A 17-year-old is concerned about hair loss and shares photos for opinions. A user responds that the hair looks normal but is hard to assess from the images.
The user tried various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, vitamins, Saw Palmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkin oil, borage oil, stinging nettle, and emu oil. They recently noticed tiny black hairs, suggesting some improvement.
A user experienced increased pimples and cysts after two years on dutasteride, possibly due to hormonal changes. Suggestions included seeing an endocrinologist, using supplements like boron and DIM, adjusting diet, and reducing body fat to manage side effects.
Clascoterone 5% solution showed a 539% improvement in hair count compared to placebo, but the actual increase in hair growth is minimal. Users express skepticism about the effectiveness of hair loss treatments.
Minoxidil users discuss skin-care routines to counteract side effects like dark circles and dull skin. Recommendations include vitamin C, potassium, collagen, retinol, nizoral shampoo, and emu oil.
A 22-year-old male experiencing hair thinning is considering starting finasteride but is concerned about potential side effects and hereditary factors. While waiting to access finasteride, he plans to use pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, biotin, and vitamins, and is advised to check blood levels before starting treatment.
Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.
User tried DIY Dutasteride Mesotherapy for hair loss due to unsatisfactory Finasteride results. Used mesotherapy injection gun and liquid dutasteride for better results and fewer side effects.
The user is exploring hair loss treatments and is interested in procyanidin B2 and annurca apples but has concerns about the effectiveness and availability of supplements. They cannot use Dutasteride or Finasteride and are considering Minoxidil with microneedling.
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.
An 18-year-old is using a high-dose treatment for hair loss, including 2.5 mg dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and injectable GHK-Cu, despite minimal hair loss. Many users suggest reducing the dutasteride dose due to potential side effects and recommend starting with finasteride instead.
The conversation discusses the use of AlphaInfuse, a micro-infusion system with Panax ginseng and Eclipta prostrata extracts, for hair growth and its comparison to Minoxidil. The original poster seeks personal experiences and evidence of its effectiveness.
The user experienced rapid diffuse hair thinning for five years despite no signs of AGA or miniaturization. They tried finasteride and oral minoxidil without success and have checked thyroid, iron, and vitamin D levels.
The user switched from minoxidil to a homemade 2-deoxy-d-ribose gel and noticed no hair fall after two weeks, despite stopping minoxidil. The gel includes water, 2-deoxy-d-ribose, vegetable glycerine, 2-phenoxyethanol, sodium alginate, and rosemary oil, and the user reports healthier-feeling hair.
The user is considering making a homemade topical finasteride solution using an ethanol-based carrier. They are inquiring if a solution containing partially denatured ethyl alcohol and benzalkonium chloride is suitable.
The post discusses a DIY Dutasteride Mesotherapy procedure for hair regrowth, supplemented with oral Minoxidil. The user describes the process, including preparation, equipment used, and initial results, expressing excitement for future outcomes.
Oleic acid, microneedling, and emu oil are discussed as potential hair growth treatments, with some users expressing skepticism about their effectiveness. Minoxidil and finasteride are recommended as current reliable treatments until more proven solutions are available.
People regret not starting hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride earlier, as they've lost significant hair by waiting. Some experienced side effects like itchy nipples or increased libido, but overall, they wish they had acted sooner to prevent hair loss.
A user in Poland created a homemade "oral topical minoxidil" using 2% topical minoxidil, propylene glycol, and vodka due to difficulty obtaining oral minoxidil. They shared a recipe and sought feedback, emphasizing caution and safety in dosing.
Japanese scientists discovered ABM cells, enabling successful human hair follicle cloning, potentially curing hair loss. The treatment may be available in Japan by 2028, but it will be expensive and require travel.
Gene editing for hair loss is not yet viable due to technological and economic challenges. Current treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants remain the most practical options.
A user purchased an expensive hair loss treatment called Follicopeptide, which many others in the conversation believe to be a scam, suggesting instead the use of proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Some users report positive effects from Follicopeptide, but skepticism remains high due to lack of transparency about its ingredients and the company's credibility.
The user reports progress in hair regrowth using a daily routine of 0.5mg Dutasteride, 5% Minoxidil foam, and Olly hair gummies, while discontinuing rosemary water. They are hopeful for continued improvement and have received positive feedback on their progress.
A user with low testosterone and mild gyno is considering finasteride for hair loss. Others suggest consulting an endocrinologist first and share experiences of finasteride not worsening gyno.
The user received 1600 hair grafts but is dissatisfied and plans a second transplant for better coverage. They use minoxidil and finasteride and are considering adding dutasteride.
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.
Pelage Pharmaceutical raised $120 million to continue research on PP405, a promising hair loss treatment that showed a 20% increase in hair density in 31% of men during a Phase 2a trial. The treatment was well-tolerated, with no systemic absorption, and Phase 3 trials are planned for 2026.