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January 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international”
The Hair Diameter Index (HDI) was created to help plan hair restoration surgery after finding that visualhairdensity is linked to hair count and thickness, not volume.
A peptide-based hair loss treatment, PP405, reportedly increased hairdensity 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.
Redensyl, which is a topical alternative to Minoxidil for hair loss. It may have advantages such as not making the hair greasy and lasting longer after discontinuing use than minoxidil. There are some positive reports from users, but also some negative ones, so it's unclear how effective this treatment will be in comparison to Minoxidil and other treatments like Finasteride or RU58841.
ShaneMorcs shared updated hair comparison photos and believes he's made progress. People commented on his improvement, asked about potential side effects, and inquired about the treatments he's using.
Microneedling may enhance hair regrowth by transferring stem cells to dormant follicles, improving the effects of minoxidil. Users discuss using microneedling with needle lengths around 1.5mm to stimulate hair growth.
Tretinoin can make minoxidil more effective for hair loss treatment, but some users did not see improved hairdensity with this combination and had better results with dutasteride.