My current progress on my hair stack + verteporfin procedures 4/22/2026
The user shared progress on hair regrowth using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and verteporfin procedures. They reported some regrowth after 6-9 months of treatment.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Recent progress on stack including third verteporfin procedure
The user shared progress on hair regrowth after a third verteporfin procedure, using oral dutasteride, extended-release oral minoxidil, and occasional microneedling. The results were positively received by others.
community So the cure for Nw7 is verteporfin
Verteporfin, used with dermal incisions by doctors like Dr. Melissa Toyos, is suggested as a promising treatment for high Norwood hair loss, with some users reporting significant regrowth. However, there is skepticism about its effectiveness due to concurrent use of other treatments like dutasteride and oral minoxidil.
community Any hopes for future regrowth technology? Right now oral/topical min/fin are the best options.
Current treatments like oral/topical minoxidil and finasteride are considered the best options for hair regrowth, with dutasteride being the most powerful medication available. There is hope for future advancements in hair transplant technology and potential new treatments, but significant breakthroughs are not expected soon.
community Verteporfin and KY19382 experiment
The conversation discusses an experiment involving hair loss treatments, including the use of Verteporfin, KY19382, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, AHK-Cu, and microneedling. The experiment aims to test the effectiveness of these treatments in promoting hair growth and healing without scarring, with updates planned every few months.
community Topical Minoxidil 5% since March but does seem to be improving much.
Minoxidil 5% alone is not enough for significant hair regrowth; combining it with finasteride or dutasteride is advised. A hair transplant might be needed, depending on baldness extent and donor area quality.
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