Clascoterone, an acne treatment that blocks DHT, is being developed for scalp use against hair loss. The conversation also mentions Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as treatments.
User shares 4-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss. Others discuss body hair, hair transplant possibilities, and user's treatment response.
Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.
A 24-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair shedding despite past success with mesotherapy and minoxidil, and is considering adding treatments like Expecia, dermapen, or a hair transplant. Many suggest using finasteride to maintain hair, as it is necessary even after a transplant, and side effects are rare and reversible.
A 22-year-old experiencing severe hair loss is considering using Minoxidil and finasteride despite initial reluctance, and is also using vitamins and micro-needling. They are contemplating a hair transplant but are advised to wait until at least age 30.
Excessive use of topical minoxidil led to unwanted facial changes and side effects. The user plans to switch to oral minoxidil with microneedling for hair regrowth.
Hair loss treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, dutasteride, CB-03-01, RU-58841, and experimental options like KY-19382 and stem cell therapy. Some treatments are considered ineffective or risky, such as ketoconazole, PRP, and low-level laser therapy.
Microneedling at depths greater than 0.6 mm may damage miniaturized hair follicles, with 0.5 mm showing better results for hair regrowth. Combining microneedling with minoxidil enhances absorption, but caution is advised to avoid damaging follicles.
Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 promote hair growth by different mechanisms, with minoxidil and prostaglandin E1 being specifically mentioned. Corticosteroids can also cause hair growth.
The conversation is about treating hair loss without finasteride or dutasteride due to sensitivity causing gynecomastia. The user plans to use pyrilutamide, RU58841, and oral Minoxidil instead.