A user trying to avoid an expensive hair transplant, and the replies suggesting they wait two years on treatment before deciding if they need a transplant or not.
A user's experience with an expensive hair loss clinic that failed to produce the desired results, and advice from other users on treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss is expensive, painful, and often ineffective, with mixed reviews on its benefits. Alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants are suggested as more reliable options.
Hair cloning is expected to be significantly more expensive than hair transplants, potentially reaching six figures. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Affordable 92-LED caps may be more effective for hairgrowth than expensive 270-laser caps due to higher power output and irradiance. The LED caps deliver more energy to the scalp, making them a cost-effective alternative for red light therapy.
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) stimulates hairgrowth but current devices are expensive. A proposed non-profit project aims to create affordable, 3D-printed LLLT devices and collect data on their effectiveness.
Exosome stem cell treatment for hair loss, which is expensive and reportedly effective, but its popularity has declined. The conversation also mentions Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as treatments.
The conversation discusses past and current hair loss treatments, with the user reflecting on expensive peptide treatments like topical Dutasteride, Latanoprost, and others, which were ultimately deemed less effective than oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil. The user now prefers the latter due to their cost-effectiveness and efficacy.
The user has been mixing finasteride with stemoxydine for hair loss and is considering switching to a less expensive product with a different ingredient list. They are questioning if the new product's higher water content compared to alcohol will affect the finasteride's solubility.
The post criticizes a company falsely claiming finasteride and minoxidil are ineffective after 6-8 months to sell their expensive, ineffective shampoo. The recommended treatments for hair loss are finasteride, minoxidil, low dose oral minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo.
The user is looking for a place to buy topical adenosine online but finds the Shiseido product on Yesstyle too expensive and inconvenient. No specific treatments were discussed.
A user is experimenting with a hair loss treatment involving derma rolling and essential oils, avoiding expensive treatments and medications. They plan to shave their head, use a derma roller three times a week, apply Nizoral twice a week, and use a mix of Rosemary, Peppermint, and Jojoba Oil on non-rolling days.
A user warns against buying the Koreabeautics V2 microneedling pen, claiming it's marketed through fake success stories and is overpriced. Another user shares their experience, acknowledging the pen's quality but agreeing it's too expensive and reliant on frequent needle head replacements.
Dutasteride mesotherapy is discussed as a hair loss treatment, with opinions on its effectiveness compared to oral dutasteride. The treatment is noted for being expensive, potentially painful, and more popular in Europe, with some users questioning its advantages over traditional methods.
Kx-826 at 0.5% shows limited effectiveness for hair loss, while 1% is more promising but expensive. RU58841 is considered a more feasible option until 1% kx-826 becomes affordable.
Exosome therapy for hair loss is being discussed, with mixed personal experiences and no significant results reported by some users. The treatment is expensive, and users are skeptical about its effectiveness.
Travoprost may be more effective than minoxidil for hairgrowth and can be used alongside it, but its effectiveness is debated due to inconsistent dosing results. Travoprost is expensive and not widely used, with alternatives like latanoprost and bimatoprost being more accessible.
AHK-cu peptides are discussed for hairgrowth, with users comparing them to GHK-cu peptides and sharing sources to buy. AHK-cu is noted as more expensive, and users express interest in finding cheaper, reliable vendors.
Hair loss treatments like Dutasteride, RU58841, and Minoxidil may not work for everyone, as some individuals experience no improvement despite extensive use and research. Genetic factors can play a significant role, and standard treatments may not be effective for all.
CRISPR shows promise for treating hair loss by targeting specific genes. Current treatments include Minoxidil and finasteride, but CRISPR could offer a more precise solution, though it is still expensive and in early stages.
OP used oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil but saw significant improvement only after adding PRP treatments. PRP sessions every 4 months maintained the results, though it is expensive.
Finasteride effectively treated hormonal acne for multiple users, including the original poster. Topical treatments like Winlevi are effective but expensive and not always covered by insurance.
A user is seeking affordable hair vitamins without biotin, already taking zinc and D3+K2, and has been dealing with chronic telogen effluvium since 2013. They previously used Nutrafol Vegan but found it too expensive.
A user shared a 4-month hair loss progress update using a daily pill containing 1.1mg finasteride, 3mg minoxidil, and biotin, along with weekly Ketoconazole shampoo. They noted significant improvement and advised against using expensive teledoc services.
A user is considering adding PRP and mesotherapy to their hair loss treatment and is deciding between two options: Promoitalia, which contains Phosphatidic acid, Riboflavin, and Superoxide dismutase, and the more expensive Melsmon, a human placenta derivative. They seek advice on which option to choose based on effectiveness and scientific backing.
The conversation discusses the uncertainty of the legitimacy of minoxidil products in the EU market and mentions baricitinib as an approved, but expensive alternative. A method to test for real minoxidil involves mixing it with bleach to see if it turns orange or brown.
The user tried oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss after topical treatments failed, but with limited success. They suggest considering a hair system (toupee) as a more cost-effective and less complicated alternative to extensive non-regulated treatments.
A user in France is frustrated because three dermatologists refused to prescribe finasteride for their hair loss, suggesting it's not androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and offering expensive vitamin treatments instead. Other users suggest buying hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride from various online pharmacies and considering a gender-affirming care physician for more understanding treatment options.
A user increased their RU58841 treatment from 5% to 8% to combat hair loss and is questioning the effectiveness of the higher dosage. Another user shared their extensive hair loss treatment regimen, suggesting that while 8% RU58841 might not significantly change results, it's worth trying as individual responses vary.