TWIST-1 gene's role in hair loss and potential as a treatment target. Inhibiting TWIST-1 may prolong hair growth and reduce hair follicle sensitivity to DHT.
Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.
The post discusses a hair loss treatment regimen using saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil extract, EGCG (green tea) extract, grape seed oil extract, rosemary oil extract, and Zix. The user plans to use these DHT-blockers and 5AR inhibitors for six months and report the results.
Finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and topical antiandrogens are effective for hair regrowth. Future treatments may include CB0301 and hair cloning.
Fenugreek has mixed reviews for hair loss, with some reporting success and others experiencing worsening conditions. Few people have shared their experiences online.
The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto extract for hair loss. The user has been using minoxidil, derma rolling, vitamin D, and biotin but is considering finasteride next.
The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and stinging nettle extract for hair loss. Saw palmetto is noted to potentially halt mild hair loss.
The user is considering Botox for scalp hair loss and currently uses finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and green tea extract. They seek information on potential risks and effectiveness.
A user is concerned about the legitimacy of a hair growth serum called Lavdik, which they ordered after seeing an ad for Jemros. The product contains ginger extract, ginseng extract, fleece flower root, grape seed oil, glycerol, carbomer, propylene glycol, and rosemary oil, and the user is unsure if it is effective or a scam.
The conversation discusses whether adding pumpkin seed oil to a regimen that already includes finasteride would provide any additional benefits for hair loss. The consensus is that while finasteride is effective, adding pumpkin seed oil might offer some extra benefits, but evidence is limited.
The conversation discusses the use of castor oil and pumpkin seed oil for hair thickness and shine, with concerns about oral consumption. The user is already using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.
The conversation is about someone's hair regrowth after 1.5 months using natural treatments, specifically a dermaroller and a mix of peppermint, pumpkin seed, and rosemary oils. A reply congratulates them and encourages them to maintain their routine.
A mid-30s individual is experiencing hair loss at the front and temples but not the crown, and is seeking affordable treatments. They have ordered pumpkin seed oil capsules due to cost and side effects concerns with official treatments.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 6 months using 1mg Finasteride and Oral Minoxidil, along with pumpkin seed oil, biotin, and collagen supplements, and is considering starting PRP. Another user has not seen results despite using a combination of treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, pyrithione zinc, topical dutasteride, ketoconazole, and microneedling.
The post and conversation are about a user seeing hair regrowth after using Rogaine, rosemary oil, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, microneedling, and LLLT. The user plans to add Nizoral soon and is hopeful about continued progress.
The user tried various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, vitamins, Saw Palmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkin oil, borage oil, stinging nettle, and emu oil. They recently noticed tiny black hairs, suggesting some improvement.
The user has been mixing finasteride with stemoxydine for hair loss and is considering switching to a less expensive product with a different ingredient list. They are questioning if the new product's higher water content compared to alcohol will affect the finasteride's solubility.
After 4 months on oral minoxidil with no significant hair regrowth, a user is frustrated and considering alternative treatments since they can't take finasteride due to side effects. Suggestions include natural DHT blockers, lifestyle changes, and other hair care tips.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Dr. Resul Yaman Hair Clinic in Istanbul, including before and after photos. They are considering taking oral Minoxidil post-operation but are avoiding Finasteride due to side effects.
The post discusses a theory that hair regrowth after transplant is due to the angiogenesis process (new blood vessels forming), not because the transplanted hair is unaffected by DHT. The responses highlight the established belief in 'donor dominance' (the importance of the hair's origin in transplantation) and skepticism about the new theory.
A user stopped using finasteride and switched to a mix of essential oils in jojoba oil to treat hair loss, which reduced itching and hair shedding significantly. They shared their experience, noting that dermatologists were not helpful.
Saw Palmetto is not effective for hair loss treatment and is not a recommended alternative to finasteride due to its inability to significantly inhibit DHT.
Hair regrowth treatment involving 3aHSD enzyme shows 6% improvement in 18 weeks. Sulforaphane, L-Menthol, and Dexpanthenol are potential ingredients for new hair loss solution.
The conversation discusses DHT blocking treatments for hair loss, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, Finasteride, and organic flaxseed oil containing omega-3 fatty acids. It highlights skepticism about alternative treatments and emphasizes the proven effectiveness of Finasteride and Dutasteride.
Laser caps are found to be more effective than 5% minoxidil for treating hair loss, and when combined with minoxidil, they are even more effective. Some users report positive results with laser treatments, while others see no change; the devices are FDA approved, but opinions on their efficacy vary.
A user shared a 60-day progress update on hair regrowth using only 5% Minoxidil foam once daily. Others suggested adding finasteride to address the underlying cause of hair loss and maintain long-term results.
A 26-year-old male started minoxidil treatment for male-pattern baldness and saw significant regrowth in three months. He is considering finasteride but is hesitant due to potential side effects.