Botoxinjections on the scalp may help with hair loss, as one small study showed improvement in 8 out of 10 subjects. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A 26-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and is interested in Botoxscalpinjections as a treatment, preferring it over finasteride due to fewer hormonal impacts. He seeks recommendations for US doctors offering this treatment and feedback from those with experience.
Botoxinjections may be more effective than finasteride for hair growth by reducing scalp tension. The discussion also suggests choosing FUE over FUT due to potential loss of scalp elasticity with FUT.
A user tried various treatments for hair loss, including Metanx, Nizoral, hair transplants, and scalp massages, with limited success. They recently experimented with Botoxinjections in the scalp, which significantly reduced scalp itch and shedding, though it's too early to see regrowth.
The conversation discusses the scalp tension theory as a potential factor in hair loss, alongside DHT, inflammation, and other mechanisms. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and botoxinjections, with some users exploring additional methods due to varying effectiveness.
Botulinum toxin-A may increase hair growth and reduce hair loss in men with baldness, and injecting near blood vessels can improve pain relief and last longer.