Foligain's DHT blocker is criticized for not effectively blocking DHT, with users labeling it as ineffective and overpriced. Minoxidil is mentioned as the only legitimate product in their lineup.
The conversation is about a user's hair regrowth progress using topical Minoxidil 5%, a derma roller, Foligain Trioxidil shampoo, and various supplements like zinc, selenium, magnesium, B6, B7, saw palmetto, and D3 + K2. The user is seeking finasteride but faces prescription challenges in Italy.
Korean minoxidil is preferred over Foligain due to its non-greasy, fast-drying formula that lacks propylene glycol, making it more pleasant to use. The user has been using minoxidil for over two years and finasteride for about ten months, but it's unclear how much the Korean minoxidil has contributed to their results.
glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
What is follistatin, and how does it influence hair follicle growth and regeneration?Follistatin blocks activin and related growth-inhibiting proteins, which in laboratory and animal work is described as keeping hair follicles in their growth phase; the only verifiable human evidence is a single small 2011 phase 1 injection trial, so follistatin remains experimental and is not an approved hair-loss treatment.