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      community Guys, we finally have an alternative to finasteride

      in Research/Science  263 upvotes 1 year ago
      A combination of pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and alfatradiol is proposed as an effective alternative to finasteride for treating mild to moderate hair loss, claiming to stabilize hair loss and improve thickness without finasteride's side effects. Some users are skeptical about the effectiveness and approval of these treatments, while others are interested in trying them due to finasteride's side effects.

      community The story of RU58841/PSK3841

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      RU58841, an anti-androgenic compound, showed early promise for treating alopecia but faced challenges after its patent in 1997. Despite advancing to Phase II trials, safety concerns and financial struggles led Aventis to abandon its development. Proskelia, which later merged into ProStrakan, couldn't prioritize the drug, leading to its eventual stagnation and failure to reach the market.

      community Let’s talk about micro needling

      in Microneedling  14 upvotes 11 months ago
      Microneedling combined with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth than microneedling alone. Optimal results are seen with weekly microneedling using 0.5 - 1mm needles and regular minoxidil application, avoiding minoxidil on the needled area for 24 hours.

      community Natural methods only. Gains or Nah?

      in Is this regrowth? 6 months ago
      The user is attempting to regrow hair using natural methods like microneedling, rosemary oil, and capsaicin tincture, avoiding medications like finasteride and minoxidil due to past health issues. Feedback suggests these methods are ineffective, with many recommending shaving or considering a hair system instead.

      community Is it effective to make microneedling without minoxidil?

      in Chat  31 upvotes 5 months ago
      Microneedling can be effective for hair growth, but it is more effective when combined with minoxidil. Finasteride or other DHT suppressants are necessary to prevent hair loss due to male pattern baldness.

      community Finasteride and “anti-aging” effects

      in Treatment  218 upvotes 8 months ago
      Finasteride may help users look younger by suppressing DHT, affecting skin and hair. Users also emphasize skincare, sunscreen, and lifestyle for maintaining a youthful appearance.

      community 10 Month Nuclear Stack Progress Update

      in Progress Pictures  151 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a treatment regimen including finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, RU58841, red light therapy, microneedling, and various supplements. They switched from dutasteride to finasteride due to side effects and reported improved results and well-being.

      community Impressive Progress with New Additions

      in Progress Pictures  74 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user reports improved hair growth after adding oral minoxidil and microneedling to their routine, while reducing oral minoxidil dosage due to hand swelling. They've been treating hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil since 2015, with intermittent use of minoxidil.

      community Pp405 phase 2a clinical results

      in Research/Science  40 upvotes 10 months ago
      PP405 shows initial promise for treating androgenetic alopecia, with safety confirmed in early trials, but skepticism remains due to limited data. Further trials are needed to determine its true efficacy and potential market impact.

      community VDPHL01 works really quickly .. apparently?

      in Research/Science  47 upvotes 1 month ago
      VDPHL01 shows faster and stronger hair growth compared to standard minoxidil, with no major side effects reported. Users discuss combining it with other treatments like dutasteride and finasteride for better results, while expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of PP405.

      community 25M Seeking Advice on Hair Regrowth Treatments and Options

      in Basic Questions  102 upvotes 2 days ago
      A 25-year-old is considering treatments for hair regrowth, including ketoconazole shampoo, 5% Minoxidil, Minoxidil with Tretinoin, and possibly ordering RU58841. They are hesitant about using Dutasteride or Finasteride due to perceived risks but are motivated to regrow hair to improve appearance due to visible veins from low body fat.

      community Minoxidil with Tretinoin together

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 10 months ago
      Combining tretinoin with minoxidil may improve absorption by exfoliating the scalp, but results vary. Users suggest starting with low frequency to avoid irritation, and some recommend additional treatments like finasteride or microneedling.

      community Estimate of GT20029 on the grey market?

      in Technology  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about when GT20029, a hair loss treatment, might be available on the grey market, with users discussing the challenges of compounding it and speculating it might be available after phase 2 results, similar to pyri. Specific treatments mentioned are pyri, RU58841, and GT20029.

      community Recently had a Doctor appointment this week

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP had a doctor appointment, was advised to try B vitamins and change shampoo for hair loss, and may consider Finasteride if no improvement. Users suggest seeing a dermatologist directly, as vitamins likely won't help much with AGA.

      community Oral minoxidil or topical with tretinoin?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of oral minoxidil versus topical minoxidil with tretinoin for hair regrowth, with some users suggesting oral minoxidil might be more effective for non-responders to topical treatments. Concerns about side effects and the role of enzymes in activating minoxidil are also mentioned.