Male pattern baldness (MPB) may be an early warning sign for type 2 diabetes due to its association with insulin resistance. Treatments discussed include testosterone therapy and finasteride, which affects hormone levels related to hair loss and insulin sensitivity.
The user is discussing their hair loss treatment stack, which includes CB-03-01, Fluridil, Alfatradiol, Cosmerna, microneedling, and Stemoxydine. They have seen some new hair growth but wish they could use finasteride.
The user is using dutasteride, estradiol cypionate, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and plans to add ketoconazole for hair regrowth. They are questioning if the improvement is due to actual regrowth or just better photo angles.
Pelage Pharmaceuticals announced positive Phase 2a trial results for PP405 in hair loss therapy. The conversation discusses the delay in publishing full results and the need for further trials and approvals.
A 19-year-old plans to use an experimental hair loss treatment stack including micro-needling, Minoxidil, Pyrilutamide, Ketoconazole shampoo, and other unreleased compounds like PP405. Users advise against using unverified treatments and suggest sticking to proven options like Finasteride, with some recommending topical application to avoid side effects.
The conversation discusses potential advancements in two hair loss drugs, KX-826 and GT20029, and the interest in whether transitioning from oral finasteride to these drugs would maintain hair growth. One reply expresses skepticism about the compounds' representation.
A user shared their experience with a hair restoration method involving adding individual human hairs on ultra-fine strands between existing hair, allowing for natural movement and appearance without blocking the scalp. They also continue using rosemary oil and gentle massage for basic growth support.
Adding caffeine to topical minoxidil is unlikely to enhance its effectiveness, with most users agreeing it has minimal impact. The main treatments discussed are minoxidil and finasteride, with some users adding other ingredients like azelaic acid and retinol.
The user is happy with their 6-month hair transplant progress of 4600 grafts in Turkey and has been using finasteride for 5 years and minoxidil for 4 years. The donor area is in good condition, potentially allowing for future hair reinforcement.
HairClone is developing cell replacement treatments to rejuvenate and generate hair follicles, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign. A user expressed skepticism about the need for crowdfunding.
A 33-year-old male is experiencing thinning at the temples and hairline, with increased shedding over the past year. The user suspects androgenetic alopecia (AGA) despite AI suggesting a maturing hairline.
A male in his late 20s, with Norwood 7 hair loss, reports progress using topical 5% minoxidil twice daily, natural hair regrowth oils, and derma rolling. He plans to start finasteride or dutasteride after noticing positive results.
The user is experiencing hair regrowth using daily 5% minoxidil and weekly microneedling, and plans to add finasteride soon. They are considering the effectiveness of once-daily minoxidil and adjusting microneedling needle size.
The user is using a combination of microneedling, minoxidil, tretinoin, scalp massages, and red light therapy to address hair loss, with a focus on the hairline and temples. They emphasize the importance of scalp massages and have seen regrowth, attributing success to their comprehensive routine.
A 3-month update on a microneedling-only project to treat hair loss, which has not had significant results in terms of thicker hair but may have seen some acceleration in hair growth and an increase in vellus hairs. The user plans to continue the journey for 6 months before making any changes, such as adding minoxidil or finasteride.
People are discussing JXL-069 (PP405) for hair loss, with some experimenting with a 0.05% topical gel. Concerns about safety and efficacy persist due to limited testing and lack of official approval.
A breakthrough in hair follicle cultivation using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) has been achieved, producing large hair follicles suitable for transplantation. Clinical trials for this hair multiplication technology are planned in partnership with Yinguan Biotechnology.
The user shared their 12-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. They also used a derma stamp weekly and treated seborrheic dermatitis with Mometasone and Nizoral.
The user shared a 6-month aggressive hair loss treatment progress, using oral minoxidil, finasteride/minoxidil topical, dutasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral, and daily Cialis, which notably improved regrowth. Commenters observed significant improvement, with one noting a change from a Norwood 5 to a Norwood 1 in hair loss classification.
Clascoterone cream was submitted for review to Health Canada in August 2022, with hopes of approval within 3-6 months. It may potentially enhance finasteride's effects for hair loss treatment.
User doing PRP with exosomes for hair loss, sees possible regrowth after two treatments. Another user suggests providing before and after pictures for better assessment.
A user's hair loss treatment progress over the last 6 months using finasteride, minoxidil and dermarolling; other users have commented to ask questions or share their own experiences.
User shares progress update on hair loss treatment using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Others congratulate and ask questions about treatment details, such as microneedling tool, needle size, and side effects.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth possibilities using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and dutasteride, with the user experiencing improvement from NW4 to NW2. Achieving NW0 is deemed unrealistic, but further regrowth may be possible with patience and potentially a hair transplant.
Clascoterone phase 3 results show promising improvements in hair count, but concerns about high costs and lack of detailed data remain. Users compare it to existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, expressing skepticism about its accessibility and effectiveness.
A user shared their experience 36 days after a hair transplant of 5500 grafts in Delhi, using topical minoxidil and finasteride, and plans to start oral finasteride. They reported less shedding than expected and strong early growth, while also maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
A user shared their hair loss treatment progress, using 5% Minoxidil twice daily, 0.5 mg Finasteride daily, and a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly. They started with a 1 mm dermaroller in May 2022.