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      community How does low level laser therapy?

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is debated for hair regrowth, with some users suggesting it should be combined with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride for effectiveness. Many users express skepticism about LLLT's efficacy and cost, emphasizing the need for the correct wavelength and quality devices.

      community Can GT20029's Become The Best Treatment Option?

      in Chat  13 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029 as a potential hair loss treatment that could act like a cure by targeting androgen receptors in scalp hair follicles. Specific treatments mentioned include GT20029, with a user expressing hope that it could make male pattern baldness obsolete.

      community The future of hair loss drugs.

      in Research/Science  32 upvotes 2 months ago
      Clascoterone 5% and PP405 are being discussed as potential future treatments for hair loss, with clascoterone nearing phase three completion and PP405 possibly taking a cosmetic route to market. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are mentioned as effective in slowing hair loss, but a complete cure remains elusive.

      community Further prolactin research....

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      HMI 115 did not work as expected for hair regrowth in humans, unlike in macaque monkeys. There is anticipation for further research on prolactin's role in hair loss, with expectations that pharmaceutical companies will likely solve this before universities.

      community New potential hair loss treatment (news release)

      in Treatment  188 upvotes 5 years ago
      New potential hair loss treatment uses molecules from hairy moles to stimulate follicle growth. Topical solution requires less frequent application, like Botox injections a few times per year.

      community Forgotten Hair Loss Peptide by L'Oreal: KPV

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      KPV, a peptide patented by L'Oreal, may promote hair growth and reduce hair loss by extending the anagen phase and has anti-inflammatory properties. It could be combined with treatments like minoxidil for enhanced effects.

      community Thoughts on the future of pp405?

      in Research/Science  42 upvotes 4 months ago
      PP405 is considered a promising hair 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.

      community 5 Year Hair Transformation Progress

      in Progress Pictures  379 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user underwent two hair transplants, started taking finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride, and began micro-needling to improve hair density and manage hair loss. They also focused on curly hair care techniques, resulting in noticeable improvements in the hairline and overall appearance.

      community How soon is hair clone? Next five years?!

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair cloning is humorously discussed as always being 5-7 years away, with skepticism about its near-term availability. Gene editing to reactivate dormant follicles is suggested as a more likely solution within the next ten years.

      community Gt20026 - the actual cure to hairloss?

      in Research/Science 1 month ago
      GT20026 is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss that targets androgen receptors without affecting hormone levels, but it may not promote significant regrowth. It is expected to be available by 2028, with other treatments like Breezula and Clascoterone also mentioned.

      community How common is serious regrowth for people 35yrs old and up?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 6 months ago
      Regrowth is more likely if hair follicles are still alive, regardless of age, but younger individuals often see better results due to early intervention. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling can help, but results vary based on individual factors such as the presence of miniaturized hairs and the speed of treatment initiation.

      community Min and fin 5% topical .My Hairline Regrowth Progress Doubts Doubts

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using Minoxidil 5% since August and has noticed hair regrowth, with the left temple showing more concentrated growth and the right side having scattered single hairs. Some hairs are turning black, but the right side doesn't yet appear as full as the left.

      community Hair transplant 5 months later

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience 5 months after a hair transplant, emphasizing the importance of thorough research and using finasteride and minoxidil to control hair loss. They had 3700 grafts transplanted to the front/mid-scalp and used medications to fill in the crown.

      community Good news for stem cells hair therapies - US federal judge: using patients' stem cells does NOT fall under FDA jurisdiction

      in Research/Science  27 upvotes 3 years ago
      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.

      community Follow me on my laser hair growth journey.

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 34-year-old male documents his hair growth journey using the iRestore Elite laser cap, biotin, and Pure Synergy Organic Superfood Capsules, after unsuccessful hair transplant and previous treatments with minoxidil and finasteride. Replies suggest using finasteride or dutasteride instead and caution against excessive use of the laser cap.

      community Another blow to the cursed baldness

      in Research/Science  91 upvotes 6 months ago
      A South Korean company, Therazyne, has developed a promising hair loss treatment using a WNT chain surrogate that binds to Frizzled 7, with human follicle testing expected soon. Current treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are not seen as cures, and while optimism exists for future solutions like PP405, approval processes are lengthy.

      community Since there is so much hype for cosmeRNA and HMI-115...

      in Chat  45 upvotes 3 years ago
      Exploring different treatments for hair loss, such as cosmeRNA and HMI-115 which are small interference messenger RNA that inhibits the DHT receptor and an antibody that binds to the prolactin (PRL) receptor respectively; and researching mechanism and environment of hyperresponders.

      community My 12-step program for hair-regrowth

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 28-year-old male shares his 12-step hair regrowth routine, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, LLLT, dermarolling, various shampoos, supplements, and a healthy diet. He seeks advice on microneedling frequency and mentions experiencing lowered libido and occasional scalp inflammation.