September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”
The research provided new insights into the genetic factors contributing to hair loss and skin conditions by analyzing individual cells from the human scalp.
The emotional difficulty of hair loss for men and how society can be more understanding; various methods to address hair loss, such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841; and why it is important to normalize caring about one's looks.
Celebrities opening up about their hair loss and the various treatments they are using to address it, including finasteride, dutasteride, and hair transplants, as well as the stigma surrounding male pattern baldness in Hollywood.
The conversation is about people with advanced hair loss (Norwood 6 or 7) who have seen significant hair regrowth using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and RU58841. Nine cases were collected to motivate others to try these treatments despite advanced hair loss.
The conversation discusses the potential for Verteporfin to reduce scarring, making hairline lowering surgeries more viable for men with mild hair loss. The user suggests that if scarring can be minimized, men might opt for hairline lowering instead of using grafts for other areas.
A 24-year-old from Istanbul has experienced hair loss for 3-4 years, used minoxidil without results, and recently started topical finasteride. Hair shedding has increased in the last 6 months, and they are seeking advice on what to expect.