community What Norwood am I?
A 30-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and is concerned about his receding hairline, seeking advice on his Norwood scale classification. He is apprehensive about using Minoxidil and finasteride as treatments.
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30-60 / 1000+ results community HairClone (UK) finally begins offering its Dermal Papilla Cell Hair Multiplication procedure to humans. In Guatemala.
HairClone is offering a Dermal Papilla Cell Hair Multiplication procedure in Guatemala, raising questions about its effectiveness and regulatory reasons for the location. Users express skepticism and curiosity about the treatment's success and potential costs.
community Genetic testing to determine individualized hairloss treatment?
A user discusses a company, Roots by Genetic Arts, that offers a genetic test for hair loss to create personalized treatments, and is curious about its legitimacy and the science behind it. The company tests 16 genes related to hair loss and compounds a topical treatment based on the results.
community Is this regrowth/new growth? 2 months min, 1 month fin
The user has been using Minoxidil for 2 months and Finasteride for 1 month to address hair loss, particularly at the temples. They are questioning whether the new small hairs are facial hairs or new scalp hair.
community DNA Testing by Roots by Genetic Arts
A user shared their positive experience with Roots by GA, a company that creates personalized hair loss treatments based on DNA analysis, which confirmed their inability to tolerate finasteride. The user is satisfied with their progress 30 days after a hair transplant and the customized formula they received.
community Help me figure out the confusing difference between regrowth and hair loss indicators
The user is seeking opinions on whether their hairline changes indicate regrowth or hair loss, using treatments like Rogaine, finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral. They mention inconsistent finasteride use, scalp massages, and lifestyle factors like caffeine, nicotine, stress, and high sugar intake.
community Genetic variations associated with response to Dutasteride. Why is it never mentioned?
Genetic variations influence how people respond to dutasteride for hair loss, with some benefiting more from finasteride. Dutasteride is effective for most, but genetic differences may cause it to be less effective for some.
community Functional hair follicles grown from stem cells: Scientists have created natural-looking hair that grows through the skin using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), a major scientific achievement that could revolutionize the hair growth industry.
Scientists have grown natural-looking hair from stem cells, potentially revolutionizing hair growth treatments. Concerns include cost, DHT resistance, and the need for future procedures.
community Hair Multiplication Projects in China - Promising clinical trial results on Mice
A breakthrough in hair follicle cultivation using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) has been achieved, producing large hair follicles suitable for transplantation. Clinical trials for this hair multiplication technology are planned in partnership with Yinguan Biotechnology.
community Interesting new publication suggesting that MPB should be assessed as a early warning sign for type-2 diabetes.
Male pattern baldness (MPB) may be an early warning sign for type 2 diabetes due to its association with insulin resistance. Treatments discussed include testosterone therapy and finasteride, which affects hormone levels related to hair loss and insulin sensitivity.
community Seeking Analysis: Receded Temple Closeups for Scarring or AGA Signs
The conversation is about analyzing receded temple closeups for signs of fibrosis, scarring, or androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 are not mentioned in the conversation.
community Trichoscopy. 5 month difference. Picture of my sink after applying sea salt spray
The user is using minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss and is concerned about shedding and potential aggressive hair loss. They noticed some regrowth in trichoscopy pictures but are unsure about real-life changes.
community Miniaturized hair or regrowth?
A user started finasteride a month ago and is unsure if small hairs are miniaturized or new growth. Replies include a joke and a deleted comment.
community Pelage Recruiting Now for Phase 2
Pelage is recruiting for phase 2 trials, showing promise for treating bald regions. The discussion highlights its potential effectiveness based on its mechanism of action.
community Is trichogram a good thing for testing genetic hair loss
A dermatologist checked for hereditary hair loss using blood tests and plans to perform a trichogram. The user had slightly low Vitamin D3 levels, and the trichogram may help confirm androgenetic alopecia.
community Is there any Noticeable difference? Natural approach.
The conversation discusses a natural approach to hair loss treatment using rosemary, peppermint oil, derma roller, pumpkin seed oil, and saw palmetto. Commenters note a slight or minor difference in hair growth.
community Is it just me, or when people start having MPB symptoms, every single person you look at you start analyzing their hair? Ik it sounds weird
A user discusses their habit of analyzing others' hair due to their own hair thinning at 18. Another user mentions starting finasteride in 2010 and still having a full head of hair.
community 23M diffuse thinner: 3 months difference - We are so back
A 23-year-old male showed hair regrowth after using finasteride and minoxidil daily for three months, with no significant side effects. Others shared their experiences and discussed side effects and photo lighting differences.
community Will Pelage include Norwood 7 hair loss in PP405 phase 3 trials to see its true regenerative potential?
Norwood 7 hair loss is often excluded from trials to ensure treatments appear more effective and to reduce costs. Some believe treatments effective for Norwood 5 could work on Norwood 7, but companies prioritize market readiness.
community Dutasteride might be better for your hairline. Some people have more type 1 5AR activity in their scalp than others.
Dutasteride might be better for hairline due to varying levels of 5AR activity in scalps. Genetic tests can determine if finasteride is enough or if dutasteride is needed.
community [m22, NW2] Derm says regrowth, but I still shed - responder or not?
A user is concerned about hair shedding despite noticeable regrowth after 7 months of using finasteride. The dermatologist confirmed positive results, but the user remains skeptical and confused.
community Reminder: A NW2-3 or high hairline wasn’t considered “bald” or “cooked” until like 3 years ago
Younger generations now view receding hairlines as baldness, increasing the use of treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Social media and changing beauty standards have intensified focus on hairlines, altering perceptions of baldness.
community Intriguing Molecular Structures and Questions (DHT, Progesterone, Fin, etc)
The conversation discusses the molecular structures of compounds that reduce DHT levels, including finasteride and Ashwagandha. It explores the potential of using Ashwagandha topically as a 5a reductase inhibitor.
community Potential way to differentiate good and bad sheds?
User discusses hair loss treatments, including fluridil, minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, stemoxydine, ketoconazole, and piroctone olamine. They suggest that shedding healthy terminal hairs may be bad, while shedding weaker hairs could indicate a beneficial treatment effect.
community Why is human evolution like this 😂
Why androgenic alopecia affects the scalp rather than other body parts, potential explanations for this phenomenon, treatments available to combat hair loss, and the implications of male attractiveness in modern society.
community Are these new follicle?
The user is questioning if black points on their scalp are new hair follicles. They are using finasteride and minoxidil for hair growth.
community Why did this recent research paper from professor Tsuji lab in Japan largely go unnoticed by this sub? Isn't this discovery huge? (hair cloning)
A recent discovery in hair cloning identified a previously unknown cell type essential for hair follicle growth, which could potentially make lab-grown hair viable if translated to humans. However, skepticism remains due to past delays and the challenges of replicating results in humans and making the process affordable.
community The temporal peak - the often forgotten part in transplants?
Temporal peaks are crucial for a natural-looking hair transplant, but they are challenging to achieve due to the need for precise angles and appropriate hair thickness. Many users emphasize the importance of finding a skilled surgeon and using finasteride to maintain hairline stability.
community This tells you if you're shedding or losing hair (along with other things like fibrosis)
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.
community Assembling a list of exceptional Norwood 6/7 cases, open for your contributions.
The conversation is about people with advanced hair loss (Norwood 6 or 7) who have seen significant hair regrowth using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and RU58841. Nine cases were collected to motivate others to try these treatments despite advanced hair loss.