The user discusses their first month using biotin, Minoxidil, and finasteride for hair regrowth. They share photos to compare hair length and progress.
An 18-year-old is using a high-dose treatment for hair loss, including 2.5 mg dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and injectable GHK-Cu, despite minimal hair loss. Many users suggest reducing the dutasteride dose due to potential side effects and recommend starting with finasteride instead.
User suggests rotating scalp 180 degrees to address hair loss. Others discuss sanity, ethics, and similar procedures like scalp reduction and hair transplants.
PP405 may damage hair follicles if used long-term, suggesting cycling might be necessary. Combining it with finasteride could help maintain hair growth.
Kintor Pharma completed enrolling subjects for a Phase III trial of KX-826 for male hair loss treatment. The trial includes a 24-week treatment period and a 4-week safety follow-up, with results expected in about 6-7 months.
GT20029, a new hair loss treatment, shows promising results but only a slight improvement over placebo. People are cautiously optimistic, discussing its potential and combining it with existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
An Instagram account named "hair_grwow" is stealing progress pictures from a subreddit and falsely claiming the results are due to their products. Users are upset and reporting the account, with one deciding to stop sharing their progress due to the theft.
The user started using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin on January 22nd and shared their hair regrowth results. They have a 4C hair type and are taking these treatments daily while exercising twice a week.
The conversation is about a user's hair transformation after 6 months on Dutasteride and 5 months on Minoxidil, with the user noting significant improvement in their crown and hairline. The user switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride and uses oral Dutasteride daily and topical Minoxidil on the hairline and crown.
Finasteride, Minoxidil, Bioneer CosmeRNA, Technoderma, Kintor, Hope, Breezula, and Follicum treatments showed increases in hair count, with Technoderma showing the highest increase at 24.3 hairs/cm². Amplifica has not yet published results.
User uses Indian hair serum with procapil and procyanidin b2, stopped minoxidil due to allergies. Seeks advice on hair wash techniques and products for shoulder-length hair and scalp care while using hair growth serums.
The conversation discusses the approval of Kintor Pharmaceutical's AR-PROTAC (GT20029) for clinical trials in China for acne and androgenic alopecia. One user expresses optimism about new treatments being developed and seeks clarification on how the new drug works, specifically if it temporarily degrades the AR protein to reduce DHT sensitivity in hair follicles.
The user shared two-month results using a topical spray with 0.3% finasteride, 7% minoxidil, 2.2% ketoconazole, and 0.2% biotin, showing improvement in hair loss. The user also mentioned using hair fibers previously and dermastamping inconsistently.
Transitioning from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss, with suggestions to either slowly transition or frontload dutasteride. The user is also using minoxidil, nizoral, needling, and LLLT.
Researching the effects of scalp trauma on hair growth, with some users suggesting experimenting with a soldering iron or derma pen, and others bringing up studies that suggest this may be an effective treatment.
A user is seeking advice on adding dutasteride to their finasteride regimen to stop DHT-related scalp itch. They have tried selenium sulfide and ketoconazole shampoos with temporary success.
A user is interested in seeing scalp tattoos as a response to hair loss, specifically looking for creative designs rather than scalp micropigmentation. They are considering this approach for their own Norwood 5 hair loss situation.
The user experienced good crown progress in 3 months using finasteride, collagen, vitamins B, C, D, zinc, and dermarolling. They are pleased with the results after a hair transplant on the front and mid scalp.
The user is dissatisfied with the results of using 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil for hair thinning and is considering a topical treatment combining finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, caffeine, and latanoprost. Another user suggests that high topical concentrations can lead to systemic exposure and recommends using oral dutasteride and microdosing topical finasteride.
Verteporfin may improve hair transplant outcomes and reduce scarring, potentially allowing patients to avoid finasteride. Dr. Barghouthi seeks collaborations, volunteers, and financial support for research on verteporfin.org.
A user is experiencing side effects like less hard erections and sensitive nipples while on finasteride, with bloodwork showing high prolactin levels. They are seeking suggestions to address the prolactin issue.
Despite using finasteride and dutasteride for years, the user experienced continued hair thinning and is now visibly balding. They are considering trying minoxidil but are doubtful about its effectiveness.
A user shared their experience using capsaicin from chili peppers and occasional topical minoxidil to promote hair growth, noting noticeable improvements without significant side effects. They previously experienced side effects from dutasteride and minoxidil but found the new regimen effective and manageable.
OrganTech is working on regenerating hair and teeth, with positive results in mice, but skepticism remains about progress for humans. Users express frustration over the lack of advancements in human hair loss treatments, despite ongoing research and trials.
A 22-year-old with 4c hair is considering a hair transplant to address traction alopecia caused by braid extensions. They have tried derma stamping, oils, and minoxidil but stopped due to side effects.
Dutasteride users have mixed results in hair loss treatment, with some experiencing improvements and others worsening. Some report metabolic changes like weight gain or diabetes, while others have no significant side effects.
Switching from topical finasteride and minoxidil to oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil resulted in thinner hair and loss of vellus hair, with no new growth observed. The user is concerned about the lack of improvement despite using a stronger treatment.
The conversation is about the results of using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and finasteride for hair loss, and switching from finasteride to bicalutamide as an anti-androgen treatment. The user shared before and after photos to discuss the effectiveness of these treatments.
The user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and is advised to add minoxidil to their treatment. Concerns about side effects and the effectiveness of combining finasteride and minoxidil are discussed.