The user started taking 0.25mg finasteride daily on 9/19/25, along with using 2% ketoconazole, rosemary oil, and dermastamping. They are hesitant to add minoxidil due to heart palpitations.
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) stimulates hair growth but current devices are expensive. A proposed non-profit project aims to create affordable, 3D-printed LLLT devices and collect data on their effectiveness.
An 18-year-old shared his 3-month hair regrowth progress using Kirkland 5% topical minoxidil and a dermaroller, achieving a better hairline without finasteride. He plans to switch from liquid to foam minoxidil for easier styling and is cautious about starting finasteride due to potential hormonal effects.
A 23-year-old has been using minoxidil, finasteride, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, a multivitamin, and microneedling to address hair loss, noticing baby hairs and a fuller frontal hairline but concerns about a thin right temple. They are considering adding rosemary oil and switching to a 1.5 mm dermastamp for further improvement.
The user experienced good crown progress in 3 months using finasteride, collagen, vitamins B, C, D, zinc, and dermarolling. They are pleased with the results after a hair transplant on the front and mid scalp.
The user is considering PRP with exosomes for hair loss after oral minoxidil and dutasteride failed to provide desired results. Despite suggestions for a hair transplant, the user is hesitant due to cost and complexity, and is unsure about other options.
RU58841 lacks FDA approval due to financial and safety concerns, including potential cardiological side effects. The company abandoned further research, and users report adverse effects like heart palpitations and gynecomastia.
The potential availability of a new hair loss treatment called HMI-115, which has shown promising results in experiments on monkeys but is not yet available to the public. Replies cautioned against using unproven substances from shady labs.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil are discussed, with differing views on when to begin treatment. Some suggest early use, while others warn of hormonal side effects from starting too young.
A 24-year-old male started using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noticing reduced hair fall but continued temple and frontal recession. He uses both oral and topical minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D, and coal tar shampoo, and experiences rare heart palpitations.
Oral minoxidil can cause serious heart issues like cardiac hypertrophy and arrhythmias, prompting some users to reduce dosage or switch to topical treatments. Despite significant hair regrowth, side effects such as shortness of breath and chest pains are common concerns.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth over 10 months by using 1.5mg oral finasteride and minoxidil daily, along with weekly derma stamping, after a previous hair transplant and initial thinning. The conversation highlights the importance of using DHT blockers post-transplant to maintain results.
Hair cloning technology is advancing, with clinical trials for improved methods expected by 2028 and 2029, potentially offering a solution for hair loss if donor follicles remain. Organtech's expansion into other biotech areas may secure funding, but the effectiveness of cloning depends on the availability of androgen-resistant donor follicles.
The user started a consistent hair loss treatment routine in January, using finasteride, minoxidil, red light therapy, micro-needling, vitamins, and specific shampoos. They noticed potential progress after 11 weeks and plan to update in a few months.
A user is very satisfied with their hair transplant results, despite choosing a straight hairline against the doctor's advice for a more natural look. Some commenters think the hairline looks artificial, while others discuss the importance of a natural-looking hairline and inquire about any medications used post-transplant.
The conversation discusses the delay in the release of GT20029 for hair loss treatment and skepticism about its effectiveness. Participants mention other treatments like verteporfin and advancements in transplant procedures as more realistic options.
Young men are advised to delay hair transplants until after age 25, using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling to manage hair loss. Concerns about unethical doctors highlight the need for careful planning.
Considering alternative treatments to hair loss, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and exosome therapy, instead of using medications like minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride.
Exploring future hair loss treatments, including immunosuppressants for hair transplants and hair cloning, with a focus on leveraging research from other medical fields. Current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are effective for most, but there's a call for more funding and innovation in the hair loss industry.
The user has been taking oral Finasteride and topical Essengen 6 Plus for hair loss and is experiencing increased depression. They plan to get bloodwork to check hormone levels and are seeking advice on which tests to include.
Switching from oral to topical minoxidil due to increased heart rate. The user seeks advice on maintaining their hair treatment while managing heart rate concerns.
Users discuss potential game-changing hair loss treatments in the next 10 years. Some mention KX-826, SCUBE3, and stem cells as promising options, while others express doubt due to past disappointments and lack of focused research.
Microneedling for hair regrowth, using a 1.0 dermastamp, is discussed with a focus on achieving slight redness without bleeding. Minoxidil is mentioned as an effective treatment when used after dermastamping.
The conversation is about documenting hair loss over four years leading up to a hair transplant, with photos showing the progression. The next post will cover the experience and recovery from an FUE transplant.
The conversation discusses a botanically derived treatment for androgenetic alopecia using ingredients like saw palmetto, green tea, and evening primrose, showing impressive results over 270 days. Concerns include the study's uncontrolled nature and potential product motivation, with suggestions to enhance absorption through derma rolling.
A hair tattoo substitute for a hair transplant, which many people felt was not a good idea. Several treatments were suggested as alternatives, such as Scalp Micro Pigmentation (SMP) and wigs.
The user experienced progress in hair recovery using oral finasteride and minoxidil, despite some side effects like increased heart rate. They switched from foam to oral treatments for convenience and reported minimal shedding.
Using high doses of testosterone with RU58841 to create an androgen-free environment for hair regrowth is suggested, but concerns about heart health and the effectiveness of this approach are raised. Alternatives like topical estrogen, progesterone, and other treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are discussed.