A 22-year-old's experience with receiving a hair transplant and the use of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, Lidocaine shots, and platelet injections to treat hair loss.
The user had a hair transplant and is using oral minoxidil and finasteride but seeks advice for treating the crown area. They are looking for additional recommendations for non-transplanted areas.
The conversation is about using alfatradiol (17α-estradiol) as a hair loss treatment. The user is considering adding it to their regimen due to its safety and availability.
User considers adding Alfatradiol to their topical finasteride treatment for hair loss. Others discuss Alfatradiol as a weak estrogen and 5α-reductase inhibitor used for pattern hair loss in men and women.
User shares one-year hair transplant results with 3633 FUE grafts. Responses discuss improved appearance, hairline looking pluggy, and doctor's location in Ottawa, Canada.
Exosome therapy for hair loss is questioned for its effectiveness and authenticity. Users express skepticism, citing manipulated photos and high costs.
A user who got a hair transplant and gave their experience with it, including how the donor area recovered quickly and the potential risks of getting a hair transplant at a young age. Other users discussed bleaching and dyeing transplanted hair, as well as asking about the clinic where the procedure was done.
The user wants to donate plasma to save for a hair transplant but can't take finasteride or dutasteride due to plasma center restrictions. They are considering using minoxidil and biotin instead and are seeking advice on alternative treatments.
A user shared their experience 7.5 months after receiving 3950 hair grafts at Sule Hair Transplant in Istanbul, Turkey, with positive feedback on the transformation. The discussion included costs, recovery time, and the use of medications like finasteride and minoxidil post-transplant.
Kintor Pharma completed patient enrollment for a Phase II trial in China for GT20029, a potential new treatment for hair loss. Some believe GT20029 could replace finasteride if effective, while others discuss finasteride's limited efficacy and potential underreported side effects.
The conversation is about a user's one-year progress after a 3,200 graft FUE hair transplant and their use of oral finasteride and minoxidil. People are impressed with the results and are discussing the effectiveness and cost of the treatment.
Phase II for TDM-105795 for Androgenic Alopecia is set to begin in April 2023. The study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TDM-105795 in male subjects.
A user proposed genetically engineering scalp stem cells to stop androgen receptors from causing hair loss. Others discussed the feasibility, existing research, and potential issues with this approach, including targeting the correct cells and unintended effects.
A 35-year-old man had a 6400 graft hair transplant in Turkey after years of baldness, using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and scalp micropigmentation. He is satisfied with the progress and plans further SMP touch-ups to enhance results.
Whether using both Fluridil and Alfatradiol together could be more effective than either one alone as a hair loss treatment, given their different mechanisms of action.
The user is considering PRP with exosomes for hair loss after oral minoxidil and dutasteride failed to provide desired results. Despite suggestions for a hair transplant, the user is hesitant due to cost and complexity, and is unsure about other options.
The user had a hair transplant in Toronto to restore their hairline and crown, using 2400 grafts in the first procedure and is happy with the results. They are using Minoxidil and finasteride, and note that their hair is thinner on the back and sides due to graft removal.
The user stopped using Alfatradiol after 4 months due to no hair improvement and side effects like dry scalp and gallbladder pain. They are considering trying topilutamide, which is suggested as an alternative.
The user is considering a hair transplant after 4 years of using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and scalp massages for hair regrowth. Opinions differ, with some suggesting continuing current treatments and others recommending a transplant to reduce maintenance.
A user shared their 6-month update after a 5000-graft hair transplant at Sule Hair Clinic in Istanbul, noting a smooth procedure and ongoing growth without using finasteride or minoxidil. Some users expressed concerns about the decision to avoid these treatments, predicting potential future hair loss issues.
Kintor Pharma has finished enrolling the first patient in a Phase III trial for KX-826, a treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA). One user has set a reminder to check back on the topic in a year.
The conversation discusses using a multimodal approach to treat androgenic alopecia, including substances like gamma-linolenic acid, DHA, sulforaphane, melatonin, cetirizine, astaxanthin, fisetin, apigenin, curcumin, limonene, genistein, and berberine. Users also mention using ketoconazole, minoxidil, and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as part of their hair loss treatment regimens.
A user shared their positive experience with Roots by GA, a company that creates personalized hair loss treatments based on DNA analysis, which confirmed their inability to tolerate finasteride. The user is satisfied with their progress 30 days after a hair transplant and the customized formula they received.
A person had a hair transplant using FUE with 4150 grafts after a previous FUT with 2000 grafts and is now using Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil. They are concerned about hair gaps on the side, questioning if they are a result of the transplant and if they are temporary.
A user shared their success in getting a prescription for 0.1% Alfatradiol, a topical treatment for hair loss similar to finasteride but with fewer side effects. They found a pharmacy to compound it and will update on the results.
Alfatradiol is discussed as a weak 5ARI and estrogen, not as effective as minoxidil, RU58841, or CB-03-01, but a safe alternative for those who can't use finasteride. Users express frustration over the lack of strong FDA-approved topical antiandrogens for hair loss.
The user shared their positive experience with a 1,500 graft FUE hair transplant at NewHair Institute in Korea, highlighting the natural design by Dr. Jino Kim and the supportive staff. They experienced minimal discomfort and swelling, and appreciated the thorough aftercare and communication.
A case study that suggests verteporfin may be able to help regrow donor hairs after FUE extraction, and the potential implications of this result. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
A 22-year-old is planning a hair transplant for the end of 2027 and is currently using finasteride, switching to dutasteride soon, and taking oral minoxidil to stabilize hair loss. They are seeking advice on candidacy and the number of grafts needed.