RU58841 may pose cancer risks due to its antiandrogen properties and lack of long-term safety data. Using it is considered a high-risk experiment with unknown potential for harm.
Caffeine liquid may be as effective as Minoxidil for hair loss and could be used together for added benefits. However, the credibility of the research is questionable due to potential bias, as the study was sponsored by a company that sells caffeine solution and was not double-blind.
A user shared their hair recovery progress from ages 25-31, attributing success to quitting smoking, minoxidil, microneedling, and hormone therapy. They also mentioned being transgender and using hormone therapy.
User started oral finasteride 0.33mg daily and later made a topical solution with cetirizine and stemoxydine. They experienced hair growth progress after 8-9 months and discussed factors affecting their results.
A 23-year-old is experiencing hair thinning at the crown and mid part, possibly due to vaping, and is using minoxidil, derma rolling, PRGF sessions, rosemary oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamin D3 supplements. They are considering adding finasteride but are concerned about its side effects.
RU58841's potential side effects, particularly heart palpitations, are debated, with some attributing them to contamination with minoxidil. Users report mixed experiences, with some seeing no side effects and others cautioning about the lack of reliable data on RU58841's safety.
The conversation discusses using topical cetirizine as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia (hair loss). Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The user started a hair care routine using 0.5mg finasteride daily, 2ml of 5% minoxidil, and 4.5mg of cetirizine topically to address hair loss. They plan to provide updates and are also interested in cetirizine's potential to reduce scalp itching and redness due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
RU58841 and Minoxidil can cause heart-related side effects like chest pain and heart racing. Pyrilutamide is suggested as a safer alternative, though it's new and costly.
Rubbing coffee into hair may strengthen it and slow hair loss, according to one user. Other users discuss using caffeine topically, with some combining it with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dermastamping for hair growth.
The user is trying alternative hair loss treatments like caffeine shampoo and dermarolling before considering minoxidil or other advanced treatments, and has noticed an increase in vellus hairs and some strong terminal hairs after two months of daily caffeine shampoo use. They plan to continue the treatment and document progress.
Minoxidil and caffeine may interact, affecting hair growth results. Users shared mixed experiences, with some noticing improvements without caffeine and others still seeing results despite coffee consumption.
Switching from minoxidil foam to topical solution and considering adding caffeine, melatonin, or cetirizine. Currently using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride, planning to ask for 0.5mg oral dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil.
The conversation discusses whether drinking coffee affects the hair growth benefits of Minoxidil, with one user mentioning that Minoxidil's vasodilation is stronger than caffeine's vasoconstriction, and another sharing personal experience of better hair growth after quitting caffeine while on Minoxidil.
The conversation discusses a finding that a caffeine solution is as effective as 5% Minoxidil for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include caffeine solution and Minoxidil.
Long aerobic exercise (over 60 minutes) can reduce DHT levels and improve hair health. Some users discuss using Tadalafil (Cialis) to further reduce DHT after exercise, while others mention using treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 for hair growth.
The conversation discusses using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, cialis, and metformin to protect hair and health. Some users caution against self-prescribing these drugs due to potential risks and complications.
Using tretinoin with minoxidil can cause burning and flaky skin due to alcohol in minoxidil and tretinoin's effects. Solutions include using minoxidil foam, starting with low tretinoin doses, moisturizing, and gradually increasing usage.
A 24-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia is using a treatment of Dutasteride 0.5 mg, oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg, L-cysteine, and a Ketoconazole/Caffeine/CBD shampoo. He's considering using a dermaroller to improve results, taking biotin and iron vitamins, and quitting nicotine due to its potential link to hair loss.
A 21-year-old experienced erectile dysfunction after using finasteride and consuming multiple drugs, including MDMA, LSD, and weed. He plans to quit finasteride and weed, improve his habits, and consider alternative treatments like mesotherapy with dutasteride.
The user started using pyrilutamide for hair loss on January 24, applying 1ml daily without other treatments, and after 10 days noticed reduced hair shedding and improved hair quality, with plans to continue for at least 6 months. They experienced chest pain initially, which could be related to starting methylphenidate or pyrilutamide, but the pain has since subsided.
Topical minoxidil may cause skin aging effects like wrinkles and dark circles, possibly due to its alcohol content, while oral finasteride is reported to make users look younger. Switching to oral minoxidil or using moisturizers might help reduce these skin issues.
Oral Minoxidil users discuss whether caffeine affects its effectiveness due to adenosine receptor blockade. Users report no significant impact on hair growth despite caffeine consumption.
A user discusses the potential of caffeine and DMG in shampoo for treating hair loss, citing a pending patent and personal plans to test it. They find it more convenient than using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling.
The conversation discusses the belief that zinc, caffeine, and weightlifting may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT levels. The original poster plans to reduce zinc and caffeine intake and stop weightlifting to see if it improves their hair condition.
The user stopped using Alfatradiol after 4 months due to no hair improvement and side effects like dry scalp and gallbladder pain. They are considering trying topilutamide, which is suggested as an alternative.
Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.
Increased coffee intake might be linked to hair shedding, but the cause is unclear. The user is on finasteride and has increased water intake, possibly affecting electrolyte balance.
A user discusses using Alpecin Caffeine Liquid for scalp health and considers dissolving finasteride tablets into it for a DIY topical treatment. They inquire about potential absorption issues with this method.