Hair loss discussion mentions fibers like toppik becoming difficult to use and questions if there's a better alternative, such as a spray or dermmatch.
Elastin-based peptides may help reduce wrinkles and could potentially benefit the scalp. The conversation suggests using them with hyaluronic acid gel to improve scalp health and reduce hair fall.
The conversation humorously discusses two resilient hair strands that resist DHT, with mentions of minoxidil and finasteride as ineffective treatments. Users joke about cloning the hairs and the mystery of baldness.
Collagen, chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, and MSM are used to improve hair appearance, making it fuller, thicker, and shinier. The user noticed significant hair improvement after resuming these supplements.
Fatty acid metabolic signaling can activate epithelial stem cells for hair regeneration. Oleic and palmitoleic acids showed the best results, but practical application on humans remains uncertain.
KX-826 is a potential hair loss treatment, with users discussing its effectiveness compared to finasteride and concerns about its trial results. Some users express skepticism about new treatments, while others discuss the potential of androgen receptor degraders and the need to manage drug resistance.
The user has been using a combination of finasteride/dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and hydrocortisone with microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. They are asking if the baby hairs growing will turn into terminal hairs with continued treatment.
Dermmatch is wind and water proof, but requires more hair to look good. Using both Dermmatch and hair fibers together can provide better coverage and a more natural look.
Skin, Hair, and Nails by Pharmekal was withdrawn from the market. Users discuss alternative supplements and treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Mixing charcoal, Ketoconazole, and caffeinated shampoo is questioned for potential interaction, specifically if charcoal inactivates other ingredients. Charcoal is used for seborrheic dermatitis, while caffeine is thought to improve scalp blood flow.
A user with diffuse thinning noticed stubble-like hairs on their scalp after using 2% ketoconazole shampoo, dermarolling, castor oil, Vitamin D3, biotin, and iron supplements. They are unsure if this indicates regrowth or miniaturized hairs.
RU58841, an anti-androgenic compound, showed early promise for treating alopecia but faced challenges after its patent in 1997. Despite advancing to Phase II trials, safety concerns and financial struggles led Aventis to abandon its development. Proskelia, which later merged into ProStrakan, couldn't prioritize the drug, leading to its eventual stagnation and failure to reach the market.
Peptides, specifically GHK-Cu, are being considered for hair growth benefits, such as increasing blood flow to the scalp and preventing hair follicle shrinkage. A user reported starting GHK-Cu after hearing it made a friend's hair thicker.
Aminexil/Kopexil may help reduce hair loss by addressing perifollicular fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia, but it lacks the extensive clinical backing of finasteride and minoxidil. Some users find it effective, but availability and cost are issues, especially in the US where it's not FDA-approved.
The post discusses using Carnitine Tartrate, Potassium Chloride, and Niacin to reduce hair shedding, with the user experiencing significant improvement. The user also suggests considering a ketogenic/paleo diet for those with insulin resistance-related hair loss.
The user is experiencing shedding of thick, healthy hair after using KX826 0.5% for a month. They are concerned about losing coverage and are seeking others' experiences with regrowth.
A healthy scalp barrier is crucial for hair growth, and ceramides may play a key role in maintaining it. The conversation suggests that focusing on scalp health, alongside treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, could improve hair follicle health.
The conversation is about the use of peptide therapies for hair loss, specifically GHK-CU, ZN-Thymulin, and PTD-DBM. The user is seeking feedback on the effectiveness of these treatments from those who have tried them.
Combining therapies like scyllo-inositol, alpha-ketoglutarate, and autophagy-inducing supplements may enhance hair growth and prevent hair loss. Reporting individual results can accelerate progress in hair loss treatments.
The conversation discusses a patent filed by Shiseido for cloning Dermal Papilla (DP) cells to treat hair loss. The method involves using viral vectors to maintain the cells' growth-inducing properties, differing from Replicel's approach with Dermal Sheath Cup (DSC) cells.
MCL-1 protein may help maintain hair follicles in the growth phase and prevent miniaturization. There is interest in experimental treatments like exosomes, peptides, or stem cell serums to upregulate MCL-1 for hair loss, especially for those not using minoxidil or finasteride.
Kintor Pharma finished enrolling and dosing participants in a Phase I trial for a hair loss treatment called AR-PROTAC (GT20029). The effectiveness of another drug, pyrilutamide (KX-826), for hair loss will be clearer after a Phase 2 trial expected to complete in January 2023.
The user experienced hair thinning despite using finasteride and switched to a ketoconazole shampoo without sulfates to address scalp itching and dandruff. They hope this will stop further hair thinning.
Oleic acid and microneedling are being explored for hair regrowth, but results are mixed. Addressing DHT and fibrosis is crucial, with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and scalp massage also discussed.
The user is using oral minoxidil, ghk-cu, and HGH for hair regrowth, noticing small vellus hairs on the crown. They avoid traditional DHT blockers like finasteride due to side effects, despite skepticism from others about the effectiveness of ghk-cu.
GT20029 and KX826 are promising hair loss treatments, with GT20029 increasing hair count and KX826 showing significant results. KX826 may be a good alternative for those who can't use finasteride or dutasteride, though results vary.
The user shared their hair loss treatment progress using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, a dermaroller, biotin, Pura d'or shampoo, and Propidren. They apply minoxidil daily, take Propidren and biotin pills, use two types of shampoo, and use a dermaroller weekly, avoiding finasteride due to concerns about side effects.
PP405, a topical LDH inhibitor, has shown to stimulate hair follicle stem cell proliferation in humans with moderate hair loss. They are advancing to more detailed trials this year.