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      community Do these two supplements inhibit 5alpha-reductase?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      Pumpkin Seed Oil and Perilla Oil (with alpha-lipoic acid, linoleic acid, and oleic acid) are discussed as potential 5alpha-reductase inhibitors. The conversation focuses on their effectiveness for hair loss treatment.

      community Hydrophobic Finasteride. Why don’t we have it?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of creating a hydrophobic version of finasteride to reduce systemic side effects while maintaining scalp health. It compares this idea to fluridil, which is designed to be hydrophobic and has less systemic absorption.

      community Diy dutesteride please help MCT oil or PG?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is making their own dutasteride solution using MCT oil but is concerned about its effectiveness and bioavailability. They are considering using propylene glycol or adding ethanol for better results, while others suggest the current dosage might be excessive.

      community Lyphar Biotech. China source for RU58841

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses the safety and trustworthiness of ordering RU58841 from Lyphar Biotech in China, with a focus on pricing and reliability. The user is seeking advice on whether to proceed with the purchase or consider alternative sources.

      community Has Anyone Gotten Results With TH16?

      in Product  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using TH16, a topical melatonin with resveratrol, and stemoxydine for hair maintenance, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects. The user is considering a low-dose topical finasteride despite sensitivity.

      community This true? Sult1a1 enzyme booster 2025

      in Technology  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential effectiveness of a Sult1a1 enzyme booster in enhancing the results of minoxidil for hair loss. Users express interest in the booster, hoping it will improve the effectiveness of oral minoxidil, especially for those who struggle with topical application.

      community Any chemists want to manufacture PP405 / JXL069? (Steps inside)

      in Research/Science  89 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the synthesis and potential use of JXL069 and PP405 for hair loss treatment, with skepticism about their effectiveness and concerns about safety. Users mention that JXL069 has shown no results in hair growth, and there is confusion about its identity and effectiveness compared to PP405.

      community Thoughts on my dermatologist only giving me methionine for AGA?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      A dermatologist prescribed methionine with vitamins for hair loss, but the user is doubtful and plans to seek finasteride in France. The user is unsure why finasteride or minoxidil wasn't prescribed, suspecting concerns about side effects or strength.

      community Topical fin formulation question

      in Finasteride  91 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is making a homemade topical finasteride solution by dissolving crushed finasteride tablets in ethanol and PG. They are unsure if the final solution maintains the intended concentration after filtering and are considering adding more ethanol to ensure accuracy.

      community how to make homemade topical finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about making homemade topical finasteride, discussing mixing it with Kirkland minoxidil and creating a solvent with alcohol, glycerin, and water. A formula suggestion includes 50% ethyl alcohol, 25% propylene glycol, and 25% distilled water.

      community RU58841 vehicle penetration (Study for minoxidil)

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user mixes their own RU58841 solution and found that increasing the ethanol content improved absorption and reduced scalp itching. A study on minoxidil showed that penetration increased with higher ethanol concentrations, reaching maximum penetration at 90% ethanol.

      community pyrilutamide solution progress log

      in Product  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 28 year old using a hair loss prevention protocol to restore thinning hair, which includes finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, alopecin, nizoral shampoo and microneedling; the user is now adding pyrilutamide solution to the regimen with the hope of improving their results. RU58841 was also ordered but not yet used.

      community Best, possible, or experimental growth agonists that AREN'T MINOXIDIL.

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Various hair growth treatments were discussed, including microneedling, bimatoprost, setipiprant, stemoxydine, PGE2, CB-03-01, WNT Beta-Catenin upregulators, KY19382, topical estrogen, IGF-1, GH, MK-677, oral castor oil, fisetin, resveratrol, cetrizine, and lactic acid. Users shared experiences and sources for these treatments, with some expressing interest in topical solutions and others noting the lack of FDA approval or scientific evidence for certain options.

      community Help labing up hair preservations

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      The conversation is about making RU58841 solutions for hair loss treatment and sourcing ingredients for KB solutions. The user mentions using RU58841 powder from Shaanxi Greenyobiotech.

      community Galenic lotion. Science behind the components

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user is considering a hair loss treatment lotion containing minoxidil, adenosine, caffeine, melatonin, and azelaic acid, questioning the interaction between caffeine and adenosine receptors. Another user suggests adding a topical anti-DHT ingredient like spironolactone, noting it should not be taken orally by men.

      community Solvent for topical fin with low absorption

      in Product  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

      community Pyrilutamide isn’t failed at all.

      in Technology  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Kintor is producing a cosmetic with KX826, starting at 0.5% concentration and moving to 1%. The 0.5% concentration wasn't as effective as minoxidil and finasteride, but the 1% concentration shows promise.

      community MCL1 does anyone knows anthying about it

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      MCL-1 protein may help maintain hair follicles in the growth phase and prevent miniaturization. There is interest in experimental treatments like exosomes, peptides, or stem cell serums to upregulate MCL-1 for hair loss, especially for those not using minoxidil or finasteride.

      community Polydopamine Synergizes with Quercetin Nanosystem to Reshape the Perifollicular Microenvironment for Accelerating Hair Regrowth in Androgenetic Alopecia.

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      A quercetin-encapsulated and polydopamine-integrated nanosystem (PDA@QLipo) shows promise for treating androgenetic alopecia by reshaping the perifollicular microenvironment, outperforming minoxidil in hair regeneration. The nanosystem promotes cell proliferation, hair follicle renewal, and recovery by scavenging reactive oxygen species and enhancing neovascularity.

      community How can you make your own PP405

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      People are discussing making their own PP405 for hair loss treatment using JLX069 and DMSO. There is skepticism about the safety and effectiveness of this homemade solution, with some users expressing concerns about potential risks.

      community Best minoxidil formulation for best results?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses creating a customized minoxidil formulation with tretinoin, azelaic acid, and caffeine, but there are concerns about foam stabilization due to acidity. The user seeks advice on the best formulation for effective results.