The user is seeking advice on preserving hairfollicles at Norwood stage 6 or 7 while waiting for new treatments. They are considering using treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.
Regrowth is more likely if hairfollicles are still alive, regardless of age, but younger individuals often see better results due to early intervention. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling can help, but results vary based on individual factors such as the presence of miniaturized hairs and the speed of treatment initiation.
MCL-1 protein may help maintain hairfollicles in the growth phase and prevent miniaturization. There is interest in experimental treatments like exosomes, peptides, or stem cell serums to upregulate MCL-1 for hair loss, especially for those not using minoxidil or finasteride.
Ultrasound imaging can predict hair shedding and assess hair growth stages by analyzing hairfollicle characteristics. The conversation also discusses using ultrasound for personal hair analysis and mentions the potential use of infrared emission for hair treatment.
Hair growth can be induced without stopping DHT, as seen with Minoxidil. HMI115 may work by promoting follicle growth, not targeting the root cause of hair loss (DHT).
PP405 shows promise in stimulating new terminal hair growth by activating dormant follicles, with no systemic adverse effects observed in a short-term trial. However, long-term efficacy remains unproven, and further trials are needed to confirm its potential as a hair loss treatment.
There are no tests to determine genetic follicle sensitivity for hair loss, and conclusions are based on hypothetical or post-balding observations. Finasteride is mentioned as an easy, consistent treatment option compared to natural treatments.
The conversation discusses potential hair loss treatments focusing on stimulating IGF-1 at the follicle level using growth-factor cocktails and engineered peptides, such as Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-20, Thymosin-β4, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. It suggests that device-assisted delivery methods like microneedling may enhance effectiveness.
Hair cloning technology is advancing, with clinical trials for improved methods expected by 2028 and 2029, potentially offering a solution for hair loss if donor follicles remain. Organtech's expansion into other biotech areas may secure funding, but the effectiveness of cloning depends on the availability of androgen-resistant donor follicles.
Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride will still be used even if a cure is found. Hair transplants will continue as cloning new hairfollicles will be part of the process.
RepliCel's potential hair loss treatment may cost around $1000 and aims to protect hairfollicles from DHT, possibly reversing some miniaturization. It is not considered a cure and may be most effective in early hair loss stages, with its main advantage over finasteride being the lack of sexual side effects.
Deoxyribose sugar gel may stimulate hair regrowth similarly to minoxidil by enhancing blood supply and follicle activity. Human trials are necessary, and current products have mixed results.
CRISPR Cas9 could potentially treat baldness by targeting specific genes in hairfollicles without affecting other body functions. There is optimism about its future use, despite ethical concerns and the current reliance on treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
Beard gains from minoxidil are usually permanent due to facial hairfollicles' lower sensitivity to DHT. Scalp hair requires ongoing DHT suppression with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 to maintain gains after stopping minoxidil.
UCLA's PP405 shows promise in reactivating dormant hairfollicles for hair loss treatment but is still in clinical trials. Minoxidil and finasteride remain common treatments until PP405 becomes available.
PP405 is not a cure for hair loss but may reactivate dormant hairfollicles, similar to minoxidil. It is unlikely to help with miniaturized or vellus hairs and is still in trial phases, with availability expected around 2030.
Fluridil may decrease the number of androgen receptors in hairfollicles by up to 95%. This suggests a different action mechanism from other non-steroidal antiandrogens like RU58841, indicating they might be used together.
TWIST-1 gene's role in hair loss and potential as a treatment target. Inhibiting TWIST-1 may prolong hair growth and reduce hairfollicle sensitivity to DHT.
The conversation discusses hair loss where only short, thin hairs are being shed after 16 weeks of using dutasteride, with no visible regrowth. One response suggests that shedding short hairs is a positive sign, indicating that the hairfollicles are still active and responding to treatment.
Dr. Bloxham's trial is testing verteporfin on hair transplant patients to see if it can improve hair regrowth in treated areas. People are discussing the potential for follicle regeneration, expected results timeline, and concerns about side effects like cancer.
High DHEA levels may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT in hairfollicles, potentially explaining why finasteride is ineffective for some. Treatments like high-dose dutasteride and RU58841 are suggested, but the underlying cause, such as adrenal issues, should be investigated.
KY19382 is discussed as a potential treatment for creating new hairfollicles and possibly curing hair loss. The conversation seeks user experiences and sourcing information for KY19382.
PP405 is a promising hair growth stimulant but not a cure for advanced hair loss, as it may only help dormant follicles. Treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride are discussed, with emphasis on early intervention for effectiveness.
Finasteride prevents further hair loss by blocking DHT, while minoxidil stimulates hair growth by prolonging the active phase of hairfollicles. Stopping minoxidil can lead to loss of regrown hair because finasteride does not address the same growth mechanism.
Finasteride stops hair loss by blocking DHT, while Minoxidil promotes hair growth by increasing blood flow to hairfollicles. Using both can help regrow hair, but results vary by individual.
TDM-105795 showed promising hair growth results, with higher efficacy than placebo and minimal side effects. It activates dormant hairfollicle stem cells and may maintain gains without immediate loss, unlike minoxidil.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, mentioning minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, VDPHL, GT20029, and follicle cloning as potential solutions. It also reveals that the discussion about PP405 was an April Fool's joke.
Nanoxidil may be more effective than Minoxidil for hair loss due to better follicle penetration, but it lacks widespread recognition and research because it's owned by a small company and classified as a cosmetic. The pharmaceutical system favors Minoxidil due to its established market presence and profitability, leaving Nanoxidil largely unstudied and unknown.
PP405 is being discussed as a potential new approach to hair loss by targeting follicle stem cells, suggesting a different mechanism from existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. However, there is skepticism about whether it will lead to meaningful long-term outcomes or follow the pattern of previous treatments that showed promise but lacked consistent results.
Scalp Botox may help hair loss by relaxing muscles and increasing blood flow, potentially benefiting conditions other than androgenetic alopecia. DHT affects hairfollicles differently, causing tension and hair loss in some areas but not others.