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.
A 27-year-old man with thinning hair saw improvement after stopping Rogaine and starting dermarolling with peppermint oil, experiencing less shedding and thicker hairgrowth. He also uses biotin caffeine shampoo, argan oil conditioner, and a mix of castor oil with peppermint oil after dermarolling.
Progress achieved with finasteride, oral minoxidil and derma rolling in the span of three months. The replies discussed potential regrowth from using these treatments as well as advised seeking professional medical help for further hair loss advice.
Minoxidil effective for regrowth but causes dryness; finasteride stops hair loss but may affect hormones; dutasteride powerful but reduces libido; RU58841 thickens hair but expensive and risky; dermarolling improves blood flow and results; aminexil overrated and not effective. Dermarolling beneficial with both minoxidil and finasteride.
User 74775446 shares successful hair regrowth results using dermaroller/pen and minoxidil. Others discuss their experiences and concerns about finasteride side effects.
Stopping minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss, but resuming it along with finasteride can help regain lost hair over time. Consistency is key for maintaining hair health and regrowth.
Hair loss treatments discussed include Propecia, Rogaine, Nizoral shampoo, and dermarolling. Users shared experiences and results, with some noticing improvements in hairgrowth and maintenance.
Finasteride and minoxidil can revive hair dormant for up to 7 years, with microneedling enhancing regrowth. Users report significant hair regrowth even after long periods of baldness.
Taking care of hair condition through the use of shampoo, conditioner, oils and scalp scrubs, as well as advice on using Nizoral and Naturebox Olive Shampoo. Replies also included discussion about whether a bad shampoo could be causing hair loss.
The post and conversation are about a user claiming to be 137 years old with a full head of hair. Specific treatments mentioned include dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil.
A 30-year-old is considering starting hair regrowth treatments and is seeking advice on medications like minoxidil and finasteride, as well as other therapies. Users suggest starting with the "big 4" treatments and share that many have seen success even when starting later in life.
Significant hair improvement was reported after 18 months of using 1mg dutasteride and 2.5-5mg oral minoxidil daily for diffuse unpatterned alopecia. The discussion includes praise, skepticism about authenticity, and concerns about side effects.
Bryan Johnson uses a custom hair loss treatment that includes topical finasteride, minoxidil, azelaic acid, diclofenac, tea tree oil, rosemary oil, ginkgo biloba, biotin, and melatonin, which have shown varying degrees of effectiveness with minimal side effects. He also undergoes PRP and laser therapy, and has tried dutasteride mesotherapy.
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
A user shared their 7-month progress using Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss, which significantly reversed their aging appearance. They applied Minoxidil twice daily, took 1mg Finasteride once daily, micro-needled weekly, maintained a high protein diet with vitamins and biotin, and recommended a balanced lifestyle for best results.
The conversation discusses whether whey protein and creatine worsen hair loss. Some users report hair loss with creatine use, while others do not; opinions on whey protein's effects are mixed. Treatments mentioned include PRP, minoxidil, and finasteride.
Heavy nicotine use can lead to hair thinning and loss, but quitting can reverse these effects. The user noticed significant hair regrowth after quitting vaping.
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, with users recommending finasteride and minoxidil as effective solutions. Some users report side effects, but overall, the consensus is to use these treatments rather than waiting for a cure.
User shared 5.5-month progress using 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling weekly, and 20mg RU58841, with positive results and no side effects. Others discussed their experiences, dosage adjustments, and the importance of age in treatment efficacy.
People discuss using Tretinoin for both skin anti-aging and improving hair loss treatments. They mention combining Tretinoin with Minoxidil to enhance its effectiveness for hairgrowth.
The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and laser therapy. Users emphasize the importance of consistency, patience, and individual response to treatments.
A user who experienced positive results from using finasteride and dutasteride to treat their hair loss, with 2000 grafts being transplanted in the temples area for further improvement. They also discussed cost and other treatments such as minoxidil.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride in treating hair loss, emphasizing that significant results often take 12-18 months or more. Dutasteride is generally considered superior, with similar or fewer side effects than finasteride, but patience is required for noticeable improvement.
Jordan-Iliad has been using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, saw palmetto, peppermint and jojoba oils, ketoconazole shampoo, and Purador shampoo/conditioner for 3 months to treat their hair loss with stunning results. They have also recently started taking oral minoxidil 1.25mg/day in hopes of achieving even better results over the next 3 months.
The post and conversation are about the user's high testosterone levels and their worsening hair loss despite trying various treatments. They are considering using low doses of anti-androgens to lower their testosterone levels as a potential solution.
Rosemary oil is being used as an addition to minoxidil and finasteride for hair health, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Some users report positive results, while others see no benefit or experience adverse effects.
User shared successful hair regrowth results using Minoxidil and Microneedling with a Dr. Pen M8 model. Discussed routine, needle depth, and frequency for optimal results.
User started oral finasteride 0.33mg daily and later made a topical solution with cetirizine and stemoxydine. They experienced hairgrowth progress after 8-9 months and discussed factors affecting their results.