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      community Hydrophobic Finasteride. Why don’t we have it?

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of creating a hydrophobic version of finasteride to reduce systemic side effects while maintaining scalp health. It compares this idea to fluridil, which is designed to be hydrophobic and has less systemic absorption.

      community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 3 years ago
      He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.

      community 6 months on Pyrilutamide- no results

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user applied pyrilutamide for 6 months without hair regrowth and is considering stopping due to cost and lack of results. Another user suggests switching to finasteride, which is cheaper and has shown regrowth for them.

      community Thoughts on this 2-deoxy-D-ribose Topical?

      in Treatment  26 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation are about skepticism towards a new hair loss treatment containing 2-deoxy-D-ribose, copper peptides, and exosomes, with concerns about the legitimacy of the product and its website. The treatment's effectiveness and authenticity are questioned due to lack of testing and transparency.

      community Recommend stemoxydine as an adjunct therapy

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, retinoid, and occasional microneedling for hair loss with good results. They recently added stemoxydine, which improved their hair further, and suggest trying it, especially in the EU where it's easily available.

      community CoQ10 and Fish Oil body hair growth

      in Female  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Taking CoQ10 and fish oil supplements may lead to increased body hair growth and a crawling sensation on the scalp and skin. The user suspects these supplements could be linked to hair growth, possibly due to their effects on heart health and cholesterol management.

      community 6 month transformation from fin to dut+min+ru

      in Progress Pictures  102 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 30-year-old male switched from finasteride to a combination of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841, achieving significant hair growth without side effects. He plans to add GHK-Cu peptide to his regimen for further improvement.

      community Topical Saw Palmetto: An Alternative to Microdosing Topical Finasteride?

      in Product  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is exploring topical Saw Palmetto as a milder alternative to microdosing topical Finasteride for hair loss, aiming to minimize systemic DHT impact. They plan to experiment with this herbal remedy for a year to assess its effectiveness on their mild androgenetic alopecia without significant side effects.

      community 4600 - result 9 month - Dr. Carman

      in Progress Pictures  255 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 9-month post-hair transplant results with 4600 grafts, using only Nourkin hair vitamins, Vitamin D, and B12, and expressed satisfaction. The replies debated the necessity of medications like finasteride and minoxidil for maintaining hair health.

      community DHT is higher on DUT than on FIN. Why?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the fluctuation of testosterone levels in men under 40 and the difference between serum DHT and scalp DHT. It also mentions that DHT levels are higher on Dutasteride than on Finasteride, which is unusual.

      community Pyrilutamide release in Europe?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 years ago
      User asks about Pyrilutamide release in Europe, specifically Germany, and considers importing it from China. No specific treatments mentioned.

      community Ru with gloves because of Systemic absorption?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about whether to use gloves when applying 5% RU58841 to avoid systemic absorption and if washing hands with water is sufficient. Users question the concern, noting it is applied to the scalp.

      community Better Than Minoxidil? Topical Sodium Valproate

      in Research/Science  52 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical sodium valproate may promote hair growth by inhibiting GSK3β, allowing beta-catenin to proliferate, but it has potential side effects and requires more research. The conversation also mentions skepticism about a product called Vdphlo1, which includes sodium valproate and other ingredients.

      community Female AGA - Low Cortisol/Low DHEA

      in Female  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      Female (37) experiencing hair loss for 5 years, tried max dose of spiro and oral + topical minox without success. Discovered low cortisol and low DHEA levels, seeking functional medicine practitioner for help.

      community Making topical finasteride solution

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been mixing finasteride with stemoxydine for hair loss and is considering switching to a less expensive product with a different ingredient list. They are questioning if the new product's higher water content compared to alcohol will affect the finasteride's solubility.