November 2025 – First Half
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise in hair regrowth, though standardized protocols are needed. Regenera Activa AMT effectively improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia. Microinfusion techniques using tattoo devices offer a promising, low-side-effect method for medication delivery. Microneedling and vitamin D3 achieve complete regrowth in refractory patch alopecia areata. Phenytoin and spironolactone counteract chemotherapy-induced alopecia by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. Combining different drugs enhances androgenetic alopecia treatment outcomes. Artificial intelligence improves diagnostic accuracy for male pattern hair loss. Exosome therapy restores pigmentation in graying hair. An updated systematic review links androgenetic alopecia to increased prostate cancer risk, while a retrospective cohort study finds no significant link to cardiovascular disease risk factors, broadening understanding beyond cosmetic concerns.
The community discusses finasteride’s impact on growth and height in young users, debating the right age to start, and whether to wait until growth is complete. Discussions on saw palmetto’s effect on DHT and finasteride’s potential to lower these levels further are ongoing. There’s curiosity about long-term finasteride use, with some considering switching to dutasteride or upping the dose for better outcomes. Combining finasteride with treatments like minoxidil and mesotherapy is explored to boost effectiveness and manage side effects. Minoxidil’s efficacy in various forms, including compounded oral versions, and combining it with dermastamping is hotly debated. Concerns about shedding and minimal results prompt users to seek advice on treatment adjustments. The sublingual administration of oral minoxidil and finasteride is being explored to mitigate side effects. Environmental factors like water quality and humidity and the role of dandruff and scalp conditions in hair loss are also under scrutiny, with users sharing experiences and seeking effective management strategies.