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      community What's the deal with verteporfin?

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes   8 months ago
      The conversation discusses verteporfin as a potential hair loss treatment and questions why more precise methods aren't used to test its effectiveness in regrowing hair. Some users believe verteporfin is promising and should receive more attention, while others are skeptical about the testing methods.

      community Are there ever going to be any oral DHT blocking treatments in the future?

      in Product  6 upvotes   10 months ago
      The discussion revolves around the need for future oral DHT blockers for hair loss treatment that don't have the side effects of current options like Finasteride and Dutasteride. One user suggests that the future of hair loss treatment will likely be topical anti-androgens, as they can target hair follicles without affecting the entire system.

      community PRP for male pattern baldness?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes   1 year ago
      Hair loss discussion involves PRP (platelet rich plasma) treatment. PRP doesn't stop hair loss, only promotes regrowth; minoxidil is suggested as a better alternative.

      community Pyrilutamide vs Ru58841 thoughts

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes   1 year ago
      The user has been using Pyrilutamide (Pyril) for hair loss for a month alongside finasteride/dutasteride since 2021 but hasn't seen results. They are considering switching to RU58841 due to its many success stories, despite being skeptical about the legitimacy and testing of Pyrilutamide.

      community 3.5 months on oral minoxidil - getting frustrated

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes   1 year ago
      The user switched from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and added RU58841 to their hair loss treatment but hasn't seen improvement after several months, causing frustration. They also mentioned using finasteride and are confused about the lack of results despite oral minoxidil's reported high success rate.

      community LeBron James has the most mysterious hair

      in Progress Pictures  164 upvotes   1 week ago
      LeBron James likely uses hair transplants and possibly hair fibers or sprays to maintain his hairline, but his crown remains problematic. Despite his wealth, he hasn't fully resolved his hair loss, leading to speculation about his treatments and choices.

      community The Ultimate Stack without finasteride

      in Treatment  16 upvotes   2 weeks ago
      A user successfully maintained hair using fluridil, alfatrodial, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo after experiencing side effects from finasteride. They question why this combination isn't more popular despite its effectiveness.

      community Shed 2 years into finasteride and minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes   3 weeks ago
      A user has been on finasteride for 1.5 years and minoxidil for 2 years, experiencing worsening hair shedding, losing 300+ hairs per wash. They are concerned if this indicates the medicine isn't working and are seeking others' experiences.

      community Hair Transplant journey. 6 month progress

      in Progress Pictures  49 upvotes   3 weeks ago
      A user shared their 6-month progress after a hair transplant, continuing to use 0.5mg dutasteride and minoxidil daily, along with red light laser therapy. They recommend hair transplants for those who haven't had success with medical treatments.

      community Mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol)

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes   2 months ago
      The conversation discusses the mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol) in treating hair loss. It explores theories that it either inhibits 5 alpha reductase to prevent T->DHT conversion or aromatizes scalp T into 17-alpha-estradiol to save hair.

      community 4 Months Topical Fin/Min + Oral Min

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes   3 months ago
      The user is using a regimen of topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, oral Minoxidil, and a thickening shampoo and conditioner. They report no side effects except increased body hair, which they don't mind.

      community Minoxidil + Microneedling, 2 months results

      in Progress Pictures  20 upvotes   3 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil twice daily for 2.5 months to treat hair loss and has seen great results, despite only microneedling once at the start. They occasionally forget a dose but it hasn't affected their positive outcome.

      community Shampoo except ketoconazole that works

      in Product  9 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation is about seeking shampoos that help with hair loss or hair thickening without ketoconazole, suggesting alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, or stemoxydine. One reply suggests that most hair loss shampoos don't work as claimed.

      community 16, female, losing a ton of hair

      in Female  6 upvotes   3 months ago
      A 16-year-old female experiencing severe hair loss and sebum buildup, likely due to telogen effluvium and PCOS, is currently using vitamin D3 supplements, Redenser serum, and T follihair supplements. Recommendations include addressing PCOS first and consulting a doctor.

      community Are These Long vellus Hair an Indikator for regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes   3 months ago
      A user, 35M, has been using oral finasteride for 5 years and 5% minoxidil for 3 years, which stopped hair loss but didn't promote regrowth. After starting RU58841 5 months ago, they noticed long, translucent hairs and are asking if these hairs will darken and how to encourage this.

      community What blood markers to get tested before starting any 5-AR inhibitor?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation is about which blood markers to test before starting a 5-AR inhibitor for hair loss. The user mentions already testing Total T, Free T, SHBG, Estradiol, Haematocrit, Red blood cell count, and White cell count, and asks if DHT or additional markers are needed.

      community How important is microneedling (dermarolling)?

      in Microneedling  9 upvotes   3 months ago
      A user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil without significant hair regrowth and is questioning the effectiveness of adding microneedling to their routine. Another user suggests microneedling can help with topical treatments but doesn't see it as a major factor in improving hair loss.

      community Microneedling doesnt seem to do anything

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes   3 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 2 years, nizoral for 1.5 years, topical minoxidil for 1 year, and microneedling for 3 months to treat hair loss but hasn't seen improvement or regrowth, even experiencing shedding with new treatments. They are concerned about continued thinning despite the treatments.