User seeks advice for regrowing temples, currently using Fin, oral Min, and dermarolling. Suggestions include improving scalp environment and considering RU58841 or dutasteride.
A user shared their 4-month hair transplant progress with 3740 grafts, showing before and after pictures. They had a generally good experience, except for the anesthesia part.
The user is pleased with their hair transplant results but is concerned about the vertex area. They use Minoxidil and finasteride daily and had the procedure at a clinic in Athens.
The conversation is about organizing hair regrowth results using a standard format in a single post for easier access. Treatments mentioned include oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and dermarolling.
User seeks participants for Verteporfin group buy. Verteporfin, FDA approved, may regenerate hair follicles and sweat glands through heavy microneedling.
A user shared an 18-month update on their crown hair transplant, performed by Jason Sorgi at Boston Hair Restoration, expressing satisfaction with the results. They continue to use oral minoxidil and finasteride to maintain hair health.
People who experience diffuse thinning of their hair and how they cope with going swimming. People discussed wearing a swimming cap, making jokes out of it and accepting that it's genetics.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant performed by Dr. Timothy Carman, using 1100 grafts via FUT surgery, and reported satisfaction with the results and minimal scarring. The user continues to use minoxidil and finasteride for hair maintenance.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth results using dutasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling over six months. OP reports significant improvement, especially in the temples, by derma-rolling frequently and applying minoxidil afterward.
The conversation discusses using 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2DDR) for hair regrowth, with users sharing mixed experiences and side effects like hair loss in new areas and increased anxiety. The original poster plans to continue testing and comparing it to minoxidil, noting potential instability in 2DDR formulations.
The conversation discusses the use of Minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss and explores the potential of Geranium sibiricum extract as a safer alternative. It highlights the difficulty in finding this specific extract and suggests considering other plants with similar compounds, like Indian gooseberry.
The conversation discusses the potential use of verteporfin for hair loss treatment, with one user mentioning their surgeon's interest in trying it and another noting its research status and clinical use as a YAP inhibitor. Some users debate the market size, availability of generics, and the optimism in the hair loss community regarding new treatments.
The user is using RU58841 for hair regrowth on the temples and is considering adding minoxidil. They are questioning the potential for vellus hairs to develop into fuller hair and the possibility of reactivating dormant follicles.
Oral minoxidil treatment increased hair density and shaft caliber in AGA patients. Side effects included hypertrichosis and lower extremity edema, with younger patients experiencing fewer side effects.
User shared progress pictures after 2.5 months of using minoxidil twice daily on eyebrows and temples, along with dermarolling 1-2 times weekly with a 1.5 mm roller. They discussed noticeable improvements in hair growth.
The user is considering a hair transplant while currently using minoxidil, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed oil. Others suggest using finasteride or dutasteride for better results and to prevent further hair loss.
Mango oil may inhibit DKK1 and DHT, potentially aiding hair growth by activating the Wnt signaling pathway. A user plans to test mango leaves juice and other Ayurvedic products for hair regrowth.
The conversation discusses whether drinking coffee affects the hair growth benefits of Minoxidil, with one user mentioning that Minoxidil's vasodilation is stronger than caffeine's vasoconstriction, and another sharing personal experience of better hair growth after quitting caffeine while on Minoxidil.
A 23-year-old is experiencing hair thinning at the crown and mid part, possibly due to vaping, and is using minoxidil, derma rolling, PRGF sessions, rosemary oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamin D3 supplements. They are considering adding finasteride but are concerned about its side effects.
Male pattern baldness (MPB) may be influenced by androgen receptors in scalp hair follicles and potentially poor blood flow. Transplanted hair is not immune to DHT, and factors like inflammation and scalp tension might also contribute to hair loss.
The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and a dermaroller/dermastamp for hair loss, reporting positive results and no significant side effects. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride for better results and apply topical minoxidil despite having braids.
The conversation discusses the potential connection between baldness, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is discussed as a potential treatment for androgenic alopecia due to its ability to reverse hypoxia and promote angiogenesis. The conversation explores its potential benefits for hair loss, though no studies have been conducted on this application yet.
A discussion on the use of Verteporfin as a hair restoration treatment and whether there are any other doctors or clinics using it currently, aside from Dr. Barghouthi. Treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841 were also mentioned.
The user discusses using Follics FR5, FR10, and FR15, which combine Minoxidil, Adenosine, Procapil, Azelaic acid, and Procyanidin B2, to address hair loss. They have previously used Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride with varying success.
The user noticed hair thinning since age 15, initially attributed to a Vitamin D deficiency. They are currently using Rogaine and considering Propecia but are hesitant about a scalp biopsy; they seek financially practical treatments for male-pattern baldness.
The conversation discusses the delay in bringing FAK inhibitors and Stanford's hydrogel to market for hair transplants, with a preference for FAK inhibitors over Verteporfin due to their superior potential in preventing scarring. The user expresses frustration over the slow progress and hopes for faster development by companies like FAKnostics.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth, with positive results, and recently added daily broccoli consumption, noticing improved hair thickness. Another user suggests that leg exercise, not broccoli, might be contributing to the hair improvement.