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      community Tropoelastin injections + verteporfin?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes   1 year ago
      The use of tropoelastin injections and verteporfin for hair transplant recipients to help regrow donor area hairs, as well as research done on tropoelastin injections restoring elastin in scarred heart tissue and skin. There are discussions about why it is taking so long to get cosmetic mass produced tropoelastin injectables on the market.

      community Verteporfin day 119 update – donor hair regeneration human trial

      in Research/Science  147 upvotes   1 year ago
      A human trial of verteporfin, a drug that can inhibit wound healing by scarring and promote regeneration of original tissue and hair follicles to provide an unlimited source for hair transplants; people discussed the potential of this drug and how it could be rolled out in mainstream with more doctors getting on board.

      community Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

      in Update  114 upvotes   5 years ago
      A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.

      community Progress? Trying to fill in this crown.

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes   4 months ago
      The user has been treating hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, and Nutrafol, and is asking for opinions on their progress. Suggestions include continuing current treatments, considering dutasteride or other options, and being cautious with microneedling frequency to avoid scar tissue.

      community How Does Exosome Therapy Work for Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes   10 months ago
      Exosome hair therapy involves injecting stem cell-derived exosomes into the scalp to boost hair follicle regeneration and repair. Exosomes, which are not stem cells but products of them, contain bioactive chemicals and specific growth factors that promote new blood vessel formation, increase cell proliferation, reduce inflammation, and improve tissue repair, all crucial for hair health.

      community The Big Fat Layer / Remedies: Cetirizine

      in Treatment  11 upvotes   3 years ago
      Treating hair loss with various remedies, such as Cetirizine and the Big3 complex (minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841), which have properties like adipogenic, anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory. References to research studies are also included.

      community How is verteporfin doing in trials?

      in Chat  9 upvotes   8 months ago
      The conversation is about the progress of verteporfin in hair loss trials, with users expressing curiosity about its effectiveness and updates. Specific treatments mentioned include FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) combined with verteporfin, with one reported case of donor area regrowth after a year, and three patients being monitored post-treatment by Dr. Bloxham with monthly updates on YouTube.

      community could Tretinoin alone cause regrowth?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes   1 year ago
      The user has maintained their hairline with finasteride for 5 years and saw no results from minoxidil. They are inquiring if tretinoin alone can cause hair regrowth.

      community Hairline Loss Reversal (23->25) - My personal experience

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes   8 months ago
      A user shared their personal experience with hair loss treatment, detailing their journey from initial hairline thinning to regrowth. They tried several protocols, with the most effective being a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and topical tretinoin, and plan to continue finasteride daily.

      community First time using hair fibers until the Rogaine kicks in.

      in Product  89 upvotes   11 months ago
      The conversation is about a user trying hair fibers to cover hair loss while waiting for Rogaine (Minoxidil) to work. Some suggest using Finasteride or other treatments for better results, while others criticize the appearance of the fibers.

      community Vitamin Deficiency: “Severely” Low on Vitamin D

      in Update  17 upvotes   11 months ago
      A user experiencing significant hair loss found they had a severe vitamin D deficiency and was prescribed 50,000IU vitamin D pills, likely to be taken weekly. They are questioning if the deficiency could be the cause of their hair loss and if correcting it could stop the shedding and improve hair recovery.

      community 1 yr in! Fin/Min/Dermaroll/Keto

      in Progress Pictures  78 upvotes   1 year ago
      The user, InternationalTutor92, shared their progress pictures after using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, keto shampoo, and dermarolling for a year. They mentioned that their hairline on the left side has improved, and they did not experience any side effects from the treatments.

      community New study shows that microneedling is an ineffective hair loss treatment

      in Research/Science   1 year ago
      The effectiveness of microneedling as a hair loss treatment, with evidence from studies and anecdotal accounts from other users. It is suggested that combining microneedling with minoxidil or finasteride may be more effective than using microneedling alone, although some people have had success using only microneedling.

      community PRP for male pattern baldness?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes   1 year ago
      Hair loss discussion involves PRP (platelet rich plasma) treatment. PRP doesn't stop hair loss, only promotes regrowth; minoxidil is suggested as a better alternative.