Pirfenidone is suggested to treat fibrosis and baldness by blocking inflammation markers and reducing collagen. It is also available as a gel for scar removal.
IGFBP‐rP1 shows potential for treating androgenic alopecia by influencing hair cycle transitions. Increasing IGF-1 levels may have similar effects to Minoxidil and 5-AR inhibitors in reducing hair loss.
Verteporfin is being explored for hair regeneration, with unofficial trials and updates shared online. Efforts are being made to encourage more surgeons to trial verteporfin for donor hair regeneration.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with the original poster considering joining a clinical trial for setipiprant after experiencing side effects from finasteride and disinterest in minoxidil. Some users express skepticism about setipiprant's effectiveness, while others encourage participation in the trial for potential benefits.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Spiro, Min, Fin, and RU. It highlights that Spiro is generally for women and can affect men's hormonal balance.