A 22-year-old's experience with receiving a hair transplant and the use of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, Lidocaine shots, and platelet injections to treat hairloss.
The conversation is about someone considering a hair transplant due to ineffective hairloss treatments, with suggestions ranging from trying a hairpiece to continuing with medications like finasteride and minoxidil, and waiting for new treatments. Some advise against a transplant due to the extent of hairloss and the cost, while others share different views on the effectiveness of transplants and non-surgical options.
The conversation is about using Verteporfin with microneedling as a potential hairloss treatment that may regenerate hair follicles with minimal scarring. There are concerns about the optimal dosage and the DHT sensitivity of the new follicles.
Researching the cost and best clinics for a hair transplant in Turkey, with the user already taking Dutasteride and Minoxidil as treatments for their Norwood 2 hairloss.
A user's transformation due to their efforts in fighting hairloss, which was achieved without a hair transplant; the discussion includes advice about treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride.
A hair transplant performed by Dr Bruno Ferreira in Portugal, which has improved the user's appearance and self-confidence. The user also mentioned taking finasteride for 5 years to help with their hairloss.
The conversation discusses the possibility of transplanting leg and arm hair to the scalp for hairloss treatment. Minoxidil is mentioned as a potential aid for hair growth, but concerns about the effectiveness and appearance of body hair on the head are raised.
The conversation discusses the need for more support and awareness for Verteporfin research in hairloss treatment, emphasizing its potential benefits and quick implementation due to existing FDA approval. Users express skepticism due to past scams but acknowledge the importance of encouraging doctors to conduct trials.
A user shared their positive hair transplant results after 19 months without using finasteride or minoxidil, only vitamins. Some responses suggest concern over future hairloss without prevention treatments, while others congratulate or express jealousy.
A user who underwent a hair transplant in Istanbul to reduce balding, and the discussion of various treatments such as finasteride and growth hormone for preventing further hairloss.
A man lost his transplanted hair despite using minoxidil because he wasn't on a DHT blocker like finasteride, which is essential to prevent further hairloss. The conversation emphasizes that hair transplants are not a cure and require maintenance with medications to preserve results.
This user experienced an improvement in hair quality and stopped shedding by using Minoxidil 5% spray twice a day for 4 months. Other users encouraged the use of finasteride to maintain the results, as it is the only treatment that addresses the underlying cause of hairloss.
Hairloss discussion involved Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841. User experienced sudden shedding after 1.5 years of Finasteride and Minoxidil use, seeking advice.
Existing hairloss treatments like oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and hair transplants are still the main options, with some improvements in affordability and techniques. There is hope for enhancing these treatments, but new effective solutions are unlikely in the near future.
Veradermics' new hairloss treatment, VDPHL01, is likely a modified release oral minoxidil, which has received $75 million in funding for clinical trials. Despite skepticism about investing in a known treatment, some believe it could offer improved efficacy and reduced side effects.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments, focusing on alternatives to Minoxidil, such as Bimatoprost and Latanoprost, and the use of Finasteride, Dutasteride, RU58841, and microneedling. The user plans to add Latanoprost to their regimen, which already includes oral and topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, Ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling.
The conversation is about hairloss affecting motivation to work out. The original poster is using dutasteride and minoxidil and is considering a hair transplant.
People discussing hairloss treatments emphasize the need for patience, as results from using finasteride and minoxidil can take 8-12 months or longer. Some users report early signs of improvement, while others experience continued shedding or slower progress.
The conversation is about coping with hairloss and includes advice on improving overall appearance and confidence. Specific hairloss treatments mentioned are not discussed.
The struggles of hairloss at a young age and available treatments, such as medication (Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Derma Rolling) and potential options for hair systems or cloning in Japan. People discussed their own experiences with trying to cope with the emotional aspects of this condition.
Treatments for hairloss, 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.
A user is frustrated with long-term hairloss despite using Dutasteride and Ketoconazole shampoo. Suggestions include trying oral Minoxidil, micro-needling, and a homemade caffeinated rosemary tonic.
The conversation discusses Verteporfin as a potential hairloss treatment, with trials by Dr. Bargouthi and Dr. Bloxham mentioned, and a suggestion to follow updates on the Hair Restoration Network site or YouTube. Preliminary results are positive, but one user is skeptical, calling it "snake oil."
User discusses increased body hair after using oral minoxidil for hairloss treatment. Others share experiences and debate benefits of being hairy versus bald.
Users discuss potential game-changing hairloss treatments in the next 10 years. Some mention KX-826, SCUBE3, and stem cells as promising options, while others express doubt due to past disappointments and lack of focused research.
Microneedling is preferred over laser therapy for hairloss because it is cheaper and reportedly effective, especially with minoxidil. Laser therapy is seen as costly and less effective.