A 25-year-old male saw significant hairgrowth in the temple regions after 9 months of using minoxidil and finasteride. He is happy with the progress but acknowledges more improvement is needed.
Rosemary oil and peppermint oil may promote hairgrowth and increase cutaneous blood flow, showing promise as treatments for androgenetic alopecia. Minoxidil 2% is also used for treating hair loss.
Scalp massage may help with hairgrowth by stimulating blood flow, similar to minoxidil. Users discuss its potential benefits and share personal experiences, noting it might reduce DHT levels and improve hair health.
The user reports 8 months of hairgrowth progress using 1mg Finasteride daily, 5k biotin daily, Nizoral 1% biweekly, a multivitamin daily, and Vitamin D 2000IU daily, with pictures provided for reference. Commenters discuss the improved thickness and length of the hair, with some suggesting a buzz cut for better comparison, which the user declines.
Hair regrowth progress after two months using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, biotin, and vitamins. Significant improvement with new hairgrowth and reduced shedding.
KOSHINE826 is a new anti-hair loss and hairgrowth solution that claims to effectively control oil, reduce hair fall, and promote real hairgrowth. It targets androgenetic alopecia by inhibiting DHT and has shown promising results in clinical trials.
Adding melatonin to topical hair loss treatments like Minoxidil can promote thicker hairgrowth, with the only side effect potentially being improved sleep. Melatonin is affordable and easy to mix into solutions.
Hair loss treatment using minoxidil and finasteride, with the user experiencing a shed after reducing the frequency of application and stopping microneedling. The user is now waiting for new hairgrowth and hoping to see similar results as before.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, "Hello_Knicks," achieved significant hairgrowth and density by consistently using a combination of finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, nizoral, vitamin supplements, and a healthier diet. The user, who is a medical doctor, believes that patience, persistence, and medication compliance are key factors in achieving positive results.
Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Topical and oral spironolactone show potential in improving hairgrowth when combined with topical Minoxidil.
Hair regrowth in transfems is more effective due to hormonal changes, specifically estrogen, which keeps hair in growth phase longer. Treatments mentioned include anti-androgens, sex hormones, and DHT blockers like finasteride.
The conversation discusses confusion about how Minoxidil promotes hairgrowth compared to other substances like Menthol, which have similar actions. The user mentions personal positive results with peppermint oil extract and is currently trying L-citrulline for its vasodilation effects.
Hair loss treatments like GT20029, pyrilutamide, and Follica show promise in 2022. Phase 1 and 2 trials are underway, and new hairgrowth studies have been published.
Hair loss treatments, including Alfatradiol, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. It discusses the efficacy of these treatments for hairgrowth and regrowth.
Significant hair regrowth and increased confidence after using 1 mg finasteride for 6 months and 5 mg oral minoxidil for 3 months. No major side effects, except unwanted hairgrowth near temples and eyebrows.
Emerging hair loss treatments like PP405, a topical MPC inhibitor, show promise in activating stem cells for hairgrowth. The conversation seeks information on the development stages and accessibility of these treatments.
ET-02 (RS 5441) shows promising results for hairgrowth, performing better in humans than in mice. There is debate over the effectiveness compared to minoxidil, with some users wanting more detailed data.
Minoxidil alone is not enough for long-term hairgrowth without a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride. Users suggest trying lower doses of finasteride or switching to dutasteride to manage side effects and improve results.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and adding oral minoxidil improved hairgrowth. A healthier lifestyle, including quitting smoking and better diet, also contributed to the progress.
Travoprost may be more effective than minoxidil for hairgrowth and can be used alongside it, but its effectiveness is debated due to inconsistent dosing results. Travoprost is expensive and not widely used, with alternatives like latanoprost and bimatoprost being more accessible.
Finasteride prevents further hair loss by blocking DHT, while minoxidil stimulates hairgrowth by prolonging the active phase of hair follicles. Stopping minoxidil can lead to loss of regrown hair because finasteride does not address the same growth mechanism.
A hair loss treatment plan includes finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and microneedling to inhibit DHT and promote hairgrowth. It also recommends supplements like Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms, and a shampoo with ketoconazole, caffeine, and melatonin.
Finasteride stops hair loss by blocking DHT, while Minoxidil promotes hairgrowth by increasing blood flow to hair follicles. Using both can help regrow hair, but results vary by individual.
Significant hair regrowth was achieved using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil over five months, with noticeable improvements in hairline and temple areas. The user experienced minimal side effects, mainly increased eyebrow and eyelash growth, and attributes additional physical improvements to weight loss and exercise.
Affordable 92-LED caps may be more effective for hairgrowth than expensive 270-laser caps due to higher power output and irradiance. The LED caps deliver more energy to the scalp, making them a cost-effective alternative for red light therapy.
Microneedling alone is not effective in maintaining minoxidil results for hairgrowth. Combining microneedling with minoxidil and finasteride may enhance results, but microneedling by itself is not a reliable treatment.
AHK-Cu peptide is considered better than GHK-Cu for hairgrowth. The user is seeking recommendations for trusted AHK-Cu peptide brands with third-party testing.
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.
A user with Androgenetic Alopecia is seeking advice on hairgrowth treatments while planning for pregnancy. Current routine includes LaserCap, Nizoral Shampoo, scalp massage, The Ordinary Multi Peptide Serum, vitamin D, prenatal vitamins, and SEEN shampoo.