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      community Since there is so much hype for cosmeRNA and HMI-115...

      in Chat  46 upvotes 3 years ago
      Exploring different treatments for hair loss, such as cosmeRNA and HMI-115 which are small interference messenger RNA that inhibits the DHT receptor and an antibody that binds to the prolactin (PRL) receptor respectively; and researching mechanism and environment of hyperresponders.

      community Has anyone tried Exosomes? How did it go?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      Exosomes are not effective for long-term hair regrowth, with users reporting temporary improvements or no noticeable change. Effective treatments include Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841, with other options like CB-03-01 and Fluridil offering limited benefits.

      community Dry and itchy scalp after ru58841 and keto. Advice needed

      in Product  3 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced severe scalp itching after using RU58841 and ketoconazole shampoo, despite trying moisturizing treatments. They suspect the issue is related to the propylene glycol in the vehicle and are seeking alternatives.

      community Dr. Bloxham Final verteporfin update

      in Research/Science  59 upvotes 1 year ago
      Verteporfin is being explored for its potential to improve hair transplant outcomes by reducing scarring and increasing donor hair follicles. There is skepticism about the results, with some claiming misleading presentation of evidence.

      community Binding affinity of pyrilutamide!

      in Update  170 upvotes 3 years ago
      Pyrilutamide, a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug under development for the potential treatment of androgenic alopecia. The conversation discusses its binding affinity to the androgen receptor and the timeline for possible availability after trials are completed in the United States and China.

      community Pyrilutamide with Alfatradiol and minoxidil (23M)

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced side effects from a hair loss treatment and is considering using pyrilutamide, alfatradiol, and possibly minoxidil. They are unsure about starting minoxidil immediately or waiting to see the effects of the other treatments.

      community Dr Couto consultation and finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      Dr. Couto recommends taking finasteride in the morning to align with peak testosterone and DHT production for better effectiveness. Oral minoxidil is acknowledged as better than topical, but the focus is on stabilizing hair loss with finasteride first.

      community My hair after 3 steroid cycles

      in Progress Pictures  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair progress after three steroid cycles, using 5% minoxidil and 100mg RU58841 daily. They are considering a hair transplant due to paranoia about shedding.

      community Using the nuclear stack and still losing hair... Is this the end for my hair?

      in Update  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, cyproterone acetate, transdermal estradiol, and topical bicalutamide. They suspect cyproterone acetate may be worsening their hair loss and are considering switching to injection monotherapy.

      community Any treatment not nuking systemic DHT levels?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 1 month ago
      Hair loss treatments that avoid significantly lowering systemic DHT levels, focusing on topical options like dutasteride mesotherapy, minoxidil, and ketoconazole. The user is exploring alternatives like KX-826 and RU58841 due to concerns about hormone levels.

      community Low Testosterone after taking finastreide

      in Finasteride  45 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 19-year-old experienced significantly low testosterone levels after one month of taking finasteride. Suggestions included checking test units, retesting, and exploring other potential causes.

      community Dr. Bloxham's Verteporfin Trial

      in Research/Science  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      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.

      community Alfatradiol 0.1% anyone know a source?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about finding a source for Alfatradiol 0.1% as most available products are 0.025%. A suggestion was made to use four times the dosage of the 0.025% product.

      community 8 week - sharing Finasteride blood test update

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 32-year-old male started taking 0.5mg of finasteride daily for hair thinning and, after 8 weeks, experienced a 70% reduction in DHT and an increase in estradiol; he is currently in the shedding phase of treatment and questioning if the dosage is correct based on his DHT levels. He began with a lower dose due to already low normal testosterone and DHT levels.

      community Clascoterone/ Breezula will it work

      in Research/Science 1 week ago
      Breezula's effectiveness is uncertain, with some users skeptical about its potential and others noting its recent availability on the grey market. A user reported success with a stack of Dutasteride (oral), Minoxidil (topical), and RU58841 (topical), achieving significant hair improvement after 18 months.

      community FOL005 claims it's better than Finasteride and Minoxidil.

      in Technology  188 upvotes 1 year ago
      FOL-005 claims to be more effective than Minoxidil and Finasteride but lacks anti-DHT properties, leading to potential reduced efficacy over time. Concerns are raised about misleading marketing and the safety of alternative treatments like Pyrilutamide and Clascoterone.

      community We need more people trying 2.5 mg dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increasing the dutasteride dose to 2.5 mg may significantly reduce DHT and promote hair regrowth, with similar side effects to lower doses. Some users combine dutasteride with minoxidil and finasteride for better results, but there are concerns about long-term effectiveness and availability.

      community A small tip for diffuse thinners

      in Product  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user with diffuse thinning shares a tip for improving hair appearance by using a shea butter and coconut oil serum from Trader Joe's at night. They are on finasteride and considering adding minoxidil for better results.

      community Dutasteride half life - conflicting information

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The half-life of Dutasteride is commonly stated as around 5 weeks, but some sources suggest it is 170 hours for men aged 20–49, with further information indicating it varies from 3 days to 5 weeks depending on the dose. The user is seeking clarity on these conflicting figures.

      community Will my liver get destroyed long term on this stack ??

      in Chat  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is considering a long-term hair loss treatment stack including Dutasteride, Finasteride, and oral Minoxidil, and is concerned about potential liver damage. Some responses suggest the stack is excessive, while others believe it's not harmful to the liver, but recommend regular blood work to monitor health.

      community Got into argument with my dermatologist, AITA?

      in General  198 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 20-year-old male is frustrated with his dermatologist for refusing to prescribe DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride, instead pushing for a hair transplant despite ongoing hair thinning. The user feels dismissed and unreasonably treated, and is advised by another user to find a better dermatologist and consider finasteride or dutasteride for effective treatment.