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December 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology”
Grey hair and baldness may be linked to COVID-19 severity, but more analysis is needed; post-infectioushairloss is related to the severity of the disease and usually recovers within 3-6 months.
A 20 year old male who is balding and considering switching to a biology/chemistry program in order to find a low-cost, accessible solution for hairloss. Replies discuss the merits of this idea as well as potential treatments such as Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, TM5614, and ADQ.
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hairloss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
A peptide-based hairloss treatment, PP405, reportedly increased hair density by 62% in 90 days, but these claims are unverified and met with skepticism. Users compared PP405 to Minoxidil and Finasteride, expressing doubts about its effectiveness without more evidence.
The user shared their hair regrowth journey, highlighting the use of Minoxidil and Finasteride as main treatments, along with lifestyle changes like changing pillowcases, checking vitamin deficiencies, and maintaining a clean diet. They advised consulting a doctor before starting treatments and noted that results may vary.
The user had a hair transplant five years ago and started using minoxidil three months ago. Commenters recommend adding finasteride or other DHT blockers to prevent further hairloss and maintain results.