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      community new way to activate stem cells to make hair grow

       45 upvotes 7 years ago
      Stem cell-related treatments and drugs like RCGD423 and WAY are being tested for hair growth. Clinics are conducting tests on patients who haven't had previous treatments.

      community Upcoming and current hair growth stimulants (2026)

      in Research/Science  94 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses various hair growth treatments, including topical and oral minoxidil, microneedling, LLLT, PRP, exosomes, latanoprost, copper peptides, and upcoming treatments like PP405 and Vdphl01. It also covers managing side effects of minoxidil, such as dry scalp, and mentions the use of dutasteride and finasteride for hair loss.

      community Follicum releases some data from previous phase 2a trial

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 3 years ago
      Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.

      community Regrew my hair - 12 month update.

      in Progress Pictures  3964 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user successfully regrew hair over 12 months using topical minoxidil, topical finasteride, microneedling, and supplements, with no side effects. They credit their success to consistency and a comprehensive routine.
      PP405 Identity Research

      community PP405 Identity Research

      in Research  292 upvotes 9 months ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment that inhibits mitochondrial pyruvate carriers, increasing lactate dehydrogenase activity and stimulating hair follicle stem cells. In a phase 1 trial, 31% of participants showed over 20% hair density increase with PP405 treatment.

      community two months on 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2ddr)

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth using 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2DDR) combined with minoxidil, with some users noting new hair growth. The original poster has been using minoxidil for 12 years and is considering combining 2DDR with finasteride, despite past side effects.

      community 10+ long year fin users share your story

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      Long-term finasteride users report maintaining or regrowing hair, often using additional treatments like minoxidil, low-level laser therapy, and ketoconazole shampoo. Most experience minimal side effects, though some report issues like erectile dysfunction.

      community A reminder that Telogen Effluvium could look like MPB; my progress

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 19-year-old male experienced significant hair loss, initially thought to be male pattern baldness (MPB), and used minoxidil and briefly finasteride. After realizing the issue was telogen effluvium (TE), he improved his diet and supplemented with vitamins, which led to substantial hair regrowth.

      community 2.5 years Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair growth and thickness improvement after 2.5 years of using Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil, with no side effects. They emphasize consistency in treatment and note that their hair can now grow longer and healthier than before.

      community + 5 years Finasteride and dermarroll journey PICS and ACTUAL DILEMMA

      in Progress Pictures  54 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced improved hair density and thickness after using finasteride and dermarolling for 2.5 years but noticed hair loss when doing anaerobic exercise. They increased their finasteride dose and continued dermarolling but are considering not starting minoxidil due to its perceived hassle and uncertain long-term benefits.

      community 6 month transformation from fin to dut+min+ru

      in Progress Pictures  102 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 30-year-old male switched from finasteride to a combination of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841, achieving significant hair growth without side effects. He plans to add GHK-Cu peptide to his regimen for further improvement.

      community 8 months of 1mg fin EOD and 1ml of topical min ED

      in Progress Pictures  185 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride every other day and 1ml topical minoxidil daily, with initial shedding but improvement by three months. Microneedling was also used, with adjustments to frequency and needle length for better results.

      community You want growth but don't use a Dermaroller

      in Microneedling  95 upvotes 7 months ago
      Using a dermaroller can enhance hair regrowth, especially when combined with minoxidil, and is recommended at depths of 0.75-1.5mm weekly. Microneedling boosts absorption and blood flow, and red light therapy is also being considered for hair growth.

      community So is this the actual trial results for pp405?????

      in Research/Science  92 upvotes 2 months ago
      PP405 shows promising results for hair growth, potentially outperforming finasteride without side effects like erectile dysfunction. Users discuss using treatments like minoxidil, pyrilutamide, nizoral, and alfatradiol while waiting for PP405's availability.

      community Combining Microneedling with LLLT

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Combining microneedling with Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for hair growth, with discussions on device legitimacy and effectiveness. Alternatives like PEMF and the use of oral and topical treatments such as dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride are also considered.

      community 1000's of new tiny white hairs

      in Is this regrowth?  270 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user observed new tiny white hairs after 12 days of using minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and biotin, hoping they will become terminal hairs. Others advise that while some hairs may not fully grow, consistent treatment, patience, and scalp massages could enhance results.

      community Is this regrowth or vellus hairs?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with long-term hair loss has been using topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, ketoconazole, and dermastamping for 8 months. They are unsure if the new hairs are miniaturized or vellus.

      community The use of peptides to enhance hair growth from wounding

       5 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses using peptides BPC-157 and TB-500, combined with microneedling, to potentially enhance hair regrowth. The user plans to try BPC-157 due to its lower cost and reports of hair growth, despite limited human trials and concerns about side effects from other treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Looks like a real cure to the root of baldness (DHT-induced senescence) was proven earlier this year

      in Research/Science  739 upvotes 3 years ago
      A study that outlines the full model for androgenic alopecia (AGA) which links DHT to cellular senescence in dermal papilla cells, and suggests black chokeberry as a source of cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside polyphenol with potential anti-oxidant properties that could reverse this process. The post encourages reaching out to experts in anti-aging and longevity to research treatments involving the polyphenol.