January 2016 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
A substance called prostaglandinD2 is found more in bald scalps and it stops hair from growing. Blocking its receptor could potentially treat hair loss.
Diet can influence hair health, but male pattern baldness (MPB) is primarily genetic. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and other options like PRP and ketoconazole. It highlights the importance of asking specific questions during a dermatology visit to determine the cause of hair loss and appropriate treatments.
The conversation is about the frequency of applying peppermint oil and rosemary for hair loss and what carrier oil is best to use. People are sharing their results from using these treatments.
Blocking the Mitochondrial pyruvate carrier and using aldose reductase inhibitors like Indian gooseberry and berberine may help with hair growth. Magnesium can also be added to increase NADPH.
The user reversed male pattern baldness using a pro-thyroid diet, lifestyle changes, and scalp stimulation exercises, without Minoxidil or Finasteride. They reported reduced dandruff, itchiness, oiliness, and experienced hair regrowth and thickening over 15 months.