Late 20s woman struggles with worsening hair loss and tried various treatments without success. Now trying spironolactone and ketokonazole shampoo, hoping for improvement.
The user is considering making a homemade topical finasteride solution using an ethanol-based carrier. They are inquiring if a solution containing partially denatured ethyl alcohol and benzalkonium chloride is suitable.
A humorous discussion about random, long hairs appearing on the body, with no connection to hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841. Participants share personal anecdotes about these unusual hairs.
Researching and developing an effective local antagonist to block the androgen receptors for hair loss, as opposed to using DHT synthesis inhibitors that lower serum DHT levels. Several treatments such as CosmeRNA and Pyrilutamide are currently in development or undergoing trials.
Intradermal botulinum toxin (BTX) injections effectively treat androgenetic alopecia (AGA) by inhibiting TGF-β1 secretion from hair follicles. Further research and long-term follow-up are needed to confirm these findings.
The post discusses using microneedling alone for hair regrowth without finasteride or minoxidil due to side effects and dependency concerns. The user is also considering the "Zix" formula, acetic acid, topical zinc solutions, and lithium chloride.
A 22-year-old male is experiencing hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis, not male pattern baldness, and is seeking advice. Suggestions include using Nizoral, sulfate-free and ketoconazole shampoos, cutting hair short, using cold water, avoiding picking scabs, and trying selenium sulfide shampoo or finasteride.
SCUBE3, a protein linked to hair growth in moles, was discovered over 25 years ago and is being developed by Amplifica for potential hair loss treatment. Concerns exist about SCUBE3's association with cancer, as it is a protein that promotes cell growth, which could potentially trigger cancer development if used for hair growth therapy.
The conversation discusses using Tretinoin for treating androgenic alopecia. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
Clascoterone and RU58841 are compared for effectiveness in treating hair loss. The discussion involves treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A user with frizzy transplanted hair is considering a keratin treatment after 10 months and is concerned about its safety and potential to accelerate hair loss or cause telogen effluvium. They are seeking advice on whether it is safe to proceed with the treatment.
GT20029 shows promise as a topical treatment for hair loss, potentially replacing finasteride for some due to its low systemic exposure and ability to degrade androgen receptors. However, skepticism remains about its long-term efficacy and availability, with some users expressing doubt about new treatments consistently failing to reach the market.
Clascoterone showed promising initial results for hair regrowth but failed to replicate them, leading to disappointment. Users discuss combining it with minoxidil and other treatments, noting its current availability only in lower concentrations.
The user is considering hair transplant clinics Vera, Smile, and Pure Line, with concerns about clinic reputation and effectiveness. They are seeking firsthand experiences and advice, with some users recommending against Smile and favoring Pure Line for its personalized approach.
The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, including Breezula, KX826, and PP405, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness compared to finasteride and minoxidil. Some users express skepticism about the new treatments, while others remain hopeful about future developments.
A 51-year-old on TRT plans to use steroids and is concerned about hair loss, considering topical treatments like Hair Rescue with RU58841 and finasteride, along with Nioxin shampoo. They are cautious about using oral DHT blockers due to potential interactions with steroids like Tren and Anavar.
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.
Oral minoxidil and spironolactone helped restore the hairline but not the scalp behind it. Hairline and temples often respond first to treatment, with mid-scalp and crown following later.
A 40+ year old is regrowing their hairline using microneedling, minoxidil, tretinoin, low-level laser therapy, massages, and Nizoral, without using finasteride or dutasteride. They noted progress in hair growth below a birthmark, an area that hadn't seen growth since their teenage years.
A 28-year-old man shared his experience with a 2990 graft FUE hair transplant at HDC Clinic in Cyprus, praising the professionalism and care received. He has been using topical Minoxidil, Biotin, Dermarolling, and recently started Finasteride and oral Minoxidil.
A young man with hypertrichosis has over 95% of his face covered in hair, sparking humorous comments about hair loss treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride. Users joke about transplanting his facial hair and discuss the challenges of his condition compared to typical balding.
The conversation is about a person experiencing treatment-resistant androgenic alopecia despite using high doses of dutasteride and minoxidil, along with other treatments like microneedling and purilutamide. Suggestions include considering a hair transplant, checking medication authenticity, and exploring other treatments like RU58841 or topical estradiol.
The conversation discusses the potential use of verteporfin for hair loss treatment, with one user mentioning their surgeon's interest in trying it and another noting its research status and clinical use as a YAP inhibitor. Some users debate the market size, availability of generics, and the optimism in the hair loss community regarding new treatments.
Using tretinoin or tazarotene with minoxidil may eliminate the need for microneedling or dermastamping. Microneedling can enhance minoxidil's effects but may cause long-term scalp issues.
The user is concerned about hair loss despite taking finasteride and has a hair transplant scheduled. They experience scalp itching and burning, which hasn't been relieved by various treatments, and another user suggests using ghk-cu & ahk-cu serum and Koshine kx-826/pyrilutamide for relief.
RU58841 and Pyrilutamide (Kx-826) are both topical anti-androgens, but neither is effective for hair regrowth. RU58841 has more anecdotal support, while Pyrilutamide has progressed further in trials, though both have limitations.
A hair restoration case involved injecting four different doses of Verteporfin into the mid scalp and using Scalp MicroPigmentation (SMP) around the extraction areas. Photos were taken and an update will be shared soon.