This conversation is about a user's post showing their progress in hairgrowth after four months of taking finasteride and minoxidil, although it was later revealed that they had also received a hair transplant. The replies to the post were mixed, with some questioning the validity of the results and others expressing admiration.
The conversation discusses the slow transition from baby hair to normal hair while using finasteride and transitioning to dutasteride, with progress except for the crown area. It's mentioned that hair thickening can take years, with each growthcycle potentially making the hair thicker, and this process can span over 6 months or more.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can cause initial shedding as they restart the hairgrowthcycle, but this is not an indicator of treatment failure. The effectiveness of these treatments should be judged by cosmetic changes over time, not by daily hair loss counts.
PP405 is a new hair loss treatment in phase 2 trials that may promote hairgrowth by increasing lactate production and activating hair follicle stem cells. It could potentially replace hormone-disrupting treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
Hair loss discussion mentions losing 50 strands daily as normal, but varies for individuals. Some users joke about hair loss in other areas, while others emphasize individual differences and haircycle length.