Why the top of the head is affected by hair loss more than other areas, and treatments such as surgery, medications like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 to treat it.
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.
Androgenetic alopecia is affected by scalp DHT levels, not sensitivity, with treatments like finasteride and dutasteride aiming to optimize these levels. Personalized DHT management is crucial for effective hair growth.
A user reported success with RU58841 and a 1mm derma roller for hair regrowth, noting significant improvement in hair density and reduced scalp visibility. They also mentioned using minoxidil and black castor oil in the past, with mixed results.
RT1640, a combination of cyclosporin A, minoxidil, and RT175, is discussed as a potential treatment for hair regrowth and repigmentation. The unique formulation aims to enhance hair follicle growth and restore hair pigment without the negative side effects of immunosuppressants.
User "missbloombastic" has been experiencing hair loss since 2016 and tried min, fin, multivitamins, and spiro with mixed results. Another user shares their struggle with hair loss and its impact on self-esteem, while a third user suggests checking blood tests and confirming the cause of hair loss.
A YouTuber named Kevin, also known as Rider_Of_Roach, who deleted his YouTube channel due to personal attacks and controversy surrounding his views on hair loss treatments. He advocated for FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but faced backlash from those who disagreed with him. The conversation also discusses his past trolling behavior and a lawsuit he filed against a website that published false information about him. Despite some disagreements, many viewers appreciated his research-based content and hope to see him return in the future.
User tried DIY Dutasteride Mesotherapy for hair loss due to unsatisfactory Finasteride results. Used mesotherapy injection gun and liquid dutasteride for better results and fewer side effects.
A user's experience with using a combination of Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Retinol and Caffeine as hair loss treatment before getting a hair transplant. The conversation includes various opinions on the efficacy and availability of this mix.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.
Addressing hair loss by focusing on posture, blood flow, and craniofacial development. Methods include improving posture, cardiovascular activity, scalp massages, healthy diet, meditation, using minoxidil, and addressing craniofacial issues.
Body hair transplants may look better if kept very short. People with limited donor regions or waiting for Verteporfin or FAK Inhibitors could consider this option.
Transplanting mice skin to humans is not feasible due to immune rejection, but some suggest genetic modification or immune suppression could make it possible. Xenograft hair transplants are discouraged.
A user discusses starting nandrolone replacement therapy to stop hair loss and improve hair health, noting its benefits over finasteride. They report halted hair loss, improved skin, increased muscle, and a calm mood after three weeks.
A 35-year-old man had a 6400 graft hair transplant in Turkey after years of baldness, using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and scalp micropigmentation. He is satisfied with the progress and plans further SMP touch-ups to enhance results.
The user is using a combination of 7% minoxidil, 0.2% finasteride, 0.5mg finasteride, RU58841, and daily microneedling but is not seeing hair regrowth after 5 months. Suggestions include being patient, reducing microneedling frequency, considering oral minoxidil, and possibly switching to dutasteride if no improvement after a year.
A user's experience of gaining weight while taking Dutasteride, and suggestions on how to continue using it without the negative side effects, such as exercising and tracking calories or switching to Finasteride.
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.
The post and conversation discuss different methods of applying hair loss treatments directly to the scalp. The original poster suggests using a 1ml TB Syringe & Ophthalmic Cannula for precise application, while others share their own methods, including sprays, droppers, and simple syringes.
The user is unsatisfied with their hair transplant and is considering another transplant, PRP, exosomes, or stem cells. They currently use topical minoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin.
Cbum's hair transplant is criticized for looking unnatural and not blending well, with some suggesting better results were expected given his resources. Discussions also cover the effects of steroids and finasteride on hair loss and muscle growth.
Exploring the potential of using Verteporfin to grow follicles in combination with microneedling, as well as the cost of administering a single injection and the possibility of combining it with minoxidil.
Ibrox1972 shared an 8.5-month update on their 2,689-graft hair transplant by Dr. Raghu Reddy in London, along with using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Users praised the natural-looking results and discussed the importance of choosing a skilled doctor.
Chinese researchers have successfully created hair follicles in vitro, potentially offering unlimited hair for transplantation and a cure for hair loss. They plan to test these follicles in vivo on human scalps.
A user trying to avoid an expensive hair transplant, and the replies suggesting they wait two years on treatment before deciding if they need a transplant or not.
A 26-year-old male considering a hair transplant is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, planning to start feminizing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and spironolactone. Many suggest waiting to see the effects of HRT, which may significantly regrow hair, before deciding on a transplant, and recommend adding microneedling and possibly switching to oral treatments for better results.
User had minor hair transplant in 2020, used Fin since 2008, Min since 2014, and added microneedling in 2022. Routine was irregular with no severe effects.
A 22-year-old underwent a hair transplant in Bangkok, using 2,500 grafts, and has been using dutasteride and minoxidil to stabilize hair loss. The user chose the procedure to enjoy youthful confidence, despite some opinions that it's too early for a transplant.
The user had a hair transplant of 3400 grafts, primarily focusing on the hairline, and is happy with the results four months post-surgery. They used topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, finasteride, and topical dutasteride, along with microneedling and Nizoral, and the procedure cost around $12,000.