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GlossaryCosmetic Treatments for Hair Loss

non-medical methods to improve appearance of thinning hair

Cosmetic treatments for hair loss refer to non-medical approaches designed to improve the appearance of thinning hair or baldness. These can include options like hair fibers, scalp micropigmentation, wigs, and hairpieces, which provide immediate visual enhancement without altering the underlying biological causes of hair loss.

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community Coegin Pharma to release Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Q2 2025

in Treatment 117 upvotes 2 months ago

Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hair growth treatment by Q2 2025, showing similar efficacy to finasteride. Users discuss the benefits and skepticism of releasing hair loss treatments as cosmetics rather than drugs.

community What’s your nuclear protocol???

in Chat 19 upvotes 1 year ago

People discussed their intense hair loss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, tretinoin, essential oils, microneedling, and various topical sprays. Some users reported success with these methods in preventing hair loss and stimulating hair growth.

community How exactly is Eucapil (fluridil) approved in Europe?

in Product 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Eucapil (fluridil) is approved as a cosmetic hair-care agent in Europe, but users question the level of testing required for approval.

community Hair Remedies that Don't Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth

in Treatment 7 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.

community What would hair loss treatment be like in the 2030s?

in Treatment 5 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation discusses future hair loss treatments, with mentions of dutasteride potentially gaining FDA approval and increased popularity. Skepticism remains about significant advancements due to limited funding and reliance on cosmetic companies.

community A meta analysis of 18 popular hair loss treatments. An 2022 guide on efficacy. From finasteride and minoxidil to caffeine shampoo, saw palmetto and biotin. 96 Scientific References included.

in Research/Science 101 upvotes 2 years ago

Most hair loss treatments are ineffective; only finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil show effectiveness.

community Best hair loss treatments ranked: a complete guide

361 upvotes 5 years ago

Hair loss treatments, including Dutasteride 0.5mg daily, finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil 5% 2x daily, dermarolling, low-level light therapy (LLLT), ketokonazole shampoo, and diet optimization; discussing their effectiveness and side effects.

community It’s crazy how it’s 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren’t even effective for many people.

136 upvotes 6 years ago

Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.

community How do we only have two treatments to combat hair loss at this point in time?

in Chat 211 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses frustration over the limited and not always effective treatments for hair loss, mainly Minoxidil and Finasteride. The conversation includes mentions of potential new treatments like GT20029, HMI-115, CosmeRNA, KX-826, and microneedling, but also highlights the challenges of funding and prioritizing research in this area.

community Amplifica’s AMP-303 Study Unveils New Hope for Hair Loss Treatments

in Treatment 39 upvotes 1 month ago

AMP-303, a new injectable treatment for androgenetic alopecia, showed promising results in increasing hair count and density with minimal side effects. The treatment demonstrated significant hair regrowth and durability, offering new hope for those with hair loss.

community Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT

in Research/Science 590 upvotes 1 month ago

Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.

community All US hair loss suffers. Do yourself a favor and get a Costco membership.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 864 upvotes 1 month ago

Costco offers affordable prices for hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Users discuss prescription options and compare prices with services like Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs and Amazon's RxPass.

community This is Brad Pitt @ 59 years old

in Satire 2656 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about Brad Pitt's hair and whether he has had a hair transplant or used finasteride. Some users believe that his good genetics and lifestyle choices are responsible for his hair, while others think he may have had cosmetic procedures or used hair loss treatments.

community (Serious) News and discussion on potential treatments

in Treatment 26 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Current hair loss treatments include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling. New treatments like TDM-105795, GT20029, and others show promise but require more testing and time before approval.

community Likelihood of new treatments in the next few years?

