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A 31-year-old male shared his 3-year progress using finasteride 1 mg daily, with additional treatments including nutrafol, multivitamins, vitamin D, marine collagen, PRP scalp injections, micro-needling, and Nizoral. He experienced temporary libido issues but currently has no side effects.

Zinc picolinate and saw palmetto may lower DHT but are less effective than finasteride. Finasteride and minoxidil are preferred treatments, with ketoconazole shampoo as a suggested addition.

Female (37) experiencing hair loss for 5 years, tried max dose of spiro and oral + topical minox without success. Discovered low cortisol and low DHEA levels, seeking functional medicine practitioner for help.

A 23-year-old experiencing hair thinning has seen noticeable improvement after using 1.25 mg oral finasteride for over a year and recently starting 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, along with ketoconazole shampoo. They are considering a hair transplant in the future and have not experienced any side effects from the medication.

The user started balding at 16/17 and tried various treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride with little success. They recently started applying diclofenac gel to their bald areas and noticed some hair regrowth, attributing this to diclofenac's ability to lower prolactin levels and its anti-inflammatory effects.

PP405's phase 2a trial results were presented, focusing on safety and pharmacokinetics, with a future meeting planned to share the full dataset. The trial includes a randomized controlled portion and an open-label extension, with no indication of phase 2B completion.

The user has been using 1.25 mg of oral minoxidil and finasteride since September 2025 to address diffuse hair thinning, and is considering trying a new shampoo. Other users suggest increasing the minoxidil dose and trying dutasteride.

The conversation discusses potential vitamin deficiencies leading to hair loss, with a focus on Vitamin D and iron. Some individuals are using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, while others consider vitamin supplementation due to deficiencies.

Hair loss discussion includes Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 treatments. User asks how much alfatradiol lowers DHT levels.

User creates 0.1% topical finasteride solution using Alfatradiol Avixis base. Seeks help to ensure alfatradiol base dissolves finasteride.

A 24-year-old male shares his two-month progress on hair regrowth using 0.5mg Dutasteride, 2.5mg Minoxidil, 10mg Biotin, and Ketoconazole shampoo, noting significant crown improvement. Users discuss the effectiveness of oral Minoxidil, with some expressing skepticism about photo angles and the necessity of Biotin unless deficient.

A 25-year-old shares 4 months of hair loss progress using 0.5mg Dutasteride, 2.5mg Minoxidil, and 10mg Biotin in one capsule. They experienced significant improvement by month 2, despite a big shed at month 3, with no side effects reported.

Veradermics' new hair loss treatment, VDPHL01, is likely a modified release oral minoxidil, which has received $75 million in funding for clinical trials. Despite skepticism about investing in a known treatment, some believe it could offer improved efficacy and reduced side effects.

The potential of using a specific antibody, HMI-115, as a treatment for hair loss alongside traditional treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride. The user suggests trying either a 240 mg or 30 mg dose to see if it works.

Adding vitamins like zinc, iron, biotin, and vitamin D to finasteride and minoxidil may help with hair loss. Some users are skeptical about the study's validity due to its precise numbers.

Vitamins and minerals like vitamin E, zinc, and iron may aid hair growth, especially in cases of deficiency. Pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, horsetail, and AminoMar show some promise for improving hair health and count.

The conversation discusses hair regrowth improvement due to zinc, biotin, and D3 supplements, highlighting that hair loss can result from deficiencies, not just androgenetic alopecia. The user emphasizes that treatments like finasteride are not the only solutions.

The conversation discusses a hair loss regimen involving finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and various supplements like biotin, omega-3, vitamin D3, zinc, and magnesium. The user also uses dermastamping and topicals like ketoconazole and diclofenac, with mixed opinions on zinc's effect on hair loss.

Clascoterone cream was submitted for review to Health Canada in August 2022, with hopes of approval within 3-6 months. It may potentially enhance finasteride's effects for hair loss treatment.

Hair loss treatment with latanoprost, minoxidil, and biotin showed progress. Latanoprost, a glaucoma drug, stimulates anagen phase and increases conversion of vellus hair to terminal hair.

The user experienced hair thinning after using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin chewables for three months and considered switching to oral minoxidil and dutasteride. The texture change in chewables was noted, but the thinning might be due to other factors like switching to dutasteride or effects from hormone replacement therapy.

OP is using 5% minoxidil and a foligain supplement for hair loss, with blood test results showing high cortisol levels. OP is considering starting finasteride, while another user shares their experience with finasteride and hair loss challenges due to malabsorption issues.

The conversation is about a user obtaining a compounded treatment for hair loss, including 0.1% latanoprost, 0.2% melatonin, and 1% cetirizine. The user also uses 2.5 mg dutasteride, 5 mg minoxidil, and RU58841 daily, and is at Norwood 2.

PP405 shows promise as a hair loss treatment, with 31% experiencing increased hair density in a short trial. It may complement treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, but long-term effectiveness and safety need confirmation.

A user experienced increased hair shedding and unchanged DHT levels after taking 0.25mg of finasteride for 47 days, leading them to increase the dose to 0.5mg. Others discussed varying experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and the importance of measuring scalp DHT.

PP405 is a new hair loss treatment that may outperform minoxidil and finasteride by growing thick hair in bald areas within four weeks. Its release is expected around 2028, but concerns about its long-term efficacy and cost remain.

PP405 (Everychem 3HP) may help with hair regrowth, with mixed user experiences. Users often combine it with minoxidil and finasteride, but there are concerns about its efficacy and side effects.

Consider taking vitamin D3 and using tretinoin with minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss. Rosemary essential oil may improve hair appearance.

A user applied the 8T3 product for hair loss, targeting LPP and AGA, and plans to update on its effectiveness. The product uses a saline buffered phosphate vehicle, suitable for those intolerant to ethanolic vehicles.

Clascoterone 5% and PP405 are being discussed as potential future treatments for hair loss, with clascoterone nearing phase three completion and PP405 possibly taking a cosmetic route to market. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are mentioned as effective in slowing hair loss, but a complete cure remains elusive.