Lab-grown hair using iPSCs is being explored, but practical applications are limited. Finasteride is suggested as the only current effective treatment.
A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.
A 26-year-old man with diffuse alopecia is using electric scalp massage, dermastamp, and multivitamins for treatment but is intolerant to finasteride. A dermatologist recommended PRP and mesotherapy with exosomes and dutasteride.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, AlgomasReturns, tried various treatments for hair loss but saw regrowth after starting finasteride. They recommend others to try it as well.
The conversation discusses a patent filed by Shiseido for cloning Dermal Papilla (DP) cells to treat hair loss. The method involves using viral vectors to maintain the cells' growth-inducing properties, differing from Replicel's approach with Dermal Sheath Cup (DSC) cells.
Pyrilutamide's effectiveness is questioned due to overstated claims and previous trial ineffectiveness, with some users opting for finasteride instead. Despite skepticism, some consider adding pyrilutamide to their regimen alongside treatments like bicalutamide.
Clascoterone showed promising initial results for hair regrowth but failed to replicate them, leading to disappointment. Users discuss combining it with minoxidil and other treatments, noting its current availability only in lower concentrations.
Hmi115, a prolactin receptor blocker, showed promise for hair growth, but results from Phase 2 trials have not been published. ABS-201, an AI-based analog, is expected to begin trials in December 2025, while commercialization of treatments like PP-405 is anticipated around 2027.
A user has been taking finasteride for 5 months with no improvement in diffuse hair loss and suspects high levels of prolactin, cortisol, progesterone, and DHEAS, as well as iron, might be contributing to the issue. They are also taking vitamin D to address a deficiency.
A 30-year-old man experienced significant hair loss after starting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), which did not improve with daily finasteride and minoxidil. He is considering restarting TRT and is seeking advice on using pyrilutamide or RU58841 to prevent further hair loss.
The user is experiencing hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, and KX-826. They regret not starting treatment earlier but are now seeing progress.
A user shared progress pictures 7 months after a hair transplant of 4600 grafts at Medart Hair in Istanbul, costing $2850 USD. They are using finasteride, vitamins, Procapil spray, a derma roller, and plan to start minoxidil soon.
A user is using homemade topical spironolactone for androgenetic alopecia and is unsure about its effectiveness due to concurrent telogen shedding. They are seeking advice on others' experiences with homemade topical spironolactone.
GT20026 is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss that targets androgen receptors without affecting hormone levels, but it may not promote significant regrowth. It is expected to be available by 2028, with other treatments like Breezula and Clascoterone also mentioned.
Topical roflumilast is effective for reducing inflammation in various scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema, but not proven to stop scarring alopecia. Alternatives like apremilast and Vtama are also discussed for their anti-inflammatory benefits.
The conversation discusses GT20029 as a potential cure for hair loss and includes information on specific treatments used. Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are mentioned as related treatments.
Hair loss can be treated by correcting glucose metabolism in hair follicles and using equol as a safer DHT blocker. Production of these treatments is starting soon, and a Discord channel is available for more information.
The conversation is about someone who has not seen hair regrowth after 6 months on finasteride alone, asking if others have experienced delayed results. Some responses indicate that results can sometimes be seen after 12 months, with full effects up to 24 months.
The user is using topical dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin but seeing no results or side effects. They also microneedle every two weeks but experience little bleeding, questioning if a thick scalp is preventing treatment effectiveness.
A user shared impressive hair regrowth results after 4 months using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and 3 PRP sessions. They plan to continue with these treatments and add dermastamping.
The conversation is about a new acne treatment cream called Clascoterone Cream 1%, which is the first new mechanism of action for acne in nearly 40 years. One person joked about hoping their face will be as clean as their bald head after using the cream.
User experienced hair loss and tried various treatments, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Spironolactone. They face a dilemma between continuing treatments for hair regrowth and having a therapy cat, as Minoxidil is toxic to cats.
The conversation is about the debate over the existence of Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) and its symptoms, with some users skeptical about PFS and others discussing side effects like erectile dysfunction and gynecomastia from hair loss treatments like finasteride. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, viagra, and a joke about using a popsicle stick for erectile support.
The conversation discusses a user's experiment of "burning the scalp" to treat hair loss, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Some suggest returning to proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, while others note slight improvements in hair density.
The conversation humorously criticizes users who post hair progress photos in the wrong order. It highlights the use of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
GHK-RU58841 is used for hair loss, with positive results when combined with finasteride, stemoxydine, redensyl, and alfatradiol. Users report effectiveness after adding finasteride.
The user reported slight improvement in hairline using 1% Clascoterone cream over three months but found it too costly to continue. They expressed interest in trying a 5% concentration if it becomes available at a reasonable price.
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair improvement using finasteride and minoxidil, expressing satisfaction with the results. Another user accused them of having a hair transplant.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also mentions the importance of raising vitamin D3 levels.