community Dr. Maksim Plikus Putting in the Work!
The conversation discusses new research on hair growth by Dr. Maksim Plikus, with a call for clinical trials to begin. No specific treatments are mentioned.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity No need to microneedle / dermastamp , if using tretinoin or tazarotene ?
Using tretinoin or tazarotene with minoxidil may eliminate the need for microneedling or dermastamping. Microneedling can enhance minoxidil's effects but may cause long-term scalp issues.
community 24M – aggressive shedding, past success with mesotherapy + minoxidil, now worse than before. Unsure if I should try a combo or consider a transplant.
A 24-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair shedding despite past success with mesotherapy and minoxidil, and is considering adding treatments like Expecia, dermapen, or a hair transplant. Many suggest using finasteride to maintain hair, as it is necessary even after a transplant, and side effects are rare and reversible.
community pyrilutamide log from someone who couldnt take fin/min/ru due to sideeffects
A user (seblt) who has had side effects from finasteride, minoxidil and RU58841 but is now trying pyrilutamide as a last resort, with other users providing advice and support. They have already seen some baby hairs growing after 10-14 days of treatment and will provide updates in 1-2 weeks.
community My 6 month hair transplant update from Turkey
The user shared a positive 6-month update on their hair transplant from Turkey, where they received 6100 grafts for their hairline and mid-scalp. They are using finasteride, minoxidil, vitamins, oils, and shampoos to maintain and promote hair growth, and plan to address their crown in a future session.
community Proposed new pathogenesis model for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)
The conversation discusses a new model for understanding androgenetic alopecia (AGA), linking it to dietary and lifestyle factors similar to PCOS, and highlighting the role of DHT, vascular damage, and inflammation. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Skipped a week but still making Progress week 13 microneedling, min, tret, LLT, massages, Nizoral. NO FIN/DUT 40+ year old growing my hairline back.
A 40+ year old is regrowing their hairline using microneedling, minoxidil, tretinoin, low-level laser therapy, massages, and Nizoral, without using finasteride or dutasteride. They noted progress in hair growth below a birthmark, an area that hadn't seen growth since their teenage years.
community Why isn’t anyone talking about this?
Hair cloning is being developed by companies like Kangstem Biotech and Stemson, with potential availability in a few years. Initial costs are expected to be high, but prices may decrease over time.
community Any form of regrowth, or is there any point?
The user has been using finasteride for over a year and topical minoxidil since March, noticing small hairs but no significant regrowth. Suggestions include continuing the current treatment, considering microneedling, and possibly trying oral minoxidil for better results.
community Regrowth on hairline doesn’t get longer no matter what treatment I try
Finding treatments for regrowth on the hairline which have not been successful so far, with suggestions of maintaining what they currently have and considering a hair transplant as an option.