Search

everythingexperts & clinicslearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

User is considering microneedling to enhance hair regrowth after limited response to minoxidil and better results with finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo. Recommendations include using a 1.5mm derma roller once a week, avoiding minoxidil on microneedling days, and disinfecting the roller with isopropyl alcohol.

A user shared a 3-month progress picture showing hair regrowth using 5% Minoxidil and microneedling, but not taking Finasteride. Some users are surprised by the quick results, and there's a discussion about the effectiveness of frequent deep microneedling.

Microneedling is preferred over laser therapy for hair loss because it is cheaper and reportedly effective, especially with minoxidil. Laser therapy is seen as costly and less effective.

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.

Results for PP405 are expected next year, with concerns about its pricing and potential black market availability. Some users believe it may be slightly more effective than finasteride and dutasteride, and combining it with treatments like minoxidil and microneedling could be beneficial.

An individual is seeking options for topical finasteride and minoxidil in Australia, considering products from Medicii Labs and exploring other suppliers. They plan to use a derma roller and caffeine + yerba mate hair wash alongside these treatments.

Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil absorption, potentially improving hair regrowth when combined with microneedling. Users discuss various treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and microneedling, with mixed results and concerns about side effects and scarring.

Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is considered expensive and may not provide significant benefits, with some users suggesting alternatives like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Many users report limited success with LLLT and similar treatments, recommending more proven options instead.

Microneedling alone has limited effectiveness for hair growth, but it may enhance the results of topical minoxidil. The optimal needle length varies, and while some users report benefits, others see no significant change without additional treatments.

Disinfecting microneedlers is important to prevent infection, with suggestions to use high-percentage alcohol or denture tablets for sterilization. Rollers may cause skin damage, so stamps or pens are recommended for safer microneedling.

The conversation discusses a new 0.3% tretinoin topical launched by MinoxidilMax for mixing with other solutions, with some users expressing concern about potential skin irritation compared to lower concentrations. MinoxidilMax has also released other products like topical Dutasteride and RU58841.

New hair loss treatments like GT20029, Clascoterone, and PP405 are being discussed, with concerns about how to apply multiple topicals alongside existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include creating a routine, mixing treatments, or minimizing redundancy in treatment stacks.

A user was prescribed betamethasone dipropionate spray for a receding hairline, which caused skin peeling and depigmentation. They stopped using it and are considering alternatives like BPC-157/TB-500 for healing.

Lactic acid is not effective for hair growth when applied topically. JXL069, finasteride, and minoxidil are suggested as alternative treatments.

The conversation discusses verteporfin as a potential treatment for hair regeneration, which could lead to unlimited hair transplants by healing the donor area. Some users are considering using verteporfin now, while others are hopeful it will be available for future hair transplants.

The user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but is now considering microneedling due to recent hairline regression. Another user reassures that derma rolling causes only slight redness, which usually heals overnight.

The conversation discusses using a dermastamp for microneedling to treat hair loss, focusing on needle length and frequency. Users share their routines, including applying minoxidil after microneedling, with some waiting 24 hours to avoid side effects.

A user reported hair regrowth using a homemade topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride sourced from Pakistan, combined with microneedling, after experiencing hair loss with UK-based products. They claim a reduction in hair loss from 200-300 to 3-5 hairs a day and advise against spending money on branded products.

Applying lavender essential oil before microneedling is discouraged due to potential skin irritation. Microneedling followed by oil application, like black castor oil, is more common and may benefit hair and scalp health.

A participant using Veradermics VDPHL01, an extended-release oral minoxidil, experienced significant hair regrowth from Norwood 6 to Norwood 3V without side effects. They plan to use dutasteride after the treatment to maintain results.

Triple Hair's TH-16, a product claimed to be more effective than Minoxidil 5%, has been released; it contains melatonin and resveratrol. One user reported success with topical melatonin and dermarolling.

The user has been using a hair loss treatment protocol including topical dutasteride, minoxidil with tretinoin, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, a laser cap, and vitamin D for 15 weeks, showing impressive progress. Feedback suggests continuing medical therapy for 12-24 months before considering a hair transplant.

The user has been using a combination of 0.3% topical finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and microneedling once a week for two months with positive results and no side effects. They apply the treatment daily using a spray and have short hair, which makes application easier.

A compound called MTP3 from the Monoterpene family was found to be safe and highly effective at treating hair loss by inhibiting the FGF5 gene, but its identity is undisclosed for commercial reasons. No specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 were discussed.

The conversation discusses various hair growth treatments, including topical and oral minoxidil, microneedling, LLLT, PRP, exosomes, latanoprost, copper peptides, and upcoming treatments like PP405 and Vdphl01. It also covers managing side effects of minoxidil, such as dry scalp, and mentions the use of dutasteride and finasteride for hair loss.

The conversation discusses the need for a localized 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that only affects the scalp without systemic side effects, similar to pyrilutamide's approach. Current treatments like topical liposomal finasteride and dutasteride are mentioned, but concerns about their systemic effects and lack of research are highlighted.

Various hair growth treatments were discussed, including microneedling, bimatoprost, setipiprant, stemoxydine, PGE2, CB-03-01, WNT Beta-Catenin upregulators, KY19382, topical estrogen, IGF-1, GH, MK-677, oral castor oil, fisetin, resveratrol, cetrizine, and lactic acid. Users shared experiences and sources for these treatments, with some expressing interest in topical solutions and others noting the lack of FDA approval or scientific evidence for certain options.

A 48-year-old who had been thinning since 25 and reached NW4-5 baldness saw no improvement with 1mg/day finasteride and 5% minoxidil twice a day after 8 months. After copying another person's routine, they now use 0.5mg finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo weekly, daily microneedling with 0.5mm and 1mm once a week, and apply minoxidil twice daily, resulting in baby hairs on their bald spot and temples after three months.

User shared 13 months of progress using finasteride, microneedling, vitamins, and scalp care, and recently started stemoxydine. The post includes before and after photos.

The use of tropoelastin injections and verteporfin for hair transplant recipients to help regrow donor area hairs, as well as research done on tropoelastin injections restoring elastin in scarred heart tissue and skin. There are discussions about why it is taking so long to get cosmetic mass produced tropoelastin injectables on the market.