Topical spironolactone is discussed for hair loss treatment, with mentions of DIY solutions and dermatologist compounding. Users inquire about regrowth and sourcing the treatment.
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.
User experienced itching, redness, and hives from Minoxidil foam and is questioning if they are allergic to Minoxidil or another ingredient. They have switched to oral Finasteride.
The user discusses the potential impact of external DHT in sebum on hair loss and plans to wash their hair daily with salicylic acid exfoliation. They believe this might help reduce hair loss despite internal factors.
The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and a dermaroller/dermastamp for hair loss, reporting positive results and no significant side effects. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride for better results and apply topical minoxidil despite having braids.
The user has tried various treatments like Dutasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, Finasteride, Spironolactone, Pyrilutamide, and Ketoconazole for hair loss without success and is considering a scalp biopsy to diagnose another condition. Others suggest consulting a dermatologist and possibly getting a biopsy, as the issue might not be typical male pattern baldness.
An 18-year-old male experiencing hair thinning and loss is using oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and a multivitamin as prescribed by a dermatologist. He's having difficulty applying the topical minoxidil effectively due to his hair length, as he feels a lot of it stays on his hair instead of reaching the scalp.
A user shared their 3-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, Redensyl, and a derma roller, along with vitamin and biotin supplements. They have seen significant improvement and regained confidence, despite initially losing hair due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness.
Switching from oral to topical minoxidil due to health issues, with advice on using tretinoin to enhance effectiveness. Tretinoin can improve minoxidil absorption and effectiveness, potentially reducing application frequency.
The user has been using RU58841 for 6 months without noticeable results and is considering dropping it while continuing oral minoxidil, daily dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. Another user suggests visiting a dermatologist to check for other conditions.