Research and science related to a minor improvement in hairgrowth caused by the use of verteporfin, as well as potential treatments such as 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 Stemoxydine, a hairgrowth stimulant considered weaker than Minoxidil, and questions whether applying it twice daily could improve results similar to twice-daily Minoxidil applications.
The conversation discusses difficulty in distinguishing between new hairgrowth and thinning hair at the temples after using microneedling and a rosemary peppermint topical for four weeks. The advice given is to wait a few months to see if the hairs grow out to determine their nature.
A user shared impressive hair regrowth results after using 1mg finasteride daily for over a year, with minimal side effects. The user also mentioned taking biotin gummies and experiencing periods of shedding followed by thicker hairgrowth.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil, improving from NW5-6 to NW3-4 in three months. They plan to get a hair transplant in February and reported no side effects except increased body hairgrowth.
A 19-year-old using topical minoxidil and dutasteride reports significant hairgrowth and shedding. Minoxidil caused new facial hairgrowth, and the user hopes for thicker hair regrowth.
The user is treating hair loss with 1mg finasteride every other day, daily topical minoxidil, and weekly derma rolling, and is considering using hair fibers for special occasions. There is a discussion about the initial shedding phase of minoxidil treatment and the importance of consistent photo conditions to track progress.
The user shared progress pictures showing improvement in hairgrowth after one year of using finasteride and minoxidil. They are considering microneedling to further improve their hairline and have chosen to use a derma stamp.
A 21-year-old shares progress 1.5 months after starting finasteride (0.5 mg every other day) with no side effects, using minoxidil for beard growth, rosemary oil, and weekly microneedling. They report healthier hair texture and positive feedback from family.
The conversation discusses whether lifestyle factors like diet and sleep affect hairgrowth in people with reversible hair loss. Some believe these factors, along with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, can improve hair health, while others argue hair loss is mostly determined by genetics and DHT sensitivity.
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.
User reports 6 months on finasteride with visible hairgrowth. Others discuss the importance of similar hair length in before and after pictures for accurate comparison.
The user added melatonin to their 5% minoxidil solution for hairgrowth, using a concentration of 0.0033%, which equates to roughly 2mg for a 60ml bottle. They later reported no significant difference and planned to continue the treatment for a few more months before potentially stopping to observe any changes in shedding.
The user is experiencing positive results in hair regrowth after 7 months of using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and dutasteride (0.5mg). They noticed reduced hair loss by the second month and hairgrowth and thickening by the fifth month, with no side effects reported.
A user shared a 3-month hair regrowth transformation using Finasteride 1mg, Minoxidil, and occasional derma rolling. Some responders are skeptical of the rapid growth, while others suggest the user might be an exceptional responder to the treatment.
A 28-year-old male is experiencing severe hair loss and is considering finasteride after his doctor prescribed hairgrowth serum, minoxidil, and Boost solution. Some suggest consulting another doctor for a finasteride prescription, while others share personal success with finasteride.
User reported initial hair regrowth with 0.25 mg finasteride taken four times a week, experiencing a second shedding phase, and no side effects. They also mentioned using RU58841 without success and plan to stop after a year.
Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hairgrowth.
User xEternex tries hair regrowth with daily broccoli sprouts, apple extract containing procyanidin b2, and microneedling. Others discuss potential issues with the experiment and share their experiences with vegetable consumption and hairgrowth.
User started Finasteride for hair loss, combining it with Saw Palmetto, Fenugreek seeds, almonds, bananas, eggs, and a coconut-castor oil mixture. Early updates show initial shedding and tiny new hairgrowth at the temples.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of minoxidil for hair loss after one month of use, with a user questioning if complete hair regrowth is possible and another suggesting the perceived improvement may be due to lighting differences rather than actual hairgrowth.
A 20-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and reduced shedding after four months of using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg oral finasteride, and weekly 1.5mm derma stamping. He reported no side effects from the treatments and noted increased hairgrowth in other areas of his body.
The user showed a one-year hair regrowth progress using finasteride only, after stopping minoxidil due to its toxicity to cats. They noticed hairgrowth around six or seven months into treatment.
A user reported that Minoxidil, a hairgrowth treatment, stopped working for them despite initial success. Other users suggested not taking breaks from the treatment, checking for fake products, trying microneedling, using oral Minoxidil, combining Minoxidil with tretinoin, and using finasteride.
The user "macroburstmedia" is asking if adding topical minoxidil to their current treatment of oral minoxidil and finasteride can improve hairgrowth. Some users have shared their experiences with using both oral and topical minoxidil, while others suggest increasing the oral minoxidil dose instead.
The conversation discusses adding melatonin powder to a topical finasteride solution for hair loss, with one reply suggesting that melatonin may promote faster hairgrowth but advising against mixing it directly into the solution due to potential instability.
Minoxidil and caffeine may interact, affecting hairgrowth results. Users shared mixed experiences, with some noticing improvements without caffeine and others still seeing results despite coffee consumption.