3 citations,
February 2020 in “The journal of gene medicine”
A mutation in the HR gene causes a rare form of irreversible hair loss in two Kashmiri families. Whole exome sequencing is effective for finding such mutations.
The user switched from an alcohol-based Minoxidil to a non-alcohol variant with oleanolic acid due to scalp dryness. They are concerned if the non-alcohol variant will be less effective for hair growth.
The conversation is about considering switching from Fluridil to Pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment. Pyrilutamide is suggested to be more effective, with a recommendation to use the 1% variant twice daily.
The user reported significant hair growth after 8 months using a topical solution of 0.25% Finasteride and 8% Minoxidil, with no side effects. They also performed micro-needling and took multivitamins.
A user jokes about their 2-year-old son having their hairline and asks if it's too late for finasteride. Replies include humorous suggestions like growing a beard, working out, and hair transplants.