Breezula (clascoterone) Phase 3 hair loss trial results are delayed, with no official updates yet. The acne version is approved, but hair loss results are still pending.
Latisse (bimatoprost) is discussed as a potential treatment for hair growth due to difficulty obtaining PGE2. Users also mention concerns about sourcing reliable products from China.
Kintor Pharmaceutical's KX-826 shows promising results for hair loss treatment. Users discuss the use of anti-androgens like spironolactone and RU58841, noting concerns about concentration and safety.
Sea salt spray adds texture and volume to hair but can dry it out, so it's best used sparingly. Some users find it helpful for thicker-looking hair, while others suggest using it alongside other treatments for oily hair.
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."
Three months into using Minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, tretinoin, and saw palmetto shampoo, the user is seeing baby hairs on their hairline and is hopeful they will thicken. Another user reports that their own baby hairs have been getting thicker and longer over time.
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.
Peptides like TB500, KPV, GHK-CU, and BPC-157 are overhyped for hair growth with limited proven effectiveness in humans. Combining peptides with delivery methods like iontophoresis and sonophoresis shows promise, but many claims remain unproven.
Minoxidil was applied to a single miniaturized hair follicle over four months, resulting in less miniaturization but not yet terminal growth. The user used a 5% minoxidil solution, specifically the Regaine brand, and observed changes using a handheld WiFi microscope.
Oral minoxidil and spironolactone helped restore the hairline but not the scalp behind it. Hairline and temples often respond first to treatment, with mid-scalp and crown following later.