Applying vitamin E capsules, specifically tocotrienols, on the scalp for hair regrowth. Users are skeptical about its effectiveness due to lack of evidence.
P-1075 is a more potent hair growth agent than Minoxidil, but it poses significant heart risks, making it unsafe for use. Despite promising results in macaques, concerns about its cardiotoxicity in rats have halted its development.
Latanoprost is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, noted for its synergy with minoxidil and 5-AR inhibitors, but concerns include its effectiveness on scalp hair, cost, and potential skin darkening. Some users express interest in trying latanoprost or bimatoprost despite limited real-world evidence.
The conversation is about finding a legitimate source for Procyanidin B2 or Apple Extract with a clear percentage of Procyanidin B2 for making a topical solution. The user reports thicker and darker body hair after taking Oral Apple Polyphenols extract.
A 20-year-old with thinning hair has low vitamin D and normal testosterone. They are prescribed oral minoxidil and vitamin D, and are questioning if finasteride is also necessary.
Retinol is not effective alone for hair loss; tretinoin is more potent and sometimes mixed with minoxidil. Retinoids do not stop hair loss, and finasteride or dutasteride is necessary for that.
The user reported slight improvement in hairline using 1% Clascoterone cream over three months but found it too costly to continue. They expressed interest in trying a 5% concentration if it becomes available at a reasonable price.
The conversation discusses the importance of taking vitamin D with food for better absorption and its potential role in hair loss. Some users also suggest taking vitamin D with K2, getting sunlight, and using finasteride for hair loss treatment.
Carpronium chloride 5% is a hair growth treatment in Japan, considered less effective than minoxidil or finasteride. Some users report moderate success with it, but its efficacy is not well-verified.
Carnosic acid in rosemary extract may enhance skin repair and promote hair follicle regeneration. It could be used alone or with verteporfin for scarless healing after dermal wounding.
Bimatoprost and latanoprost are being considered for scalp hair growth, with concerns about side effects like skin darkening and fat loss. A user warns about potential chemical burns from latanoprost.
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.
A user started a hair loss treatment 6 weeks ago using oral finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, vitamins B5, B6, and C, along with a topical serum containing batana, rosemary, castor oils, rice water, and more biotin. They are hoping to see progress by June-July.
Pumpkin Seed Oil and Perilla Oil (with alpha-lipoic acid, linoleic acid, and oleic acid) are discussed as potential 5alpha-reductase inhibitors. The conversation focuses on their effectiveness for hair loss treatment.
PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment that inhibits mitochondrial pyruvate carriers, increasing lactate dehydrogenase activity and stimulating hair follicle stem cells. In a phase 1 trial, 31% of participants showed over 20% hair density increase with PP405 treatment.
Personal experience with Procyanidin B2 shows it's ineffective for hair loss. Viviscal Pro supplement tablets, containing Procyanidin B2, didn't help after 8 months of use.
The user started a hair loss treatment with a topical solution containing 0.1% Dutasteride, 7.5% Minoxidil, 0.0125% Tretinoin, and Biotin, along with a multivitamin, Ashwagandha, CBD oil, Retinol, and Caffeine Solution. They experienced some shedding and scalp irritation, leading to a reduction in the use of the caffeine solution.
Adding retinol to a hair loss routine, with a user suggesting starting with a lower dose. Another user mentions using tretinoin with minoxidil for potential benefits.
DLQ01, a prostaglandin F2α analog, shows promise for hair growth by directly stimulating PGE2/PGF receptors without needing conversion, and can be combined with minoxidil and retinoids like tretinoin for enhanced effectiveness. Minoxidil's efficacy may be reduced by COX-1 inhibitors, but using prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost or Bimatoprost can help maintain its effectiveness.
Clascoterone in Winlevi, a topical AR antagonist, is being re-examined due to concerns about HPA axis suppression in adolescents, but it's unlikely to be banned for adult use in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The European Medicines Agency recommended refusing Winlevi for acne vulgaris, but this may not affect Breezula's approval for AGA.
An 18-year-old with diffuse hair thinning is considering switching from a topical Minoxidil 10% + Finasteride 0.1% solution to Minoxidil 5% foam and oral Finasteride 0.5mg, while also addressing vitamin D deficiency and potential scalp inflammation. Users suggest using Nizoral shampoo for inflammation, considering dutasteride for better results, and maintaining vitamin D levels to protect hair follicles from DHT.
The conversation discusses sourcing pure latanoprost from the gray market for research and making a homemade solution. Concerns about potential dangers and experiences with this method are raised.
A user is joining a clinical trial for Clascoterone, a drug approved for acne but being tested for hair loss. They previously tried finasteride with limited success and plan to share updates on their experience with the new treatment.
The user is considering switching to oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, retinoic acid, and clobetasol for hair loss treatment, after limited regrowth with finasteride and other topicals. They are seeking a source for clobetasol, as they believe it may help with their condition.
Tretinoin's effectiveness for hair regrowth alone is questioned, with interest in its use with oral minoxidil. The discussion also considers whether finasteride or dutasteride is the better DHT blocker and if switching to dutasteride is advisable for those without side effects from finasteride.
GT20029 showed significant hair growth and safety in phase II trials, with no adverse sexual events. Users are hopeful but concerned about future costs and systemic effects.