Male Pattern Baldness, and identifying early signs of it. The treatments discussed to combat and slow balding include finasteride, dutasteride and minoxidil.
GT20029 and PP405 are discussed as potential alternatives or complements to finasteride for hair loss treatment. GT20029 is entering phase 3 trials, while PP405 is seen as promising for regrowing hair and possibly eliminating the need for other treatments.
The conversation discusses potential hair loss treatments, including Setipiprant, Bimatoprost, and Follicept. The user encourages signing up for Follicept, which may come to market soon.
A South Korean company, Therazyne, has developed a promising hair loss treatment using a WNT chain surrogate that binds to Frizzled 7, with human follicle testing expected soon. Current treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are not seen as cures, and while optimism exists for future solutions like PP405, approval processes are lengthy.
A 38-year-old user shared progress pictures after 3.5 months of using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermastamping, and Nizoral shampoo, reporting significant hair regrowth. The user is optimistic about further improvement, while others discuss the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.
Stemson Therapeutics announced a breakthrough in hair growth technology using stem cells. Users discussed the potential high cost and skepticism about the treatment's accessibility.
A 21-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth over a year using dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. He noted improvements despite irregular application and mentioned that his hair is now thicker, with a previously bald spot completely gone.
A user diagnosed with AGA is seeking advice on hair loss treatments, comparing topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride to oral medications and natural methods like dermastamping, PRP, and LED light. They are concerned about side effects and effectiveness, especially given their existing fatigue.
The user has been using finasteride for 7 months and is experiencing some regrowth but struggles with an oily scalp despite trying ketoconazole and salicylic acid. They are seeking advice on managing the oily scalp and are reassured by others that regrowth is visible.
A user shared their 1-year crown transformation after a second hair transplant with 4000 grafts, using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins. Another user commented that while the crown has filled in, they expected more coverage from 4000 grafts and suggested a possible shedding phase.
Kintor's Phase II U.S. trials for pyrilutamide and the process of pharmaceutical drugs coming to market, with a reply from someone who has just ordered 500mg of Pyrilutamide to start their own phase trials.
Verteporfin is being explored for its potential to improve hair transplant outcomes by reducing scarring and increasing donor hair follicles. There is skepticism about the results, with some claiming misleading presentation of evidence.
A user experienced no hair regrowth after using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, and reported side effects from oral finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or using hair fibers for better results.
The user is considering switching to oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, retinoic acid, and clobetasol for hair loss treatment, after limited regrowth with finasteride and other topicals. They are seeking a source for clobetasol, as they believe it may help with their condition.
Girl finds guy's hair building fibers, sparking discussion on hair's role in attraction and self-esteem. Treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair systems are mentioned.
A transgender woman experienced significant hair regrowth after 18 months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and bicalutamide. The discussion notes HRT's effectiveness for hair regrowth but warns against its use for cisgender men due to feminizing effects.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, vitamins, and growth shampoo for 7.5 months to treat hair loss and is considering switching to 0.5 mg dutasteride due to slight recession and persistent symptoms. Another user commented that the user's temples appear to have improved, especially in the latest photo.
The user experienced hair regrowth after four months of using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. They noted increased oiliness in their hair after starting the treatment.
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.
Tretinoin may help more minoxidil convert to its active form and could potentially increase its absorption, raising concerns about safety if too much enters the bloodstream. It's unclear if tretinoin affects finasteride absorption.
A 29-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using Dutasteride and Ketoconazole shampoo. The conversation focuses on these specific hair loss treatments.
The user experienced hair regrowth and reduced scalp visibility after six months of using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 5 mg oral minoxidil. Suggestions included continuing the treatment, dermarolling with hyaluronic acid, and considering a hair transplant.
This conversation is about a user's post showing their progress in hair growth after four months of taking finasteride and minoxidil, although it was later revealed that they had also received a hair transplant. The replies to the post were mixed, with some questioning the validity of the results and others expressing admiration.
The user is experiencing positive results in hair regrowth using a protocol that includes minoxidil, dutasteride, essential growth serum, argan oil, trioxidil shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. They express hope and satisfaction with the progress after six weeks of treatment.
The conversation discusses using Tretinoin for treating androgenic alopecia. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
A person experienced hair loss after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and returned to finasteride, adding oral minoxidil. Dutasteride may increase scalp testosterone, worsening hair loss for some individuals.
Researching the effects of scalp trauma on hair growth, with some users suggesting experimenting with a soldering iron or derma pen, and others bringing up studies that suggest this may be an effective treatment.
A user who has been using the "Big 3" hair loss treatments (ketoconazole, minoxidil and finasteride) for 2-3 months and is hoping to see positive results. The other user commented that they look like a hyper responder and asked if they were using oral or topical fin/min.
A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.