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      community Serenoa Repens (saw palmetto) + plus biotin

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is using minoxidil for hair loss and considering adding finasteride but their dermatologist advised waiting to see if minoxidil works alone. They are thinking about taking saw palmetto (serenoa repens) and biotin as alternatives and are asking for others' experiences and potential side effects.

      community Research about RU58841 /Why it was stopped

      in Research/Science  29 upvotes 5 years ago
      RU58841 showed promise for treating androgenic alopecia but research was halted due to financial and organizational changes. There were no significant safety concerns reported in human trials.

      community Oral Minoxidil in Europe (10 mg)

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeking oral Minoxidil in Europe due to issues with topical Minoxidil causing dandruff and dry scalp. They have started using oral Finasteride and are considering Ketoconazole shampoo.

      community 15 months of oral Finasteride + Minoxidil

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using 3mg oral Minoxidil and 1.1mg oral Finasteride for 15 months and plans to switch to 5mg oral Minoxidil, 1.1mg oral Finasteride, and 0.1mg oral Dutasteride. They have also used ketoconazole and salicylic acid shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis and hope to see more hair growth with the increased dosage.

      community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.

      in Research/Science  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.

      community 44M 19 months fin oral 1mg daily /min 5% foam once daily

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 44-year-old man has been using finasteride 1mg daily and minoxidil 5% foam for 19 months to address hair loss, with mixed results and continued shedding. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil, microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant for better cosmetic density.

      community 7 Months. 1mg fin. min once at night. Weekly 1.5mm Microneedling.

      in Progress Pictures  190 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user's progress in treating hair loss using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil once at night, and weekly 1.5mm microneedling. The user reports significant improvement and no side effects, while others discuss their experiences and offer advice on similar treatments.

      community Pyrilutamide / KX-826 / Koshine — has it been working for you?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide/KX-826 is being discussed for its effectiveness in hair regrowth, with some users reporting positive results, especially in early hair loss cases. Users have combined it with treatments like Minoxidil, and some experienced initial shedding before seeing regrowth.

      community TDM-105795 phase 2 results are in!

      in Research/Science  29 upvotes 2 years ago
      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.

      community currently active protocols, working so far

      in Update 3 years ago
      The conversation is about a person's hair loss treatment routine, which includes Metformin, sleep in darkness, avoiding EMF at night, Nizoral, Dermarolling, Castor oil, and Collagen. They have observed less hair shedding and increased hair volume.

      community Dermaneedling+minox+tretinoin+azaleic acid and hair loss

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user stopped oral treatments due to side effects and switched to a regimen of topical minoxidil, tretinoin, azelaic acid, and dermaneedling, with recent addition of topical finasteride. They are questioning the long-term effectiveness of non-hormonal methods and considering hair transplantation.

      community 2 Years Fin 1mg ED + 7 1/2 months Min topical 1x ED results

      in Progress Pictures  77 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old with diffuse hair thinning has been using finasteride daily for 2 years and added topical minoxidil once daily at night for the past 7.5 months, seeing improved results. They are switching to oral minoxidil for convenience and will update on the outcome.

      community Anyone only on RU or Pyrilutamide?

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using RU58841 or Pyrilutamide for hair loss, with some users suggesting switching to more proven treatments like oral or topical finasteride. One user reports no progress with RU58841, finasteride, and minoxidil, and mentions experiencing regression.

      community Solo use of Pyrilutamide: UPDATE

      in Update  45 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who has been using Pyrilutamide for 19 days, experiencing some hair thickening in the right temple and crown area but also having ball ache after microneedling; other users offer advice, caution and skepticism as to whether results can be seen in such a short time.

      community 9 months on fin and oral minoxidil (26M)

      in Progress Pictures  2326 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 9 months of using 1mg finasteride daily and 2.5mg oral minoxidil every other day, with no side effects. Other users expressed various reactions, from skepticism to hope, and discussed their own experiences with similar treatments.

      community 2 years on treatment (stack update)

      in Progress Pictures  466 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress using Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Estradiol Valerate injections as part of hormone replacement therapy for transitioning. They experienced significant hair improvement and personal satisfaction but caution against this approach for non-transitioning individuals due to irreversible changes.

      community PYRILUTAMIDE PHASE 3 RESULTS : No statistical significance

      in Research/Science  126 upvotes 2 years ago
      The phase 3 trial results for Pyrilutamide showed no significant difference from the control treatment in increasing hair count, leading to the company halting its development. Users discussed their disappointment and skepticism about hair loss treatments, with some mentioning other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community 13 WEEKS MICRONEEDLING MONOTHERAPY

      in Microneedling  187 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with microneedling monotherapy and potential treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, Stemoxydine, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and RU58841 for reversing hair loss.

      community Do you know any alternative to Minoxidil ?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced side effects from oral minoxidil and is seeking alternatives like Stemoxydine, Aminexil, and Redensyl + Procapil. They have been using finasteride for four years and are considering other treatments due to concerns about side effects.