Finasteride and dutasteride can cause psychiatric side effects like depression and suicidal thoughts in some users, especially those with a history of mental health issues. While some users experience positive hairgrowth results, others face severe psychological effects, raising concerns about their safety and the need for careful monitoring.
Oral biotin combined with topical minoxidil may increase hairgrowthrate, though the study was limited to healthy subjects and did not measure hair density. Some users report personal benefits from biotin, such as faster nail growth and healthier hair, but concerns about acne and study quality were also mentioned.
The conversation discusses FUE hair transplant surgery, including questions about donor area recovery, success rates, precautions, hairgrowthrate, and the safety of PRP injections. It also inquires about using hairpieces post-surgery.
A user is exploring VEGF gene therapy to enhance hair transplant results, considering measuring hair shaft diameter and growthrate. Suggestions include using phototrichograms and possibly adding PRP, though its effectiveness is uncertain.