Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) stimulates hair growth but current devices are expensive. A proposed non-profit project aims to create affordable, 3D-printed LLLT devices and collect data on their effectiveness.
L'Oreal is working on hair cloning, with multiple companies using similar techniques, making hair cloning likely by 2030. The conversation expresses optimism about the progress and potential affordability of hair cloning solutions.
The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.
This conversation discusses the topical application of Minoxidil, with various users providing advice on how to accurately measure a dose and keep it from melting too quickly. Others have shared their experiences using oral finasteride for hair loss treatments.
User discusses scalp micropigmentation for denser hair appearance and its benefits compared to lifelong treatments. Special ink is used, which can fade and blur over time but can be topped up.