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      community 7 months into mesotherapy for hair loss

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite undergoing monthly injectable finasteride, clay masks, laser therapy, and microneedling. They are concerned about severe shedding in areas not typically affected by male pattern baldness and are considering seeking a second opinion.

      community fluridil (topilutamide) vs. cb-03-01 (clascoterone)

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about comparing the effectiveness of fluridil and clascoterone in preventing hair loss and inquiring about their use as standalone treatments. There is a question about the concentration of the fluridil brand for efficacy.

      community Brief update clascoterone phase 3 - Breezula

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Cosmo Pharmaceuticals has enrolled about 850 out of 1400 patients for their phase 3 clinical trials of clascoterone (Breezula) and claims to be on schedule. The conversation is about hair loss treatments.

      community [M37] 8 months progress with mostly derma rolling and scalp massaging

      in Progress Pictures  626 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 37-year-old male stopped using finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and switched to derma rolling, scalp massaging, and Revita shampoo, resulting in thicker, healthier hair with new growth. Users discuss the effectiveness of mechanical scalp stimulation, with some sharing similar positive experiences and others expressing skepticism.

      community Effects of 2% vs 5% min for sebderm

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      Switching from 2% liquid minoxidil to 5% foam minoxidil reduced scalp irritation but increased eyebrow flakiness and thinning. The user speculates that propylene glycol in the liquid formulation might have been protecting against seborrheic dermatitis while causing contact dermatitis.

      community Shiseido RCH-01

       5 upvotes 7 years ago
      Shiseido RCH-01 and Replicel's upcoming trial data release. Users discuss expected release timelines and clarify quarter dates.

      community Collagen peptides(powder) i highly recommend

      in Product  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      Collagen peptides are recommended for hair and skin benefits, with users noting improvements in hair and skin health. However, evidence on their effectiveness for hair growth is inconclusive.

      community PP405 (Everychem 3HP) Users - Assemble and share your story!

      in Chat  19 upvotes 1 month ago
      Users discussed the effectiveness of Everychem's solution, similar to PP405, with some reporting improved hair thickness and new growth. Concerns were raised about safety and the legitimacy of the product, with some users advising against purchasing research chemicals.

      community Making topical finasteride solution

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been mixing finasteride with stemoxydine for hair loss and is considering switching to a less expensive product with a different ingredient list. They are questioning if the new product's higher water content compared to alcohol will affect the finasteride's solubility.

      community Fighting Seb Derm + MPB - Winning

      in Progress Pictures  74 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user successfully managed hair regrowth by using a combination of finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and specific shampoos to treat seborrheic dermatitis. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy scalp and are considering food intolerance tests to further address inflammation.

      community Breezula CB-03-01

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation is about a potential new hair loss treatment called Breezula CB-03-01. Users are discussing updates on its development and sharing personal experiences with making or using it.

      community Anyone try Ell-Cranell or Eucapil?

      in Product  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      Ell-Cranell and Eucapil are discussed as hair loss treatments, with Ell-Cranell being a weak estrogen and DHT inhibitor that may reduce hair loss without systemic side effects. Alfatradiol is the active ingredient in these products.

      community Phase 3 of pyrilutamide (kx-836) analysis of the efficacy

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the less impressive results of Pyrilutamide (kx-836) in phase 3 compared to phase 2, with a suggestion that a longer study might show more significant results. One user reports personal success with Pyrilutamide, experiencing no further hair loss and gradual regrowth.

      community folligenz liposomal minoxidil sulfate

      in Chat 2 months ago
      Folligenz liposomal minoxidil sulfate is being discussed for its effectiveness and cost, with users comparing it to regular minoxidil and tretinoin. One user found no difference with the 10% version and noted that a lower tretinoin percentage reduced side effects like skin peeling.

      community 12 months progress. Min Topical Fin Pyri MN

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 12-month progress using 0.5% Pyrilutamide once daily, 0.025% topical finasteride once daily, 5% Minoxidil twice daily, and microneedling 3 times a week. They reported good progress but noted a slowdown in recent months, hoping for thicker hair soon.

      community What’s your views on clascoterone 5% topical solution by cosmo

      in Research/Science  24 upvotes 6 months ago
      Clascoterone 5% topical solution shows promise for treating male-pattern hair loss by blocking DHT at the follicle without systemic absorption, potentially offering fewer side effects than oral treatments like finasteride. While results are promising, long-term safety and effectiveness need further study, and it may serve as a starting point for developing more effective treatments.

      community DIY Topical Fin/Min solution thoughts

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is experimenting with a DIY topical solution combining finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, applying 0.5 mg of finasteride daily. Concerns include absorption issues, potential side effects, and product loss due to hair density, with some users suggesting oral intake for better results.

      community BPC-157 and Angiogenesis. Bro-Science-Execution-Plan

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 11 months ago
      BPC-157 may promote hair growth by increasing angiogenesis, similar to how Minoxidil works, though no direct research confirms this yet. Users report combining BPC-157 with Minoxidil and finasteride for better results, but concerns about long-term safety exist.

      community Can absorption be intervened by oil, sebum etc?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether oily scalp and sebum can hinder the absorption of topical hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, even when using tretinoin. The user is skeptical about the effectiveness of these treatments due to their oily scalp condition.

      community IGF-1 and Peptides? Miracle molecule waiting to be found

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses potential hair loss treatments focusing on stimulating IGF-1 at the follicle level using growth-factor cocktails and engineered peptides, such as Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-20, Thymosin-β4, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. It suggests that device-assisted delivery methods like microneedling may enhance effectiveness.

      community Fin bad responder? My experience

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced side effects from ecklonia cava similar to those reported with finasteride, including depression, brain fog, anxiety, and testicular pain. Despite these issues, the user is still considering using topical finasteride in the future.

      community People call companies stupid for making very high concentration Topical Fin solutions but I think they overlook the fact that the actual absorption rate of finasteride varies greatly

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses how the absorption rate of topical finasteride varies and is not equivalent to its oral form, with only a small percentage reaching the scalp. It also mentions that minoxidil in high concentrations is used topically because only a small amount is absorbed.