Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hairgrowth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hairgrowth.
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 shared their 2-month hairgrowth progress using only Minoxidil, noting significant improvement and plans to continue despite a genetic predisposition to baldness. They apply Minoxidil twice daily, experienced a heat rash, and chose not to use Finasteride due to side effects.
A gel of keratin microspheres promotes hair follicle growth, showing similar effectiveness to minoxidil in mice. The treatment activates hairgrowth pathways and reduces inflammation, with potential applications in drug delivery for hair-related disorders.
The user shared progress pictures showing hairgrowth after using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% daily for three years. Commenters are impressed, discussing the effectiveness and asking about additional treatments like derma rolling and side effects.
User started minoxidil and microneedling for hairgrowth and saw amazing results, but recently experienced hair thinning again. Others suggest adding finasteride, but user is hesitant and has difficulty obtaining it.
Safflower oil is suggested as an alternative to minoxidil for hairgrowth, with benefits including scalp conditioning and hair strength enhancement. Studies indicate it may also reverse scalp dermatitis, alopecia, and prevent premature grayness.
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.
A user discusses their experience with at-home microneedling at 1mm for hairgrowth, feeling like they're hitting their skull. Other users suggest lowering the needle depth or stopping due to discomfort.
A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, noting improvement after switching from minoxidil and finasteride to dutasteride. They observed new hairgrowth and reduced scalp inflammation, expressing hope for further progress.
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.
A user is seeking recommendations for purchasing 1mm to 1.5mm derma rollers in the U.S. for better hairgrowth results, as they are currently using a 0.25mm roller.
A user shared their hair regrowth progress, attributing success to a consistent routine using finasteride, hairgrowth oil, Hims shampoo, a derma roller, and 5000 mcg biotin pills. They emphasized the importance of representation for people with similar hair types and encouraged others to stick with their treatment plans.
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.
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.
The conversation is about someone experiencing hair thinning at the temples and seeking alternative treatments to Minoxidil due to side effects. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of peppermint oil and dermarolling for hairgrowth.
Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.
The conversation discusses exploring new hair loss treatments beyond popular ones like Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole. Specific treatments mentioned include ozone therapy, Dutasteride mesotherapy, RegeneraActiva, microcurrent electrical hair stimulation, Nourkrin, and BioEqua Enercharger.
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.
This conversation is about a user's post showing their progress in hairgrowth after four months of taking finasteride and minoxidil, although it was later revealed that they had also received a hair transplant. The replies to the post were mixed, with some questioning the validity of the results and others expressing admiration.
The user has been using finasteride for 4 months with positive results, including thicker and darker hair. They are seeking advice on maximizing hairgrowth without minoxidil, using a routine that includes finasteride, rosemary oil, argan oil, topical melatonin, specialized shampoos, and vitamins.
The conversation discusses using RU58841, topical finasteride/minoxidil, MK677, and microneedling as treatments for hair loss. MK677 is mentioned as a growth hormone that improves hair health and recovery from microneedling.
Topical liquid minoxidil may be safe to consume in small amounts, but it needs liver processing to become effective for hairgrowth. Therefore, oral pills might be more effective.
The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hairgrowth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.
The user, Salty-Peace-577, shared their 5-month update on using 0.5mg oral finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. They experienced significant hairgrowth, particularly in their eyebrows, and shared their regimen and tips for hairgrowth. Some users in the conversation also discussed the side effects they experienced with different dosages of the medications.
The user reversed male pattern baldness using a pro-thyroid diet, lifestyle changes, and scalp stimulation exercises, without Minoxidil or Finasteride. They reported reduced dandruff, itchiness, oiliness, and experienced hair regrowth and thickening over 15 months.
A user suggests that deeper microneedling with Verteporfin injections might help regrow hair in areas with scar tissue, alongside a DHT blocker. Another user explains that hair loss might be due to reduced Wnt/β-Catenin signaling and suggests that treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling could potentially reverse it.