The conversation is about whether stemoxydine can shorten the dormant phase after a hair transplant, known as the ugly duckling phase. There is skepticism about whether it actually works as claimed.
The conversation is about a user complaining about the strong smell of a stemoxydine serum used for hair loss. Other users suggest that the product might be counterfeit due to its unpleasant odor.
OP underwent a hair transplant (HT) and has been using finasteride for one year. Despite having thin hair, OP is happy with the results and feels more confident.
A user shared a 9-month hair recovery journey from androgenic alopecia using 1 mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and weekly dermarolling with a 1.5 mm roller. Some responders were skeptical about the authenticity of the results, while others confirmed the consistency of the user's appearance and supported the effectiveness of the treatment.
Hair loss discussion mentions Native Americans' resistance to male pattern baldness and lack of facial hair. Users discuss genetics, sun exposure, and potential treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
Guyman567 has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for years but continues to experience hair loss and thinning, which has affected his confidence. He has tried various treatments including topical finasteride, microneedling, and vitamins, and is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about ongoing hair loss.