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

      in Research/Science  24 upvotes 4 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 About microneedling for hair.For AGA,Is dermastamp better?

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 22-year-old female with AGA due to PCOS is using 5% minoxidil foam and 2mg finasteride daily, and is seeking advice on microneedling frequency and safety. Concerns about finasteride dosage and its effects on PCOS were discussed, with emphasis on trusting the prescribed treatment plan.

      community Im looking for a topical to add to my current stack

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is considering adding a topical treatment to their current regimen of finasteride and oral minoxidil to protect their temple area, with options like piro, RU58841, or topical finasteride or dutasteride. They are advised against overcomplicating their treatment, but another user suggests a topical with 8% minoxidil/dutasteride for better results.

      community The solution for Topical Fin non responders?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is considering using tretinoin with topical finasteride due to poor absorption and side effects from oral finasteride. They are also contemplating switching to topical dutasteride, while others suggest trying oral minoxidil or lower oral doses.

      community M29 Dut/Min/Microneedle/Tretinoin

      in Is this regrowth?  24 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has been using finasteride since 2018, switched to dutasteride, and added minoxidil, microneedling, and a tretinoin/spiro compound. They are pleased with the results and hopeful for more improvement.

      community How safe and/or difficult would it theoretically be to turn raw 99.9% clascoterone into topical formula?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user discusses their hair regrowth success with minoxidil, red light therapy, massage, and derma stamping but expresses concerns about using finasteride due to potential side effects. They are interested in using clascoterone as a topical treatment for hair loss and are exploring the possibility of creating a topical formula from raw clascoterone powder.

      community No Luck Getting Rid Of The Itchy Scalp. What Now?

      in Chat  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experienced a burning, itchy scalp and hair thinning despite trying finasteride, steroid cream, antihistamines, various shampoos, and supplements. They seek advice on relieving the itch, hoping it will improve hair health.

      community Carrier for homemade topical Finasteride

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about making topical finasteride using stemoxydine as a carrier. The user is considering buying Redken Cerafill Hair Re-Densifying Treatment (Stemoxydine) 90ml for this purpose.

      community Need supplemental products in addition to oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride

      in Product  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss without success and is considering adding topical 17α-estradiol, Pyrilutamide, Clascoterone, or cetirizine. They have confirmed low serum DHT levels and are exploring additional treatments due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and prostaglandin D2.

      community I feel so discouraged. It’s month 3 of microneedling and I see nothing.

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user feels discouraged after three months of microneedling with no visible hair regrowth, despite using 5% topical minoxidil and 200mg of spironolactone. Others suggest waiting 12 months for results, checking vitamin D levels, and considering tretinoin or tazarotene cream instead of microneedling.

      community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)

      in Research/Science  447 upvotes 3 years ago
      Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.

      community Low dose finestaride 6 month progress (0,25mg)

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user shared their 6-month progress using 0.25 mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermastamping, noting good results but experiencing increased sleepiness. Another user suggested minoxidil might be causing the sleepiness, and the original poster considered adjusting their treatment.

      community Castor Oil + Coconut Oil + Derma Rolling

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 8 years ago
      A user is experiencing temple hair recession and is seeking alternatives to finasteride. They are considering castor oil, coconut oil, and derma rolling, and have seen some improvement with Zenegen.

      community Clascoterone phase 3 results are out!

      in Treatment  81 upvotes 4 months ago
      Clascoterone phase 3 results show promising improvements in hair count, but concerns about high costs and lack of detailed data remain. Users compare it to existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, expressing skepticism about its accessibility and effectiveness.

      community Redness and flaking from topical minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical minoxidil with tretinoin is causing redness, stinging, and flaking on the scalp. Reducing application frequency and using anti-dandruff shampoo may help alleviate symptoms over time.

      community Topical Dutasteride. Does it work?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical dutasteride may be effective for hair loss by staying in the scalp and minimizing bloodstream absorption, potentially improving hair results and reducing side effects. The user seeks advice on its effectiveness.

      community Starting topical DUT soon!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      An 18-year-old male stopped using finasteride due to side effects and plans to start topical dutasteride, considering it a potential solution with fewer side effects. He continues using minoxidil despite no noticeable results and is exploring other treatments like RU58841.

      community Min Non responder. Tretinoin to become responder?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user did not respond to minoxidil and is considering using tretinoin to improve results. They also explored finasteride, microneedling, adapalene, red light therapy, and oral minoxidil as potential treatments.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.