User plans to use hair fibers regularly and asks about re-application, consistency, rain protection, and Boldify vs Toppik. Others provide advice and share experiences.
The conversation discusses concerns about using hair fibers while microneedling, specifically the potential for clogging pores. It is suggested that microneedling should not cause bleeding.
Dermmatch is wind and water proof, but requires more hair to look good. Using both Dermmatch and hair fibers together can provide better coverage and a more natural look.
TGF-B affects hair growth, both causing stem cell division and death depending on amounts. Amplifica's treatment injects Scube3 to increase TGF-B for hair growth.
Collagen peptides are recommended for hair and skin benefits, with users noting improvements in hair and skin health. However, evidence on their effectiveness for hair growth is inconclusive.
A person used hair fibers for 11 years to hide hair loss, which affected their social life. They had a hair transplant, improving their life, and recommend addressing hair loss directly.
A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.
Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.
A user shared their positive experience using keratin hair thickening fibers to conceal a balding crown after six months on finasteride. Other users discussed various hair loss solutions, including minoxidil, dermarolling, and scalp micropigmentation.
User discusses group buy for finerenone, a third-gen mineralocorticoid antagonist for hair loss treatment. Finerenone inhibits TGFb, NOX, and ROS, and improves renal and cardiac function; topical dose should be no more than 10mg per day.
MCL-1 protein may help maintain hair follicles in the growth phase and prevent miniaturization. There is interest in experimental treatments like exosomes, peptides, or stem cell serums to upregulate MCL-1 for hair loss, especially for those not using minoxidil or finasteride.
A user seeks advice on using hair fibers for a TV appearance to cover hair loss. Suggestions include practicing application, using a fixing spray, and ensuring color match.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and microneedling for treating hair loss. The linked article is seen as an advertisement for these treatments.
Hair fibers impressively cover bald spots, boosting confidence. User started big 3 treatment (0.5mg fin, 1 time minoxidil 5% topical, ketoconazole 2%) for regrowth.
Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.
Verteporfin and FAK inhibitors being looked at as potential treatments for hair regeneration, with updates on the unofficial off-label human trial being discussed.
The conversation discusses the potential of Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract as a treatment for hair loss by inhibiting FGF-5. The user also mentions the product évolis, which is based on this extract but is only available in the US and Australia.
2% fucoidan alleviated AGA symptoms, promoted hair growth, and increased hair density in mice. Fucoidan is considered safe for humans as a supplement and topical skincare product, with potential therapeutic effects against AGA.
High frequency ultrasonography and HR-MRI can help identify hair shedding causes like inflammation and fibrosis. The conversation discusses the potential of using these technologies to evaluate treatments like Verteporfin for hair regeneration.
The conversation discusses the theory that finasteride-induced erectile dysfunction (ED) is related to blood flow rather than hormonal changes. The user suggests that lowering LDL cholesterol aggressively might improve ED symptoms for those on finasteride.