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A female user is seeking a DHT blocker without Selenium or Zinc due to hair breakage and is currently using Saw Palmetto, Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails, Pumpkin seed oil, Dermastamp, and Pura D'or products. She has tried Minoxidil without success and is considering Finasteride but prefers natural options first.

The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen including oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, tadalafil, and the recent addition of RU58841. The user shares experiences with these treatments, noting significant hair regrowth and stabilization, and discusses the cost and preparation of RU58841.

The user started finasteride two weeks ago and has been using minoxidil for over a month, while also supplementing with Acetyl L-Carnitine. They are curious if others have experienced hair shedding or growth with Acetyl L-Carnitine, especially when used with finasteride and minoxidil.

OP experienced side effects from finasteride and is considering trying RU58841 for hair loss, while currently using minoxidil, Stemoxydine, a dermapen, and Nizoral. Another user shared positive results with RU58841, noting no side effects and maintained hair thickness after stopping its use.

The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including hormonal imbalances and cognitive issues, leading to a recommendation to stop its use. They plan to follow up with tests to rule out a pituitary tumor and are considering topical treatments as alternatives.

Topical spironolactone 5% is being discussed for its effectiveness in treating hair loss, specifically receding temples. The user is inquiring if it works similarly to finasteride as a testosterone blocker.

A 26-year-old has been using finasteride for over two years, initially at 1.25mg daily and later at 5mg weekly, resulting in stable hair condition with some regrowth and minimal side effects. The user reports high libido and a protein and vegetable-heavy diet, with initial watery semen as the only side effect.

The conversation discusses adding finasteride (Propecia) to a liquid containing stemoxydine for hair loss treatment. The user is inquiring about the effectiveness of this combination.

A 20-year-old used 1 mg finasteride and liquid minoxidil, initially twice daily then once at night, to thicken hair, though temple regrowth was minimal. The user experienced no side effects and continued both treatments for hair improvement.

RU58841 and pyrilutamide are being discussed as potential hair loss treatments, with some users reporting side effects. There is interest in these treatments as alternatives to 5ar inhibitors and oral minoxidil due to concerns about safety and side effects.

Topical finasteride concentrations and application amounts are debated, with concerns that mainstream solutions may use arbitrary concentrations. A 0.25% solution with a specific application method is suggested as more appropriate than higher concentrations.

The conversation discusses the potential of a new hair loss treatment, GT20029, which may prevent hair loss by destroying androgen receptors on the scalp. Users express hope for the treatment's success and speculate on its usage routine, effectiveness, and possible side effects.

The user has been using 0.25 mg of finasteride daily for 5 months to address hair thinning and is seeking advice on whether to continue this regimen or adjust it. They have not used minoxidil and are considering whether finasteride alone can stabilize or improve their hair condition.

A user started using RU58841 for hair loss and experienced anxiety and physical discomfort. Other users suggested avoiding the treatment due to similar side effects and recommended alternative treatments like pyri.

The user mixes their own RU58841 solution and found that increasing the ethanol content improved absorption and reduced scalp itching. A study on minoxidil showed that penetration increased with higher ethanol concentrations, reaching maximum penetration at 90% ethanol.

The conversation discusses using a combination of finasteride, spironolactone, minoxidil, retinol, azelaic acid, and caffeine for hair loss treatment. The user inquires about the limitations of these drugs and whether tretinoin would be more effective than retinol.

1% finasteride is considered too high, with most people using 0.1% or 0.3% topically. Combining it with 0.1% tretinoin is aggressive and may cause skin irritation.

Switching from ketoconazole to a ciclopirox and zinc pyrithione shampoo significantly reduced hair fall. The user is considering whether to continue using ketoconazole occasionally or combine both shampoos weekly.

A user's plan to use Zix and topical finasteride (5AR inhibitors) for hair loss, followed by blood testing before/after. The user has suggested creating a fund to cover part of the cost of their blood tests. Replies to their post discuss the effectiveness of the treatments.

An 18-year-old is considering starting Minoxidil and Finasteride for early hair thinning and seeks advice on their effectiveness and dosing. Minoxidil can work alone, but combining it with Finasteride is effective; starting Finasteride at 1 mg daily is recommended, with potential dose adjustments if side effects occur.

RU58841 is discussed for hair loss treatment, with mixed reviews on its effectiveness and side effects. Users mention using it in an ethanol/PG solution and combining it with other treatments like dutasteride.

Finasteride can aid hair regrowth but may cause side effects like depression and sexual dysfunction. Users discuss experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, highlighting varied responses and the importance of informed treatment choices.

The user is concerned about high prolactin levels and low testosterone levels after stopping finasteride for three weeks. They are considering resuming finasteride but are worried it might further increase prolactin levels.

The user experienced side effects from various hair loss treatments, including RU58841, finasteride, and dutasteride. They are uncertain about what treatment to try next.

Reducing DHT in the scalp is ideal for hair retention, with topical finasteride and dutasteride being common treatments. Some users report side effects like reduced libido, while others experiment with higher doses for regrowth.

The conversation is about the availability of hair loss treatments Breezula, SM04554, Follica FOL-004, and Follicum FOL-005 in Canada after FDA approval, including potential delays, loopholes for obtaining them, and insurance coverage.

The user reports positive results in hair growth using daily oral finasteride (1.2mg), minoxidil (3mg), and biotin (2.5mg), along with collagen peptides, exercise, and weightlifting. Other users comment on the progress and discuss the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.

A South Korean company, Therazyne, has developed a promising hair loss treatment using a WNT chain surrogate that binds to Frizzled 7, with human follicle testing expected soon. Current treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are not seen as cures, and while optimism exists for future solutions like PP405, approval processes are lengthy.

Diluting finasteride in a Hims spray can be done using ethanol or propylene glycol to maintain the desired concentration without increasing minoxidil levels. This approach ensures the finasteride concentration is reduced to 0.025% without affecting the minoxidil strength.

The conversation discusses a topical formula for hair loss including Finasteride (0.025%), Minoxidil (0.5%), Tretinoin (0.01%), Caffeine (0.005%), Melatonin (0.003%), Tea Tree Oil (0.05%), Aloe (0.05%), Biotin (0.05%), and Fagron TrichoXidil (2.5%). The user considers removing Minoxidil and Tretinoin to test TrichoXidil's effectiveness.