The user received hormone test results showing normal estradiol and testosterone levels, low SHBG, and normal free androgen index. They are considering starting finasteride but are concerned due to being slightly overweight.
Clascoterone (Breezula) shows a potential 500% increase in hair growth, possibly outperforming minoxidil and finasteride. It is in advanced trials, with hopes for FDA approval, but cost and side effects are concerns.
Creating a topical solution combining finasteride and stemoxydine to treat hair loss, and the discussion of whether 15mg of finasteride would be sufficient for 60ml solvent.
A new hair loss treatment called TDM-105795 is discussed as a potential replacement or add-on to Minoxidil. Users express hope for new effective treatments.
Pelage plans to conduct two Phase 3 trials for PP405, a new hair loss treatment, which may take about a year to complete. Users discuss various hair loss treatments, including pyrilutamide, minoxidil, finasteride, and clascoterone, with some expressing impatience over the lengthy trial process compared to faster drug approvals like the COVID vaccine.
The user experienced reduced libido and erectile issues after taking 0.5mg dutasteride twice a week for 3-4 weeks. They are concerned about how long these side effects will last.
Fluridil was abandoned due to its weak effectiveness and low binding affinity to the androgen receptor, making it less competitive against DHT and testosterone. Users discuss its limited results compared to other treatments like pyrilutamide and RU58841.
The conversation is about making a topical solution from clascoterone powder, with references to using a RU58841 mixing guide for guidance. Concerns about product authenticity and bulk purchase requirements are also discussed.
The acne medication Winlevi, which contains Clascoterone, is available in the U.S. and may slow down hair loss until a higher concentration treatment, Breezula, is released.