A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and from topical to oral minoxidil, experiencing significant hair shedding. They plan to continue this regimen for a year before deciding on any changes.
Kintor's Pyrilutamide results for hair loss treatment will be released soon. The treatment may replace current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil without systemic side effects.
A user shared a 10-month update on their hair loss treatment, including a hair transplant of 2300 grafts and 7.5 months of using a topical minoxidil/finasteride solution and ketoconazole shampoo. They expressed regret for not starting the medications sooner and reported side effects like heart palpitations, which improved after cutting out caffeine.
Kintor announced Phase 3 results for pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment, in China. The conversation is focused on this announcement and its implications for hair loss treatment.
Anti-inflammatories like curcumin, quercetin, and vitamin E may help with hair loss when used alongside treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Ketoconazole is also noted for reducing scalp inflammation and improving scalp health.
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.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss can cause increased shedding, which may indicate the treatment is working by replacing old hairs with new ones. The original poster is experiencing aggressive hair thinning despite long-term treatment.
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.
The conversation is about using topical finasteride or dutasteride with a testosterone and NPP cycle for hair loss. The planned treatment includes microneedling, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, and dutasteride applied topically.
Kintor Pharma completed patient enrollment for a Phase II trial in China for GT20029, a potential new treatment for hair loss. Some believe GT20029 could replace finasteride if effective, while others discuss finasteride's limited efficacy and potential underreported side effects.
Taking dutasteride daily with finasteride is more effective in reducing hair loss and itching than taking dutasteride four times a week. The combination reduces shedding and anxiety.
The conversation discusses the potential of Verteporfin for hair regeneration and improving hair transplant surgery to leave no scars. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
User experienced hair thinning after losing 100 lbs and started Dutasteride treatment. They faced side effects like fatigue, brain fog, and insomnia but no erectile dysfunction.
A user is considering dutasteride mesotherapy versus oral finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about side effects. Other users share experiences with both treatments, suggesting oral finasteride as more effective and cost-efficient, while also discussing the use of minoxidil, alfatradiol, and potential side effects like gynecomastia.
The conversation is about concerns regarding starting finasteride for AGA, with a preference for topical finasteride due to worries about oral side effects. The user is considering adding oral minoxidil later due to an allergy to topical minoxidil.
Chinese company gets green light for Pyrilutamide Phase II trial for androgenetic alopecia. Androgen receptors downregulate in androgen deficient environments.
PP405 is suspected to be a scam, with users doubting its legitimacy and effectiveness. Many recommend using proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
PP405 and ABS-201 are promising treatments for male pattern baldness. PP405 shows rapid hair growth in human trials, while ABS-201 shows significant regrowth in animal studies but is still in early human trials.
In Austria, finasteride prescriptions are restricted due to suicide risk concerns, with new prescriptions only for current users. Alternatives like topical finasteride, dutasteride, and online purchases face legal challenges.
The user is considering postponing a scheduled hair transplant to see if finasteride and minoxidil treatments improve hair growth. Another user suggests waiting several months to assess the effectiveness of the medications before deciding on surgery.
The conversation is about someone using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and Tretinoin for hair loss, and they also stopped antipsychotics and treated an H. pylori infection. They feel there has been progress in their hair growth over two months.
Dr. Bloxham's trial is testing verteporfin on hair transplant patients to see if it can improve hair regrowth in treated areas. People are discussing the potential for follicle regeneration, expected results timeline, and concerns about side effects like cancer.
A user is concerned about the impact of topical dutasteride on sperm quality and potential long-term fertility issues. They are using microneedling with a 0.025% dutasteride solution and are seeking information on whether sperm parameters return to normal after stopping the drug.
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.
A user who underwent exosomes treatment for hair loss and reported their experience, with other users discussing the procedure and offering advice. They discussed options such as finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841 and hair transplants.
An 18-year-old experienced initial hair improvement with minoxidil but noticed increased shedding after surgery and lifestyle changes. They suspect iron deficiency and are seeking other possible explanations for the hair loss.
The user increased their steroid dosage and noticed hair shedding, so they adjusted their regimen by reducing steroid doses and adding oral dutasteride. They are also experimenting with combining RU-58841 and KX-826/pyrilutamide in minoxidil to address hair loss.
OP used minoxidil for 15 months and pyrilutamide for 46 days, achieving desired results without side effects. Users discussed alternatives like dutasteride and finasteride, with concerns about side effects like erectile dysfunction.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Smile Hair Clinic, using treatments like oral finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. They reported no side effects, significant improvement in hair density, and satisfaction with the results.