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      community Complete non responder to everything. Modern Norwood Sisyphus

       78 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for four years and topical minoxidil with microneedling for a year but has not seen significant results in slowing hair loss. They are considering trying dutasteride despite concerns about its intensity, and others suggest trying oral minoxidil or combining treatments for better results.

      community MinoxiBoost - SULT1A1 Enzyme booster journey

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has tried topical Minoxidil and oral Minoxidil for beard and scalp hair growth with minimal results, and has been on Finasteride for 7 months with stabilized scalp hair but no facial hair improvement. They are considering using a SULT1A1 enzyme booster to enhance results and are questioning its effectiveness without concurrent topical Minoxidil application.

      community If OpenAI finds a cure for balding I hereby swear I will dedicate the rest of my life to converting saltwater into freshwater

       278 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses the complexity of finding a cure for hair loss, mentioning treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and potential future solutions involving AI. It highlights skepticism about a quick solution due to testing and approval processes, while some users express hope in AI's potential to develop effective treatments.

      community Bile Acid-Mediated DHT Dysregulation Hypothesis

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Elevated bile acids can inhibit the enzyme AKR1C2, leading to increased DHT levels, which may accelerate hair loss in those predisposed to androgenetic alopecia. Treatments mentioned include topical minoxidil and finasteride.

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