Lab-grown hair using iPSCs is being explored, but practical applications are limited. Finasteride is suggested as the only current effective treatment.
Adding RU58841 to Dutasteride treatment helped reduce hair shedding significantly for several users. Some reported no change with RU58841, while others experienced a dramatic decrease in shedding and increased hair density.
The user cannot tolerate oral finasteride and is considering topical finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and RU58841 as alternative treatments for hair loss. They seek advice on whether these options are worth trying.
Retinoids, like tretinoin, may enhance minoxidil absorption and effectiveness on the scalp. Over-the-counter retinols lack strong evidence for similar benefits.
The user has tried various hair loss treatments including topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and exosome therapy, but none have been effective. They suspect trichodynia might be preventing these treatments from working.
The user was using 1mg finasteride daily and oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily for two years, then added RU58841 to their routine two months ago and is asking for opinions on any changes in hair growth. They provided progress pictures without dermarolling and maintained consistent lighting for comparison.
Despite using treatments like Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, and GHK-Cu injections, the individual continues to experience aggressive hair thinning and is seeking a specialist for further help. Suggestions include trying finasteride, dermarolling, or another hair transplant.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also touches on a study involving zinc and L-arginine.
Starting RU58841 for hair loss, with suggestions to begin with a lower dose and monitor side effects. Some users recommend sticking with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride instead.