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      community RU58481, are side effects exegerated?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      RU58841's side effects may be exaggerated due to anxiety, with some users experiencing no issues and others reporting symptoms like chest pain. RU58841, minoxidil, and finasteride are used for hair loss treatment, with varying individual reactions.

      community Am I losing my mind or should I be concerned

      in General  144 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user switched from topical to oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and experienced swelling and sensitivity in the left chest area. They are concerned about these symptoms but noticed improvement after skipping a dose.

      community I’m taking Veradermics VDPHL01 - AMA

      in Treatment  165 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A participant using Veradermics VDPHL01, an extended-release oral minoxidil, experienced significant hair regrowth from Norwood 6 to Norwood 3V without side effects. They plan to use dutasteride after the treatment to maintain results.

      community IGE Hair Loss and Miniaturization

      in Chat  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male is experiencing diffuse hair loss and miniaturization, possibly due to high IGE levels after using tofacitinib. He seeks advice and has not yet consulted a dermatologist.

      community Allergan recruiting for Setipiprant trial in the US

       13 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses a clinical trial for Setipiprant in the US, starting June 29th, with eligibility excluding recent users of minoxidil or finasteride. It encourages informed decision-making before signing up.

      community Quercetin got rid of my scalp soreness

      in Chat  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      Quercetin reduced scalp soreness and may help with histamine-related hair loss. The soreness felt like inflamed follicles beneath the scalp surface.

      community Rare Non responder to Finasteride, Dutasteride, and oral minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  78 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.

      community Inflammation (and health care system) frustration

      in Female  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A woman is frustrated with her hair loss and the slow, ineffective healthcare system in Canada. She has tried treatments like minoxidil, doxycycline, and kenalog injections, but continues to experience painful inflammation and hair loss.

      community Latanoprost shed - anyone have experience?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user started using topical latanoprost and dutasteride, experiencing significant hair shedding and scalp itchiness, possibly due to an allergic reaction. They are considering stopping the treatment if the shedding is linked to an allergy.

      community Is it Ritalin? (23 F)

      in Question  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user suspects Ritalin is causing hair loss due to vasoconstriction and is considering trying Ginkgo Biloba after already taking a multivitamin and hair supplement. Another user mentions experiencing hair shedding with Vyvanse and Dexedrine.

      community Autoimmune issue?

      in Question  2 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user experienced severe hair loss, itchy scalp, and skin issues after trying no-shampoo, and wonders if it's male pattern baldness or an immune issue. They have a history of eczema, dermatitis, and jock itch, and have tried various treatments like coconut oil, peppermint, pumpkin seed, and onion.

      community HT booked, taking finasteride and losing ground?

      in I'm Starting Treatment  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss despite taking finasteride and has a hair transplant scheduled. They experience scalp itching and burning, which hasn't been relieved by various treatments, and another user suggests using ghk-cu & ahk-cu serum and Koshine kx-826/pyrilutamide for relief.

      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.

      community Head feels way more inflamed when scalp is oily

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user experiences scalp inflammation, especially when oily, despite using treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and nizoral. They recently started cetirizine and are considering benzoyl peroxide wash for relief.

      community RU and cetosomal minoxidil topical

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      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.

      community Any other non-responders to most medications?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has not seen results from various hair loss treatments including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and others over several years and is considering adding RU58841 and starting hormone replacement therapy. They are also experiencing anxiety and contemplating moving to a more accepting environment for their nonbinary identity.

      community Zyrtec (Cetirizine) antihistamine for hair growth compared to Minoxidil NIH study

      in Minoxidil  37 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of topical cetirizine (Zyrtec) for hair growth in comparison to minoxidil, noting cetirizine's ability to reduce prostaglandin D2, which inhibits hair growth. Users share mixed experiences with cetirizine for allergies and scalp health, and there's a mention of the risk of dementia with long-term antihistamine use.

      community Topical spironolactone question

      in Product  2 upvotes 3 years ago
      User started using topical spironolactone on scalp and face, experienced fever feeling and sluggishness. Asks if side effects are normal or systemic.

      community EMA is re-examining Winlevi (clascoterone at lower concentration)

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 10 months ago
      Clascoterone in Winlevi, a topical AR antagonist, is being re-examined due to concerns about HPA axis suppression in adolescents, but it's unlikely to be banned for adult use in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The European Medicines Agency recommended refusing Winlevi for acne vulgaris, but this may not affect Breezula's approval for AGA.

      community high bloodpressure and crown thinning in early 20s

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with kidney disease and high blood pressure experienced hair thinning, especially around the vertex. They are currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil but are considering whether to resume blood pressure medication despite managing symptoms with diet and exercise.