A 21-year-old male with a thyroid condition noticed his hair thinning uniformly without a receding hairline. He is considering using a 5ARI to prevent further baldness if he starts TRT.
Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. A user asks about alfatradiol's availability, public perception, and usage in Germany.
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
A woman experiencing hormonal hair loss is on dutasteride and bicalutamide, which initially improved her hair, but she is now experiencing a second shedding phase with significant short hair loss. Despite normal hormone levels and no deficiencies, she is unsure if this shedding is normal and seeks advice.
A user experienced hair thinning and scalp issues after using a sebum-regulating shampoo and perm treatments. They are advised to consider potential allergies, try a simple shampoo, and research treatments like finasteride for possible male pattern baldness.
RepliCel has purchased Trichoscience, and they have a video about hair multiplication. The conversation also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A 33-year-old male experienced initial hair improvement with exosomes, PRP, Regenera, oral minoxidil (2.5mg), and finasteride (1mg), but his condition worsened after stopping treatments. He is considering a hair transplant and seeks advice on its viability.
A 30-year-old with diffuse thinning and a balding crown is using a treatment regimen of a 2-in-1 pill containing finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, along with various supplements. After two weeks, no side effects have been experienced, and updates with pictures will be posted monthly.
A 38-year-old man from Poland, balding for 15 years, shared his hair regrowth progress after 4 months of using finasteride (fin), minoxidil (min), micro-needling, and infrared light treatments. He recently switched from finasteride to dutasteride.
A 26-year-old male used a hair serum containing procapil, Anagain, and biotin, noticing initial improvement in his hairline followed by worsening. He questions if this is mild shedding or if he should stop using the serum.
A 24-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair shedding despite past success with mesotherapy and minoxidil, and is considering adding treatments like Expecia, dermapen, or a hair transplant. Many suggest using finasteride to maintain hair, as it is necessary even after a transplant, and side effects are rare and reversible.
The conversation discusses using GHK Cu + AHK Cu peptides combined with topical dutasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth. It mentions negative side effects of finasteride and promotes a specific copper peptide serum.
The conversation discusses the importance of scalp skin barrier health in hair follicle cycling, suggesting treatments like ceramides or niacinamide to support hair growth. It also mentions the use of finasteride for hair loss.
A 30-year-old male is using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and various supplements for hair loss, reporting no sexual side effects but experiencing tinnitus. He stopped microneedling and tretinoin cream, saw quick results, and experiences low-intensity shedding.
RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.
People on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with aggressive androgenetic alopecia (AGA) discuss using Dutasteride or Finasteride, sometimes combined with topical treatments like RU58841 or CB-03-01 (Breezula), to prevent hair loss. Concerns about side effects and costs of certain treatments are mentioned, with one individual sharing their experience of slowed hair loss using Finasteride alone.
A user is experiencing hair thinning and is using a peptide with oleanic acid as a DHT blocker, along with minoxidil, while waiting for topical finasteride. They plan to use a combination of minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamp, ketoconazole, and scalp massages, but are advised to stick to proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
The user noticed increased hair loss over the past three years and is seeking advice. A suggestion was made to consult a dermatologist or trichologist and consider blood tests, particularly for vitamin D levels, to address potential androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
Procyanidin B2, a compound derived from Annurca apples, as a potential treatment for pattern hair loss. Several clinical studies were mentioned, which found that procyanidin B2 could increase hair growth, density, and keratin content. Other treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 were not discussed.
The user is using a hair loss treatment regimen including Avodart (dutasteride), oral minoxidil, LLLT caps, vitamins, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is considering adding dermarolling and RU58841. They are experiencing unwanted body hair growth from minoxidil and are planning for a future hair transplant.
The conversation discusses a topical finasteride therapy with hydrocortisone butyrate, estrone base, and breviline. A user suggests oral finasteride as a superior option.
The user has been using oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss without success and is considering adding topical 17α-estradiol, Pyrilutamide, Clascoterone, or cetirizine. They have confirmed low serum DHT levels and are exploring additional treatments due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and prostaglandin D2.
The user discussed switching from RU58841 with Minoxidil to Finasteride due to cost, noting better physical feelings and hair growth with RU58841. They are considering returning to RU58841 and checking DHT levels after a month.
RU58841 is discussed as a topical anti-androgen for hair loss, but its effectiveness and safety are not well-documented, leading to mixed opinions and experiences among users. Some combine it with finasteride, but concerns about side effects and lack of FDA approval limit its popularity.
The conversation is about using RF microneedling with ExoHealer, along with finasteride and minoxidil, to improve hair thickness and reduce shedding. The user reports noticeable improvements in scalp texture and oiliness, with plans to consider stem cell treatments in the future.
New hair loss treatments like PP-405, AMP-303, and SCUBE3 are being discussed, but none are confirmed to fully restore hairlines. Current treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 are still widely used, with some hope for future advancements in hair regrowth.
A user is interested in creating a hair growth serum using oleic acid, palmitoleic acid, and anhydrous ethanol, and seeks advice on sourcing these ingredients. Another user plans to mix these with minoxidil, which already contains ethanol, and mentions using RU58841.