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.
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).
Caffeine may promote hair growth and potentially inhibit 5-α-reductase activity in hairfollicles, but its effectiveness and systemic impact remain unclear. Users discuss using topical caffeine solutions, with some experiencing no side effects compared to finasteride.
PP405 may promote short-term hair growth by pushing follicles into the growth phase, but concerns exist about long-term effects due to lack of rest phases. Users discuss various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, spironolactone, alfatradiol, and investigational drugs like KX-826 and GT20029 for hair maintenance and regrowth.
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 may be caused by calcification of capillaries in the scalp, restricting blood flow to hairfollicles. A daily treatment regimen including high doses of Vitamins D and K, Magnesium, and Nattokinase could potentially decalcify these capillaries, improving blood flow and hair growth. However, some users warn against excessive Vitamin D intake and emphasize the need for medical consultation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A deoxyribose sugar gel may work as well as minoxidil for hair regrowth by boosting blood supply to hairfollicles. Some users discuss combining it with minoxidil and cetrizine, but caution is advised due to potential risks and lack of consistent results.
Scalp tension potentially affecting hair loss, and potential treatments for male pattern baldness such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Evidence from a study was discussed which suggests that the cause of MPB lies within the follicle itself and is not dependent on its surrounding environment.
SCUBE3 is a promising new molecule that can restart hair growth by reawakening dormant hairfollicles. Users express skepticism about its availability timeline, with some hoping for release by 2026.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride and dutasteride, with noticeable results after switching to dutasteride. Minoxidil was deemed unnecessary due to the restoration of the hairline and lack of hairfollicles in bald spots.
The conversation discusses GT20029 as a potential hair loss treatment that could act like a cure by targeting androgen receptors in scalp hairfollicles. Specific treatments mentioned include GT20029, with a user expressing hope that it could make male pattern baldness obsolete.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical Minoxidil and oral Finasteride over five months, with darker and thicker hair and new follicles appearing. They are considering waiting 1-2 years before deciding on a hair transplant, as further improvement is expected.