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      community Autoimmune disease and balding

      in Update  12 upvotes   2 months ago
      A user diagnosed with Crohn's disease is concerned it might contribute to balding. They have been using keto shampoo, finasteride, and oral minoxidil, which improved their hair but not significantly.

      community How’s my pre fin lab work. Age 40

      in Chat  6 upvotes   2 months ago
      A user shared their pre-finasteride lab results, including DHT, estradiol, testosterone, SHBG, prolactin, FSH, and LH levels. Another user responded, cautioning against making unsupported claims about side effects and recovery.

      community I feel like my progress sucks. About 6 Months

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes   5 months ago
      A user is disappointed with their 6-month hair loss treatment progress, using 1.25mg oral finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil, derma stamping, vitamin D, caffeine, benzoyl peroxide wash, and tretinoin. Replies suggest the results are good, especially considering the late start of treatment, and encourage continued use for better outcomes.

      community Why is no one pointing out dandruff as the number 1 evidence/symptom of MPB?

      in Chat  55 upvotes   11 months ago
      The post discusses the theory that persistent dandruff in areas prone to hair loss could be a sign of hair follicles dying due to DHT, indicating balding. The responses vary, with some users noting improvements in dandruff and hair loss with treatments like Dutasteride, while others experienced hair loss without dandruff.

      community Dr. Bloxham's Verteporfin Trial

      in Research/Science  31 upvotes   1 year ago
      Dr. Bloxham's trial is testing verteporfin on hair transplant patients to see if it can improve hair regrowth in treated areas. People are discussing the potential for follicle regeneration, expected results timeline, and concerns about side effects like cancer.

      community Since there is so much hype for cosmeRNA and HMI-115…

      in Chat  47 upvotes   1 year ago
      Exploring different treatments for hair loss, such as cosmeRNA and HMI-115 which are small interference messenger RNA that inhibits the DHT receptor and an antibody that binds to the prolactin (PRL) receptor respectively; and researching mechanism and environment of hyperresponders.

      community Ingest topical minoxidil by mouth ?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes   2 years ago
      A user questions if ingesting topical minoxidil could be an alternative to oral minoxidil for hair loss. Another user reports success with this method, noting they saw results and experienced no adverse effects.

      community 22 years since the last major development

      in Technology  51 upvotes   3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments since the introduction of finasteride 22 years ago, with many expressing frustration over the failure of new projects and skepticism about future developments. Some users mention hair transplants and other potential alternatives like Alfatradiol and Fluridil, but acknowledge finasteride's dominance in the market due to its effectiveness and affordability.

      community Ultimate anti-DHT solution

      in Treatment  3 upvotes   3 years ago
      A 25-year-old male experiencing hair loss and thinning since age 20 is seeking advice on effective DHT inhibitors. He lists various oral and topical treatments, excluding Minoxidil due to adverse effects.

      community Hair Cloning, Trials were supposed to begin 2020-2021

      in Technology  48 upvotes   4 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair cloning trials expected to start in 2020-2021 and mentions concerns about potential delays due to the Coronavirus. Treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are referenced.

      community Pattern hair loss could be due to gut bacteria

       48 upvotes   4 years ago
      Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hair loss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hair loss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.

      community Procapil is better than minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  43 upvotes   4 years ago
      Procapil is claimed to be better than Minoxidil for hair loss. Users discuss the effectiveness of various treatments, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and The Ordinary's Multi Peptide Hair Serum.

      community Back from the dead! (Progress update)

      in Progress Pictures  975 upvotes   2 months ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress after a year of derma stamping, daily minoxidil, and four months of oral finasteride, along with regular workouts. Others discussed the effectiveness of these treatments and additional methods like red light therapy and RU58841.