Pyrilutamide is discussed as a potential hairloss treatment, acting as an androgen receptor antagonist. The conversation questions if it can maintain hair long-term without using finasteride.
A permanent hairloss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.
A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hairloss since age 16 and has tried various treatments including topical minoxidil, topical and oral finasteride, and oral dutasteride with minoxidil, but has not seen significant improvement. He is currently using 1.5mg dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily, along with derma penning, and is seeking advice on regrowing hair to avoid using hair fibers.
The user is experiencing hair thinning at the crown and midscalp and is seeking advice. They are considering treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
PP405 is discussed as a potential treatment for hairloss, with excitement about its promise but skepticism about its current effectiveness. Users mention combining it with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling, but emphasize it is not a cure.
A 20-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and is considering Clascoterone and Minoxidil as treatments, avoiding finasteride due to concerns about fertility and hormones. A suggestion was made to use Clascoterone for local DHT targeting and combine it with Minoxidil for maintenance and regrowth while avoiding systemic side effects.
Winlevi is being considered for hairloss by someone who wants to avoid systemic hormonal changes. Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are also mentioned as treatments.
Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hairloss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.
GT20029 is a new hairloss treatment in Phase 3 trials in China, using PROTAC technology to target androgen receptors, potentially with fewer side effects than finasteride and minoxidil. VDPHL01, a second-generation minoxidil, is also mentioned as potentially more effective.
A user is seeking experiences with adenosine for hairloss, asking about its effectiveness, usage duration, and combination with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841. Another user mentions difficulty sourcing adenosine and comments on the mixed quality of research.
Woody from Toy Story 5 is humorously discussed as experiencing hairloss, with suggestions for treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. The conversation jokes about his hairline and references scenes from previous movies.
Clascoterone 5% and PP405 are being discussed as potential future treatments for hairloss, with clascoterone nearing phase three completion and PP405 possibly taking a cosmetic route to market. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are mentioned as effective in slowing hairloss, but a complete cure remains elusive.
Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing hairloss in some people, though experiences vary. Treatments like finasteride or minoxidil are suggested to manage potential hairloss.
RU58841 is used for hairloss, with mixed effectiveness and potential side effects like heart issues. Some users find it effective, while others see no results; alternatives like finasteride and dutasteride are also mentioned.
The user is experiencing hairloss, possibly due to androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, and has tried ketoconazole shampoo without success. They are hesitant to use finasteride due to potential side effects and are seeking advice on managing their condition.
Intermittent fasting may suppress hair follicle regeneration, but opinions vary on its impact on hairloss. Some users report no negative effects or even hair improvement while using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
The conversation discusses hairloss and its potential link to caffeine consumption, with the original poster experiencing increased shedding after consuming more coffee. They mention being a non-responder to finasteride and plan to reduce coffee intake, while others suggest various factors like stress, physical exertion, and medication changes could also contribute to hairloss.
Redensyl is a plant-based treatment that may support hair regrowth by reactivating dormant follicles and improving hair density, especially in early-stage thinning. It is not a miracle cure and results vary; it is less proven than Minoxidil or Finasteride and may cause scalp irritation.
Creatine is humorously blamed for hairloss, with users sharing exaggerated and satirical experiences. Some users report no hairloss with creatine, while others mention using treatments like minoxidil and finasteride to manage hairloss.
ABS-201, a prolactin receptor blocker, shows promise in reversing hairloss and graying, with early success in macaques. Current treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are still widely used, but new options like PP405 are eagerly anticipated.
A 20-year-old female with PCOS is experiencing hairloss and excessive facial hair. She is using ketoconazole and caffeine shampoos, microneedling, and considering anti-androgens like finasteride, but is cautious about minoxidil due to facial hair concerns.
A 32-year-old man from Vietnam, at Norwood 7 hairloss, is using Minoxidil, Finasteride, rosemary oil, NMN, and CoQ10 to regrow hair. Despite minor improvements, alternatives like hair systems or accepting baldness are suggested due to advanced hairloss.
PP405 is discussed as a potential hairloss treatment, with doubts about its effectiveness and availability. Users mention using finasteride and minoxidil, and express concerns about PP405's cost and market release.
Bryan Johnson's new hairloss product, which includes peptides, is viewed skeptically by many, with concerns it may be a money grab rather than an effective treatment. Most users prefer proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, which are cheaper and have established results.
Microneedling may worsen hairloss due to potential scarring and inflammation, with some users suggesting caution and proper technique to avoid damage. Alternatives like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are implied as safer options.
The user is experiencing hairloss with possible causes including chronic telogen effluvium, diffuse alopecia areata, and androgenic alopecia. They have tried treatments like Nizoral shampoo, minoxidil, and finasteride, and are considering a biopsy for further clarity.
Pumpkin seed oil is a weak natural DHT inhibitor and not effective for significant hairloss. Effective treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and other medications.
An 18-year-old is using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and tretinoin for severe hairloss and is considering adding dutasteride. Despite concerns about starting finasteride at a young age, the user prioritizes preventing further hairloss over potential hormone issues.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can worsen hairlines for some, as experienced by the original poster. Finasteride worked better for them, and they suggest returning to it if dutasteride causes hairloss.
A 19-year-old male has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil since December, with initial success, but has experienced hair thinning and loss since May. Despite using microneedling and tretinoin cream to enhance minoxidil, his dermatologist advised using only minoxidil, causing concern about worsening hairloss.