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      community GT20029 - Promising phase II results

      in Research/Science  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      GT20029 showed significant hair growth and safety in phase II trials, with no adverse sexual events. Users are hopeful but concerned about future costs and systemic effects.

      community DIY copper peptide for microneedling?

      in Product  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about using DIY copper peptide (GHK CU) serum for microneedling to address hair loss, with additional treatments including Nizoral for DHT reduction and red light therapy. The user is considering adding Minoxidil but is concerned due to having cats.

      community What do you mix your RU58841 powder with?

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 powder is mixed with a 70% ethanol and 30% propylene glycol solution, with some users seeking PG-free alternatives. Minoxidil is also mentioned as a treatment option.

      community Looks like I’m allergic to propylene glycol..

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is experiencing an allergic reaction to propylene glycol in Kirkland minoxidil and is considering switching to a foam version or a low-PG minoxidil solution. They are also contemplating oral minoxidil but are concerned about its long-term safety.

      community Anyone try RU58841 from this brand? truth진실

      in Product  4 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism about the effectiveness and formulation of a $10 RU58841 gel from a Korean brand, questioning if ethanol is used to hold the active compounds. Concerns are raised about the feasibility of selling it at such a low price.

      community Need suggestions for a copper peptide hair serum

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user plans to create a copper peptide hair serum with GHK-Cu and AHK-Cu, considering adding 5% minoxidil but avoiding finasteride and dutasteride. They seek suggestions for improving the product without complicating it.

      community Minxodil collegen synthesis decrease?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil may age skin by slowing collagen synthesis, but using collagen peptides and a basic skincare routine might counteract this. Foam minoxidil could reduce systemic absorption and avoid alcohol-related side effects.

      community Has Anyone used deoxyribose sugar (gel) and seen notable results?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 11 months ago
      Deoxyribose sugar gel is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, but it lacks human trials and credible evidence. Users express skepticism and humor about its effectiveness compared to established treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Topical Finasteride with rogain foam as solvent

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Rogain foam as a solvent for topical finasteride due to an allergy to propylene glycol. The foam's ingredients, including alcohol SD 40B, are considered suitable for dissolving finasteride for easier application without skin irritation.

      community Pyrilutamide solution question

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about the stability of pyrilutamide in different solutions. The user is asking if a 70/30 ethanol/pg solution with 4% water will degrade pyrilutamide.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

      community RU58841 KB Solution vs PG + Ethanol

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the differences between KB solution and PG + Ethanol solution for RU58841 in treating hair loss. It compares the effectiveness and properties of these two solutions.

      community Whats the deal with TDM-105795?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      TDM-105795 is a potential hair growth stimulant that works differently from minoxidil and could be used alongside it for enhanced growth. It completed phase 2 trials in 2024, with a medium to high chance of release in 2026, but lacks recent updates or phase 3 trial information.

      community Diluting DIY topical finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user is discussing making a DIY topical finasteride solution using ingredients like water, alcohol, propylene glycol, ethanol, and glycerin, and is concerned about the stability of the mixture. Other users suggest that the solution will work and discuss the importance of propylene glycol for drug dissolution and factors like temperature and light affecting finasteride stability.

      community Sublingual topical minoxidil experience

      in Minoxidil  16 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects from using topical minoxidil sublingually, including muscle cramps, dizziness, and high potassium levels. They were advised to stop and seek medical help, emphasizing that topical minoxidil is not safe for ingestion due to its alcohol content.

      community GT-20029 should be much more superior than finasteride

      in Research/Science  44 upvotes 1 year ago
      GT-20029 is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, with concerns about its safety and systemic absorption compared to finasteride. Users express skepticism about its effectiveness and safety, noting that it may not surpass existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community RU and cetosomal minoxidil topical

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      Mixing RU58841 with cetosomal minoxidil is discussed due to scalp irritation from ethanol PG vehicles. A mixture of the two turned bright pink when left to dry.

      community Helicobacter's concocted serum v1

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A custom-made serum based on double-blind studies for AGA, which includes natural ingredients such as rosemary oil, procyanidin B-2, saw palmetto extract, curcuma aeruginosa, pumpkin seed oil and castor oil. The user has updated their recipe to include apple poly procyanidin B-2 4% concentration and other ingredients before topping it off with Pura d'or serum.

      community GT20029. Kintor Pharma’s Product

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029, a compound by Kintor Pharma that degrades androgen receptors and is in trials, with potential as a hair loss cure. Another promising treatment mentioned is an antibody that blocks prolactin and has shown positive results in macaques.

      community [Nov 2019] The peptide AC 2 isolated from Bacillus-treated Trapa japonica fruit extract rescues DHT (dihydrotestosterone)-treated human dermal papilla cells and mediates mTORC1 signaling for autophagy and apoptosis suppression

       22 upvotes 6 years ago
      A peptide from Japanese water chestnut fruit may help with hair loss by suppressing DHT's effect on hair follicle cell death, potentially serving as a finasteride alternative. The treatment's effectiveness and safety in humans remain uncertain.

      community A concern regarding the upcoming androgen degrader drug GT20029

      in Chat  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      GT20029 is a topical treatment that degrades androgen receptors to prevent hair thinning and loss, potentially offering fewer side effects than systemic treatments like finasteride. Concerns include its impact on hair texture and potential systemic effects, with market availability speculated in 3 to 5 years.