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870-900 / 1000+ resultscommunity Red light therapy - research says they work, reviews say they don't - Turns out commercial device are severely under-powered, so could this actually work?
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of commercial Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) devices for hair growth, suggesting they are underpowered compared to the ideal energy output shown in medical research. A user plans to build a custom helmet that meets the required specifications for effective treatment.
community Injectable and biofunctionalized fibrin hydrogels co-embedded with stem cells induce hair follicle genesis.
community COQ10 + PQQ for scalp inflammation??
A 32-year-old male with diffuse thinning and seborrheic dermatitis has been using finasteride for 8 months without improvement. He is considering COQ10 + PQQ supplements for scalp inflammation and hair loss.
community Kintor announcement about pyrilutamide phase 3 results in CHINA
Kintor announced Phase 3 results for pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment, in China. The conversation is focused on this announcement and its implications for hair loss treatment.
community Verteporfin test long term results
Testing the effectiveness of Verteporfin as a potential treatment for hair loss, with users discussing their thoughts on its long-term results. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
community Can RCP(Redensyl, Capixyl, Procapil) be applied along with topical minoxidil and/or finasteride at night?
User wants to add RCP to regimen and asks if it can be applied with topical minoxidil and/or finasteride at night.
community Pyrilutamide from RUdirect, legit or fake?
Pyrilutamide from RUdirect is discussed, with users sharing experiences and alternative sources like Koshinemall. Users mention using treatments like minoxidil, RU58841, and dutasteride for hair loss.
community Mildly Interesting: Kintor removes the annotation that pictures are from clinical experiments and that KX-826 gives "real" visible results, editing their Amazon page once again
Kintor edited their Amazon page, removing claims that KX-826 provides "real" visible results from clinical experiments. The discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community A miraculous drug that regrows body parts.
A drug that regrows body parts, but not hair, sparking debate on hair loss treatments. Discussions include the use of finasteride, dutasteride, and the potential for new methods to restore hair.
community important questions about RU58841
The user has been using finasteride for hair loss and is considering adding RU58841. They ask about RU58841's effectiveness, potential heart side effects, duration of action, dosage increase over time, transitioning to GT20029, and where to find the liquid form.
community Why doesn't phase 3 of PP405 start straight away?
Pelage is delaying the start of phase 3 trials for PP405 to 2026 due to necessary regulatory processes, despite having $120 million in funding. Users discuss the potential of PP405 for hair regrowth, with some expressing skepticism and others hopeful for new treatments like Breezula.
community Tropoelastin injections + verteporfin?
The use of tropoelastin injections and verteporfin for hair transplant recipients to help regrow donor area hairs, as well as research done on tropoelastin injections restoring elastin in scarred heart tissue and skin. There are discussions about why it is taking so long to get cosmetic mass produced tropoelastin injectables on the market.
community Genuine question about VDPHL01's long term safety that I haven't seen discussed here
Concerns about the long-term safety of VDPHL01, an extended-release minoxidil, due to potential risks similar to Cantu syndrome, were raised, highlighting the lack of monitoring for chronic connective tissue changes. The conversation suggests that while the treatment may improve hair growth, it could lead to issues not detected in short-term trials.
community Chinese Research Chemicals You Suggest
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically RU58841, with mentions of side effects from finasteride and dutasteride. Alternatives like Pyri, KX-826, and Breezula are also mentioned.
community Seeking Suggestions for VEGF Gene Therapy in Hair Transplants
A user is exploring VEGF gene therapy to enhance hair transplant results, considering measuring hair shaft diameter and growth rate. Suggestions include using phototrichograms and possibly adding PRP, though its effectiveness is uncertain.
community Why are more people not using RU58841
People are not using RU58841 for hair loss because it's not FDA approved, lacks long-term safety data, and is difficult to obtain and verify. They prefer FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling.
community New Study and Product: Tomorrowlabs HSF
New product Tomorrowlabs HSF targets hair loss through HIF pathway indirectly by removing scalp iron. Minoxidil and Stemoxydine also relate to HIF pathway.
community Alfatradiol!!! Does anyone use this as part of their stack and can actually comment on its effectiveness?
Alfatradiol is used by some for hair loss, often alongside treatments like finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil, but its effectiveness is unclear. Some users report no significant improvement, while others note reduced sebum production but experience side effects like gallbladder pain.
community Using follica’s micro needling device and exosomes injections you’re looking at a 50% or probably more regrowth in male pattern baldness
Using a combination of micro-needling and exosome injections as a potential treatment for male pattern baldness, which could result in 50% or more regrowth.
community FOL005 claims it's better than Finasteride and Minoxidil.
FOL-005 claims to be more effective than Minoxidil and Finasteride but lacks anti-DHT properties, leading to potential reduced efficacy over time. Concerns are raised about misleading marketing and the safety of alternative treatments like Pyrilutamide and Clascoterone.
community How to choose between topical antiandrogen (Pyrilutamide) vs topical Alfatradiol (17α-estradiol) as an add-on treatment?
The user is considering adding Pyrilutamide or Alfatradiol as a topical treatment for hair loss after oral Finasteride and Dutasteride became less effective. Other users suggest Pyrilutamide for its safety profile, while one user shares positive experiences with RU58841 for reducing scalp itch and improving hairline.
community How to BECOME a RESPONDER to Fin/Dut if you are not responding
The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.
community Anyone hear of Ursolic Acid?
Ursolic acid, found in apple peels, lemongrass, rosemary, and lavender, may have anti-androgen effects similar to finasteride. It might be beneficial for hair health when used with other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
community A Summary of the Latest Research regarding PFS, and How Supplementing Allopregnanolone Might Protect Against It
Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) may result from epigenetic changes and gut microbiota alterations. Supplementing with Allopregnanolone might protect against these adverse effects.
community Status update on upcoming treatments
Current treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling are considered the best for hair loss, while new treatments such as GT20029, PP405, and others are in various trial phases with results expected in the coming years. There is cautious optimism about the affordability and effectiveness of these upcoming treatments.
community How is verteporfin doing in trials?
The conversation is about the progress of verteporfin in hair loss trials, with users expressing curiosity about its effectiveness and updates. Specific treatments mentioned include FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) combined with verteporfin, with one reported case of donor area regrowth after a year, and three patients being monitored post-treatment by Dr. Bloxham with monthly updates on YouTube.
community A few days on RU58841 and JXL069, are my eyes deceiving me?
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, JXL069, and nizoral shampoo. The user reports seeing new black dots in areas where hair hasn't grown in years, suggesting potential regrowth.
community Oral min and Isotretinoin (accutane) to respond
Oral minoxidil combined with isotretinoin may improve hair loss treatment effectiveness. Tretinoin is known to increase the absorption of topical minoxidil.
community Good news for stem cells hair therapies - US federal judge: using patients' stem cells does NOT fall under FDA jurisdiction
A US federal judge ruled that using patients' stem cells for medical treatments is not under FDA jurisdiction, potentially speeding up development of stem cell-based hair loss therapies. Some users are optimistic about increased research and development, while others express skepticism about the ruling's impact on safety and efficacy standards.