A 20-year-old shared progress pictures after 2 years of using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss. Responses included admiration and requests for more details and updates.
A user shared their successful 1-year update after a 2300 FUE hair transplant in Seoul, Korea, praising Dr. Ko's work for achieving a natural-looking hairline. The conversation includes admiration for the results and inquiries about the procedure's cost and requirements.
People are discussing the anticipated release of PP405 phase 2a results, expected by the end of March, with some skepticism about its effectiveness. There is cautious optimism due to past experiences with similar treatments like Breezula, despite concerns about the lack of presentation at the AAD 2026 conference.
Anxious_Bee_67's 4 month progress with a hair loss treatment regimen of 1 mg oral finasteride once a day and topical minoxidil twice a day, which has brought "hope" to others who are fighting the Norwood Reaper. Replies include encouragement for further progress and advice on other treatments that can be used in conjunction with the current ones.
A Silicon Valley-backed company aims to cure hair loss. Exciting advancements include mRNA therapies, gene editing, hair cloning, AR degraders, anti-androgens, cell-based rejuvenation, and AI-based drug discovery, with hopes for FDA approval of GT20029 within 10 years.
A user accidentally discovered that applying vitamin E oil to their scalp significantly reduced their hair shedding for about 1.5 weeks. They reported improved hair quality and a drastic decrease in hair loss after treatment.
The conversation is about finding an affordable and effective low level laser therapy device for hair loss, with a preference for a cap but open to a comb.
A new "third cell" discovery in Japan could be key to fully regenerating hair follicles, with human trials possibly starting in 2027-2028. AI is expected to accelerate medical discoveries, potentially leading to a hair loss cure within a few years.
The conversation discusses Kevin's accurate information on hair loss treatments and highlights Dr. Bloxham's ongoing work with Verteporfin on FUT scars, suggesting people follow Dr. Bloxham's YouTube for updates. It also thanks Haicafe and Melvin from the hair restoration network forum for their contributions.
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment involving oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and a custom topical formulation with minoxidil, cetirizine, finasteride, progesterone, and hydrocortisone. The user seeks advice on the effectiveness of these ingredients for diffuse thinning.
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, JXL069, and nizoral shampoo. The user reports seeing new black dots in areas where hair hasn't grown in years, suggesting potential regrowth.
MCL-1 protein may help maintain hair follicles in the growth phase and prevent miniaturization. There is interest in experimental treatments like exosomes, peptides, or stem cell serums to upregulate MCL-1 for hair loss, especially for those not using minoxidil or finasteride.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of alfatradiol for hair loss and whether it can be used with or as a replacement for common treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The user is seeking feedback on others' experiences with alfatradiol.
The conversation discusses verteporfin as a potential treatment for hair regeneration, which could lead to unlimited hair transplants by healing the donor area. Some users are considering using verteporfin now, while others are hopeful it will be available for future hair transplants.
The user recovered from Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) using a specific hormone protocol after trying finasteride and dutasteride. They now help others with PFS by reviewing blood work and offering personalized advice.
A 28-year-old male using only oral finasteride 1mg since May 15, 2024, reports no side effects and significant hair improvement. He plans to continue finasteride for three more months and is considering adding D3+K2 drops, zinc, folate, and magnesium glycinate.
KX826 is considered a legitimate option for those who cannot use finasteride or dutasteride, but many users report it as ineffective compared to RU58841. RU58841 is favored by some due to anecdotal evidence of effectiveness, despite the lack of published clinical data.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on a new slow-release oral minoxidil compared to topical minoxidil and finasteride. The results show that twice-daily dosing of the new treatment is slightly more effective than once-daily, but concerns about cost, side effects, and the accuracy of reported results remain.
The conversation discusses the best ethanol and propylene glycol ratio for homemade topical finasteride, with a focus on absorption and drying issues. The user shares their experience using a 50% propylene glycol, 30% ethanol, and 20% water solution, and considers adjusting the ethanol content for better results.
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically discussing the use of Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. A user inquired about the availability of Winlevi (clascoterone) for hair loss.
A user shared their positive experience with finasteride, noting significant hair regrowth over two years without using other treatments. They reported initial brain fog but no other side effects, and others in the conversation expressed encouragement and shared their own experiences with finasteride.
A user reports hair regrowth at the temples after starting 0.33g of finasteride every other day in January, combined with weekly microneedling sessions. They experienced sexual side effects at higher doses, which improved with a lower dose and supplements like broccoli extract and l-citrulline.
The user experienced regrowth and stabilization in hair density using finasteride, minoxidil, a derma roller, and an LLLT helmet, but noticed a recent decline in hair quality. They only take finasteride orally and are unsure about the effectiveness of the LLLT device.
The conversation is about choosing an anti-androgen for hair loss treatment, with options being alfatradiol and pyrilutamide. Alfatradiol is considered a better choice due to its established use, while pyrilutamide is more experimental.
User reported initial hair regrowth with 0.25 mg finasteride taken four times a week, experiencing a second shedding phase, and no side effects. They also mentioned using RU58841 without success and plan to stop after a year.
The post and conversation are about the role of the enzyme 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase in hair loss and the potential of compounds like procyanidin B2 and sulforaphane to boost its activity for hair regrowth. Further research is needed to develop effective treatments based on this theory.
The user plans to use a "nuclear protocol" for hair improvement, including topical minoxidil 12.5%, topical finasteride 0.1%, and tretinoin 0.05%, with microneedling once a week. They have seen improvements with minoxidil and are seeking opinions on their approach to achieve thicker hair.
Pelage plans to release phase 2 results and start phase 3 trials for PP405 in 2050, but skepticism remains due to past delays and unfulfilled promises. Users express frustration over the lack of progress in hair loss treatments, mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, CB-03-01, and Fluridil.