The user is discussing hair regrowth after 3.5 months of using finasteride, questioning if the new growth is baby hairs. They compare photos from December to the present to assess progress.
The conversation discusses concerns about potential cognitive and emotional effects of finasteride, with the original poster planning to monitor their cognitive performance while using the treatment. A user responds that most people do not experience cognitive shifts, though some report subtle changes.
The user has been using finasteride for years with little regrowth and recently started using Cécred edge drops, which have significantly improved their scalp condition. Another user mentioned combining Cécred with derma stamping for better results.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of a new hair growth serum called HERBACLE, which claims to be the world's first, but lacks reviews and is doubted by users. One user notes that its ingredients are similar to those in The Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density.
Quercetin might help with hair loss by inhibiting HSP-70, which increases androgen receptors. Concerns include its staining properties and unclear topical absorption.
The user has been using Minoxidil for 2 months and Finasteride for 1 month to address hair loss, particularly at the temples. They are questioning whether the new small hairs are facial hairs or new scalp hair.
A user discusses their rapidly receding hairline and a prescribed topical solution containing 7% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride, and 3% biotinoyl tripeptide. The solution is a custom compound from their dermatologist, costing $50 for a one-month supply.
Saw palmetto's fatty acids, particularly lauric and linoleic acids, inhibit enzymes linked to hair loss, while sterols like beta-sitosterol are less effective due to poor absorption. The conversation questions which specific compounds in saw palmetto contribute to its anti-androgenic effects.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also references Epibiotech's hair multiplication and cell therapy as potential solutions.
Intense microneedling with heavy pressure and bleeding did not improve hair growth after 4 months. The user advises against this method, noting no benefits and potential harm, and mentions using minoxidil without success.