Kintor is producing a cosmetic with KX826, starting at 0.5% concentration and moving to 1%. The 0.5% concentration wasn't as effective as minoxidil and finasteride, but the 1% concentration shows promise.
Lab-grown hair using iPSCs is being explored, but practical applications are limited. Finasteride is suggested as the only current effective treatment.
The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, low-level laser therapy, ketokonozole, supplements, Viviscal, Nutrafol, microneedling, PRP, and scalp Botox injections, but is still experiencing hair shedding and thinning. Despite being on this regimen for two years, the user's hair condition is worsening, and they are seeking advice on what else they can do.
A 33-year-old male is experiencing thinning at the temples and hairline, with increased shedding over the past year. The user suspects androgenetic alopecia (AGA) despite AI suggesting a maturing hairline.
A 16-year-old is experiencing thinning hair at the front and shedding during showers. He is concerned about potential early baldness and is considering seeing a doctor and taking multivitamins.
Creating a propylene glycol-free Minoxidil and Tretinoin solution to reduce skin irritation and enhance effectiveness. An emulsifier like lecithin can help mix Tretinoin properly, and Minoxidil foam is an alternative without propylene glycol.
A user is exploring VEGF gene therapy to enhance hair transplant results, considering measuring hair shaft diameter and growth rate. Suggestions include using phototrichograms and possibly adding PRP, though its effectiveness is uncertain.
Exploring the idea of transplanting miniaturized hair follicles to healthier areas to potentially reverse hair loss, with concerns about DHT sensitivity and scar tissue formation. The conversation also humorously considers using mice for hair growth experiments.
RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.
The post discusses the use of latanoprost foam for hair growth, with the user expressing concerns about its efficiency and safety. The user is currently using topical dutasteride, which maintains their hair but doesn't promote regrowth, and is seeking a product that doesn't affect hormone levels.
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.
An update on the use of Pyrilutamide, a new drug for hair loss, which has resulted in no shedding or testicle ache; other users have questioned the science behind this and shared their own experiences with Finasteride, Minoxidil, and microneedling.
New potential hair loss treatment uses molecules from hairy moles to stimulate follicle growth. Topical solution requires less frequent application, like Botox injections a few times per year.
A user who has been using Pyrilutamide for 5 months with no results, and other users suggesting they switch to RU58841 or stick to their treatment plan for at least one year.
A user's experience with Pyrilutamide for hair loss, which has been successful in reversing receding hairline when part of their stack with other treatments such as Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole shampoo.
Emerging hair loss treatments like PP405, a topical MPC inhibitor, show promise in activating stem cells for hair growth. The conversation seeks information on the development stages and accessibility of these treatments.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of a hair loss treatment called CB (Breezula) in comparison to Pyrilutamide, and its potential when combined with Finasteride. There is uncertainty about when or if phase 3 trials for Breezula will begin.
A 25-year-old experiencing hair thinning all over the body and head, despite using minoxidil and having low vitamin D levels, is advised to seek a second opinion from a dermatologist specializing in hair loss. The likely diagnosis is diffuse alopecia areata, which may require treatment with a JAK inhibitor.
The conversation is about using pyrilutamide for hair loss, with the original poster also using minoxidil and nizoral for maintenance. The poster experienced side effects from finasteride and is seeking feedback from long-term pyrilutamide users.
An 18.5-year-old experiencing rapid hair loss is being treated with saw palmetto, vitamins, and red light therapy, but these seem ineffective. The consideration of finasteride is discussed, weighing its potential side effects against the emotional impact of early hair loss.
A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.
The user does not respond well to minoxidil and is seeking an alternative to Tretinoin to upregulate sulfurtransferase activity for hair loss treatment. No specific alternative treatments were mentioned.
A user inquired about Hair XL offered by a clinic in the Netherlands, questioning if it is a form of Exosome treatment. The conversation seeks experiences and clarity on the treatment.
The conversation discusses the approval of Kintor Pharmaceutical's AR-PROTAC (GT20029) for clinical trials in China for acne and androgenic alopecia. One user expresses optimism about new treatments being developed and seeks clarification on how the new drug works, specifically if it temporarily degrades the AR protein to reduce DHT sensitivity in hair follicles.
The user is experiencing hair loss without a family history and suspects stress or telogen effluvium (TE) as the cause, despite using finasteride without results. Others suggest stress, vitamin deficiencies, or other conditions could be factors, and some mention that balding can occur without a family history.
Topical finasteride is currently more effective than pyrilutamide for hair loss. Combining treatments like topical finasteride and pyrilutamide may enhance results due to different mechanisms.
The conversation is about using micro needling and PTD-DBM for hair loss treatment. The user applies PTD-DBM drops on weekdays and performs micro needling weekly.
A 16-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is using minoxidil, finasteride, and plans to add RU58841, while considering other treatments like MK-677 and microneedling. Concerns are raised about the potential impact of these treatments on puberty and development.