Men with early male pattern baldness (MPB) may have hormonal abnormalities similar to those in women with PCOS. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
PTD-DBM is being explored for hair regrowth by targeting CXXC5, with clinical trials expected after pre-clinical studies. Users express anticipation and skepticism about its effectiveness.
Hair loss treatments discussed include microneedling, minoxidil, tretinoin, finasteride, dutasteride, pumpkin seeds, saw palmetto, and scalp massage. The consensus is that finasteride or dutasteride is necessary for significant regrowth, while other methods may only slow hair loss.
An 18-year-old is using a high-dose hair loss treatment regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and plans to add RU58841 and bimatoprost, despite warnings from others about the risks. The user is determined to reverse hair loss but acknowledges the potential dangers and does not recommend others follow their approach.
The user is seeking advice on maximizing hair growth while using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral, and microneedling, and is considering adding a laser diode cap, topical finasteride, retinol, and caffeine. Suggestions include using tretinoin with minoxidil for better absorption, switching to dutasteride, and considering RU58841 or pyrilutamide.
A user who was part of an ongoing trial for a prolactin blocker and had regrowth, but the progress photos were not shared due to negative reactions from other users. Treatments mentioned include HMI-115, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
PP405 shows potential for hair growth, with 31% of advanced balding men experiencing over 20% increase in hair density in 8 weeks. However, skepticism persists due to selective data presentation and lack of long-term results, with comparisons to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
Pyrilutamide, a potential topical treatment for male pattern baldness, and the user's anticipation of its Phase 2 trial results. Several users discussed their experiences with Finasteride and RU58841, while others voiced skepticism about the efficacy of Pyrilutamide.
A 22-year-old male experiencing hair thinning is considering starting finasteride but is concerned about potential side effects and hereditary factors. While waiting to access finasteride, he plans to use pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, biotin, and vitamins, and is advised to check blood levels before starting treatment.
Hair loss discussion mentions treatments like Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil. Users share experiences, side effects, and advice on using these treatments.
The user is considering using CB or clascoterone for hair loss, potentially as an alternative to RU. They're also contemplating asking a dermatologist for topical clascoterone cream to apply to their temple.
The conversation is about using alfatradiol (17α-estradiol) as a hair loss treatment. The user is considering adding it to their regimen due to its safety and availability.
The user is experiencing scalp irritation from a compounded treatment of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. They are considering switching to a non-alcohol, propylene glycol-free formula with a lower tretinoin percentage to reduce irritation.
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.
Concerns about the potential systemic effects and safety of PP405 for hair loss, with discussions on its comparison to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Users express skepticism about untested research chemicals and emphasize the importance of clinical trials to ensure safety and efficacy.
The conversation discusses the ineffectiveness of tablet forms of dutasteride for hair loss due to poor absorption compared to soft gel capsules. It suggests switching to FDA-approved soft gel capsules for better results, as tablets may not adequately suppress DHT levels.
The user is using 0.1% dutasteride, 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.005% caffeine in the morning, and 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.01% tretinoin at night. They are concerned about the solution vehicle's effectiveness in preventing systemic absorption and ensuring the products stay around the hair follicles.
Mixing RU58841 with cetosomal minoxidil is discussed due to scalp irritation from ethanol PG vehicles. A mixture of the two turned bright pink when left to dry.
The user is seeking advice on sourcing finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, as their doctors are unwilling to prescribe both finasteride/dutasteride and minoxidil simultaneously. They are also looking for sources of GHK-Cu and RU58841 in the USA, with suggestions including using services like Hims, ro.co, and Musely.
The conversation is about choosing an anti-androgen for hair loss treatment, with options being alfatradiol and pyrilutamide. Alfatradiol is considered a better choice due to its established use, while pyrilutamide is more experimental.
Taking CoQ10 and fish oil supplements may lead to increased body hair growth and a crawling sensation on the scalp and skin. The user suspects these supplements could be linked to hair growth, possibly due to their effects on heart health and cholesterol management.
Dutasteride may inhibit androgen receptors in addition to reducing DHT, potentially explaining its effectiveness over finasteride for hair loss. Concerns about its impact on muscle growth are debated, with some suggesting no significant effects.
Intradermal botulinum toxin (BTX) injections effectively treat androgenetic alopecia (AGA) by inhibiting TGF-β1 secretion from hair follicles. Further research and long-term follow-up are needed to confirm these findings.
Using liposomal solutions with dutasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin worsened hair loss due to buildup and scalp issues. Consulting a professional and returning to simpler treatments like finasteride and minoxidil improved the situation.
Topical dutasteride may have limited absorption due to its higher molecular mass compared to finasteride, potentially affecting its efficacy in suppressing DHT locally. Microneedling might enhance dutasteride absorption, possibly offering stronger local DHT suppression with fewer systemic effects.
A user shared a new hair loss treatment protocol including topical dutasteride, latanoprost, caffeine, minoxidil, tretinoin, and triamcinolone acetonide. Others discussed the effectiveness and availability of these treatments, with some suggesting simpler oral alternatives.
User Solid_Repeat5382 shared their experience with Pyrilutamide for hair loss, which initially reduced shedding but later lost effectiveness. They plan to switch back to RU58841 and finasteride, while continuing minoxidil and dermapen treatments.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about absorption and considering adding tretinoin for better results. Microneedling is suggested as a method to improve absorption, with varying depths and frequencies recommended.
A user who didn't respond well to minoxidil and finasteride is considering the role of IGF-1 in hair loss treatment effectiveness. They discuss the potential of using HGH to improve hair growth and other health issues, referencing several sources that suggest IGF-1 levels may influence hair loss and treatment response.