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      community Topical finasteride carrier/vehicle

      in Finasteride  135 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering making a homemade topical finasteride solution using an ethanol-based carrier. They are inquiring if a solution containing partially denatured ethyl alcohol and benzalkonium chloride is suitable.

      community RU58841 carrier - PG/Ethanol vs KB solution?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the differences between PG/Ethanol and KB solutions for RU58841 application, focusing on potential scalp irritation. KB solution is suggested for those allergic to PG, though both contain ethanol which can dry the scalp.

      community Pyrilutamide 0.5 or 0.025% topical fin for maintaining?

      in Basic Questions  91 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering switching from pyrilutamide to 0.025% topical finasteride due to concerns about effectiveness and past side effects from a scalp elixir. They aim to maintain hair until new treatments like breezula or GT00029 become available.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community Frizzy hair what products should I use?

      in Product  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is seeking advice for frizzy hair, having tried coconut oil without success and considering Olaplex products. They are looking for effective product recommendations.

      community New FIN/Min spray available in the UK (includes Tretinoin!)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A new hair growth spray in the UK contains finasteride 0.3%, minoxidil 5%, and tretinoin 0.01%, but some users find the finasteride concentration too high. Another brand offers a similar spray with a lower finasteride dose at a cheaper price, and some users report scalp irritation from the new spray.

      community Foligain foam & scalp problems

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      Foligain foam caused severe scalp irritation and flakiness, unlike Rogaine foam. The user plans to consult a dermatologist for treatment options.

      community lost all my gains switching from liquid to foam

       5 upvotes 7 years ago
      Switching from liquid to foam minoxidil led to hair loss for OP, possibly due to a second shedding cycle. OP experienced allergic reactions to propylene glycol in the liquid form, causing dandruff and itchiness, which improved after switching to foam.

      community Shampoo for thin and fine hair

      in Product  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, dermaneedling, and keto shampoo with great results. They seek a propylene glycol-free, volume-boosting shampoo for thin and fine hair.

      community after several weeks of research, here's the stack I've decided on

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning has chosen a treatment stack including topical finasteride, a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and pumpkin seed oils, procyanidine B2 spray, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp massages. They avoid minoxidil due to family history of side effects and oral finasteride due to high estrogen levels.

      community Topical Finasteride - Affordable options

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses affordable options for topical Finasteride, including products like Morr F, 82F, and Essengen 6 Plus, with concerns about availability and cost. The user is seeking effective and convenient solutions, considering options like compounding pharmacies and homemade solutions.

      community Is this solution unnecessarily aggresive?

      in Product  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The solution contains minoxidil, finasteride, azelaic acid, caffeine, retinoic acid, and procapil. Users suggest minoxidil with tretinoin and a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, while dismissing retinoic and azelaic acids as unnecessary.

      community Alfatradiol 0.1% anyone know a source?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about finding a source for Alfatradiol 0.1% as most available products are 0.025%. A suggestion was made to use four times the dosage of the 0.025% product.

      community Best homemade topical Finasteride formula ?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses homemade topical finasteride formulas, comparing two solutions with different proportions of alcohol and propylene glycol. The user seeks advice on which formula is gentler on the scalp, suggesting that less alcohol might be better.

      community Herbacle hair growth serum with 0% min

      in Product  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of a new hair growth serum called HERBACLE, which claims to be the world's first, but lacks reviews and is doubted by users. One user notes that its ingredients are similar to those in The Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density.

      community Cetirizine (Zyrtec), to help with inflammation.

      in Product  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experiences an itchy scalp and finds relief using shampoo and Zyrtec, which helps with inflammation. They are unsure if the issue is related to histamines or seborrheic dermatitis.