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      community Thoughts on Pantostin Alfatradiol?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 4 years ago
      User started using Pantostin Alfatradiol after watching haircafe on YouTube and noticed thicker hair. They wonder why it's not more popular, as it's a 5α-reductase inhibitor with a different mechanism than minoxidil.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community RU58481, are side effects exegerated?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      RU58841's side effects may be exaggerated due to anxiety, with some users experiencing no issues and others reporting symptoms like chest pain. RU58841, minoxidil, and finasteride are used for hair loss treatment, with varying individual reactions.

      community Any experience with dutasteride 2.5mg dose? (Or any dose more than 0.5 mg).

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user with aggressive androgenic alopecia is considering increasing their dutasteride dose from 0.5 mg to potentially 2.5 mg, while already using oral minoxidil, Nizoral, RU-58841, and dermapen. They are seeking advice on the effectiveness and side effects of higher dutasteride doses, with suggestions to consult a dermatologist and consider a higher Nizoral concentration.

      community Helicobacter's concocted serum v1

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A custom-made serum based on double-blind studies for AGA, which includes natural ingredients such as rosemary oil, procyanidin B-2, saw palmetto extract, curcuma aeruginosa, pumpkin seed oil and castor oil. The user has updated their recipe to include apple poly procyanidin B-2 4% concentration and other ingredients before topping it off with Pura d'or serum.

      community Vitamin D deficiency - could it be the cause?

      in Update  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and has a vitamin D deficiency, which they suspect might be causing the issue, but they are also considering androgenic alopecia (AGA) as a cause. They are currently using minoxidil and are unable to get finasteride prescribed, while others suggest addressing the vitamin D deficiency and consulting a dermatologist.

      community Mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol)

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol) in treating hair loss. It explores theories that it either inhibits 5 alpha reductase to prevent T->DHT conversion or aromatizes scalp T into 17-alpha-estradiol to save hair.

      community 5mg min 0.5mg dut - temple regrowth but ravaged crown? 28M

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 28-year-old male is experiencing temple regrowth but crown thinning while using 5mg minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride. The shedding phase is seen as a positive sign of treatment effectiveness, with expectations of noticeable improvements around 6 to 12 months.

      community Who won’t respond to minoxidil? (Studies)

      in Research/Science  33 upvotes 3 months ago
      Minoxidil's effectiveness varies due to differences in sulfotransferase enzyme levels in the scalp, affecting people with conditions like ASD, liver disease, and androgenic alopecia. Treatments like topical tretinoin, microneedling, and using minoxidil sulfate instead of regular minoxidil can improve results for those with low enzyme levels.

      community HMI-115 question about potential earliest access

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. HMI-115, a monoclonal antibody drug, is in phase 1 and 2 trials for different conditions, but its availability on the gray market is unlikely due to high production costs.

      community Potassium and oral min need each other??

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil may require potassium for effectiveness, and diuretics taken for water retention might affect this process. The user plans to start taking potassium to address potential issues with minoxidil's effectiveness.

      community GT20029. Kintor Pharma’s Product

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029, a compound by Kintor Pharma that degrades androgen receptors and is in trials, with potential as a hair loss cure. Another promising treatment mentioned is an antibody that blocks prolactin and has shown positive results in macaques.

      community What is worth dissolving in topical minoxidil solution?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from minoxidil foam to topical solution and considering adding caffeine, melatonin, or cetirizine. Currently using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride, planning to ask for 0.5mg oral dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil.

      community Everyone seems to be looking for an antiandrogen as an add on. But what about Estradiol & its derivatives ( excluding the low concentraion alfatradiool ) being used. Anyone has an experience with this ? Anything that won't cause feminization in the process ?

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using estradiol and its derivatives for hair loss without causing feminization. Users mention alternatives like alfatradiol, topical 17b-Estradiol, and DIM (Diindolylmethane).

      community Any good place to buy KX-826, AHK‑Cu and PTD-DBM?

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses purchasing experimental hair loss treatments KX-826, AHK-Cu, and PTD-DBM, with the user already using Minoxidil and having side effects from Finasteride. Concerns about the legitimacy of certain suppliers and the authenticity of products like pp405 are also mentioned.

      community the ordinary retinol & minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Using retinol with minoxidil may not be as effective as tretinoin, but retinaldehyde or adapalene could be alternatives. A micro-roller with minoxidil is suggested for better results.

      community Temple revival. Dropping Oral min.

      in Chat  4 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced negative side effects from oral minoxidil, including cardiac issues and excessive sweating, and decided to switch to topical minoxidil while using other treatments like RU58841, Setipiprant, Azelaic acid, and latanoprost. Another user suggested splitting the oral minoxidil dose to reduce side effects.