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      community Progress pictures - Minoxidil 5%

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared their experience with Minoxidil 5%, reporting hair regrowth during use but significant hair loss after stopping. They resumed treatment and regained hair, noting that discontinuation leads to rapid hair loss and that scalp dryness was managed with oil.

      community thoughts on topical Saw Palmetto oil

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is considering topical Saw Palmetto or Pumpkin Seed Oil due to sensitivity to finasteride and cost issues. They also use dermastamping for Minoxidil absorption and seek advice on timing to avoid systemic absorption.

      community Where to Begin with Microneedling?

      in Treatment  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      User is considering microneedling to enhance hair regrowth after limited response to minoxidil and better results with finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo. Recommendations include using a 1.5mm derma roller once a week, avoiding minoxidil on microneedling days, and disinfecting the roller with isopropyl alcohol.

      community Red light therapy - research says they work, reviews say they don't - Turns out commercial device are severely under-powered, so could this actually work?

      in Technology  72 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of commercial Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) devices for hair growth, suggesting they are underpowered compared to the ideal energy output shown in medical research. A user plans to build a custom helmet that meets the required specifications for effective treatment.

      community How much of a difference does catching it on time make?

      in Question  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user is experiencing early hair loss and is using finasteride, Rogaine, biotin, vitamin D3, and Nizoral. They are concerned about whether starting treatment early will help them keep their hair despite strong genetic predisposition to balding.

      community What 3 months without fin& min does😔

      in Progress Pictures  261 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Stopping minoxidil and finasteride for three months caused significant hair loss. The user resumed treatment with 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 0.6mg finasteride and plans to update on progress in three months.

      community 4600 FUT Hair Transplant 16 month post second surgery progress

      in Transplants  3658 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user had two FUT hair transplants with 4,600 grafts for increased density, costing about $11,000 each, and has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for over five years without side effects. The results are natural-looking with no visible scarring, and the user finds the procedure valuable despite the cost.

      community An Update After 7 Years of Finasterise

      in Progress Pictures  126 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared their positive experience with finasteride for hair loss over seven years, noting it stopped hair recession and maintained their hairline. They also mentioned using minoxidil irregularly and experiencing a lower sperm count but no erectile dysfunction.

      community Androgen degraders for hair loss

      in Research/Science  58 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses androgen receptor degraders for hair loss, highlighting their potential advantages over traditional AR blockers like RU58841 and pyrilutamide. Concerns about the safety and cost of these treatments are also mentioned.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 3 months ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community 6 months on fin 1mg everyday, good progress? (20M)

      in Is this regrowth?  181 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their 6-month progress on finasteride but stopped due to financial issues, seeking advice on whether to continue. Replies strongly advised resuming finasteride to maintain progress, with suggestions for affordable options.

      community So is GT20029 available on the grey market anywhere?

      in Treatment  17 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses the availability of GT20029, a new topical hair loss treatment with fewer side effects than Minoxidil or finasteride. Users suggest using finasteride to preserve hair until GT20029 becomes available.

      community 1.5 years dut oral min results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  513 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's 1.5-year experience with oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss, mentioning side effects like itchy nipples and ball ache. Specific treatments used are 5mg of minoxidil and 0.5mg of dutasteride daily.

      community Why isn’t anyone talking about this?

      in Research/Science  31 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hair cloning is being developed by companies like Kangstem Biotech and Stemson, with potential availability in a few years. Initial costs are expected to be high, but prices may decrease over time.

      community Can RU58841 stop hairloss for a long time?

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user is considering using RU58841 to treat hair loss and asks if it can be effective for 4-5 years. Some suggest starting with a lower concentration and debate the safety of RU58841 compared to approved drugs like finasteride.

      community Loosing hope after not seeing improvement in hair regrowth.

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old male is not seeing hair regrowth after using minoxidil and finasteride for a year and additional treatments for three months. Suggestions include improving scalp absorption with sea salt and trying a lipid-based solution, microneedling, and possibly switching to dutasteride if no improvement after 1-2 years.

      community 3 Month Fin/Min + Microneedle update

      in Progress Pictures  657 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user reports significant hair regrowth after 3 months using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, biotin, and vitamins. They apply minoxidil twice daily, dermaroll twice a week, and use Nizoral shampoo twice a week.