Pirfenidone is suggested to treat fibrosis and baldness by blocking inflammation markers and reducing collagen. It is also available as a gel for scar removal.
Hair loss therapies focusing on hair follicle sugar metabolism and aldose reductase. Potential treatments include magnesium supplements, avoiding high glycemic index foods, and antioxidants.
Hair loss theories discussed include poor blood flow, scalp tension, inflammation, and DHT. Treatments mentioned are massaging scalp, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
User sshamu's progress pictures of 4 months using minoxidil foam and 1MM dermarolling for hair loss, which resulted in impressive results. There is also discussion about how often to use the treatments, as well as potential side effects of finasteride.
Age-linked hair loss is linked to disappearing collagen. Treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, tretinoin, microneedling, and collagen supplements.
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.
Diet can influence hair health, but male pattern baldness (MPB) is primarily genetic. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The conversation discusses dissatisfaction with current hair loss treatments that mainly focus on DHT blockers like finasteride and dutasteride. Alternative treatments mentioned include RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and future possibilities like hair cloning.
A user experienced significant hair loss after 6 months of using 0.5mg finasteride daily. Suggestions from others included trying Dutasteride and Minoxidil, getting professional help from a dermatologist, and addressing high iron levels that could be contributing to the hair loss.