The conversation is about using distilled water as a solvent for topical finasteride to reduce systemic absorption. The user is considering avoiding ethanol and propylene glycol to achieve this.
Discussion on hair loss treatments, focusing on pp405, with skepticism about its effectiveness and concerns about its association with the cosmetic industry. Users also mention treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
The conversation is about alternatives to finasteride for hair loss, with suggestions including fluridil, oral minoxidil, alfatradiol, and cb-03-01. Concerns about finasteride's side effects, including potential breast cancer risk, are also discussed.
Capronium Chloride and Trichoxidil are suggested as better alternatives to Minoxidil for hair growth without heart side effects. The Japanese Dermatological Association recommends topical Minoxidil over Capronium Chloride.
The user is experiencing scalp itching from a PG ethanol base in their hair loss treatment, which includes 0.025% finasteride and 2.5% minoxidil, and is seeking alternatives without PG or ethanol. Suggestions include Zeuss non-PG foam and Ulo, which do not use PG or hydrocortisone.
There is no reliable ranking for the effectiveness of topical anti-androgens like Fluridil, RU58841, and Pyrilutamide, with limited studies available. Some users suggest Pyrilutamide may be promising based on ongoing trials, while Fluridil combined with finasteride has shown positive results for some individuals.
The conversation is about considering pyrilutamide 1% as an alternative treatment for hair loss due to intolerance to 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. Some users suggest it might be effective, while others view it as a temporary solution.
The conversation humorously discusses using off-label drugs like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair growth. It jokes about the brain absorbing these treatments for maximum keratin production.
The conversation discusses the storage and use of pyrilutamide for hair loss, where one user advises against keeping it in the freezer as it may crystallize the active compounds.
The post discusses the effectiveness of pyrilutamide for hair loss. The user maintains hair with alfatrodial, fluridil, minoxidil, and keto shampoo but is seeking a simpler and cheaper alternative.
Minoxidil, dutasteride, and copper peptides are used in a tattooing method for hair regrowth, with some users noting better results compared to oral treatments. Copper peptides are considered to have minimal impact, but the method may reduce side effects.
Topical finasteride as a potential alternative to oral finasteride for reducing DHT levels on the scalp with fewer side effects, and other hair loss treatments such as minoxidil.
The user experienced side effects with both oral and topical finasteride and is considering making their own hair loss treatment using CB-03-01 (Breezula) mixed with minoxidil due to fewer reported side effects. They plan to use a lower concentration than what was used in trials.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments for a woman experiencing androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, with suggestions including low-dose oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and hormone replacement therapy. The user is seeking advice due to intolerance to spironolactone and topical minoxidil, and concerns about low testosterone and DHT levels.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on the use of Minoxidil, finasteride, and triamcinolone. Concerns are raised about high concentrations of Minoxidil and the long-term use of corticosteroids.
The user recommends a thickening clay as a great pre-styling product for hair volume and texture, despite its poor hold. They also mention using finasteride and express skepticism about the effectiveness of a shampoo containing saw palmetto and caffeine.
A user is seeking advice on creating a topical solution combining minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin for hair loss, and is unsure about optimal concentrations and availability. Another user shares their custom formula with tretinoin 0.015%, finasteride 0.025%, and minoxidil 5%, and mentions taking oral dutasteride 0.25mg daily.
The DHT itch is linked to hair loss and persists despite finasteride use; switching to dutasteride helped alleviate the itch and promoted regrowth. Some users suggest seborrheic dermatitis as a cause and recommend treatments like medicated shampoos, vitamin D, and minoxidil.
Topical spironolactone is available in the UK for men to block androgen receptors locally. The user seeks opinions or experiences from others who have used it.
Topical dutasteride is more effective than oral finasteride for male pattern hair loss, with fewer side effects. Some prefer oral treatments for convenience, while others use topical solutions like minoxidil and dutasteride, sometimes with microneedling, for better results.
Zeuss sublingual products for hair loss, including finasteride and a finasteride-free option, are discussed for their potential to reduce side effects through sublingual delivery. The inclusion of copper peptides is noted, but the high price is a concern without more user feedback.
Topical androgen receptor antagonists may not be necessary if 5-AR inhibitors like finasteride or dutasteride effectively reduce DHT levels. Combining a 5-AR inhibitor with a topical androgen antagonist could potentially enhance treatment, but oral use of androgen antagonists is too risky due to severe side effects.
Clascoterone in Winlevi, a topical AR antagonist, is being re-examined due to concerns about HPA axis suppression in adolescents, but it's unlikely to be banned for adult use in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The European Medicines Agency recommended refusing Winlevi for acne vulgaris, but this may not affect Breezula's approval for AGA.
Higher doses of dutasteride reduce scalp DHT more effectively than finasteride, but have diminishing returns after 3mg daily and may cause more side effects. Combining dutasteride with topical minoxidil can enhance results, but using both finasteride and dutasteride together is unnecessary.
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.
Different minoxidil formulations affect hair growth and side effects. Higher propylene glycol and pH levels improve effectiveness but can cause scalp irritation.
User experienced new hair growth after using Head and Shoulders 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner, attributing it to pyrithione zinc reducing scalp inflammation and DHT. They seek others' experiences with anti-dandruff products.
The conversation discusses using oral spironolactone for hair loss in males when 5ari blockers fail. Concerns are raised about spironolactone's side effects, and alternatives like pyrilutamide and breezula are suggested.