User experienced hairgrowth after 4 months using Minoxidil and dermastamp. Others suggest adding Finasteride or Dutasteride for long-term results and trying microneedling with Minoxidil.
2 Deoxy D Ribose may promote hairgrowth and aid wound healing, potentially enhancing microneedling effects. Users discuss its combination with microneedling for better hairgrowth results.
Researching the effects of scalp trauma on hairgrowth, with some users suggesting experimenting with a soldering iron or derma pen, and others bringing up studies that suggest this may be an effective treatment.
Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hairgrowth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hairgrowth.
Piroctone olamine is more effective than ketoconazole for increasing hairgrowth and reducing itching and dandruff. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Peppermint oil at 3% was found to improve hairgrowth more effectively than Minoxidil. The user is also using a topical caffeine hairgrowth oil and making their own peppermint solution to combat hair thinning.
The conversation discusses using oral castor oil as a hairgrowth stimulant for beard and scalp hair. One user questions its use, noting castor oil is typically a laxative in the Philippines.
The conversation discusses whether drinking coffee affects the hairgrowth benefits of Minoxidil, with one user mentioning that Minoxidil's vasodilation is stronger than caffeine's vasoconstriction, and another sharing personal experience of better hairgrowth after quitting caffeine while on Minoxidil.
He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hairgrowth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.
Using Stemoxydine, a hairgrowth promoter, in conjunction with Fin and Minoxidil to help counter shedding induced by the latter two treatments. Another user also shared their experience of using Stemoxydine for three months along with dermastamp.
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hairgrowth 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.
Whether topical caffeine can be as effective for hairgrowth as minoxidil and finasteride, with various replies discussing the efficacy of these treatments and criticism of Dr. Huberman's research methods.
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.
TWIST-1 gene's role in hair loss and potential as a treatment target. Inhibiting TWIST-1 may prolong hairgrowth and reduce hair follicle sensitivity to DHT.
A user shared their hair regrowth journey from Norwood 7 at age 22 using oral minoxidil 10mg, dutasteride 0.5mg, and RU58841 70mg, along with a recent hair transplant. They experienced significant progress and discussed potential side effects, particularly with oral minoxidil, and plan to update on further growth.
The conversation discusses a significant increase in hair shedding after starting Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil, with users sharing their own experiences of hair shedding and questioning if high shedding indicates future hairgrowth.
The effects of finasteride and dutasteride on beard growth, whether minoxidil would help with facial hair loss caused by DHT blockers, and anecdotal evidence from users who have experienced either decreased or increased facial hair density while using these treatments.
A user experimented with applying hot water to their scalp to potentially stimulate hairgrowth, noting reduced dandruff but uncertain hair loss results. They started this method due to side effects from minoxidil and are considering taking a break to observe changes.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil with microneedling and considering tretinoin to enhance hairgrowth, especially for those who are weak responders to minoxidil. It also explores the potential of using tazarotene, a stronger retinoid, to boost minoxidil's effectiveness and addresses purchasing tretinoin from Germany.
SCUBE3, a protein linked to hairgrowth in moles, was discovered over 25 years ago and is being developed by Amplifica for potential hair loss treatment. Concerns exist about SCUBE3's association with cancer, as it is a protein that promotes cell growth, which could potentially trigger cancer development if used for hairgrowth therapy.
A user is experimenting with applying undiluted peppermint oil to their scalp daily to stimulate hairgrowth, based on a rat study where peppermint oil outperformed minoxidil. The user reports immediate hair thickening and increased scalp blood flow, while others in the conversation express skepticism, humor, and concern about the undiluted application.
User questions credibility of a hair loss "cure" found by a non-expert and warns against wasting money on unproven supplements. Others discuss trying natural extracts and the importance of researching the enzyme 3ADH for potential hairgrowth benefits.
This user has had success with Minoxidil foam, achieving significant hairgrowth in three months without using finasteride or derma rolling. They are considering incorporating a DHT reducing strategy such as finasteride in the future.
The conversation discusses a user's experiment with using hot water and a dermastamp to reduce hair loss, improve dandruff, and promote new hairgrowth. The user advises caution and mentions not sharing photos until more progress is visible.
The conversation is about a 21-year-old using finasteride, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, hairgrowth serums, and exosome therapy to treat early-stage thinning on the crown. They are questioning if these treatments are sufficient to improve hair thickness.
The post and conversation are about a user's successful regrowth of hair using topical minoxidil and rosemary shampoo. Other users discuss the potential limitations of minoxidil and recommend using finasteride to maintain hairgrowth.
A new study that found a single chemical could potentially be responsible for hair loss, and the potential to use this discovery to stimulate hairgrowth. The conversation also includes various treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, DUT, and Botox for hair loss.