The conversation is about organizing hair regrowth results using a standard format in a single post for easier access. Treatments mentioned include oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and dermarolling.
An 18-year-old shares progress in hair regrowth after 1.5 months using a topical treatment with finasteride, ketoconazole, minoxidil, and biotin. They report significant hairline improvement and a decrease in sex drive as a side effect.
Hair regrowth treatments are effective in mice but not yet available for humans. The discussion humorously highlights frustration over this disparity and mentions a project to genetically modify elephants to resemble mammoths.
User uses dermaroller and minox for hair loss without success, considers adding Stemoxydine and mixing tretinoin with minox. Another user suggests a DHT inhibitor for sustainability.
Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.
Diluting topical finasteride with coconut oil is discussed, with a suggestion to use topical minoxidil for a combined treatment. OP plans to try the minoxidil combination.
SCUBE3, a protein linked to hair growth in moles, was discovered over 25 years ago and is being developed by Amplifica for potential hair loss treatment. Concerns exist about SCUBE3's association with cancer, as it is a protein that promotes cell growth, which could potentially trigger cancer development if used for hair growth therapy.
Kintor apologized for using misleading images in their advertisements and promised stricter review processes. They are also considering developing a topical dutasteride formulation.
17-alpha-estradiol may work for hair loss by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase, similar to finasteride. It might lower testosterone in the scalp, reducing DHT conversion.