A user shared 3-month progress pictures using 1mg finasteride daily, reporting no side effects and planning to add oral minoxidil. Replies praised the results and questioned the need to add minoxidil.
The user has been using oral finasteride for 3 months and recently added oral minoxidil, along with ketoconazole shampoo and various supplements, to stabilize hair loss and thicken hair. They are considering using minoxidil foam for beard growth but are concerned about using both oral and topical minoxidil.
Osteopontin, a protein involved in hair growth on moles, may help with hair loss. However, it is also linked to Alzheimer's, cancer, and bone development, so caution is advised.
User discusses verteporfin for hair regrowth through "super microneedling" and preventing scarring. They mention a case of an old man regrowing hair after a head injury and suggest verteporfin could recreate this result.
TDM-105795 showed promising hair growth results, with higher efficacy than placebo and minimal side effects. It activates dormant hair follicle stem cells and may maintain gains without immediate loss, unlike minoxidil.
The user shared progress pictures after using minoxidil and finasteride for three months, reporting hair stabilization and thickening. They used Amazon's brand for minoxidil and Good Rx for finasteride.
A user underwent a hair transplant with 3500 grafts at WSC clinic in Istanbul and uses finasteride, biotin, multivitamins, minoxidil with finasteride, biotin shampoo, and coconut oil with peppermint oil for hair loss treatment. Another user commented that the result looks like a barren patch of hair.
PP405 shows promise in regenerating hair by activating dormant follicles. Other treatments like VDPHL01 and Breezula are also advancing, providing new hope for hair loss solutions.
An 18-year-old shared his 3-month hair regrowth progress using Kirkland 5% topical minoxidil and a dermaroller, achieving a better hairline without finasteride. He plans to switch from liquid to foam minoxidil for easier styling and is cautious about starting finasteride due to potential hormonal effects.
The user reports using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, along with microneedling, vitamins, biotin, and nizoral shampoo. They recently increased minoxidil and finasteride to twice daily and feel their hair is thicker but are unsure about regrowth.
User shared 3-month progress using finasteride, 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, and weekly dermarolling. They showed before and after pictures, noting significant improvement.
The conversation is about trying Keratin Microsphere products for hair loss, specifically SAF 100 Pro, but no noticeable results were observed. The user also mentioned using a Hairclub wand.
PP405 is a topical gel being tested for hair regrowth in adults with androgenetic alopecia. Volunteers aged 18-55 are needed for a 16-week trial in several US locations.
The conversation is about skepticism regarding new hair loss treatments until they are FDA approved. People have been joking about treatments being 5-7 years away for decades.
HMI 115 is being discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, with skepticism due to past disappointments like cosmeRNA, brezula, and pyrilutamide. The user is questioning if they should be hopeful for new developments in the next six years.
Users discussed using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and exosomes for hair loss. They reported thicker hair and reduced shedding, with some experiencing minor side effects.
The user shared their positive experience with a hair loss treatment regimen, which includes a diluted version of Hims finasteride spray, Kirkland 5% minoxidil, and weekly dermarolling. The user also mentioned taking hair multivitamins and plans to continue updating on their progress.
Monthly microneedling combined with low-dose topical dutasteride shows promising results for hair density and thickness with minimal side effects, especially in the frontal area. Despite its effectiveness, it is not widely discussed or used due to availability and cost concerns.
A user shared their 3-month progress using RU58841, 10% minoxidil, and microneedling every two weeks for hair loss. They found the new minoxidil sprayer effective for applying the treatment across the scalp.
Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.
PP405 (Everychem 3HP) may help with hair regrowth, with mixed user experiences. Users often combine it with minoxidil and finasteride, but there are concerns about its efficacy and side effects.
A person is seeking advice on saving their thinning crown and hairline before their wedding, currently using a topical solution with 0.1% finasteride and 7% minoxidil. They are open to trying oral treatments and are considering using Hims for convenience, with no cost concerns.
The user is experiencing scalp itching from a PG ethanol base in their hair loss treatment, which includes 0.025% finasteride and 2.5% minoxidil, and is seeking alternatives without PG or ethanol. Suggestions include Zeuss non-PG foam and Ulo, which do not use PG or hydrocortisone.
A thirty year old's progress with hair loss treatment, which includes finasteride, minoxidil and dermarolling in addition to taking multivitamins with biotin. The user has seen improvement after three months of using this regimen.
A 23-year-old has been using finasteride for 5 years to stabilize hair loss and is now adding minoxidil, tazarotene, and dermarolling to improve hairline density. They hope this new regimen will thicken existing hair and restore the hairline.
A 21-year-old has been using 1mg finasteride and 2.5% minoxidil for 9 months with some improvement in hair density. They plan to add collagen, 1% ketoconazole shampoo, and biweekly microneedling to their routine.
The user shared progress pictures showing significant improvement in hair loss after using finasteride, RU58841, and undergoing a 3000 graft hair transplant. They plan to get another transplant due to remaining thin areas.
KX-826 shows promising results for hair growth with fewer side effects, offering an alternative to finasteride and minoxidil. Users discuss combining it with minoxidil, dermarolling, and Nizoral for improved results.
Fluridil's effectiveness and safety in treating hair loss are discussed, with higher concentrations showing potential success. Comparisons are made to other treatments like RU58841, Pyri, CB-03-01, and topical spironalactone.
The user reports that MSM supplementation has thickened their hair strands while using finasteride and topical minoxidil. They also take zinc, copper, B-complex, vitamin C, vitamin D3, and K2, and plan to add omega-3, magnesium, astaxanthin, and pterostilbene.