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      community Stem cells for hair, does it work?

      in Technology  8 upvotes 9 months ago
      Stem cell treatments for hair restoration can be effective, but results vary and depend on factors like the type of stem cells used and timing of treatment. PRP and exosomes have shown some success, while costs and effectiveness differ by location, with South Korea and Turkey offering more affordable options.

      community DNA Testing by Roots by Genetic Arts

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their positive experience with Roots by GA, a company that creates personalized hair loss treatments based on DNA analysis, which confirmed their inability to tolerate finasteride. The user is satisfied with their progress 30 days after a hair transplant and the customized formula they received.

      community Has Anyone Gotten Results With TH16?

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using TH16, a topical melatonin with resveratrol, and stemoxydine for hair maintenance, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects. The user is considering a low-dose topical finasteride despite sensitivity.

      community Fun thought experiment about halting hair loss permamently

       59 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user proposed genetically engineering scalp stem cells to stop androgen receptors from causing hair loss. Others discussed the feasibility, existing research, and potential issues with this approach, including targeting the correct cells and unintended effects.

      community Bloodwork: what to test for?

       6 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user has been taking oral Finasteride and topical Essengen 6 Plus for hair loss and is experiencing increased depression. They plan to get bloodwork to check hormone levels and are seeking advice on which tests to include.

      community Stem cell feat may lead to fix for baldness

       17 upvotes 12 years ago
      The conversation discusses the complexity of reversing hair loss and the need for a treatment that specifically targets DHT levels without affecting other bodily functions. It mentions finasteride as a current treatment but highlights the desire for a solution that works solely on the scalp.

      community TH07 by Triple Hair entering phase III trial

      6 months ago
      A new topical treatment, TH07, combining finasteride, latanoprost, and minoxidil, is entering phase III trials with promising early results. Some users express skepticism, noting the treatment uses existing products.

      community Korean treatment that literally made me confident to tie my hair up.

      in Treatment  30 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with MoriTint, a Korean scalp micro pigmentation technique that enhances the appearance of hair density without being permanent. They now offer this service in Los Angeles and emphasize its benefits for those with thinning hair, while clarifying it is not suitable for those with significant hair loss or baldness.

      community 2ddr thread, I'll try to add to it monthly

       19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a hair loss regimen involving 2ddr applied twice daily, tretinoin weekly, and occasionally micro-needling. They report feeling increased scalp thickness and seeing some hair growth progress.

      community Targeting multiple AGA mechanisms with commonly available substances

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses using a multimodal approach to treat androgenic alopecia, including substances like gamma-linolenic acid, DHA, sulforaphane, melatonin, cetirizine, astaxanthin, fisetin, apigenin, curcumin, limonene, genistein, and berberine. Users also mention using ketoconazole, minoxidil, and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as part of their hair loss treatment regimens.

      community Promising stem cell treatment

       4 upvotes 6 years ago
      A promising stem cell treatment for hair loss using adipose-derived stem cell conditioned medium is discussed. Users express interest in the treatment's cost and effectiveness, noting impressive results from a 2015 study.

      community Seems like hair cloning has existed for a while

       9 upvotes 9 months ago
      Hair cloning claims by Dr. Gho are widely considered a scam, with skepticism about the effectiveness of his hair stem cell transplantation. Users suggest that if it were effective, wealthy individuals would opt for it over traditional methods like FUE transplants.

      community M34, diffuse thinning since 20ish. Few more months to go?

       105 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using finasteride, genuine minoxidil, and dermastamping, noting significant improvement after switching from a fake minoxidil product. They advised others to verify the authenticity of minoxidil through a bleach test to avoid counterfeit products.

      community The ultimate Regimen for density and thick ess

       10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The regimen for hair loss includes topical finasteride, clascoterone, tretinoin, minoxidil, oral saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, vitamin D, microneedling, and anti-fungal shampoo. Expected benefits are increased hair growth and density, with considerations for potential skin irritation and interactions between treatments.

      community Hair cloning breakthrough, this might just be the big one ?

       418 upvotes 6 months ago
      Japanese scientists discovered ABM cells, enabling successful human hair follicle cloning, potentially curing hair loss. The treatment may be available in Japan by 2028, but it will be expensive and require travel.

      community The mechanism of androgenic alopecia

       36 upvotes 11 months ago
      DHT may inhibit hair growth by affecting mitochondrial function, leading to hair follicle miniaturization. Treatments like minoxidil and PP405 may promote hair growth by altering metabolic pathways, potentially counteracting DHT's effects.

      community Recent discovered thinning hair, taking steps to diagnose.

       2 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 43-year-old noticed significant hair thinning and is using topical minoxidil, dermarolling, Alpecin, biotin, zinc, copper, vitamin D, and rosemary oil. They plan to see an endocrinologist and have blood tests scheduled to investigate further.

      community Here are my scalp biopsy results? What does this mean?

       5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing progressive hair thinning despite using finasteride and dutasteride. A biopsy confirmed male pattern baldness, and minoxidil was suggested as an additional treatment.

      community Dermal incision with verteporfin

       4 upvotes 9 months ago
      Dermal incision with verteporfin is being explored as a potential hair loss treatment by dermatologist Melissa Toyos, with promising before-and-after photos shared on social media. The conversation discusses its potential effectiveness compared to other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.