The user experienced hair shedding and follicleshrinkage when using retinoic acid, despite trying different concentrations and frequencies. The hair loss persisted for six months but regrew after stopping the treatment.
Peptides, specifically GHK-Cu, are being considered for hair growth benefits, such as increasing blood flow to the scalp and preventing hair follicleshrinkage. A user reported starting GHK-Cu after hearing it made a friend's hair thicker.
The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.
PP405 is not a cure for hair loss but may reactivate dormant hair follicles, similar to minoxidil. It is unlikely to help with miniaturized or vellus hairs and is still in trial phases, with availability expected around 2030.
User "Ant1pal" shares progress pictures of hair regrowth using Minoxidil, Estradiol valerate, and Spironolactone. Users discuss potential side effects and the possibility of localizing estrogen to hair follicles for better treatment.