10 upvotes 9 years ago

New hair loss treatments like Shiseido/Replicel and Histogen were discussed, with cautious optimism about their availability by 2018. Setipiprant, Replicel, and Bimatoprost were mentioned as potential treatments expected around 2016-2017.

community Product guide: How I make my hair appear thicker without fibers

in Product 72 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include leave-in conditioner, volumizing powder, styling products, and hairspray for thicker appearance without fibers. User shares routine and product suggestions for people with thin hair that lacks volume.

community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA

in Treatment 445 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.

community Is someone like Elon Musk still on fin and min after hair transplant?

in Transplants 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and minoxidil, being used by wealthy individuals to combat their genetic predisposition to baldness. It also discussed other potential treatments such as RU58841 and dutasteride.

community In three years time we'll still be in roughly the same place with regardless to treatments as we are now - and it will be the fault of all of us.

in Chat 15 upvotes 3 years ago

User discusses frustration with hair loss treatments and lack of progress. Emphasizes importance of measuring blood hormone levels to understand treatment effectiveness and side effects.

community All of us when Tsuji hair cloning releases and becomes affordable

in Treatment 124 upvotes 3 years ago

People are discussing hair loss treatments and expressing hope for future hair cloning. Some mention using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Don't postpone treatments now with the allure and promise of future treatments.

in Treatment 89 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation advises against waiting for future hair loss treatments and suggests using proven treatments like Finasteride and Minoxidil. Some users regret not starting treatment earlier, while others discuss the effectiveness and safety of current treatments and the potential of microneedling.

community Tom Cruise at the Mission Impossible premiere hair.(He's 61 y/o)

in Chat 392 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation speculates on whether Tom Cruise uses hair loss treatments like Finasteride or Dutasteride, with some suggesting he naturally has good hair like Brad Pitt, while others joke about Scientology or genetics playing a role. Specific treatments mentioned include Finasteride, Dutasteride, and possibly high-quality hair products or procedures like PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma).

community I don’t even care about my hair I just like taking drugs

in Satire 1 year ago

A user's experimentation with various hair loss treatments, including medications and topical applications; as well as their desire to experience unusual sensations through the use of drugs.

community Today I didn’t go to my cousin marriage because of my hair. I feel really depressed, I just want to disaper, i can’t take this anymore. I tried everything for the past 3 years, and I’m just 21 years. I’m isolating myself from othesrs.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 284 upvotes 1 year ago

A 21 year-old feeling depressed about hair loss and how to cope with it, discussing various treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, hair pieces, and scalp micropigmentation. There is also discussion of accepting oneself and redefining self-worth in order to not base one's entire identity on their hair.

community Verteporfin trials in hair transplant patients begin

in Transplants 40 upvotes 2 years ago

A clinical trial for Verteporfin as a hair loss treatment, and the potential for greater progress in treatments for hair loss in the future. Common treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841 were discussed.

community Comparison of styled hair, similar haircut 9 months apart. (Oral Fin/Topical Min/Microneedling)

in Progress Pictures 1074 upvotes 1 year ago

The user "Bishiop" shared a comparison of their hair progress over 9 months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Other users commented on the results and shared their experiences with hair loss treatments.

community Almost 90 days. The hair gods taketh and now giveth.

in Progress Pictures 721 upvotes 1 year ago

User "mynameisbogus" shares hair regrowth progress after 90 days using Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, and Keto shampoo. Others in the conversation praise the impressive results and discuss their own experiences with hair loss treatments.

community Upcoming treatment ideas in the future

in Research/Science 10 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Exploring future hair loss treatments, including immunosuppressants for hair transplants and hair cloning, with a focus on leveraging research from other medical fields. Current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are effective for most, but there's a call for more funding and innovation in the hair loss industry.

community My Dermatologist is bald. Yall think he’ll prescribe me Fin or be a hater and want to see me bald too?

in Chat 457 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Concerns about hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and minoxidil, and doubts about a bald dermatologist prescribing them. Users recommend finding a dermatologist who prescribes effective treatments or exploring online options for finasteride.

community cosmeRNA finally now it's pyrilutamide turn

in Chat 49 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include cosmeRNA, minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and pyrilutamide. Users debate effectiveness, side effects, and upcoming treatments, with some expressing skepticism and others optimism.