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A user discusses using a hair thickening spray similar to L'Oreal Root Touch Up, noting it provides volume and covers thinning temples but may cause hair to fall out when washed. They speculate the fallen hairs might have been loose already.

A new hair loss treatment, PP405, showed promising Phase 2a results with 31% of patients experiencing over 20% hair density increase without systemic absorption, avoiding hormonal side effects. The treatment is expected to be expensive, with Phase 3 trials starting mid-2026, and there is skepticism about the data's strength.

PTD-DBM is a Korean-developed treatment for hair loss, with limited information available and some users testing it personally. A user purchased PTD-DBM for $115 and plans to test it on their temples, but its effectiveness and authenticity remain uncertain.

A 34-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and increased density after 20 months of using 1.25 mg of finasteride daily, with no noticeable side effects. He did not use minoxidil due to adverse effects and plans to consider adding dutasteride weekly for further improvement.

The conversation discusses the effects of lowering DHT on hair loss and the importance of monitoring DHT levels during treatment. The user suggests that individual responses to DHT and hair loss treatments vary, and expresses a preference for topical treatments over oral medications due to concerns about systemic DHT reduction.

Hair loss changes are typically noticed over months or years, not days, and treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil require time to show effects. People often overreact to daily shedding, but realistic expectations and patience are necessary for hair regrowth treatments.

Treatments for hair loss, such as minoxidil and finasteride; scalp micropigmentation; and humorous approaches to accepting baldness.

The user shared their one-year progress using topical finasteride 0.3% alongside minoxidil for hair loss, reporting noticeable improvements in hair density, especially at the crown, with no significant side effects. They are considering continuing the treatment and possibly trying oral dutasteride if needed.

A dutasteride simulator predicts that daily 0.5 mg dosing results in higher DHT suppression compared to less frequent dosing. Twice-weekly dutasteride may be as effective as finasteride 5 mg, providing a balance between efficacy and ease of use.

Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed as treatments for thickening hair. The conversation focuses on advice for improving hair density.

The conversation discusses hair loss treatment using finasteride, with the user noting improvements in hair density but a recent decrease in vertex density. Suggestions include adding minoxidil, but the user avoids it due to its toxicity to cats and considers oral minoxidil instead.

The user experienced significant hair regrowth over three years using a combination of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermarolling, and Nizoral shampoo. Initial side effects from finasteride subsided after switching to dutasteride, leading to improved hair density and thickness.

The conversation discusses changes in scalp texture and appearance in areas of hair loss, with concerns about the suitability of these areas for hair transplants. Users mention issues like fibrosis, inflammation, and thinner skin, advising caution and consultation with clinics before proceeding with transplants.

User "logart89" claims DUT 3 times a week is better than daily FIN for hair loss. Their routine includes DUT, topical DUT, stemoxydine and alfatradiol mix, 5% minoxidil with tretinoin, and weekly derma stamping.

The user is using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, microneedling, RU58841, and tretinoin for hair loss. They are experiencing shedding but notice new hair growth and are curious about the timing of future shedding phases.

Hair density and color improved with 1mg oral finasteride, 3mg oral minoxidil, red light therapy, biotin, and microneedling. Visible results seen in 3 months.

PP405 significantly improves hair density, outperforming finasteride, with 31% of users seeing over 20% improvement in four weeks. Concerns exist about its availability, cost, and long-term effects.

Hair regrowth using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. User reports progress with no side effects and improved hair density.

Hair loss after telogen effluvium (TE) with thinning and possible scarring, treated with 5 mg oral minoxidil. Concerns about scarring alopecia and lack of regrowth, with suggestions to consider finasteride for better results.

The conversation is about using micro needling and PTD-DBM for hair loss treatment. The user applies PTD-DBM drops on weekdays and performs micro needling weekly.

Reverse conditioning can help achieve volume and well-conditioned hair for those with diffuse thinning. The user also mentioned using dutasteride.

The user has been using finasteride for over two years with mixed results and is considering starting dutasteride and oral minoxidil, though both are hard to obtain. They are also contemplating a hair transplant in the future due to diffuse thinning.

A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair loss due to telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia. He began using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins, seeing some regrowth but remains worried about hair density.

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on a new slow-release oral minoxidil compared to topical minoxidil and finasteride. The results show that twice-daily dosing of the new treatment is slightly more effective than once-daily, but concerns about cost, side effects, and the accuracy of reported results remain.

The user experienced noticeable hair density improvement after two months on 1.25mg oral finasteride, taken six times a week, without using minoxidil. The user reported no side effects and plans to consider minoxidil in the future.

A user created a tracker for hair loss treatments in clinical development, including compounds like Dermaliq, RU58841, and Pyrilutamide. The tracker updates with new information and allows filtering by conditions like androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and alopecia areata (AA).

The conversation discusses hair shedding while using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily for 8.5 months, with users sharing experiences of shedding various hair lengths and thicknesses. It is suggested that shedding can be part of the hair cycle synchronization and may not indicate worsening hair loss.

The user underwent a second hair transplant for the crown and mid-scalp, achieving good density. They are using minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin, and considering PRP treatments to enhance growth.

The conversation is about gathering serum DHT data from individuals taking dutasteride to investigate its efficacy, especially in cases with unexpectedly low DHT reduction. The aim is to explore potential genetic factors affecting drug metabolism.

A 21-year-old male used low-dose 5% topical Minoxidil inconsistently for four months, resulting in stopped hair shedding and improved hair density, though the hairline remained unchanged. Users discussed the potential use of finasteride and other treatments, with some suggesting consulting a dermatologist for further advice.