Quitting minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss, even in areas that were not thinning before, as hair becomes reliant on the treatment. Some users also report losing hair gains when stopping minoxidil despite taking finasteride.
A dental technician claims malocclusion causes pattern hair loss due to poor scalp circulation. Users debate this, noting treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling focus on DHT and blood flow.
A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.
A user who has seen results of hair regrowth after 6 months of using finasteride 1.25mg daily, and topical foam minoxidil twice a day for 3 months before switching to once a day; other users have advised against increasing the dose of finasteride due to lack of additional scalp DHT reduction and increased risk of side effects.
Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, a fungal scalp condition which can cause hair loss. Treatments discussed include antifungal shampoos, cold showers, exfoliating the scalp, taking Vitamin D, and stimulating the prostate through the anus.
PP405 shows promise for hairfollicle reactivation with minimal side effects. Users recommend continuing Minoxidil and Finasteride until more results are confirmed.
A 22-year-old has seen hairdensity improvement after using oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily for 7 months and also uses rosemary mint oil weekly. Others suggest finasteride for long-term results, question minoxidil's effectiveness without finasteride, and mention alternatives like microneedling.
TWIST-1 gene's role in hair loss and potential as a treatment target. Inhibiting TWIST-1 may prolong hair growth and reduce hairfollicle sensitivity to DHT.
The conversation is about a hair loss treatment routine involving dermarolling, finasteride, minoxidil, and natural oils. Suggestions include using shorter needles for better absorption of treatments and longer needles less frequently for hairfollicle regeneration.
The user discusses using dutasteride to stop hair loss and bimatoprost for regrowth. They plan to use VEGF with hydrogels for potentially permanent hairfollicle improvement and suggest PRP as an alternative.
Clinical studies by Dr. Barghouthi and Dr. Bloxham indicate that Verteporfin, when used with FUE and FUT hair transplantation methods, shows promise in hairfollicle regeneration and minimal scarring due to its ability to inhibit Yes-associated protein (YAP). Microneedling at depths of 3-3.5mm, combined with Verteporfin, could potentially reactivate dormant follicles, although the optimal dosage and application method are still under investigation. Concerns remain about the DHT sensitivity of regenerated follicles, highlighting the need for further research to optimize trauma levels and Verteporfin concentrations to achieve effective and scar-free hair regeneration.
Experimenting with trestolone as a treatment for hair loss in an attempt to avoid DHT-related treatments such as finasteride and dutasteride, and discussing the potential effects of its receptor selectivity on the androgen receptors in the scalp.
The user shared a 3-month progress update on hair loss treatment using finasteride (1 mg), minoxidil (5% once or twice daily), and microneedling (1.5mm every 2 weeks) with no side effects. Commenters are impressed, discussing hairfollicle revival and the user's method, noting the hair appears darker.
The conversation discusses HMI 115, a new hair loss treatment with promising results, showing a significant increase in hairdensity after two months. Some users are skeptical, while others are hopeful for its release and potential affordability.
User switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, experienced side effects, then took dutasteride once a week with improved hairdensity. Another user had success with daily dutasteride, while one had no results from topical dutasteride.
The conversation discusses hair cloning trials expected to start in 2020-2021 and mentions concerns about potential delays due to the Coronavirus. Treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are referenced.
A user using finasteride and dutasteride to treat hair loss, but still losing hair rapidly after stopping minoxidil. Replies suggest that the user should try oral minoxidil or switch to dutasteride for better results.
A user sharing the results of their hair transplant surgery after two years, with some commenters noting that it looks unnatural and others praising the result. Several users suggest specific treatments such as Toppik, Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841 to improve the look.
Hair cloning and injection of dermal papilla cells are discussed, with skepticism about their availability by 2023. Users mention Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants as current treatments.
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. They are considering trying minoxidil but are unsure if it will help.
The user shared a two-year hair regrowth update after using 1mg Finasteride daily and Minoxidil liquid once daily, with significant improvement and no side effects. Some users suggested adding derma rolling to the regimen, while others discussed the effectiveness of Finasteride alone before considering Minoxidil.
A user's progress with treating their hair loss, including using finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, dermapenning twice weekly and ket 2% shampoo two to three times per week. Other users offered advice such as not derma penning too often or shaving the area bald for a couple of months.
A user's transformation from an accountant to a spartan with a full beard, discussing the potential of DUPA and alopecia areata, as well as treatments like vitamins, topicals, and natural treatments for potential regrowth.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.
ET-02, a new hair loss treatment, shows promising results with a 6-fold increase in hair count, potentially outperforming minoxidil by activating stem cells in hairfollicles. Further trials are ongoing to confirm its efficacy and safety, with potential market release in the future.
Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hair loss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.