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.
Topical sodium valproate may promote hairgrowth by inhibiting GSK3β, allowing beta-catenin to proliferate, but it has potential side effects and requires more research. The conversation also mentions skepticism about a product called Vdphlo1, which includes sodium valproate and other ingredients.
A user tried various hairgrowth treatments, including drinking topical minoxidil, using oral minoxidil and finasteride, and applying GHK-Cu, growth hormone peptides, and liposomal sulforaphane. They experienced thicker hair, while others discussed the risks and benefits of these methods.
2 Deoxy D Ribose may promote hairgrowth and aid wound healing, potentially enhancing microneedling effects. Users discuss its combination with microneedling for better hairgrowth results.
PP405 is a promising new hair loss treatment that may reactivate dormant hair follicles without side effects. It could surpass traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride if successful in further trials.
Clascoterone is being discussed as a promising new hair loss treatment, showing significant improvement in trials. Despite this, skepticism persists about its effectiveness, cost, and side effects, with some users preferring minoxidil and finasteride.
Combining minoxidil with tretinoin appears to enhance hairgrowth for some users, with several reporting better results than using minoxidil alone. Some users also incorporate other treatments like dutasteride, latanoprost, and microneedling for improved outcomes.
Scalp massages may improve hairgrowth, with noticeable results in a few months. The technique involves detaching the skin from the skull, similar to detumescence therapy, and may be combined with other treatments for better results.
Quercetin and houttuynia cordata extract may stimulate hairgrowth by enhancing cellular energy metabolism and increasing growth factor secretion. Quercetin has low oral bioavailability, and its natural tint might stain the scalp if used topically.
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.
Microneedling combined with 5% Minoxidil and finasteride significantly improves hairgrowth compared to using Minoxidil or Minoxidil with finasteride alone. The combination treatment is safe and effective, but further research is needed due to small sample size and short study duration.
A product that makes hair look thicker and healthier without promoting regrowth. Discussions include treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, red light therapy, and a serum with caffeine and peptides, with mixed effectiveness opinions.
PP405 is a promising experimental topical treatment for alopecia that reactivates dormant hair follicles by targeting cellular energy, with large-scale trials planned for 2026. While it shows potential, it cannot regenerate permanently destroyed follicles, making hair transplants the only guaranteed solution for advanced baldness currently.
PP405 shows promise in stimulating new terminal hairgrowth 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.
PP405 is considered a promisinghair loss treatment, potentially replacing minoxidil but not finasteride. Users are hopeful for future treatments like GT20029 and VDPHL01, while remaining cautious about effectiveness and side effects.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Bodywise roll-on for hairgrowth, questioning if it works when combined with a DHT blocker and minoxidil. Opinions vary, with some skepticism about certain ingredients like rosemary oil, while others suggest sticking to finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.
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.
PP405 is discussed as a potential hairgrowth stimulant, possibly more effective than minoxidil, but not a cure for hair loss. There is skepticism about its ability to regrow "deadzones," and concerns about its impact on those with hair transplants.
GT20029 and KX826 are promisinghair loss treatments, with GT20029 increasing hair count and KX826 showing significant results. KX826 may be a good alternative for those who can't use finasteride or dutasteride, though results vary.
Oral minoxidil is considered effective for hairgrowth, and some users combine it with microneedling despite mixed opinions on its additional benefits. Concerns about microneedling include potential scarring and lack of conclusive evidence on its effectiveness when used with oral treatments.
A 32-year-old has seen positive hairgrowth after 4.5 months using 0.5mg daily of oral dutasteride and 5mg of oral minoxidil, despite previously losing hair due to stopping medications and wearing a hair system. They plan to continue treatment and are considering adding dermarolling to their regimen, with a hair transplant scheduled for the following year.
The user shared a 1-month progress picture showing improvement in hair thickness and new growth after using Hims oral finasteride (1.1 mg) and minoxidil (3 mg), with no side effects, and also mentioned using ketoconazole shampoo and a rosemary hair mask. They plan to post updates at 6 and 12 months.
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.
Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hairgrowth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hair loss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hair loss.
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.
Delayed release oral minoxidil is seen as a promising advancement for hair loss treatment, offering safer, higher doses and more consistent hair follicle stimulation compared to current options. However, it is not expected to replace finasteride or dutasteride, as it does not prevent androgenetic alopecia.
Veradermics' phase 2 trial of slow-release oral minoxidil shows promisinghair regrowth with minimized side effects, gaining significant attention and funding. PP405 is also noted for its potential as a side-effect-free alternative.
Microneedling with minoxidil significantly boosts hairgrowth, even for non-responders to minoxidil alone. The routine includes a 1.5mm dermaroller weekly and minoxidil twice daily, with some users adding finasteride and tretinoin.
Cyclosporine A is discussed as a powerful hairgrowth stimulant, potentially more effective than minoxidil, but concerns about safety and side effects, including cancer risk, limit its use. The conversation highlights the need for further research and experimentation with topical application, despite its risks.
The user started hair loss treatment on June 26th using 1.25mg finasteride, 1ml 5% minoxidil twice a day, derma rolling every 1.5 weeks, and 2% ketoconazole foam twice a week. They experienced significant hairgrowth in the first four months, with thicker hair and improved hairline, but had a rough shedding phase in November.