User discusses verteporfin for hair regrowth through "super microneedling" and preventing scarring. They mention a case of an old man regrowing hair after a head injury and suggest verteporfin could recreate this result.
OP injured their temple using derma rolling and tretinoin, causing peeling and potential hairfollicle damage. Users suggest the injury might be permanent, possibly resulting in scar tissue where hair won't grow.
Hairfollicle cloning is claimed to be possible but not widely available due to potential safety issues, such as cancer risks. Current treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are not effective for everyone, and there is frustration over limited access to these medications.
Exploring the idea of transplanting miniaturized hairfollicles to healthier areas to potentially reverse hair loss, with concerns about DHT sensitivity and scar tissue formation. The conversation also humorously considers using mice for hair growth experiments.
PP405 is anticipated as a future treatment for dormant hairfollicles, but its effectiveness and safety are uncertain. Current treatments include oral minoxidil and microneedling, with some avoiding finasteride due to side effects.