Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hairgrowth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hairgrowth.
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hairgrowth after taking oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for 30 days. Other users expressed disbelief at the rapid results, with some attributing changes to camera effects.
RU and Pyri block androgen receptors to prevent hair loss but may also hinder hair regrowth since they prevent testosterone, which can stimulate hairgrowth, from binding to these receptors. The user is questioning if this understanding is correct.
A gel of keratin microspheres promotes hair follicle growth, showing similar effectiveness to minoxidil in mice. The treatment activates hairgrowth pathways and reduces inflammation, with potential applications in drug delivery for hair-related disorders.
A person had success with micro-needling for hairgrowth but stopped and noticed hairline recession. They plan to restart treatment at age 40, using micro-needling, oral minoxidil, finasteride, a laser cap, topical minoxidil with tretinoin, collagen, and other supplements.
Research and science related to a minor improvement in hairgrowth caused by the use of verteporfin, as well as potential treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
TWIST-1 gene's role in hair loss and potential as a treatment target. Inhibiting TWIST-1 may prolong hairgrowth and reduce hair follicle sensitivity to DHT.
Peppermint oil at 3% was found to improve hairgrowth more effectively than Minoxidil. The user is also using a topical caffeine hairgrowth oil and making their own peppermint solution to combat hair thinning.
Hair restoration after FUE surgery, with discussions on using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair maintenance and growth. Users share experiences with these treatments, noting varying side effects and effectiveness.
Concerns about the potential high cost of newhair loss treatments, pp405 and gt20029, were discussed, with some users willing to pay a premium if they are effective. Alternatives like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned as current, more affordable options, and there is speculation about future generic versions and black market availability.
The conversation discusses skepticism about newhair loss treatments, with many users expressing doubt about the effectiveness and availability of future solutions. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants are mentioned as reliable options.
Microneedling combined with 5% Minoxidil and finasteride significantly improves hairgrowth compared to using Minoxidil or Minoxidil with finasteride alone. The combination treatment is safe and effective, but further research is needed due to small sample size and short study duration.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, "Hello_Knicks," achieved significant hairgrowth and density by consistently using a combination of finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, nizoral, vitamin supplements, and a healthier diet. The user, who is a medical doctor, believes that patience, persistence, and medication compliance are key factors in achieving positive results.
User started minoxidil and microneedling for hairgrowth and saw amazing results, but recently experienced hair thinning again. Others suggest adding finasteride, but user is hesitant and has difficulty obtaining it.
User gained hair with topical minoxidil and finasteride, then experienced shedding after starting pyrilutamide. After 12 weeks, new hairs grew and existing hairs thickened, hoping for more improvement in a year.
A 23-year-old male experienced significant hair and beard growth using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and finasteride (1mg) daily, with some initial shedding and a reduced libido. The treatment also unexpectedly thickened his eyebrows.
A 24-year-old experienced improved hairgrowth using 5% minoxidil, 1 mg finasteride, and dermastamping, but faced side effects like low libido and mild erectile dysfunction. They plan to reduce finasteride dosage after full results and may consider a hair transplant if thinning recurs.
The user is pleased with their hairgrowth results after using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) for 3 months and finasteride (1mg) for 4 months, despite experiencing significant shedding initially. They prefer oral treatments over topical due to convenience and concerns about toxicity to pets.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can cause initial shedding as they restart the hairgrowth cycle, but this is not an indicator of treatment failure. The effectiveness of these treatments should be judged by cosmetic changes over time, not by daily hair loss counts.
Increased hair shedding after starting Dutasteride is normal and indicates treatment efficacy, as it triggers a synchronized shedding phase to make way for stronger hairgrowth. It is advised to continue with the current treatment plan and assess results in 9 to 12 months.
Avoid burning or scarring the scalp for hairgrowth; instead, use treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, or consider a hair transplant. Microneedling should be done carefully, and extreme methods can cause harm.
Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hairgrowth treatment by Q2 2025, showing similar efficacy to finasteride. Users discuss the benefits and skepticism of releasing hair loss treatments as cosmetics rather than drugs.
A user shared progress pictures showing hairgrowth after 5.5 and 8 weeks of using Minoxidil twice daily, oral Finasteride once daily, Vitamin C once daily, derma stamping twice weekly, and Nizoral shampoo three times per week. Some replies express skepticism, while others share their own experiences and advise moderation in treatment.
A 32-year-old has seen positive hairgrowth after 4.5 months using 0.5mg daily of oral dutasteride and 5mg of oral minoxidil, despite previously losing hair due to stopping medications and wearing a hair system. They plan to continue treatment and are considering adding dermarolling to their regimen, with a hair transplant scheduled for the following year.
Kintor's Pyrilutamide (KX-826) showed hairgrowth in Chinese Phase III trials but did not significantly outperform placebo. The treatment was safe with no major adverse reactions reported.
Whether topical caffeine can be as effective for hairgrowth as minoxidil and finasteride, with various replies discussing the efficacy of these treatments and criticism of Dr. Huberman's research methods.
User stopped using minoxidil due to no growth and greasiness, but experienced hair regrowth after starting HRT with spironolactone and finasteride. Shared before and after photos, showing improvement in hair thickness.
Current hair loss treatments include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling. New treatments like TDM-105795, GT20029, and others show promise but require more testing and time before approval.
Stemoxydine may work synergistically with minoxidil and finasteride for hairgrowth, but its effectiveness is debated, with some users experiencing minimal results and concerns about cost. Users suggest sticking to proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while considering stemoxydine as an additional option.
The user plans to treat hair loss with topical minoxidil mixed with caffeine and melatonin, keto shampoo, and oral saw palmetto. They aim to stimulate hairgrowth, block DHT, and prolong the growth phase without using finasteride or dutasteride.