The 2017 issue emphasized progress in laser and energy-based skin treatments, but noted the need for more research on certain procedures and technologies.
Exosomes combined with fractional picosecond laser treatment were effective in treating androgenetic alopecia and promoting repigmentation in white hair patches. The role of exosomes in hair repigmentation, particularly in conditions like poliosis, is not well-studied.
Diet can influence hair health, but male pattern baldness (MPB) is primarily genetic. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Bicalutamide and spironolactone are being compared for their effectiveness and safety in treating female pattern hair loss. The conversation seeks advice on which is better to use.
Topical spironolactone's effectiveness for men is discussed, comparing it to finasteride. Users share experiences and opinions on its use for hair loss treatment.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Regenera stem cells and exosomes from 'Cellgenic' umbilical cord donors. The user has been using topical minoxidil 5% and 0.001% estradiol for a year without seeing effects, and another user mentions the importance of microneedling.