Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants have side effects and limitations. There is hope for future advancements in stem cell therapy and hairfollicle regeneration, though skepticism about their effectiveness and timeline persists.
Hairfollicles usually go dormant rather than die, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hormone therapy can sometimes reactivate them, though results vary. Complete regrowth is rare, especially in long-term bald areas, but some individuals see significant improvement with these treatments.
HairClone is developing cell replacement treatments to rejuvenate and generate hairfollicles, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign. A user expressed skepticism about the need for crowdfunding.
A 44-year-old experienced hair regrowth after a snowboarding injury using detox, diet changes, vitamins, collagen, krill oil, and scalp massages, without Minoxidil or finasteride. Another person was skeptical, suggesting these methods may not work for everyone.
The conversation discusses whether whey protein and creatine worsen hair loss. Some users report hair loss with creatine use, while others do not; opinions on whey protein's effects are mixed. Treatments mentioned include PRP, minoxidil, and finasteride.