Grapefruit juice doesn't significantly affect finasteride or dutasteride. Drinking topical minoxidil is risky; saw palmetto is less effective than finasteride or dutasteride for hairloss.
The conversation discusses dissatisfaction with current hairloss treatments that mainly focus on DHT blockers like finasteride and dutasteride. Alternative treatments mentioned include RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and future possibilities like hair cloning.
A 29-year-old with hairloss (NW 3) uses microneedling, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are considering topical dutasteride after limited success with current treatments and are questioning why it's not more widely discussed.
Minoxidil effective for regrowth but causes dryness; finasteride stops hairloss but may affect hormones; dutasteride powerful but reduces libido; RU58841 thickens hair but expensive and risky; dermarolling improves blood flow and results; aminexil overrated and not effective. Dermarolling beneficial with both minoxidil and finasteride.
Saw Palmetto is not effective for hairloss treatment and is not a recommended alternative to finasteride due to its inability to significantly inhibit DHT.
The post and conversation are about hairloss treatments that have been found to be effective in studies. There are 19 different treatments mentioned, including oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical finasteride, RU58841, and more. The best treatment for an individual depends on factors like availability, cost, side effects, and personal preferences.
Hair regrowth treatments for cis-males include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Estrogen and testosterone blockers can help restore hairloss but may not suit everyone.
Pumpkin seed oil is discussed as a potential treatment for hairloss, but the study cited is criticized for using a product with multiple ingredients, making it unclear if pumpkin seed oil is effective. The conversation concludes with skepticism about the study's validity and mentions that pumpkin seeds might help with DHT blocking.
A 23-year-old experiencing hairloss tried olive oil, coconut oil, and hair growth shampoos without success. They are seeking advice on whether to start treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.
Staying positive and managing stress may slow hairloss, but treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are essential for managing male pattern baldness. Stress can accelerate hairloss, but genetics play a significant role, and early treatment is crucial.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth over three months using 1.25mg oral finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and weekly dermarolling. Initial side effects included mood swings, but these stabilized over time.
The conversation is about using coenzyme Q10 for hairloss alongside dutasteride. The effectiveness of coenzyme Q10 for treating androgenetic alopecia is questioned due to a lack of evidence.
The conversation discusses the use of microneedling as a complementary treatment for hairloss alongside oral minoxidil and dutasteride. Opinions vary on its effectiveness, with some users supporting its benefits for hair growth and others questioning its efficacy without topical minoxidil.
Using 0.1% Alfatradiol and 1% Pyrilutamide stopped hairloss, reducing shedding from over 150 hairs a day to less than 10, with no side effects. The user also uses Minoxidil and microneedling, applying the treatments twice daily.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness and skepticism around topical dutasteride for hairloss, with mentions of combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and oral medications. Some users doubt its efficacy due to lack of independent studies and potential conflicts of interest.
A user is seeking advice on the efficacy and side effects of homemade topical solutions for hairloss, specifically bicalutamide, estradiol, cyproterone acetate, and spironolactone, as they cannot access RU58841 or pyrilutamide.
The user has been using finasteride for five years and minoxidil foam for 1.5 years to combat hairloss, experiencing significant regrowth after an initial shedding phase with minoxidil. They shared progress pictures and discussed treatment experiences, including the addition of minoxidil to their regimen after noticing reduced efficacy with finasteride alone.
TDM-105795 showed promising hair growth results, with higher efficacy than placebo and minimal side effects. It activates dormant hair follicle stem cells and may maintain gains without immediate loss, unlike minoxidil.
The conversation is about comparing the effectiveness of fluridil and clascoterone in preventing hairloss and inquiring about their use as standalone treatments. There is a question about the concentration of the fluridil brand for efficacy.
The user is using finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss but is looking for new treatments. Pyrilutamide and GT20029 are potential future treatments, with Pyrilutamide expected next year and GT20029 possibly by 2027.
The conversation discusses the legitimacy of purchasing Pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hairloss treatment. Users mention using Minoxidil and express interest in waiting for phase 3 trials for safety and efficacy confirmation.
Pyrilutamide, a potential hairloss treatment that has recently been released for sale, and is thought to have similar efficacy to Dutasteride without side effects. It was discussed in terms of its effectiveness compared to Finasteride, its use by females, and whether it can be safely mixed with RU58841.
A 21-year-old male who has been suffering from hairloss since he was 17, and has made great progress with a combination of minoxidil and finasteride topical solutions. They discussed the efficacy of microneedling for sensitive scalps as well.
2-deoxy-D-ribose is being explored as a hairloss treatment but is not proven effective in humans and may be costly and inconvenient. Minoxidil remains the most effective treatment.
Scalp massages and natural methods alone are ineffective for treating hairloss. Effective treatments include using minoxidil and finasteride, with scalp massages as a supplementary aid.
A user shared their frustration about their cousin's refusal to take their advice on using finasteride for aggressive hairloss, despite the cousin's desperation and current use of minoxidil and consideration of PRP injections. The user, who has done extensive research, suggested the cousin needs a 5ar inhibitor, but the cousin dismisses the advice because the user isn't a doctor.
A user's journey to try and stop their hairloss, including the use of oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, Cynatine Keratin supplements, and The Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density; and advice from other users regarding trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and lifestyle changes.
Breezula's phase 2 showed reduced efficacy after 6 months, but phase 3 had positive results, causing confusion about any changes made to the drug. There is frustration over the long timeline for hairloss treatments, with some users expressing more interest in other potential treatments like GT-20029.
Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hair growth treatment by Q2 2025, showing similar efficacy to finasteride. Users discuss the benefits and skepticism of releasing hairloss treatments as cosmetics rather than drugs.
PP405 shows promise in stimulating new terminal hair growth by activating dormant follicles, with no systemic adverse effects observed in a short-term trial. However, long-term efficacy remains unproven, and further trials are needed to confirm its potential as a hairloss treatment.