A user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using Minoxidil Foam, Nizoral Shampoo, and microneedling. They plan to add finasteride in a few months.
A user shared an 8-month update on hair regrowth using HIMS fin/min spray and dermastamping every two weeks, showing significant improvement. Others commented on their own progress and hopes for similar results.
Using a Derma stamp with 3-4 contacts per area in multiple directions is effective for hair growth. A 1.5 mm needle with a week's rest between sessions is recommended for optimal healing and results.
Hope Medicine received a $28M investment for HMI-115, a monoclonal antibody in phase II trials for treating androgenetic alopecia. Some users are skeptical about its effectiveness, while others find the investment and trial results encouraging.
High frequency ultrasonography and HR-MRI can help identify hair shedding causes like inflammation and fibrosis. The conversation discusses the potential of using these technologies to evaluate treatments like Verteporfin for hair regeneration.
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma stamp for a year with minimal noticeable hair regrowth, but others suggest there is slight improvement and recommend continuing the treatment. Some users suggest switching to dutasteride or adjusting the derma stamp technique for better results.
Stem cell hair transplants use stem cells from fat tissue to reactivate inactive hair follicles, but results are inconsistent and not widely shared. Traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil often show better results.
A user who was part of an ongoing trial for a prolactin blocker and had regrowth, but the progress photos were not shared due to negative reactions from other users. Treatments mentioned include HMI-115, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
A user is documenting their natural approach to treating a receding hairline using a dermastamp, essential oils (rosemary oil at 3% dilution with pumpkin seed oil), a multivitamin with vitamin D, and daily collagen shakes. They acknowledge the common recommendations of minoxidil and finasteride but prefer to test natural methods and share their results.
The user is using Minoxidil, RU58841, CB-03-01, WAY-316606, Ketoconazole, MK-677, and derma stamping to treat hair loss and has noticed new hair growth, especially around the temples and hairline. They apply different treatments at various times of the day and have seen improvements in skin condition and body hair texture.
Hope Medicine's announcement of the HMI-115 Phase II clinical trial for androgenetic alopecia in China; other related trials have been conducted or are ongoing in different countries, including Australia, US, and Europe. There is speculation that the product may be accepted across borders without additional testing.
Using a derma stamp instead of a derma roller for hair growth is more effective and less damaging. The user experienced hair improvement with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and a derma stamp.
Derma-stamping can damage the scalp if done incorrectly; use 0.5-1.5 mm needles and avoid pressing too hard. It can enhance Minoxidil absorption when done weekly, with results visible in 3 to 6 months.
The user experiences histamine intolerance with alcohol-based hair loss treatments like Rogaine foam and seeks alternatives. Suggestions include alcohol-free and PPG-free topical minoxidil or finasteride, and trying Spectral products with different solvents.
Crushing finasteride pills into stemoxydine may not be effective without removing the coating first. It's unclear if the pills dissolve completely or settle as sediment.
The conversation discusses the delay in bringing FAK inhibitors and Stanford's hydrogel to market for hair transplants, with a preference for FAK inhibitors over Verteporfin due to their superior potential in preventing scarring. The user expresses frustration over the slow progress and hopes for faster development by companies like FAKnostics.
Creating a topical solution combining finasteride and stemoxydine to treat hair loss, and the discussion of whether 15mg of finasteride would be sufficient for 60ml solvent.
Chime Biologics and Hope Medicine are speeding up the launch of a first-in-class antibody drug, HMI-115, for endometriosis and androgenic alopecia. The treatment involves a series of subcutaneous injections, has shown promising results in phase 1, and continues to promote hair regrowth even after the treatment is stopped.
Using Stemoxydine, a hair growth promoter, in conjunction with Fin and Minoxidil to help counter shedding induced by the latter two treatments. Another user also shared their experience of using Stemoxydine for three months along with dermastamp.
Hair loss discussion involves minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Minoxidil non-responders may see results after adding stemoxydine due to increased enzyme presence.
A US federal judge ruled that using patients' stem cells for medical treatments is not under FDA jurisdiction, potentially speeding up development of stem cell-based hair loss therapies. Some users are optimistic about increased research and development, while others express skepticism about the ruling's impact on safety and efficacy standards.
A user is interested in Absci's AI-driven antibody platform, ABS-201, for treating androgenetic alopecia, which shows promising preclinical results and potential for hair regrowth and pigmentation restoration. However, concerns are raised about the drug's development timeline and its advantages compared to existing treatments.
User reports 12-week progress with HIMS spray, Minoxidil, micro-needling, and biotin. Notable baby hairs on crown and temples, hoping for further improvement.
Actifolic RU-58841 powder and GhK-Cu peptide were tested and found to be accurate. The user is satisfied with the product's authenticity for hair loss treatment.
A user is considering mixing Stemoxydine, RU-58841, Alfatradiol, and Tretinoin into a single topical solution for hair loss. They are concerned about potential interactions that could reduce the effectiveness of these ingredients.