The user healthydudenextdoor starting a new topical anti-androgen hairloss treatment, Pyrilutamide, and discussing their current regimen of finasteride and minoxidil.
Using Microneedling 1xweek and Minoxidil twice a day as treatments for hairloss, along with DHT blockers such as Finasteride or Dutasteride. Advice was also given to not raise eyebrows when evaluating hair growth progress.
A 24-year-old person who is worried about their hairloss after 14 months of taking finasteride and 11 months of minoxidil. Replies to the post suggested sticking with their current regimen, that shedding from one part may not be telogen effluvium, and that shedding is normal with these drugs and they should evaluate in two to three months.
A 22 year old man who is experiencing hairloss, thinning and dry scalp, has tried treatments such as finasteride and minoxidil, and other users sharing their experiences with similar issues.
AltruisticBro's experience with Fluridil (Eucapil) as a hairloss treatment, and the current blood work results associated with it. They are not willing to take finasteride due to potential permanent side effects.
The conversation discusses the potential of creating a homemade sulforaphane topical for hairloss treatment. Participants mention challenges with sulforaphane stability and reference other treatments like Minoxidil.
First patient dosed with Pyrilutamide (Kintor) Phase III for hairloss treatment. Pyrilutamide differs from approved treatments as it competes with DHT to bind hair follicles, potentially reducing side effects.
User experienced bad reaction to minoxidil and asks if anyone tried stemoxydine alone for hairloss. They consider trying stemoxydine with low dose topical finasteride after testing stemoxydine on a small area.
User shared 126-day progress using Fin/Min/Niz/Microneedling for hairloss. Others discussed microneedling depth, results timeline, frontal coverage, and switching to Dutasteride.
People are discussing Breezula, a hairloss treatment, with mixed opinions on its value for the cost. Some are interested in it, while others think it's not worth the money.
User discusses a promising topical Procyanidin B2 treatment for hairloss. Users share mixed experiences and mention effective treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and LLLT.
The conversation discusses the progress of Clascoterone (Breezula) for hairloss treatment, noting that COVID-19 delayed female trials by three months but Phase III trials for males are proceeding with a Special Protocol Assessment filed with the FDA. Users express hope for Breezula as an alternative to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, despite concerns about its potential high cost.
People discussed their experiences with peppermint oil for hairloss, with mixed results. Some users reported no hairloss after stopping peppermint oil, while others experienced shedding; one user noted improved scalp health when mixing it with minoxidil.
The conversation discusses adding Nizoral (Ketoconazole shampoo) and castor oil to a hairloss regimen. Users suggest trying Nizoral due to its potential benefits and low cost.
The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hairloss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.
The post discusses using Sandalore as a potential hairloss treatment, emphasizing precise measurements and safe handling. The user compares Sandalore's effects to Minoxidil and mentions preparing a solution with ethanol and DMSO.
Considering adding Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) to a hairloss prevention regimen; discussing the effectiveness of LLLT, and evaluating double-blind random-controlled trials that have been conducted on laser combs.
A person experienced hair regrowth after reducing testosterone levels and using saw palmetto tincture and Alpecin shampoo. Other users suggested treatments like Nizoral shampoo, Aldactone, and supplements for hairloss.
Creatine may cause hair shedding in some individuals, but there is no strong scientific evidence linking it to hairloss. Many users report personal experiences of increased hairloss with creatine, while others see no effect; OP is considering creatine while using finasteride and topical minoxidil for hairloss.
A user in their mid-40s shared a 12-month update on using finasteride for hairloss, showing significant improvement. They started seeing thicker hair and regrowth after 3 months, with no side effects noticed.
A user shared their hormone levels to gauge if they can use finasteride for hairloss without issues. Their hormone levels are mostly within the reference ranges.
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.
A product called "PP405 Hair Follicle Serum" is being sold on Shopee, claiming to cure baldness without clinical trials or FDA approval, but users are skeptical and refer to it as "snake oil." Some users discuss testing the product's contents, while others share their experiences with hairloss treatments like finasteride.
The conversation humorously critiques the lack of common sense in discussions about hairloss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, while also highlighting the repetitive nature of advice in the community. It suggests that joke posts keep the community engaging, despite some users taking absurd claims seriously.
A 16-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning is considering using minoxidil and plans to start finasteride at 18, while others suggest alternatives like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil. Users advise consulting a doctor before starting treatments and emphasize the importance of understanding the cause of hairloss.
The user is using 0.5mg dutasteride daily and 3mg oral minoxidil daily for hairloss, but hasn't seen improvements after five months. They report miniaturization and thinning, especially at the hairline and crown, and are advised to wait at least a year for better results.
A user experienced positive hair regrowth after 9 months using Dutasteride (0.5mg daily) and oral Minoxidil (2.5mg daily) without side effects and plans a hair transplant. They noted the cost-effectiveness of oral Minoxidil and discussed hairloss treatments, including Finasteride.
Pelage is developing a topical hair follicle stem cell therapy, PP405, for non-scarring alopecias like androgenetic alopecia, with Phase III trials planned and a potential market launch by 2027. The treatment may not require continuous use after initial regrowth.
A 32-year-old is documenting their 3-month progress in treating hairloss using 0.5 mg dutasteride, topical and 5 mg oral minoxidil, and Ducray Anaphase+ shampoo daily. They report slight libido reduction and increased eyebrow hair but are generally satisfied with the results and considering a hair transplant after a year.