Gut microbiota significantly influences androgen metabolism, impacting hairloss treatments like finasteride. Probiotics, dietary changes, and fecal microbiota transplants may help manage DHT levels and improve hair health.
User discusses a promising topical Procyanidin B2 treatment for hairloss. Users share mixed experiences and mention effective treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and LLLT.
A user shared their 5-month hairloss treatment progress, using 1mg finasteride, daily GHK-CU injections, keratin/biotin/MSM supplements, Pura D’Or shampoo and conditioner, Ayurvedic oil, ketoconazole thrice weekly, and weekly microneedling with topical GHK-CU. The post includes progress pictures.
Oral minoxidil has gained popularity as a hairloss treatment, with more online discussions and research showing it's safe in low doses. A viral New York Times article also contributed to its increased acceptance.
The post and conversation are about the role of the enzyme 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase in hairloss and the potential of compounds like procyanidin B2 and sulforaphane to boost its activity for hair regrowth. Further research is needed to develop effective treatments based on this theory.