Piroctone Olamine at 1% is recommended for reducing scalp inflammation and encouraging hair growth. The user seeks recommendations for UK shampoos/conditioners containing this ingredient.
A 20-year-old female with PCOS is experiencing hair loss and excessive facial hair. She is using ketoconazole and caffeine shampoos, microneedling, and considering anti-androgens like finasteride, but is cautious about minoxidil due to facial hair concerns.
User shared 13 months of progress using finasteride, microneedling, vitamins, and scalp care, and recently started stemoxydine. The post includes before and after photos.
Hair regrowth using estradiol, spironolactone, minoxidil, and finasteride, showing significant improvement over four years. HRT is not advised for cis men solely for hair loss due to feminizing effects.
Hair loss discussion includes topical spironolactone treatment, used 1-2 times daily for 2 weeks with no changes yet. Minoxidil and Propecia caused nasty side effects for the user.
A 21-year-old experiencing itchy and burning scalp with hair loss was diagnosed with MPB and scalp inflammation. They were prescribed Ketoconazole, Prednisone, Clindamycin, and Finasteride, and are considering trying antihistamines, dietary changes, and "nopoo" to alleviate symptoms.
Peptides like GHK-Cu, BPC-157, and TB-500 have significantly reduced hair loss, with GHK-Cu being particularly effective. The discussion also covers the high cost of these peptides and explores more affordable purchasing options.
A user shared progress pictures 1.5 months after a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, using oral finasteride, topical finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins. They are concerned about potential shock loss and the thinning appearance.
The user has been managing hair loss with microneedling, Nutrafol, topical finasteride/minoxidil foam, LLLT, and Nizoral, and plans to add oral minoxidil. They are seeing improvement and are cautious about using oral finasteride due to past gynecomastia concerns.
User shared 6-month hair loss treatment update with Dut 3x/week, oral min, and dut+prp mesotherapy. Experienced positive results, no side effects, and recommends the regimen.
Epibiotech will offer off-the-shelf allogeneic hair multiplication treatment in South Korea, using dermal papilla cells from donors to grow hair in balding areas. This method is cheaper and less invasive than traditional hair transplants.
A 28-year-old shared surprising hair regrowth progress after 20 days using topical minoxidil, micro needling, GHK-cu, and BPC-157 injections. The user noted a significant reduction in their bald spot and overall hair improvement.
A user shared their initial experiences with The Ordinary hair density serum, which contains Redensyl (taxifolin). They observed increased hair volume but also developed pimples, likely due to the serum stimulating sebaceous glands.
The user experienced hair improvement using a topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin combo, along with supplements like zinc, copper, magnesium, vitamin D3, K2, iodine, and boron. They believe these changes are due to addressing mineral deficiencies and possibly thyroid issues, despite skepticism from others.
The conversation is about trying Hair Volume by New Nordic for improving hair quality and density. The product contains biotin, apple extract, millet extract, L-methionine, pantothenic acid, silicon, zinc oxide, and copper sulfate.
An 18-year-old woman experiencing hair loss due to stress, possible PCOS, and low vitamin D is concerned about starting 5% minoxidil foam, prescribed by her doctor, due to potential facial hair growth. She is also using a topical steroid for scalp sensitivity and pain.
A non-binary transfeminine person experienced significant hair regrowth after starting finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and hormone replacement therapy with estradiol. They encourage trans individuals concerned about hair loss to consider estrogen as it has greatly improved their hair condition.
PP405 might make minoxidil unnecessary, but finasteride or other 5AR inhibitors may still be needed. PP405 is expected to be expensive and not available until at least 2028, with limited information on its effectiveness.
The conversation discusses natural methods for addressing male pattern baldness, with the original poster using a plant-based diet, herbs, scalp massages, pumpkin seed oil, and dermapen treatments, while avoiding pharmaceuticals like minoxidil and finasteride due to concerns about side effects. Other users suggest that pharmaceuticals like finasteride may be necessary for significant hair loss, but the original poster remains committed to natural approaches.
Clascoterone 5% solution showed a 539% improvement in hair count compared to placebo, but the actual increase in hair growth is minimal. Users express skepticism about the effectiveness of hair loss treatments.
The conversation discusses managing seborrheic dermatitis (sebderm) and male pattern baldness (MPB) with treatments like finasteride, coal tar shampoo, Nizoral, and oral minoxidil. Users suggest dietary changes, regular shampooing, and using antifungal products to control sebderm before considering minoxidil.
Setipiprant and bimatoprost are being discussed as potential future treatments for hair loss. Some individuals have started testing setipiprant before FDA approval, but no progress updates are available yet.
Treating hair loss with finasteride, dutasteride and minoxidil, as well as micro-needling, potentially using research chemicals such as Pyril and Senzu Beans.
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of Sulforaphane for hair growth, with a suggestion to grow broccoli sprouts for the best results. One user doubts its effectiveness for hair loss but notes its anti-cancer and hormetic benefits.
The post and conversation are about hair transplant tips and experiences. The user emphasizes thorough planning, essential packing, and post-surgery care, and regrets not using finasteride earlier.
A Swiss product called Redensyl, which is supposed to target hair follicle stem cells and has recently been marketed in Europe. The post inquires if anyone has had any experience with the product.
A user discusses their current hair loss treatment of topical minoxidil, tretinoin, and dermarolling, and considers adding topical spironolactone due to concerns about finasteride's mental side effects. Other users advise against topical spironolactone, citing ineffectiveness and unpleasant smell.
The user is concerned about mixing Pantostin (with Alfatradiol) and Finasteride in a topical solution, fearing a potential toxic reaction or ineffectiveness. They seek advice on whether this combination is safe.
PP-405, a potential hair loss treatment, shows promise in stimulating dormant hair follicles and may help with various hair loss types. Current treatments like Minoxidil are still recommended as PP-405 is in early trials and may take years to become available.