The conversation discusses the delay in bringing FAK inhibitors and Stanford's hydrogel to market for hair transplants, with a preference for FAK inhibitors over Verteporfin due to their superior potential in preventing scarring. The user expresses frustration over the slow progress and hopes for faster development by companies like FAKnostics.
Carnosic acid in rosemary extract may enhance skin repair and promote hair follicle regeneration. It could be used alone or with verteporfin for scarless healing after dermal wounding.
PP405 cannot restore extracted hair follicles after a transplant as they are removed, not dormant. Combining verteporphin with wounding and PP405 is suggested but not confirmed effective.
The user had a hair transplant 10 months ago and sees some improvement but still has thin spots. They previously used finasteride pills and now use a topical solution of minoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin.
Bald men in Mozambique are being targeted due to superstitions that their heads contain gold, leading to dangerous rituals. The conversation humorously discusses this belief and its implications.
A 45-year-old male has been using oral finasteride for 12 months and oral minoxidil for 8 months to address hair loss, with plans for a hair transplant next year. He reports no side effects and some improvement, but acknowledges a transplant is needed for full restoration.
A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, showing significant improvement. They also mentioned using the medication inconsistently and considering changes to their shampoo routine.
P5P supplementation helped reverse finasteride side effects, particularly by lowering prolactin levels and restoring sensitivity. The user experienced significant improvement within a day and full recovery in a few days.
The post and conversation are about a user's progress in treating hair loss using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. The user expresses regret for not starting treatment earlier.
A 28-year-old user shared their positive experience with hair loss treatment using 1mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil nightly, and weekly dermapen sessions. They reported increased confidence despite minor side effects like dandruff and gray hair.
The conversation discusses a topical finasteride therapy with hydrocortisone butyrate, estrone base, and breviline. A user suggests oral finasteride as a superior option.
User treated hair loss with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Ketoconazole shampoo for 7 months, but experienced varicocele. Users suggest consulting doctor and not relying on internet advice.
The user has been using a treatment of 0.1% topical finasteride, 5% minoxidil, dermastamping, and vitamin D3 supplements for 85 days and is seeing good progress. Other users note the effectiveness of topical finasteride despite it being less potent.
The post discusses the experiences of individuals with diffuse hair thinning using finasteride, with many reporting no improvement or worsening conditions after 6 months. Various suggestions include persisting with the treatment, checking for underlying conditions, adding minoxidil for volume, adjusting dosage, and considering other potential causes like autoimmune responses and inflammation.
The user is considering using topical finasteride for thinning hair around the middle part, vertex, and crown, and is unsure if the whole scalp is thinning. Another user suggests oral finasteride is more effective than topical, and recommends consulting a dermatologist for proper treatment.
Finasteride effectively treated hormonal acne for multiple users, including the original poster. Topical treatments like Winlevi are effective but expensive and not always covered by insurance.
Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.
Anxious_Bee_67's 4 month progress with a hair loss treatment regimen of 1 mg oral finasteride once a day and topical minoxidil twice a day, which has brought "hope" to others who are fighting the Norwood Reaper. Replies include encouragement for further progress and advice on other treatments that can be used in conjunction with the current ones.
Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatment with finasteride, which has shown positive results for the user over 1.5 years. Concerns about using minoxidil due to its toxicity to pets, especially cats, are also highlighted.
A 32-year-old male used 1.25mg oral finasteride daily and 1ml topical minoxidil twice daily for 24 weeks, experiencing improved skin and hair growth with initial side effects that resolved after three weeks. He plans to try dermastamping to address a stubborn cowlick area.
Concerns about finasteride affecting sperm quality and embryo abnormalities during IVF. The user plans to stop finasteride for 6 months and use minoxidil, microneedling, a red light cap, and saw palmetto shampoo to manage hair loss.
The user reported progress in hair loss treatment using oral finasteride, keto 2% shampoo, and vitamin D. They experienced reduced hair fall, fewer scalp issues, and hope for improved hair density.
The user reported significant hair thickness improvement using Minoxidil 5% twice daily for three months and Finasteride 1mg daily for one month, along with Biotin and Vitamin D supplements. The user no longer notices bald patches and is hopeful for continued progress.
The user has been using oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice a day, tretinoin once a week, and 2% ketoconazole twice a week since February 5th. They shared progress pictures showing hair improvement over two and a half months.
A 36-year-old man restarted hair loss treatment after a break, using topical Minoxidil 5% twice daily, topical Finasteride 0.01% daily, and Ketoconazole 2% three times a week, along with supplements like Vitamin B12, D3, C, Biotin, Omega-3, zinc, and copper. He avoids oral Finasteride due to side effects and plans to evaluate progress after a year.
Using a combination of low-dose topical finasteride (0.025%) and 0.5% pyrilutamide for hair loss, with a focus on minimizing side effects. The user seeks experiences and results from others who have tried this combination.