User tried Minoxidil and Finasteride for hairloss with no success and considers giving up. Others suggest continuing treatment, trying hair transplant, or embracing baldness.
A user who underwent a hair transplant in their twenties and are now discussing the best treatments for long-term management of hairloss, such as finasteride and Minoxidil, as well as potential alternative treatment options like RU58841.
The conversation discusses the need for more support and awareness for Verteporfin research in hairloss treatment, emphasizing its potential benefits and quick implementation due to existing FDA approval. Users express skepticism due to past scams but acknowledge the importance of encouraging doctors to conduct trials.
The conversation is about hairloss affecting motivation to work out. The original poster is using dutasteride and minoxidil and is considering a hair transplant.
The conversation discusses long-term hairloss treatment, with one person seeing hair darkening after 3 years using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride, and others sharing their shorter-term experiences with similar treatments. They emphasize that hair regrowth takes time and to not expect quick results.
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.
Oral minoxidil has gained popularity as a hairloss treatment, with more online discussions and research showing it's safe in low doses. A viral New York Times article also contributed to its increased acceptance.
The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hairloss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.
A user's experience with dealing with hairloss, and the advice that was shared by other users to cope with it. Suggested treatments included shaving their head, using medications such as finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, as well as dermarolling.
A user shared their two-year progress using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and occasional microneedling, noting no significant changes but a halt in hairloss progression. They recently started oral minoxidil and are considering a hair transplant.
Hair cloning is humorously discussed as always being 5-7 years away, with skepticism about its near-term availability. Gene editing to reactivate dormant follicles is suggested as a more likely solution within the next ten years.
Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen's hair growth regimen, which is believed to include a transplant and other treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, PRP injections, DUT injections, and possibly stem cells.
The user experienced worse hair after removing a wig system and has been using Hairband 82 Comfort Flex, Hair Max supplements, dermarolling, and a scalp massager for 4 months without clear results. They are hesitant to use Minoxidil due to shedding concerns and avoid finasteride due to side effects, preferring Saw Palmetto instead.
The conversation discusses a user's two-month hair regrowth progress using Minoxidil and a 0.5mm dermaroller. Some suggest adding a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor like finasteride or dutasteride to maintain the results.
User experienced significant hair regrowth with multiple treatments, but then had a brutal shedding period, losing progress. Others questioned the number of treatments used and potential side effects.
A user shared their 2-month hair growth progress using only Minoxidil, noting significant improvement and plans to continue despite a genetic predisposition to baldness. They apply Minoxidil twice daily, experienced a heat rash, and chose not to use Finasteride due to side effects.
The conversation discusses the appearance of hair transplants immediately after surgery, noting that scars will be covered as hair grows. The original poster underwent both FUT and FUE procedures.
The conversation discusses microneedling techniques and the use of Minoxidil, copper peptides, EGF, FGF, ceramides, and hydration serums to enhance hair growth. It explores optimizing scalp conditions and the potential benefits of various compounds in conjunction with microneedling.
User switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, experienced side effects, then took dutasteride once a week with improved hair density. Another user had success with daily dutasteride, while one had no results from topical dutasteride.
The user is considering switching from an expensive topical hairloss treatment containing 8% Minoxidil, 0.3% Finasteride, Retinoic Acid, and Hydrocortisone to a cheaper Kirkland brand Minoxidil. They are concerned about the effectiveness of the lower concentration and the absence of additional ingredients.
The user changed their hairloss treatment in October/November, experienced increased shedding, and now sees no new hair growth, with a worsening condition and a possible bald spot. They also have severe seborrheic dermatitis, which may be affecting their scalp and hairloss.
A user's 1 year progress using a combination of treatments, including Minoxidil BID, finasteride, microneedling, tretinoin, and ketoconazole shampoo, for hairloss. Replies included advice such as to consider switching the strength of minoxidil or getting a shorter haircut.
Chime Biologics and Hope Medicine are speeding up the launch of a first-in-class antibody drug, HMI-115, for endometriosis and androgenic alopecia. The treatment involves a series of subcutaneous injections, has shown promising results in phase 1, and continues to promote hair regrowth even after the treatment is stopped.
Minoxidil effective for regrowth but causes dryness; finasteride stops hairloss but may affect hormones; dutasteride powerful but reduces libido; RU58841 thickens hair but expensive and risky; dermarolling improves blood flow and results; aminexil overrated and not effective. Dermarolling beneficial with both minoxidil and finasteride.
Hairloss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, ass hair transplant, topical Viagra, castration, and transitioning to female. A user mentions an experimental drug called M4U-5 (Mousteride) that turns you into a mouse.
The conversation discusses potential hairloss treatments, including hair cloning, setipiprant, and topical finasteride, questioning their availability and effectiveness as permanent cures. The user is inquiring about the release dates and efficacy of these treatments.
The conversation discusses the potential use of verteporfin for hairloss treatment, with one user mentioning their surgeon's interest in trying it and another noting its research status and clinical use as a YAP inhibitor. Some users debate the market size, availability of generics, and the optimism in the hairloss community regarding new treatments.
A user shared their 10-month hairloss progress using Propecia, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. The results were highly praised, with requests for more details on dosages and routine.