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      community Ik I’ll get hate but I’ll say it anyway

      in Chat  111 upvotes 1 year ago
      A clean diet, including cutting sugar, gluten, and dairy, improved hair health and reduced shedding for a user on oral minoxidil and finasteride, but reverting to an old diet worsened hair condition. While diet impacts hair health, genetic factors and treatments like topical ketoconazole and hydrocortisone are also important for managing hair loss.

      community We need to keep these snake oil companies accountable.

      in Treatment  120 upvotes 2 years ago
      Biotin is being misleadingly marketed as a primary treatment for androgenic alopecia, overshadowing more effective treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is a call for increased awareness and accountability to prevent misinformation.

      community Pyrilutamide application questions

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      Sprocketshead asks if pyrilutamide can be applied with minoxidil, and inquires about its consistency and odor. They want to know if it's more high maintenance than topical minoxidil.

      community will pp405 be able to bring my lost temple area back to the game?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is concerned about hair loss in the temple area despite using Minoxidil and finasteride for 10 months and is curious if PP405 can help. Responses indicate uncertainty about PP405's effectiveness, with some optimism about future treatments and AI speeding up drug discovery, but emphasize waiting for clinical trial results.

      community [21M] seb derm + probably mbp.

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride are being considered for hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness. The user is also using ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione shampoo.

      community Pyrilutamide or RU or cb-03-01?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses using Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment. The user is considering adding a topical treatment and has not experienced side effects from current treatments.

      community What I've been dealing with, so far.

      in Female  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A female in her late 30s experienced hair thinning due to health issues and treatments, including antibiotics and stress. She started using minoxidil, biotin, and vitamins from **hers** and is currently dealing with shedding and possible weight gain.

      community PP405 bandwagon, time to resume the hype train.

      in Treatment  165 upvotes 9 months ago
      PP405 shows promise in hair regrowth, potentially outperforming existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, with significant results in just four weeks. The treatment is still in early stages, with further trials needed to determine its long-term effectiveness and optimal dosage.

      community Low level chronic allergies and hair loss

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss can be influenced by chronic low-level allergies, and treatments like fexofenadine or topical cetirizine may help with regrowth. The user avoids finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and has tried Regenera Activa and PRF sessions.

      community My experience with Pyrilutamide

      in Update  43 upvotes 3 years ago
      Two different experiences of using Pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment, which caused headaches that took around a week to subside in both cases. Other users offered insight into their own experiences with the treatment or suggested alternate treatments such as RU58841 and Minoxidil.

      community 6 months on Pyrilutamide- no results

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user applied pyrilutamide for 6 months without hair regrowth and is considering stopping due to cost and lack of results. Another user suggests switching to finasteride, which is cheaper and has shown regrowth for them.

      community Ben Greenfield Podcast : CHK-Cu & C-60

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      CHK-Cu (copper peptide) and C-60 (branched carbon chain) are discussed as potentially more effective than minoxidil for hair regrowth. Some users are skeptical about the claim that DHT isn't the root cause of hair loss, and others are trying these products to see if they work.

      community month and a half update,

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding after using RU58841, stemoxydine, and minoxidil, and has stopped using finasteride due to side effects. They hope the shedding is temporary and will lead to regrowth.

      community DLQ01: A Better "Minoxidil" PGF2a synthetic analogue.

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      DLQ01, a prostaglandin F2α analog, shows promise for hair growth by directly stimulating PGE2/PGF receptors without needing conversion, and can be combined with minoxidil and retinoids like tretinoin for enhanced effectiveness. Minoxidil's efficacy may be reduced by COX-1 inhibitors, but using prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost or Bimatoprost can help maintain its effectiveness.

      community People who used cyproterone for hair loss

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of 12.5mg cyproterone every other day for hair loss. There's a concern about reducing testosterone potentially increasing DHT and negatively affecting hair.

      community treatment of Bicalutamide low dose weekly?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about using bicalutamide, taken less frequently than daily, for hair loss treatment. The user is considering 50mg every 3 days or once a week and is asking for others' experiences.

      community Pelage PP405 Phase 2a completed.

      in Research/Science  61 upvotes 4 months ago
      Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed as treatments for hair loss, with excitement around a new drug, PP405, and a reformulated oral minoxidil in trials. Concerns about cost, side effects, and long-term use are also mentioned.

      community Caffeine affects on oral minoxidil

      in Chat  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      Caffeine may interfere with oral minoxidil because caffeine increases blood pressure while minoxidil lowers it. Users discuss potential interactions and effects on hair loss treatment.

      community 22M High Estrogen after blood test

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 22-year-old male with high estrogen levels is considering finasteride for hair loss but is concerned about potential side effects due to his hormone levels and family history of diabetes. Users suggest consulting a doctor, possibly an endocrinologist, and considering lifestyle changes like diet and exercise to address visceral fat and insulin resistance before starting treatment.

      community Severe diffuse thinning after scalp inflammation – should I keep fighting or just accept it?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 23-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning after scalp inflammation is considering finasteride as a last resort after stopping minoxidil and using anti-inflammatory medication. Users suggest that inflammation causes temporary shedding and recommend consulting a dermatologist, with some advocating for finasteride as a reliable treatment option.

      community RU58481, are side effects exegerated?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      RU58841's side effects may be exaggerated due to anxiety, with some users experiencing no issues and others reporting symptoms like chest pain. RU58841, minoxidil, and finasteride are used for hair loss treatment, with varying individual reactions.

      community About Pyrilutamide Phase II US Trial

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the comparison of Pyrilutamide Phase II US trial results with 1 mg finasteride for hair loss treatment. It mentions that the total hair count increase in the US trial was not as good as the China trial.

      community The story of RU58841/PSK3841

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      RU58841, an anti-androgenic compound, showed early promise for treating alopecia but faced challenges after its patent in 1997. Despite advancing to Phase II trials, safety concerns and financial struggles led Aventis to abandon its development. Proskelia, which later merged into ProStrakan, couldn't prioritize the drug, leading to its eventual stagnation and failure to reach the market.