OP is experiencing significant hair loss despite GFC and PRP treatments and has abnormal lab results. They are advised to consult a hair-focused dermatologist for further evaluation.
A user proposed an alternative hair loss treatment stack using topical caffeine, copper, microneedling, and red light as a natural option for those experiencing side effects from finasteride or minoxidil. Other users expressed skepticism, emphasizing that finasteride and minoxidil remain the most effective treatments, while the proposed alternatives are unlikely to provide long-term results.
A new hair loss treatment, pp405, may regrow hair better than finasteride and minoxidil, with potential availability by 2028. However, there is skepticism about its effectiveness and commercialization timeline.
The conversation is about finding reputable clinics in Canada or near the US border that offer DUT mesotherapy for hair loss. The user is seeking recommendations and cost information for these treatments.
Black cumin seed is discussed for potential hair regrowth when applied to the scalp. Experiences vary, with some users finding it effective and others not noticing any benefits.
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
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.
The conversation discusses creating a topical catalase solution with phosphate buffered saline, glycerin, and polysorbate 20 for hair loss treatment. The user seeks advice on preparing this solution.
A sugar gel called 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) shows potential for promoting hair regrowth by increasing blood supply to hair follicles, similar to Minoxidil, but its effectiveness in humans is unproven. It may benefit those who don't tolerate Minoxidil, but it is not a replacement for treatments like Finasteride or RU58841.
Setipiprant and bimatoprost are being discussed as potential future treatments for hair loss. Some individuals have started testing setipiprant before FDA approval, but no progress updates are available yet.