pigmentation.

      community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)

      in Research/Science  451 upvotes 2 years ago
      Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.

      community Minoxidil alternative with a week long half-life? Why isn’t it possible?

      in Satire 2 years ago
      This conversation discussed the potential for a hair loss treatment alternative to minoxidil, with many users debating the economic and health implications of such an option. Some suggested that finasteride could be used as an alternative, while others argued that this would ultimately not benefit pharmaceutical companies due to their reliance on planned obsolescence.

      community Hair loss causes are still a myth.

      in Chat  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the complexity of hair loss causes, suggesting that DHT sensitivity alone doesn't fully explain it. Treatments mentioned include finasteride and dutasteride.

      community My Dad seems to get his hair back?

      in Question  15 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user's father, mostly bald for 20 years, is regrowing hair using a serum called "Skrzypovita Serum Pro" without minoxidil. The user is curious about which ingredients might be causing hair growth.

      community I talked to urologist about Finasteride and just wanted to share what he said

      in Finasteride  232 upvotes 7 years ago
      The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing side effects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent side effects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential side effects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.

      community Hair follicle cloning is already possible

      in Chat  38 upvotes 4 months ago
      Hair follicle cloning is claimed to be possible but not widely available due to potential safety issues, such as cancer risks. Current treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are not effective for everyone, and there is frustration over limited access to these medications.

      community ~1 year using rosemary shampoo (trigger warning)

      in Progress Pictures  158 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user reported hair thickening and a stronger crown after using rosemary shampoo for about a year, with progress pictures as evidence. Some commenters discussed the effectiveness of natural treatments versus pharmaceutical options like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community TE turned into Scarring hairloss

      in Update  12 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hair loss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.

      community If RU58841 is such an effective anti androgen

      in Research/Science  46 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 is discussed as a topical anti-androgen for hair loss, but its effectiveness and safety are not well-documented, leading to mixed opinions and experiences among users. Some combine it with finasteride, but concerns about side effects and lack of FDA approval limit its popularity.

      community Update: 4 Month progress on Fin/Min plus dermaroller

      in Progress Pictures  559 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared a 4-month update on their hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, a dermaroller, ketoconazole shampoo, multivitamins, and biotin, and received positive reactions and inquiries from others. They also mentioned lifestyle changes such as quitting creatine, alcohol, and smoking, which may have contributed to their success.

      community Ultimate Hairloss Flowchart (for beginners)

      in Treatment  247 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss flowchart for beginners, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, and vitamins.

      community fin 0.5 mg everday 6 months update

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the experiences of individuals with diffuse hair thinning using finasteride, with many reporting no improvement or worsening conditions after 6 months. Various suggestions include persisting with the treatment, checking for underlying conditions, adding minoxidil for volume, adjusting dosage, and considering other potential causes like autoimmune responses and inflammation.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 2 years 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 When someone posts a scalp tension theory

      in Satire  264 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss theories discussed include poor blood flow, scalp tension, inflammation, and DHT. Treatments mentioned are massaging scalp, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Sudden, rapid hair loss

       5 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 33-year-old male experienced sudden, rapid hair loss, possibly due to a reaction to mentholated shampoo and undiluted tea tree oil, with a history of seborrheic dermatitis. He is currently taking finasteride, vitamin D3, a multivitamin, and biotin, and is seeking further medical evaluation.

      community 1.25mg oral minoxidil-3 month progress

      in Progress Pictures  632 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 44-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth after switching from topical to 1.25mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg daily finasteride, with no side effects. He noticed hair thickening after two months and credits the oral form's effectiveness.