A 17-year-old is addressing hair loss with finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. They are considering adding GHK-Cu to their regimen, but others advise caution with finasteride due to age.
A user shared their 21-month hair regrowth journey using oral Finasteride 1mg daily and Minoxidil 5% topical applications. Despite initial discouragement due to slow progress, they saw significant improvement, reducing the need for a hair transplant to minor fill-ins at the front hairline.
DHT promotes beard growth but causes scalp hair loss due to inflammation and fibrosis. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil help with hormonal signals and blood flow but don't address underlying inflammation.
The user is using topical finasteride, Bioscalin, Omega 3, and hair filler therapy for hair loss. There is some progress noted, but varying photo angles and lighting make it hard to assess fully.
Finasteride effectively treated hormonal acne for multiple users, including the original poster. Topical treatments like Winlevi are effective but expensive and not always covered by insurance.
The conversation is about someone experiencing significant hair regrowth after 23 days on Finasteride and Biotin, with others suggesting additional treatments like Minoxidil and microneedling. Some doubt the speed of hair growth, while others believe Biotin isn't contributing to the results.
Exosome injections stimulate hair growth by using exosomes' healing potential to awaken dormant hair follicles and promote new hair cell creation. The procedure increases scalp blood circulation, encourages collagen and elastin formation, and regenerates hair follicles, improving hair thickness and quality.
A 26-year-old male shared his 3-month progress using Minoxidil and finasteride daily, microneedling weekly, and occasional vitamin D3. A commenter praised his impressive results.
The post discusses a theory that hair regrowth after transplant is due to the angiogenesis process (new blood vessels forming), not because the transplanted hair is unaffected by DHT. The responses highlight the established belief in 'donor dominance' (the importance of the hair's origin in transplantation) and skepticism about the new theory.
The conversation discusses microneedling techniques and the use of Minoxidil, copper peptides, EGF, FGF, ceramides, and hydration serums to enhance hair growth. It explores optimizing scalp conditions and the potential benefits of various compounds in conjunction with microneedling.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, PirateBeastBaby, had good results with microneedling for hair loss after using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil 20 years ago. They believe that microneedling was the gamechanger for their hair growth.
PP405 is being discussed as a potential new approach to hair loss by targeting follicle stem cells, suggesting a different mechanism from existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. However, there is skepticism about whether it will lead to meaningful long-term outcomes or follow the pattern of previous treatments that showed promise but lacked consistent results.
A 34-year-old male is experiencing hair loss on the sides of his head, with inflammation and itchiness, while the top remains thick. He is using topical dutasteride and keto shampoo to address the issue.
User shares 8-month progress on oral finasteride and minoxidil, noting initial success followed by a second shed. They seek advice on drug resistance and pill efficacy, with responses suggesting to push through the shed and consider the impact of cycling off minoxidil.
A new hair growth product claims to use apple stem cells, plant collagen, and bamboo leaf extract, with a 120-day money-back guarantee. Some users are skeptical, noting the product's marketing alongside other treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and red light therapy.
A 17-year-old is concerned that taking finasteride might affect facial bone growth and is considering switching to topical finasteride due to its reduced systemic effects. They are also using oral minoxidil and exploring other hair loss treatments like microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.
A human trial involving verteporfin for hair regeneration, with the results showing some regrowth of 1-2 hairs in an area where a follicular unit was extracted. The conversation also suggested that future studies should involve higher doses and more frequent injections.
The user is experiencing a difficult shedding phase after starting a hair loss treatment with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Despite the shedding, they remain hopeful for regrowth and plan to continue the treatment, encouraged by others' positive results.
The conversation discusses GT20029, a new topical drug for hair loss and acne without notable side effects, which has been accepted for investigational use in China. Some users express skepticism about the legitimacy of the company and the potential for other drugs like RU58841 to be developed due to patent expiration and lack of profitability.
A user shares progress on hair thickening using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and dermastamping. Another user notes slow but ongoing improvement with a similar treatment routine.
The conversation discusses using Rogain foam as a solvent for topical finasteride due to an allergy to propylene glycol. The foam's ingredients, including alcohol SD 40B, are considered suitable for dissolving finasteride for easier application without skin irritation.
A user reports hair regrowth after 8 months using treatments including topical Minoxidil/Finasteride, microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, Pyrilutamide, GHK-Cu/Min topical, and supplements like fish collagen peptides, zinc, and vitamin D3. They've seen progress but slower regrowth in the midsection of the scalp and are seeking advice to improve it.
A 33-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth on the crown after one year of using oral finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (2.5mg) daily, with initial concerns about libido that resolved after a week. The user reported minimal shedding and no other side effects, making a hair transplant optional.
A user successfully stopped balding by switching from topical to oral minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin, noting significant improvement after a year. They emphasize the importance of oral finasteride and consistent use for hair regrowth.
The user experienced hair thickening after two years of using finasteride and minoxidil, despite having a stubborn thin crown. They plan to try microneedling to potentially improve results further.
The conversation discusses the potential of using topical estrogen treatments for hair loss without systemic absorption, highlighting challenges and possible solutions like using estriol. It also mentions other treatments like topical finasteride, microneedling, and scalp massage, while noting the limitations and side effects of current options.
Rhamnose may promote hair growth and pigmentation, suggesting it as a potential hair loss treatment. The conversation discusses its potential alongside known treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
People are discussing hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, to turn vellus hairs into terminal hairs. Some users also mention using antibiotics, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, DHT blockers, biotin, and natural remedies like onion juice and seeds to improve hair growth.
The user has been using a topical combination of finasteride and minoxidil for over three years, with added ketoconazole and biotin, and started microneedling six months ago, but sees limited progress mainly in the crown area. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and considering a hair transplant if further improvement is not achieved.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral minoxidil and dutasteride over several months. Many commenters praised the progress and suggested additional treatments like microneedling for further improvement.