Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hair loss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.
People are eagerly awaiting the release of PP405, a new hair loss treatment. Some are using minoxidil and finasteride in the meantime, but there are concerns about scams and unverified products.
A dermatologist advised stopping minoxidil due to heavy shedding, suggesting alternative treatments like Betaval Lotion and supplements, but many users disagreed, recommending continuing minoxidil and adding finasteride for better results. The conversation highlights skepticism about the dermatologist's motives and emphasizes the importance of understanding the type of hair loss before choosing treatments.
The conversation is about the side effects of finasteride, including Post Finasteride Syndrome, with varied personal experiences and differing views on the credibility of information sources. Some participants also discuss using minoxidil as a hair loss treatment.
User shared 6-month progress using Fin, Min, Microneedling, Biotin, and Ketoconazole Shampoo for hair loss. They microneedle once a week, use 1.25 mg Fin daily, and apply topical Min twice a day.
Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.
Jordan-Iliad has been using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, saw palmetto, peppermint and jojoba oils, ketoconazole shampoo, and Purador shampoo/conditioner for 3 months to treat their hair loss with stunning results. They have also recently started taking oral minoxidil 1.25mg/day in hopes of achieving even better results over the next 3 months.
The conversation is about the prevalence of baldness among young men and the potential factors contributing to it. Specific treatments mentioned include minoxidil and finasteride.
Microneedling may still be beneficial for those on oral minoxidil due to its effects on tissue repair and blood flow, not just absorption. Some users report mixed results, and the effectiveness of combining microneedling with oral treatments remains debated.
Diffuse thinning is often due to androgenetic alopecia, and DHT blockers like finasteride are recommended. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, with emphasis on starting early and using a holistic approach.
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
A 22.5-year-old male is frustrated with doctors for not taking his diffuse thinning seriously. He has been using finasteride for 2.5 years, avoids topical minoxidil due to dandruff, and is hesitant about oral minoxidil due to weight and injury concerns.
Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. Non-effective approaches include oils, shampoos, serums, laser therapies, massages, vitamins, and microneedling.
Stemcellhair restoration lacks scientific evidence and is often considered a scam. Effective hair loss treatments include hair transplants, Minoxidil, and Finasteride, but stemcell treatments are not proven.
Stem-cellhair transplants could potentially create thousands of grafts from a single donor graft, offering a solution for hair loss with DHT-resistant hair. Companies like Stemson Therapeutics and OrganTech are working on this technology, which may become available in the future, possibly reducing the cost and making it widely accessible.
Stemcellhair transplants use stem cells from fat tissue to reactivate inactive hair follicles, but results are inconsistent and not widely shared. Traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil often show better results.
Stemcell and exosome injections for hair loss are discussed, with skepticism about their effectiveness and concerns about using non-genetically related stem cells. Dr. Deyarmin's treatments are mentioned, with some users questioning their legitimacy and others expressing curiosity.
User considers trying AAPE for hair restoration, costing $700 for 6 months. Others discuss its potential effectiveness and mention a study with promising results.
A user shared their positive experience with PRP and stemcell treatment for hair loss, noting it nearly stopped their hair loss after previous use of finasteride and minoxidil. Another user mentioned PRP helped maintain their hair, though its effectiveness decreased over time, and they experienced side effects from dutasteride.
Exosome stemcell treatment for hair loss, which is expensive and reportedly effective, but its popularity has declined. The conversation also mentions Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as treatments.
A user's father experienced hair regrowth and other health improvements after two IV exosome treatments. The user also had four rounds of exosome therapy, noting significant hair regrowth and relief from headaches, but no change in gray hair.
Considering exosome stemcell injections for hair loss alongside minoxidil and finasteride. Some suggest trying dutasteride first due to its proven effectiveness.
The conversation is about someone seeking advice on choosing between stemcell therapy and PRP for treating hair loss, asking for personal results, side effects, overall satisfaction, and recommendations from others.
PP405, a topical LDH inhibitor, has shown to stimulate hair follicle stemcell proliferation in humans with moderate hair loss. They are advancing to more detailed trials this year.
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.
Dr. Tsuji's stemcellhair multiplication procedure may offer a future solution for hair loss, but it is initially expected to be very expensive, with prices potentially decreasing over time. In the meantime, users discuss using treatments like finasteride, despite side effects, to manage hair loss.
Researchers are working on regeneratinghair follicles using stem cells, but a cure for baldness is still years away. Current treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Corticosterone inhibits GAS6, affecting hair follicle stem-cell activity, with potential implications for stress-related hair loss. Ashwagandha and Vitamin K are suggested for reducing cortisol, but their effectiveness is debated.
The conversation discusses hair loss and queries the effectiveness of treatments like PRP, Exosome therapy, peptides, and StemCell therapy. Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are also mentioned.
Stemcell treatments for hair restoration can be effective, but results vary and depend on factors like the type of stem cells used and timing of treatment. PRP and exosomes have shown some success, while costs and effectiveness differ by location, with South Korea and Turkey offering more affordable options.