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      community CB-03-01: I need help

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user stopped using finasteride and RU58841 and is considering CB-03-01 for androgenic alopecia but is concerned about the cost and effectiveness, especially at a lower dose than in clinical trials. They are also using minoxidil, micro-needling, and nizoral shampoo but are unsure about the correct application method for CB-03-01.

      community Which compounds in Saw Palmetto are actually beneficial?

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Saw palmetto's fatty acids, particularly lauric and linoleic acids, inhibit enzymes linked to hair loss, while sterols like beta-sitosterol are less effective due to poor absorption. The conversation questions which specific compounds in saw palmetto contribute to its anti-androgenic effects.

      community RU58841 and some major questions?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is asking about the effectiveness and dosage of RU58841 for hair loss, comparing it to Minoxidil and discussing its long-term use alongside Finasteride. They plan to use RU58841 and Finasteride for several years before potentially switching to GT20029.

      community [Research/Science] What's the General Consensus On Pyrilutamide So Far?

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      Pyrilutamide is considered to work for hair loss but less effectively than expected, similar to RU58841, and may cause side effects like chest tightness and sexual issues. It's unclear if it's suitable for diffuse thinners, and one user cannot use minoxidil or finasteride due to side effects and personal circumstances.

      community Put P5P in my shampoo, reduced itch a lot!

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user added P5P (vitamin B6) to their shampoo to reduce scalp itch, which improved significantly. They have been using finasteride for hair loss but are exploring additional treatments like topical antiandrogens and prolactin inhibitors.

      community What kind of pill should i choose?

      in Female  7 upvotes 6 years ago
      Treating alopecia androgenetica with limited options, such as spironolacton, dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil 5%, Rogaine foam for men, a shampoo with ketoconazol, iron supplement and dermarolling.

      community Why is scalp DHT suppression lower than systemic?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 9 months ago
      Dutasteride reduces DHT more effectively in hair follicles than finasteride, but some individuals still experience hair loss despite treatment. Combining oral and topical finasteride may improve results, and some users experiment with topical dutasteride despite uncertainties about its absorption.

      community Accrochez vous à votre traitement !

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user resumed taking 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride daily, with vitamins, and noticed hair regrowth. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and prefer oral minoxidil over topical for convenience and effectiveness.

      community Dutasteride (.5mg) is some strong stuff!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  57 upvotes 4 years ago
      User switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, experienced side effects, then took dutasteride once a week with improved hair density. Another user had success with daily dutasteride, while one had no results from topical dutasteride.

      community Dutasteride might be saving me

      in Progress Pictures  439 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and saw significant hair improvement after 7 months, with no side effects from dutasteride. They also switched from topical to oral minoxidil, which may have contributed to the positive results.

      community Been on Dut since 2022, new doctor has concerns.

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      A 31-year-old man has been using Dutasteride since 2022, alongside topical Minoxidil, with positive results and no issues. His new healthcare provider expressed concerns about long-term Dutasteride use and suggested alternatives like oral Minoxidil and Spironolactone, but the patient is hesitant to change a successful routine.

      community Can I put oral dutasteride into my minoxidil?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 46-year-old male is considering adding topical dutasteride to his hair loss regimen, which includes oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, miconazole nitrate, pumpkin seed oil, microneedling, DHT oil blocker, lipogaine, and ketoconazole shampoo. He plans to start with a 0.025% concentration in lipogaine once a week to monitor for side effects.

      community Almost 4 months, before and after of pyrilutamide .5% once daily

      in Update  13 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of minoxidil, alfatradiol, pyrilutamide, and nizoral, despite previous intolerance to finasteride. They emphasize the importance of consistency in treatment and are optimistic about the results, noting no side effects so far.

      community PP405 Hair Loss Drug: Phase 1 Human Results & Biopsy Insights

      in Research/Science  215 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment undergoing trials, with discussions on its effectiveness and comparison to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is skepticism about its status as a cure, with hopes for future advancements in genetic treatments like CRISPR.

      community Actifollic Will sell pyrilutamide😱

      in Treatment  18 upvotes 3 years ago
      Actifollic selling Pyrilutamide as a treatment for hair loss, with people debating its efficacy compared to Minoxidil and Finasteride in combination with RU58841.

      community Now i want to see if this DHT survives

      in Treatment  33 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, and RU58841 for hair loss treatment. Users share experiences with these treatments, noting side effects and varying effectiveness.

      community Oral minoxidil timeframe (any late responders)

      in Minoxidil  34 upvotes 6 months ago
      Oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are being used to treat hair loss, but results are limited, leading to consideration of a hair transplant. The user plans to continue medication for another year before deciding on further action.

      community who in here has used ru58841 , and how did it go

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 5 months ago
      RU58841 had mixed results for hair regrowth, with some users experiencing no change and others noting regrowth but also side effects like libido issues and chest pain. Some users combined it with other treatments like finasteride and dutasteride, with varying effectiveness.

      community Why don't people start with low-dose of dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  25 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride and finasteride for hair loss, with a focus on starting with low doses of dutasteride to match the DHT suppression of finasteride. It highlights the longer half-life and potential side effects of dutasteride, as well as the preference for finasteride due to its availability and research backing.