The user underwent a second hair transplant for the crown and mid-scalp, achieving good density. They are using minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin, and considering PRP treatments to enhance growth.
NAD⁺ precursors and EGCG may increase hair density, but users report mixed results with no significant hair gains. Some users suggest combining these with finasteride or dutasteride for better results.
A 24-year-old shares a 1-month update on his hair regrowth journey using 1mg oral finasteride, 10mg oral minoxidil, dermarolling, and pyrilutamide. Replies suggest it may take a few hair cycles for vellus hairs to mature into normal hairs, with progress varying by individual.
The user is addressing hair loss with scalp botox, scalp massage, nizoral shampoo, various vitamins and supplements, and natural nitric oxide boosters like citrulline malate and beetroot powder. They are also considering a mouthpiece to reduce snoring and improve sleep.
The user has been using a treatment regimen for hair loss for 8 months, including topical 5% minoxidil, 2.5 mg daily minoxidil, 5 mg finasteride every other day, and vitamins. They shared progress pictures showing little change in the crown area.
A 49-year-old is using finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and ketoconazole shampoo to combat advanced hair loss and hopes for enough regrowth to consider a hair transplant. Progress is slow, but some improvement is noted by others.
A user's progress with their hair loss treatment, which includes finasteride and nizoral, as well as the potential for using minoxidil; other users providing advice based on their own experiences; and others discussing how buzz cuts can make diffuse thinning look worse than it is.
Chris's hair transplant looks better, but the hairline is criticized for being too straight and unnatural. Some recommend using finasteride and minoxidil for maintenance.
The user shared progress on hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, dermastamp, Nizoral shampoo, and scalp massage, showing significant improvement in three months. The user reported no side effects and asked if early regrowth is normal.
After 6 months of using 1mg finasteride daily and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, an individual saw hair loss improvement. They also maintain a good diet and regular gym routine but do not train their calves.
A user improved their hair loss from NW3+ to NW1.5 over three years using a regimen of dutasteride, finasteride, Nizoral, biotin, and collagen. They experienced some side effects and adjusted dosages over time, and noted additional benefits like better skin and muscle gain.
A 19-year-old male shared his 10-month progress using finasteride, starting at 0.25mg and increasing to 1.25mg daily, noting new hair growth at the temples. He experienced a significant shed at 6 months but reported no side effects from increasing the dosage.
CRISPR treatments for blood disorders have been approved, leading to discussions about its potential for treating hair loss (AGA). A study showed that editing a gene related to DHT sensitivity could lead to hair regrowth, suggesting CRISPR may eventually be used for AGA, but it's expected to be expensive and not soon available.
User experienced hair loss from Norwood 3.5 to Norwood 5 with diffuse thinning after using a hair system for 2 years. Tried Redensyl, Capixyl, Bicapil, Biotin, multivitamins, Fin, and Min without significant improvement, seeking advice for hair recovery.
The user started a consistent hair loss treatment routine in January, using finasteride, minoxidil, red light therapy, micro-needling, vitamins, and specific shampoos. They noticed potential progress after 11 weeks and plan to update in a few months.
Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.
The user started experiencing hair loss at 26 and began treatment with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride. After 8 months, they noticed hair regrowth, especially baby hairs, and remain hopeful for further improvement.
Lab-grown hair using iPSCs is being explored, but practical applications are limited. Finasteride is suggested as the only current effective treatment.
The conversation discusses a 24-year-old Korean man's progress with hair loss treatments over 8-9 months, with specific treatments not mentioned due to redacted information. Users are commenting on the effectiveness and inquiring if Asians have better results with hair loss treatments.
The user experienced significant regrowth in the crown and hairline using 1.25mg finasteride daily for 13 months but noticed thinner scalp density. Suggestions included adding topical minoxidil or 0.5mg dutasteride, as scalp regrowth may lag behind other areas.
The user shared their 18-month hair loss treatment progress, using finasteride three times a week, daily minoxidil, weekly vitamin D, and bi-weekly nizoral shampoo. They experienced initial shedding and greying, but are satisfied with the results.
The conversation discusses using topical vitamin C in shampoo or serum for hair growth and thickness. The user mentions using the Nioxin system to maintain thick hair and is curious about the effects of vitamin C on hair growth.
The user "jsonparquet" shared their 11-month progress using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and Nizoral for hair loss. Other users expressed amazement and suggested waiting another year before considering a hair transplant. One user shared their own experience of slow but steady gains over 3 years using a regimen of topical finasteride and minoxidil.
30 y/o male started balding at 22, began treatment at 29 using oral dut, oral min, derma rolling, nizoral shampoo, and considering low level light therapy. Plans to monitor progress for 1-2 years and may get hair transplant or use hair system if needed.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatment progress 11 weeks after a crown transplant. The user is using minoxidil every two days and biotin daily, without finasteride.
The conversation discusses the scalp tension theory as a potential factor in hair loss, alongside DHT, inflammation, and other mechanisms. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and botox injections, with some users exploring additional methods due to varying effectiveness.
A user shared their 20-week progress using topical minoxidil (5%) and finasteride (0.1%) with a 1mm dermastamp, showing significant hair regrowth from NW5 to between NW3V and NW4. They experienced no side effects and plan to update at 12 months.
A 23 year old's 9 month progress with hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil and keto shampoo, and others sharing their experiences and results with similar treatments.
The user experienced subtle hair growth improvements using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil over nearly three years, with notable progress at the temples. The front hairline shows quicker regrowth cycles, but the vertex and crown remain unchanged.
Mallia Aesthetics has developed MAL-838, a hormone-free product derived from sCD83, which stimulates hair growth without disrupting the skin microbiome. sCD83 promotes hair growth by activating hair follicles and preventing cell death, offering a localized treatment without systemic side effects.