Dr. Bloxham's 9-month update on FUT scar revision with Verteporfin shows promising results. Excitement is high for FUE, which appears highly effective based on Dr. Barghouthi's findings.
The conversation is about the potential availability of GT20029 on the black market and whether users would try it. Participants advise waiting for phase 3 trial results to ensure safety and efficacy.
User shared positive results after 4 months using 1.25mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, daily biotin, and weekly dermarolling. They expressed gratitude to another user for the advice.
A 31-year-old Indian male has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss without visible improvement. He is considering taking DUT tablets against his doctor's advice due to potential side effects and is contemplating buzzing his hair instead.
The user experienced mental side effects from oral finasteride, such as brain fog and low mood, and switched to topical finasteride combined with minoxidil. They are monitoring mental clarity and hair progress after stopping oral finasteride.
The conversation is a satirical discussion about a user joking that their dog is balding and needs hair loss treatments like finasteride, with others commenting on the creepiness of an AI-generated image of a dog with human features.
The conversation discusses the pros and cons of buying a mixed topical bottle of minoxidil and finasteride versus separate products for hair loss treatment. Concerns are raised about the finasteride dosage and the inclusion of tretinoin in one of the products.
A user's experience of using Fin, Min and Microneedle treatments to help thicken their hair before undergoing a Hair Transplant (HT) procedure. The conversation also includes discussion about the results post-HT, including pictures.
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.
A user is considering a hair transplant with Hasson & Wong but found alarming malpractice claims. Other users suggest researching other reputable surgeons like Dr. Zarev, Dr. Pittella, and Dr. Couto.
Musely sells a hair topical solution containing latanoprost, which degrades in 6 weeks, yet they market it as a 3-month supply. Concerns are raised about the product's effectiveness and the company's sales strategy.
The user is considering switching from finasteride to oral dutasteride due to side effects and lack of regrowth. They are unable to access topical dutasteride and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with oral dutasteride.
Doctors are testing verteporfin topically for healing and potential regeneration after transplants. The user is asking how it is formulated for topical use, such as if it's mixed with a carrier gel.
The user is concerned about using dutasteride for potential hair loss, fearing it might accelerate balding if not effective. They are unsure about the doctor's diagnosis and are considering starting with finasteride instead.
A user shared their progress after 8 months of using oral dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. They are very pleased with the results.
A 28-year-old male uses custom-compounded topical solutions with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Tretinoin for hair loss maintenance. He seeks advice on sourcing similar solutions in Bangkok, Thailand, and whether a local prescription is needed.
A 21-year-old male used 1mg of finasteride since March with no results and suspects a scalp fungus due to pimples and burning sensations. He is seeking advice on treating the potential fungus.
Switching from topical to an oral combo pill (1.2 mg finasteride, 3 mg minoxidil, vitamins) improved hair thickness without noticeable side effects. The user appreciates the convenience of a single daily pill over twice-daily topical applications.
The conversation is about a user making a homemade topical dutasteride solution to use alongside testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and oral dutasteride. The user aims to reduce DHT locally at the testosterone injection site and on the scalp.
The user experienced increased hair thinning after switching from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, despite some users suggesting it might be a temporary shedding phase. The user is considering using RU58841 but is unsure about its safety.
Pyrilutamide, a new drug being tested to combat hair loss that has been found to perform comparably or better than finasteride and dutasteride in the initial 6 months of treatment with minimal reported side effects.
A user is seeking a brush for dry, thick hair that can effectively stimulate the scalp and distribute natural oils. Another user recommends a "wet" brand detangling brush that works well for their coarse, dry hair and helps distribute argan oil to the scalp.
The conversation is about compounding topical cyclosporine for hair loss, suggesting it needs an oil base like castor oil. The user seeks tips or tricks for the process.
RU58841 from rudirect caused more hair shedding and itch, while anageninc's RU58841 improved the situation. Users are concerned about the quality and authenticity of RU58841 from different suppliers, including those from China.
B-complex vitamins may improve hair appearance but have limited impact on hair loss. Some users also use minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss treatment.
User plans to switch from oral to .005% topical finasteride, using a solvent from minoxidilmax and later Essengen-F. They will monitor DHT levels and seek advice on solvents and sleep caps.
A user is considering microneedling to enhance absorption of a prescribed topical hair loss treatment containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and Latanoprost, while already taking oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride. They seek advice on the effectiveness and safety of combining these treatments, especially due to the cost and their desire to maximize results.
The user is concerned about mixing Pantostin (with Alfatradiol) and Finasteride in a topical solution, fearing a potential toxic reaction or ineffectiveness. They seek advice on whether this combination is safe.
The user shared their 6-month progress using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting improvements without significant side effects. They currently use 0.5mg oral dutasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week.