The original poster believes shaving his head made him more attractive to a specific group of women, despite being less attractive overall. The conversation includes various opinions on attractiveness, with some agreeing that being bald can work for certain men, while others suggest maintaining hair is generally more appealing.
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.
Kitchen_Plastic_2847 had been fighting hair loss since 2019-2020 and was initially successful in regrowing his hair with finasteride. However, after contracting Covid three times back to back at the start of 2021, he started to lose his hair again. He found a new dermatologist who prescribed him oral minoxidil along with finasteride, but eventually decided it wasn't worth spending all the money to try and save his hair.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride involves gradually increasing dutasteride while decreasing finasteride. Studies show dutasteride 0.5 mg daily can improve hair density in men unresponsive to finasteride.
The user shared their positive experience using Zix and Rogaine foam for hair regrowth, noting new thick hairs and no side effects. They plan to continue and refine their regimen for better results.
A 21-year-old has been using finasteride for nearly a year with positive results for hair loss. His parents found his stash, misunderstood the risks, and are forcing him to dispose of it, leading him to seek advice on handling the situation.
Hope Medicine's announcement of the HMI-115 Phase II clinical trial for androgenetic alopecia in China; other related trials have been conducted or are ongoing in different countries, including Australia, US, and Europe. There is speculation that the product may be accepted across borders without additional testing.
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.
People making comments on others' hair loss, and the different strategies used to deal with it. Treatments mentioned include finasteride and minoxidil.
Hair follicles can potentially produce more hair strands with treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Notable improvements in hair density are possible, but achieving multiple strands per follicle is uncertain.
Finasteride, Minoxidil, Bioneer CosmeRNA, Technoderma, Kintor, Hope, Breezula, and Follicum treatments showed increases in haircount, with Technoderma showing the highest increase at 24.3 hairs/cm². Amplifica has not yet published results.
A 104 year old man's impressive head of hair and speculations about how he has been able to maintain it; treatments such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride, 5-AR blockers, and other supplements are discussed.
Microneedling with 0.6 mm needles combined with 5% minoxidil is more effective for haircount and thickness than minoxidil alone or with 1.2 mm needles. Biweekly microneedling at 0.6 mm depth is recommended for better results in treating androgenetic alopecia.
The conclusion of the conversation is that CosmeRna may not be an effective treatment for hair loss compared to topical minoxidil 2%. It is suggested to wait for more reviews before purchasing it.
Pyrilitamide (KX-826) did not show significant improvement in haircount compared to placebo after 6 months. It's unclear if it can maintain hair at baseline.
Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased haircount by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of AMSbzs supplements in significantly increasing haircount, weight, and keratin content. The user questions why this treatment isn't more widely known despite its impressive results.
Adding exosomes to a treatment of dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss increased haircount by 55% at 6 months and 46% at 1 year compared to the control group. The control group did not receive exosomes or PRP.
TDM-105795 showed better efficacy and safety in trials for hair loss, with a higher haircount improvement compared to GT20029 and HMI 115, but it's not as widely discussed. The user is questioning why this is the case.
The conversation discusses the comparison of Pyrilutamide Phase II US trial results with 1 mg finasteride for hair loss treatment. It mentions that the total haircount increase in the US trial was not as good as the China trial.
Nutrafol, a hair loss supplement, has limited and potentially biased research, with one study showing a 10% increase in haircount for women after 6 months but no significant results for men. The user concludes that cheaper, well-studied options like minoxidil may be more effective, especially for men, given the lack of evidence supporting Nutrafol.
The phase 3 trial results for Pyrilutamide showed no significant difference from the control treatment in increasing haircount, leading to the company halting its development. Users discussed their disappointment and skepticism about hair loss treatments, with some mentioning other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
The user "_Mad_Jack_" shared their progress pictures of using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 11 months. They experienced good hair retention and increased overall haircount, but no regrowth of the hairline. They are considering switching to oral finasteride and microneedling for better results. Testicular pain was a side effect experienced during the treatment. Another user mentioned getting a hair transplant to cover their crown.
The conversation discusses the tension theory of baldness, suggesting that over-developed masseter muscles may harm hair follicles. Botox injections to relax these muscles reportedly led to an 18% increase in haircount in men with AGA.
User shared progress after 5 months of using finasteride, minoxidil foam, and weekly derma rolling. Positive feedback highlights increased haircount and thickness.
A user discusses a novel hemp extract for hair regrowth, which showed superior results to finasteride and minoxidil. The formula includes CBD, CBDV, THCV, delta 9 THC, cannabigerol, and cannabinol, combined with menthol, peppermint oil, ethanol, Emu oil, HFA 134A propellant, and dimethicone.
A woman with AGA and CTE has been taking multiple hair loss treatments including spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, bicalutamide, birth control, and minoxidil without success. Steroid injections, however, dramatically and immediately stopped her hair loss, though the effect lasts less than a month.
Hair loss treatments, ranging from topical minoxidil and finasteride to taking hormones such as estradiol or nandrolone, as well as a controversial suggestion of an orchiectomy. A hair system is also mentioned as an alternative solution.
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.