The conversation discusses new research on hairgrowth by Dr. Maksim Plikus, with a call for clinical trials to begin. No specific treatments are mentioned.
A user's successful 4-month hairgrowth progress using Hims spray with 6% Minoxidil, 0.3% Finasteride, and a .25mm dermaroller twice a week. The user applies the spray once a day and has not experienced any side effects.
User added RU and pyrilutamide for hairgrowth and noticed more baby hairs. Others suggest sticking with fin and min, while some discuss the user's self-image and hair loss severity.
User started minoxidil and microneedling for hairgrowth and saw amazing results, but recently experienced hair thinning again. Others suggest adding finasteride, but user is hesitant and has difficulty obtaining it.
User reports 2 months of hairgrowth using Minoxidil 5% twice daily and 0.5 Finasteride once daily. Different Minoxidil brand and increased application frequency may have contributed to success.
A user who experienced significant hairgrowth after using finasteride and minoxidil foam for five and six months respectively, with the addition of a hair transplant.
The user shared progress pictures showing hairgrowth after 8 months of treatment with 5% minoxidil twice daily, 1 mg finasteride once daily, head massages, omega 3, vitamin D, zinc, and using a dermaroller starting at the 6th month. They are satisfied with the results and experienced no side effects.
A user's progress with hairgrowth using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride and Nizoral shampoo every once in a while. Replies indicate that the user has seen good results from this treatment, including thickening and darkening of their hair.
A 23-year-old male is seeing hairgrowth after two months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, derma rolling, and supplements like biotin and collagen. Commenters acknowledge the improvement and inquire about side effects and hair shedding.
Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hairgrowth for hair loss patients. Best protocol: 1.5mm dermaroller weekly for 12 weeks or 0.6mm dermapen every 2 weeks for 12 weeks, skipping topicals for 24 hours.
Hair loss is linked to the loss of stem cells in hair follicles, and potential treatments include gene editing and microneedling. Discussions also mention using Minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling to improve hairgrowth.
The user is frustrated with no hairgrowth despite using Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole, derma rolling, head massages, Biotin, collagen supplements, multivitamins, and drinking a gallon of water daily. Another user mentioned that the original poster had previously reported significant progress.
Carpronium chloride 5% is a hairgrowth treatment in Japan, considered less effective than minoxidil or finasteride. Some users report moderate success with it, but its efficacy is not well-verified.
The user is seeking advice on which hairgrowth oil to add to their current regimen of finasteride, Nizoral, and micro-needling. They are considering oils with ingredients like biotin, caffeine, castor oil, rosemary oil, hemp, coconut, olive, lavender, peppermint, aloe, horsetail, vitamin B5, rosehip seed, and algae.
The post and conversation are about a user sharing their hair loss treatment routine, which includes dermarolling, Minoxidil, topical finasteride, biotin, Nizoral, castor oil, and a power laser comb. Replies indicate positive feedback and noticeable hairgrowth.
A 25-year-old male saw significant hairgrowth in the temple regions after 9 months of using minoxidil and finasteride. He is happy with the progress but acknowledges more improvement is needed.
Follica's preferred microneedling protocol for hairgrowth, which includes needle depth, frequency and movement parameters as well as the use of topical treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride.
Using Megatek with minoxidil significantly increases hairgrowth, especially vellus hairs, but is less effective alone. Biotin and ketoconazole shampoo are also used to support hair health.
Rosemary oil and peppermint oil may promote hairgrowth and increase cutaneous blood flow, showing promise as treatments for androgenetic alopecia. Minoxidil 2% is also used for treating hair loss.
Castor oil's effectiveness for hairgrowth is debated, with concerns about its impact on skin health and prostaglandin levels. Some users suggest combining it with coconut oil and using it alongside finasteride for better results, while others recommend sticking to proven synthetic treatments.
Scalp massage may help with hairgrowth by stimulating blood flow, similar to minoxidil. Users discuss its potential benefits and share personal experiences, noting it might reduce DHT levels and improve hair health.
The conversation discusses using PGE2 as a hairgrowth stimulant, comparing it to minoxidil, and considering the addition of Setipiprant. Concerns about side effects like skin damage and cost are also mentioned.
The user reports 8 months of hairgrowth progress using 1mg Finasteride daily, 5k biotin daily, Nizoral 1% biweekly, a multivitamin daily, and Vitamin D 2000IU daily, with pictures provided for reference. Commenters discuss the improved thickness and length of the hair, with some suggesting a buzz cut for better comparison, which the user declines.
Microneedling before a hair transplant may harden the scalp and affect blood circulation, potentially impacting graft growth. Some users report successful transplants after microneedling, while others advise caution and consulting with a surgeon.
A user reports significant hair density increase and new growth at the temples after two months of using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, dermarolling, MK-677, zinc, and vitamin D3, with shedding stopping a week ago. They recently added MK-677 to their regimen.
Tretinoin can increase hair follicles and is used alongside minoxidil and finasteride for hairgrowth, though it may cause skin peeling. Users report varying results, with some experiencing regrowth and others questioning its efficacy for hair.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can cause initial shedding as they restart the hairgrowth cycle, but this is not an indicator of treatment failure. The effectiveness of these treatments should be judged by cosmetic changes over time, not by daily hair loss counts.
The user is experiencing less hair shedding and new hairgrowth after 57 days on finasteride 1mg and using a derma stamp. They are advised to use ketoconazole shampoo for scalp greasiness and consider adding minoxidil for better results.
MCL-1 protein may help maintain hair follicles 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.