The conversation discusses Dr. Blake Bloxham's experiment with Verteporfin for hair loss, with one person suggesting more doctors should try it as it seems beneficial. Another comment notes that results at 4-5 months were not very impressive.
A user is seeking information on clinics in Toronto offering dutasteride mesotherapy as an alternative to oral dutasteride while trying to conceive. They are looking for recommendations and information.
The user is experiencing hair thinning and has a vitamin D deficiency, which they suspect might be causing the issue, but they are also considering androgenic alopecia (AGA) as a cause. They are currently using minoxidil and are unable to get finasteride prescribed, while others suggest addressing the vitamin D deficiency and consulting a dermatologist.
A sugar gel has been found to aid hair regrowth, similar to minoxidil, and may improve blood supply to hair follicles. Some users report success with homemade versions, though side effects like dizziness have been noted.
The user is experiencing significant hair shedding after starting dutasteride, which is considered a normal part of the treatment process. Despite the shedding, the user notes some improvement in hairline appearance and is seeking advice and reassurance.
A user has been using finasteride for 3 years with good results but wants to switch to dutasteride due to a plateau. They are seeking an online pharmacy that delivers dutasteride to Europe.
Use finasteride or dutasteride with minoxidil for at least a year to improve hair density before considering a hair transplant. A transplant might be needed if medications don't provide sufficient regrowth.
AH-001 is a new topical treatment designed to degrade androgen receptors, targeting the root cause of androgenetic alopecia without the side effects of oral treatments like finasteride. It has shown a strong safety profile and good local tolerability in early trials.