The user uses finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and derma stamping for hair loss. They consider rosemary and castor oil as alternatives to minoxidil due to fewer side effects.
The user's progress with hair loss treatments of 0.5mg finasteride daily, minoxidil 5%, and nizoral 2%. They discuss if further growth is possible, their experience after two months, and encourage others to not lose hope.
Considering alternative treatments to hair loss, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and exosome therapy, instead of using medications like minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride.
Human pluripotent stem cells have been used to create hair and skin, potentially offering a new solution for baldness. A user also mentioned starting finasteride but experiencing unexpected hair thinning.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil take time to show results, often requiring 6-12 months for noticeable improvement, especially at the temples. Users suggest patience, as initial shedding is common, and full benefits may not be seen until a year of consistent use.
PP405 cannot restore extracted hair follicles after a transplant as they are removed, not dormant. Combining verteporphin with wounding and PP405 is suggested but not confirmed effective.
The user experienced an elevated heart rate from using topical Minoxidil and discontinued its use. They found that adding a daily protein shake helped with telogen effluvium.
A new topical treatment, TH07, combining finasteride, latanoprost, and minoxidil, is entering phase III trials with promising early results. Some users express skepticism, noting the treatment uses existing products.
Iontophoresis and sonophoresis can enhance drug delivery into the scalp. Combining these methods may improve the effectiveness of topical treatments like dutasteride and certain peptides.