PP405, a topical treatment, shows promise for hair growth by activating inactive follicles, with 66% of participants experiencing positive results. The treatment is well-tolerated and may proceed directly to Phase 3 trials, offering a potential alternative to minoxidil and finasteride.
The user experiences immediate hair shedding linked to stress, unlike typical telogen effluvium, and is seeking answers. A suggestion was made to use spironolactone and topical minoxidil to address potential DHT-related shedding.
The user, on testosterone replacement therapy, found finasteride and minoxidil ineffective for hair loss. They are trying a new topical gel with dutasteride, tretinoin, and a higher concentration of minoxidil, and plan to document the results.
Breezula passed a clinical trial in August and there are questions about its availability in 2021 and potential delays due to Covid. No specific treatments were discussed.
The user is starting microneedling for hair loss and is concerned about cleaning the needles and post-treatment care, including sun exposure and applying products like rosemary oil. They use a microneedling pen and are seeking advice on timing and technique.
After 8 months of using topical finasteride, hair miniaturization continues, raising concerns about its effectiveness. Microneedling is suggested as a possible complementary treatment.
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.
The user is experiencing a difficult shedding phase after starting a hair loss treatment with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Despite the shedding, they remain hopeful for regrowth and plan to continue the treatment, encouraged by others' positive results.
The user started taking zinc for a deficiency and is discussing one month of progress. They are inquiring if the observed changes indicate hair regrowth.
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.
Enhancing minoxidil effects can involve using penetration enhancers like DMSO, urea, or retinol, and methods like dermarolling and adding substances like biotin and L-carnitine tartrate. Some users suggest trying higher concentrations of minoxidil if lower percentages are ineffective.
User shared 6-month progress using topical finasteride, biotin, and occasional dermarolling, reporting no side effects except possible depression. Replies praised the results and shared personal experiences with finasteride.
The user has been using a topical combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermastamping for three months to address hair loss. They are considering adding tretinoin and are discussing the effectiveness of topical versus oral treatments.
A user with seborrheic dermatitis uses Ketoconazole 2% and Betamethasone and is considering starting Minoxidil for thinning hair. They are concerned about using Minoxidil and Betamethasone simultaneously.
A 35-year-old male uses topical minoxidil, spironolactone, and microneedling for hair loss, with spironolactone prescribed based on a DNA test indicating poor response to finasteride and dutasteride. Despite concerns about the test's validity and spironolactone's side effects, he reports stable or improved hair condition and no low testosterone symptoms.
The user has seen great results from microneedling but is worried it might lead to faster balding without medication. They are considering adding Finasteride or Dutasteride to their routine to address underlying DHT issues.
The user stopped oral treatments due to side effects and switched to a regimen of topical minoxidil, tretinoin, azelaic acid, and dermaneedling, with recent addition of topical finasteride. They are questioning the long-term effectiveness of non-hormonal methods and considering hair transplantation.
The conversation is about finding a safe carrier for topical antiandrogens like finasteride, kx-826, RU58841, and dutasteride to minimize systemic absorption and side effects. The user experiences side effects from these treatments and is seeking advice on carriers that reduce these effects.
The conversation discusses whether using pyrilutamide would interfere with minoxidil's ability to regrow hair, considering pyrilutamide is seen as a maintenance drug that stops shedding, while minoxidil promotes hair growth but causes initial shedding.
The user is using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and a topical compound with minoxidil, latanoprost, finasteride, and biotin. They are considering stopping the topical minoxidil due to lack of noticeable results on the head but are concerned about potential hair loss or shedding.
The conversation is about the use of peptide therapies for hair loss, specifically GHK-CU, ZN-Thymulin, and PTD-DBM. The user is seeking feedback on the effectiveness of these treatments from those who have tried them.
A user is considering switching to a topical treatment containing finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, instead of their current regimen of oral finasteride and oral minoxidil. They are unsure whether to try the new topical or continue with their current treatment.
DHT Itch and its link to balding, with various treatments such as finasteride being discussed. Members shared their experiences of scalp itch before and after taking 5AR inhibitors, and potential underlying causes such as seborrheic dermatitis were discussed.
A user shared progress pictures 1.5 months after a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, using oral finasteride, topical finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins. They are concerned about potential shock loss and the thinning appearance.
A user with diffuse thinning recommends a root cover-up spray as a temporary, medication-free solution. They plan to consult a dermatologist for treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride while using the spray for special occasions.
The user shared their 3.5-month progress using topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling for hair loss, and plans to start finasteride. They experienced relief from scalp issues with ketoconazole and are managing side effects from minoxidil.
The conversation is about someone experiencing hair thinning at the temples and seeking alternative treatments to Minoxidil due to side effects. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of peppermint oil and dermarolling for hair growth.