A 19-year-old experienced worsening hair loss after 4 months on finasteride, despite initial improvement with minoxidil. The consensus is to continue treatment for at least a year, as shedding is common and often temporary.
David Barreto shared that a London-based research group is conducting a 12-month trial for a new nutraceutical treatment for pattern hair loss, designed with Dr. Carlos Puig. The trial aims to provide robust data, with results expected in 1-2 years, potentially representing a significant advancement since finasteride’s introduction in 1997.
PP405 may damage hairfollicles if used long-term, suggesting cycling might be necessary. Combining it with finasteride could help maintain hair growth.
Stem cell hairrestoration lacks scientific evidence and is often considered a scam. Effective hair loss treatments include hair transplants, Minoxidil, and Finasteride, but stem cell treatments are not proven.