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      community Prolonged shedding over last 15 months

      in Update  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and topical Finasteride, with blood tests showing high free testosterone and low SHBG. Suggestions include adjusting Minoxidil dosage, considering topical anti-androgens like RU58841, and addressing metabolic factors to increase SHBG.

      community Stopping finasteride for chemo

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  108 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user diagnosed with lymphoma is advised to stop finasteride during chemotherapy, with suggestions to consider treatments like Dutasteride and Minoxidil post-recovery. The focus is on prioritizing health over hair loss, with encouragement and advice from others who have experienced similar situations.

      community Bloodwork after 17 months on finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old male has been using finasteride for 17 months and recently switched to dutasteride. His bloodwork shows increased luteinizing hormone levels, possibly due to increased testosterone, with no side effects and improved libido.

      community Been battling for 4+ years and still getting worse

      in Chat 2 years ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss for over 5 years and is currently using a topical treatment of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, along with derma rolling and a hair growth oil. They have previously tried oral finasteride, pyrithione zinc, RU58841, and dutasteride, but are seeking advice on whether to retry dutasteride or find a more reliable source for RU58841 due to ongoing hair density loss.

      community Switch from RU58841 to Pyrilutamide, after 2 years?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user switched from RU58841 to Pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment after experiencing side effects and continued hair shedding with RU. They are now losing hair faster with Pyrilutamide and questioning if they should revert to RU58841.

      community Stopping min on scalp - psoriasis

      in Minoxidil  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with mild psoriasis on the scalp is using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair loss but plans to stop minoxidil on the crown due to psoriasis aggravation. Suggestions include switching to a lipid-based minoxidil, using Ketoconazole shampoo, or trying oral minoxidil.

      community Is PP405 actually different, or does it fall into the same pattern as previous treatments?

      in Research/Science 1 month ago
      PP405 is being discussed as a potential new approach to hair loss by targeting follicle stem cells, suggesting a different mechanism from existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. However, there is skepticism about whether it will lead to meaningful long-term outcomes or follow the pattern of previous treatments that showed promise but lacked consistent results.

      community medication for hair loss spironolactone

      in Female  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      41-year-old female experienced slow hair thinning, took finasteride for a year, then switched to spironolactone. Irregular periods occurred, seeking advice on long-term side effects and considering a third medication.

      community Kintor starts a new Phase 3 for Pyri... (1+ year)

      in Research/Science  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses Kintor's initiation of a new Phase 3 trial to assess the long-term safety of Pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hair loss, which will last 52 weeks. Specific treatments mentioned include Pyrilutamide.

      community Pyrilutamide 5 months results (before, after pics)

      in Progress Pictures  195 upvotes 3 years ago
      Tae147 has shared results of using pyrilutamide, a 5% concentration topical solution applied twice daily, in combination with minoxidil, to reduce scalp itchiness and hair shedding. Other users have shared their experiences with the treatment, as well as questions about its availability on the market.

      community A Short Recap on PP405 and AAD 2026

      in Update 2 weeks ago
      PP405 is a promising experimental topical treatment for alopecia that reactivates dormant hair follicles by targeting cellular energy, with large-scale trials planned for 2026. While it shows potential, it cannot regenerate permanently destroyed follicles, making hair transplants the only guaranteed solution for advanced baldness currently.

      community 2 Years on Fin — Early Gains, Acne Flare, and Ongoing Scalp Sensitivity

      in Finasteride  149 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been on finasteride for over two years, experiencing early hair regrowth, acne, and scalp sensitivity, but now faces thinning hair and questions about dosage and long-term effectiveness. They also used retinal to help with acne and are seeking advice on whether to adjust their finasteride dose.

      community The Cure isn't 5 years away; it's already here.

      in Research/Science  1005 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is a new topical treatment for hair loss, showing promise in trials but still requires finasteride for maintenance. There is skepticism about its effectiveness and safety, with concerns about needing finasteride to maintain results.

      community PP405 - hair stem cell stimulation

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 2 years ago
      PP405, a topical LDH inhibitor, has shown to stimulate hair follicle stem cell proliferation in humans with moderate hair loss. They are advancing to more detailed trials this year.

      community Quote from Pelage (PP-405) Spokesperson...

      in Research/Science  122 upvotes 6 months ago
      Pelage is developing a topical hair follicle stem cell therapy, PP405, for non-scarring alopecias like androgenetic alopecia, with Phase III trials planned and a potential market launch by 2027. The treatment may not require continuous use after initial regrowth.

      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 Any long term diffuse thinners success stories?

      in Chat  27 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user with early-stage diffuse hair thinning asked for long-term success stories using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. One person regained most of their hair after 22 months on finasteride and minoxidil, while another saw significant improvement with oral minoxidil after trying various treatments over many years.

      community COQ10 + PQQ for scalp inflammation??

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 32-year-old male with diffuse thinning and seborrheic dermatitis has been using finasteride for 8 months without improvement. He is considering COQ10 + PQQ supplements for scalp inflammation and hair loss.

      community Hypertrichosis goals (yes, yes R2M)

      in General  115 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user aims to achieve a hypertrichosis look and has used topical Minoxidil for 20 years, now trying oral Minoxidil in a low dose. They seek alternatives to Minoxidil to avoid side effects.

      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.