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      community Topical rapamycin, metformin, a-kg grow hair

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of topical rapamycin, metformin, and alpha-ketoglutarate (a-KG) for hair growth, with skepticism expressed about their effectiveness based on personal experience and existing use. It also mentions AICAR, known as cardarine or GW, which is not suitable for long-term use due to cancer risks in animal studies and its similarity to metformin.

      community The Secret Recipe? How do celebrities do it?

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 5 months ago
      Celebrities often maintain perfect hairlines through expensive transplants and common drugs like finasteride and dutasteride. Despite potential side effects, the importance of their appearance makes these treatments worthwhile.

      community Do you/can you use ketoconazole shampoo continuously?

      in Ketoconazole  9 upvotes 7 months ago
      A dermatologist prescribed 2% ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, advising against continuous use beyond 6 weeks. Users discussed potentially using the 1% version regularly, with a recommendation of 1 or 2 times a week.

      community My Testosterone results before and after Finasteride

      in Update  146 upvotes 3 years ago
      Finasteride significantly increased testosterone levels for the user, with no major side effects except watery semen, which was resolved with zinc supplements. The user's hairline stopped receding and slightly improved.

      community LeBron James has the most mysterious hair

      in Progress Pictures  166 upvotes 3 months 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.