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Topical minoxidil being a difficult product to apply, with users considering finasteride, RU58841, and oral minoxidil as alternative treatments for diffuse thinning hair. Other advice includes shaving the head in the first 3 months of using minoxidil and finding ways to apply it without saturating the hair.

19-year-old with Lichen Planopilaris tried various treatments unsuccessfully. Now considering hair systems, seeking experiences and opinions.

Minoxidil with allantoin may help reduce scalp flakes caused by alcohol. Users discuss its effectiveness for dry scalp issues.

Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.

Japanese scientists discovered ABM cells, enabling successful human hair follicle cloning, potentially curing hair loss. The treatment may be available in Japan by 2028, but it will be expensive and require travel.

User "tresslessatbest" shares her experience with androgenic hair loss and treatments. She found success using men's Rogaine 5%, spironolactone, dermaroller, biotin, blackcurrant seed oil, prenatal vitamins, and Nizoral shampoo.

People regret not starting hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride earlier, as they've lost significant hair by waiting. Some experienced side effects like itchy nipples or increased libido, but overall, they wish they had acted sooner to prevent hair loss.

The conversation is about using topical valproic acid (VPA) for hair loss, focusing on its application method, usage frequency, and combination with other treatments like micro-needling. No specific experiences with VPA were shared.

A 19-year-old male experienced hair shedding after one year on dutasteride and is considering adding topical minoxidil despite scalp itching. Users suggest continuing dutasteride, maintaining a consistent hair routine, and possibly increasing minoxidil dosage.

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.