Dr. Walter P. Unger suggests that copying a person's natural hair direction and angle during transplants leads to a more natural and fuller appearance.
Dr. George A. Farber recommends using follicular unit transplantation for hair restoration because it gives a more natural look and has fewer problems compared to the older miniflap technique.
Increasing IGF-1 may help hairgrowth, but it could also increase hair loss in people with high testosterone. Treatments discussed include l-arginine, glutamine, vanadium, Deer Antler Velvet, ATP, Cocarboxylase, l-carnitine, and Mk677.
Exploring hair loss treatments beyond DHT, including Minoxidil, pyruvate, Gt20029 targeting androgen receptors, and vasodilators. Other options like Kx826, adenosine signaling, growth factor topicals, and microneedling are also discussed.
A 31-year-old who experienced severe hair loss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.
Effective hairgrowth treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and hair transplants, with additional options like microneedling, low-level laser therapy, and PRP showing some benefits. Newer treatments such as GHK-Cu peptides and ketoconazole shampoo are promising, while others like saw palmetto and biotin are less effective unless deficiencies exist.
The user experienced hairgrowth using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 0.5mg dutasteride daily, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, noting fuller hair and less noticeable temple recession. They switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to more aggressive treatments for better results.