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      community Do none pharmaceutical treatments also work?

       5 upvotes 3 months ago
      Topical finasteride and Minoxidil are the most effective treatments for hair loss, with non-pharmaceutical options like PRP, stem cell therapy, and red light caps offering minimal additional benefits. Users suggest sticking to proven treatments unless cost is not a concern.

      community Minoxidil cannot survive summer in warehouses or UPS trucks

       64 upvotes 1 month ago
      Minoxidil's effectiveness may not be significantly impacted by high temperatures during shipping, as it undergoes stability tests to withstand extreme conditions. Users discuss concerns about oxidation and storage, but experts suggest that short-term exposure to heat is unlikely to degrade the product.

      community Making topical finasteride (without minox)

       5 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user is exploring making a low-dose topical finasteride solution without minoxidil, using stemoxydine as a vehicle. Others suggest buying from a supplier instead of making it themselves.

      community Stem cell hair transplant? Any progress?

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Stem cell hair transplants are not yet viable, and users suggest traditional treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants. Some mention verteporfin but note its alcohol restrictions.

      community Homemade topical dutasteride/finasteride

       4 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses making homemade topical solutions of dutasteride or finasteride using tablets, with suggestions to use alternatives like MinoxidilMax or stemoxydine due to difficulties in formulation. Some users recommend sticking to oral pills for effectiveness and ease.

      community What else can I do? Already on dut and minox

       8 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil and is considering adding RU58841 or other treatments like microneedling. Suggestions include stopping smoking, trying dutasteride mesotherapy, using tretinoin, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and possibly using a red light cap.

      community Is this the nuclear stack? Wanna go from NW3 to NW1 at the age of 23

      in Treatment  19 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user is considering an extensive hair loss treatment regimen including oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, tretinoin, microneedling, keto shampoo, laser comb, and PRP injections. Suggestions include simplifying the routine, possibly increasing minoxidil dosage, and considering alternatives like RU58841, while cautioning against using estrogen due to potential side effects.

      community What is everyone's stack and why?

       21 upvotes 1 year ago
      People are using various treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil (both oral and topical), RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo. Some also use additional methods like microneedling, vitamins, and oils, with mixed results and personal preferences influencing their choices.

      community The end of minoxidil and fin/dut regime

       106 upvotes 6 months ago
      New hair loss treatments like GT20029 and PP405 could potentially replace minoxidil and finasteride, offering better results with fewer side effects. However, current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are still effective for many, despite concerns about side effects.

      community Scientists Grow Hair Using Stem Cells

       12 upvotes 11 years ago
      Scientists have grown hair using stem cells, but it's not yet affordable or ideal. Current treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are still in use.

      community is this basically the cure to hairloss

       156 upvotes 1 year ago
      A rigorous and extensive regimen for hair regrowth, including oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, various oils, supplements, and lifestyle changes, is discussed with skepticism and humor. The consensus is that such an extreme routine is impractical and potentially harmful, with no guaranteed results.

      community Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

       7 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is discussed as a potential treatment for androgenic alopecia due to its ability to reverse hypoxia and promote angiogenesis. The conversation explores its potential benefits for hair loss, though no studies have been conducted on this application yet.

      community Now i want to see if this DHT survives

      in Treatment  33 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, and RU58841 for hair loss treatment. Users share experiences with these treatments, noting side effects and varying effectiveness.

      community What derma rollers/stamps/pens do you use?

      in Microneedling  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about adding dermarolling to a hair loss treatment routine. The user seeks recommendations for dermarollers, stamps, or pens, emphasizing the importance of quality and proper cleaning.

      community DNA Trichotest reliable? & topical spironolactone for Cis males

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The DNA Trichotest is considered unreliable for predicting hair loss treatment responses, and topical spironolactone is questioned for its effectiveness and safety in cis males. Finasteride and Dutasteride are recommended as more reliable treatments for androgenic alopecia.

      community I want to be a science experiment

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      The user plans to use a "nuclear protocol" for hair improvement, including topical minoxidil 12.5%, topical finasteride 0.1%, and tretinoin 0.05%, with microneedling once a week. They have seen improvements with minoxidil and are seeking opinions on their approach to achieve thicker hair.

      community Opinions on LLLT? Is it useless after stopping it?

      1 year ago
      Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is considered expensive and may not provide significant benefits, with some users suggesting alternatives like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Many users report limited success with LLLT and similar treatments, recommending more proven options instead.

      community Dermal incision with verteporfin

       4 upvotes 9 months ago
      Dermal incision with verteporfin is being explored as a potential hair loss treatment by dermatologist Melissa Toyos, with promising before-and-after photos shared on social media. The conversation discusses its potential effectiveness compared to other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community RU58841 Users: How chemically unstable is RU58841 in practice?

      in Technology  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using RU58841 mixed with topical minoxidil for hair loss, noting its chemical instability and storage challenges. A user shares their experience using RU58841 with ethanol and propylene glycol, mentioning no significant results yet.

      community Hypoxia (lack of oxygen) enhances hair growth via stem cells

       49 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hypoxia may enhance hair growth by stimulating stem cells, but it could also risk fibrosis. Some users humorously discuss extreme methods like choking while using minoxidil, highlighting the need for new treatments.

      community Your opinion on those compounds ?

      1 year ago
      Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are effective for hair loss. Alternative treatments like oils and supplements are less effective and more costly.

      community Topical Finasteride Pill filler

       3 upvotes 7 months ago
      Users discuss making topical finasteride solutions by dissolving crushed tablets in ethanol and propylene glycol, with concerns about residue affecting effectiveness. They also mention using minoxidil and oral finasteride, noting some hair regrowth and no side effects from topical use.