Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

The user noticed miniaturized hair at the front of their hairline and is not on any medication. They are concerned if this is a sign of a receding hairline or something normal.

Diffuse thinning is often due to androgenetic alopecia, and DHT blockers like finasteride are recommended. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, with emphasis on starting early and using a holistic approach.

A user shared positive 6-month results from a hair transplant in Istanbul, receiving 4,450 grafts for the front and mid scalp and 850 for the crown. The procedure cost approximately €2,990.

Topical spironolactone 5% is being discussed for its effectiveness in treating hair loss, specifically receding temples. The user is inquiring if it works similarly to finasteride as a testosterone blocker.

Teenager with hair loss shares experience and encourages others to address their hair loss early. They use a stack of topical finasteride/minoxidil, derma stamp, and ketoconazole shampoo for treatment.

The user applied topical finasteride 0.3% and minoxidil 6% once daily, used keto shampoo weekly, and derma stamped weekly or biweekly. They noticed hair improvement, possibly due to regrowth or letting it grow longer.

A 26-year-old male shared progress pictures after 4 months of treating hair loss with finasteride (1.25 mg on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays), topical minoxidil twice daily, ketoconazole shampoo twice weekly, and weekly microneedling at 1.5 mm. He is seeing hair growth improvement, especially in the front, and is considering hair grafts for the crown area if necessary for more density.

A 36-year-old Latino man has seen progress in hair loss treatment over 4 months using consistent finasteride, topical/oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. He initially experienced dizziness from oral minoxidil but is hoping for increased hair density in the coming months.

The user has been using topical minoxidil 8% and finasteride 0.3% for six months, along with 2% ketoconazole shampoo and microneedling. They are experiencing some hair regrowth and hope for thicker hair by next year.

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.