Topical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are preferred for hair loss due to ease of use and natural appearance. Hairsystems are considered high-maintenance and less genuine.
28-year-old struggles with aggressive hair loss since 18, used minoxidil with limited success. Tried hairsystems but found them expensive, shaved head for job interviews but plans to return to hairsystems.
A 57-year-old man uses a hairsystem, not a hair transplant, and likely had cosmetic procedures. Discussions include the effectiveness of hairsystems and finasteride side effects.
If treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, microneedling, and exosomes fail, opinions differ on using a hairsystem or shaving. Some choose shaving for simplicity, while others consider hairsystems despite maintenance concerns.
The conversation discusses the growing acceptance of hairsystems/toupees on social media, particularly on TikTok, with mixed personal experiences. Some users prefer treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride despite side effects.
The user discusses their long struggle with hair loss, considering various treatments like hair transplants, hairsystems, and natural methods such as micro-needling, vitamin supplements, and a healthy lifestyle. They express concerns about side effects from drugs like finasteride and ultimately lean towards using a hairsystem for better appearance and confidence.
A young individual experienced early hair loss and tried various treatments including Minoxidil, RU58841, micro-needling, and topical finasteride, which stopped the hair loss but did not regrow hair. Ultimately, they found a solution in a hairsystem, which restored their confidence and allowed them to participate in social activities again.
The user shared their hair restoration journey, using dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and a 2,300 graft hair transplant, resulting in significant improvement. They are happy with the results and do not believe the hairsystem worsened their hair loss.
An 18-year-old with early hair loss is advised to consider minoxidil and finasteride, with a doctor's consultation recommended. Alternatives like a hairsystem or shaving are suggested due to potential medication side effects and lifelong commitment.
A person dealing with hair loss is considering shaving their head, using scalp micropigmentation to cover a FUT scar, or trying a hairsystem. They are also contemplating treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
Dutasteride and high-dose Minoxidil are the primary treatments maintaining hair, with additional supplements and therapies like red light offering minimal extra benefit. The discussion criticizes promoting expensive hair care products when basic medications are doing most of the work.
HairClone aims to rejuvenate miniaturizing hair follicles through follicle banking and cell expansion, with treatments potentially available in the UK by 2022. The process involves extracting, storing, and cloning hair follicles, but full regenerative treatments will take many years to develop.
User experienced hair loss from Norwood 3.5 to Norwood 5 with diffuse thinning after using a hairsystem for 2 years. Tried Redensyl, Capixyl, Bicapil, Biotin, multivitamins, Fin, and Min without significant improvement, seeking advice for hair recovery.
Scientists have grown natural-looking hair from stem cells, potentially revolutionizing hair growth treatments. Concerns include cost, DHT resistance, and the need for future procedures.
HairClone is offering a Dermal Papilla Cell Hair Multiplication procedure in Guatemala, raising questions about its effectiveness and regulatory reasons for the location. Users express skepticism and curiosity about the treatment's success and potential costs.
J. Hewitt plans to trial hair multiplication in Japan by the end of 2019. The technique was developed by German researchers at the University of Berlin and formed the company "TissUse."
Hair cloning claims by Dr. Gho are widely considered a scam, with skepticism about the effectiveness of his hair stem cell transplantation. Users suggest that if it were effective, wealthy individuals would opt for it over traditional methods like FUE transplants.
Stem-cell hair transplants could potentially create thousands of grafts from a single donor graft, offering a solution for hair loss with DHT-resistant hair. Companies like Stemson Therapeutics and OrganTech are working on this technology, which may become available in the future, possibly reducing the cost and making it widely accessible.
The struggles of hair loss at a young age and available treatments, such as medication (Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Derma Rolling) and potential options for hairsystems or cloning in Japan. People discussed their own experiences with trying to cope with the emotional aspects of this condition.
The user tried oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss after topical treatments failed, but with limited success. They suggest considering a hairsystem (toupee) as a more cost-effective and less complicated alternative to extensive non-regulated treatments.
Wigs are considered a temporary solution for hair loss, with concerns about cost, maintenance, and social stigma. Many prefer treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplants for more permanent results.
A user shared their experience with wearing a hairsystem for a year after finasteride affected their libido. They stopped using the hairsystem and are open to questions about the experience.
The user shared their hair loss journey, trying various methods like a hairsystem and scalp micropigmentation, and recently started using finasteride and minoxidil with supplements like biotin, zinc, and ketoconazole shampoo. Another user mentioned starting dutasteride and minoxidil with biotin and zinc.
20-year-old balding male plans to use hairsystem for a full head of hair during youth, then embrace baldness in about 5 years. Feels good with plan and no longer preoccupied with hair loss.
HairClone is developing cell replacement treatments to rejuvenate and generate hair follicles, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign. A user expressed skepticism about the need for crowdfunding.
The user follows an intensive hair loss protocol including dutasteride, biotin, black tea, pumpkin seed oil, peppermint shampoo, rosemary conditioner, mukemame, soy milk, lycopene, garlic, magnesium, chamomile, spicy food, citrus bergamot, zinc, multivitamins, kefir, and Greek yogurt. They plan to alternate between pumpkin seed oil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.
Hair loss treatments, ranging from topical minoxidil and finasteride to taking hormones such as estradiol or nandrolone, as well as a controversial suggestion of an orchiectomy. A hairsystem is also mentioned as an alternative solution.
A user shared their experience with a hair restoration method involving adding individual human hairs on ultra-fine strands between existing hair, allowing for natural movement and appearance without blocking the scalp. They also continue using rosemary oil and gentle massage for basic growth support.