Has anyone used verteporfin + microneedling? 7/18/2024
A user is considering using verteporfin with microneedling, oral/topical minoxidil, and RU58841 to treat hair loss. They seek advice on dosage and application methods.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Dr. Bloxham Verteporfin Update #5
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also mentions an update on Dr. Bloxham's Verteporfin treatment.
community Any New Findings or Interesting Research?
The conversation is about seeking new research on hair loss treatments beyond the commonly known ones like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Additions to the list of treatments include topical caffeine, alfatradiol, fluridil, stemoxydine, and upcoming treatments like TDM-105795 and verteporfin.
community So we have 20k dollars human like machines available but no new effective treatment for hairloss since finasteride :)
There have been no new effective hair loss treatments since finasteride, despite technological advancements. Current treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with ongoing challenges and potential future solutions in research.
community Wtf have we been doing for the last 30 years
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride work but have side effects. A permanent cure is still not available due to the complexity of hair loss and limited investment.
community Progress 1.25years M36 fin/min/ru
A 36-year-old man shared his 1.25-year progress using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, microneedling, nizoral, and LLLT for hair regrowth. He is thrilled with the results and considering a hair transplant for increased density.
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research Use of Verteporfin with Dermal Wounding to Regenerate New Hair in Androgenetic Alopecia
In this study, two male patients with androgenetic alopecia who had previously undergone hair transplants showed increased hair regrowth after receiving verteporfin injections, with a 63% mean increase in dense donor sites, 38% in thinning areas, but no growth in bald areas.
research Use of Verteporfin to Regrow Hair and Reduce Fibrosis after Transplantation
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