OP has been using daily oral finasteride 1.25mg for 5 months with noticeable progress and no side effects. They chose this dosage by cutting 5mg pills into quarters due to cost.
Cyclosporine A is discussed as a powerful hair growth stimulant, potentially more effective than minoxidil, but concerns about safety and side effects, including cancer risk, limit its use. The conversation highlights the need for further research and experimentation with topical application, despite its risks.
A 19-year-old has completed 70 days using oral and topical Minoxidil, oral finasteride, a dermaroller, and ketoconazole for hair regrowth. They are seeking feedback on the effectiveness of their treatment.
A 23-year-old male has been using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 14 months with slight improvement, but recent shedding led him to switch to a new minoxidil formulation without success. He is considering using topical RU58841 or dutasteride to better address scalp DHT, as his bloodwork shows high total testosterone and mid-range DHT levels.
A 30-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss despite using Dutasteride 0.5mg and PRP for 15 months, with no success. He is considering a hair transplant but is advised to stabilize hair loss first and explore other treatments like topical Minoxidil or combined therapies.
The user is experiencing good hair regrowth using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, biotin, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are curious about when the regrowth will plateau.
The user has been using 1.25 mg of oral minoxidil and finasteride since September 2025 to address diffuse hair thinning, and is considering trying a new shampoo. Other users suggest increasing the minoxidil dose and trying dutasteride.
A user is considering whether to continue using RU58841 or switch to hair system patches for a receding hairline, while already using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Another user suggests buying RU58841 in powder form to save money and notes the original poster's hair has significantly improved.
Some users of RU-58841 report cardiovascular symptoms like heart palpitations and chest tightness, which may be linked to its metabolites causing lung disease. The safety of RU-58841 is uncertain due to lack of long-term data and concerns about product purity, especially from gray market sources.
A 26-year-old has seen hair regrowth in 4.5 months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and recently RU58841 on the temples. Suggestions include adding weekly microneedling to improve results.
The user has been using pyrilutamide 0.5% for over 7 weeks, alongside dutasteride, and noticed some hair improvement, particularly at the temples. They plan to continue and possibly try a 1% solution, with no shedding or side effects reported.
A user discussed a significant hair recovery using alfatradiol and fluridil but was considered untrustworthy and the post was deleted. They are seeking the original poster's username.
Dr. Toyos is recruiting more participants for a larger trial on hair loss treatments. The discussion mentions Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as potential treatments.
The conversation is about someone's hair regrowth after 1.5 months using natural treatments, specifically a dermaroller and a mix of peppermint, pumpkin seed, and rosemary oils. A reply congratulates them and encourages them to maintain their routine.
Tae147 has shared results of using pyrilutamide, a 5% concentration topical solution applied twice daily, in combination with minoxidil, to reduce scalp itchiness and hair shedding. Other users have shared their experiences with the treatment, as well as questions about its availability on the market.
The conversation discusses a patent for using topical resveratrol and melatonin to treat androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and also mentions interest in topical sulforaphane as a treatment.
The conversation discusses the potential of a new hair loss treatment, GT20029, which targets androgen receptors in the scalp and is in phase 1 trials in China. Users express hope that this treatment will be more effective than current options like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
SCUBE3 is available online but poses risks like tumor promotion and high costs. Users advise against using it due to health concerns and inefficacy as a standalone treatment.
The conversation discusses the removal of Breezula phase II 12-month results by Cassiopea and the search for the original data. Concerns were raised about potential negative long-term effects on hair growth, such as androgen receptor upregulation.
The conversation discusses the potential use of verteporfin for hair loss treatment, with one user mentioning their surgeon's interest in trying it and another noting its research status and clinical use as a YAP inhibitor. Some users debate the market size, availability of generics, and the optimism in the hair loss community regarding new treatments.
User discusses using C60 serum with microneedling at 1.75mm and asks if it's safe. Current routine includes daily Pyril on temples, weekly microneedling, and C60 serum on non-Pyril days.
The conversation discusses the potential market release of a hair loss treatment called GT20029 by Anageninc, with users expressing interest and discussing the importance of safety and effectiveness. Some users plan to contact Anageninc to show demand for the product.
The user reports significant hair regrowth after 5 months using oral finasteride and minoxidil. They seek advice on restarting treatment and using derma rollers after a 2-month break.
A user is attempting to recover from severe hair loss using 1.25mg finasteride, 5mg topical minoxidil twice daily, pyrilutamide for a month, RU58841 for two weeks, and weekly microneedling at 1.5mm. They have seen new hair growth after two months and plan to continue the treatment for a year with the hope of regrowing enough hair for a transplant.
A 39-year-old from Bangalore shared his successful hair transplant journey, which included 3537 scalp and 1521 beard grafts, boosting his confidence. He also started medication alongside the transplant.
A new human trial using an FDA-approved treatment for wound healing called Verteporfin, which may potentially be able to reverse scarring and regrow hair in that area. The trial is only lasting one month so far.
A user shared their 1.5-month progress using a routine of topical finasteride and minoxidil gel, minoxidil foam, microneedling, keto shampoo, and a multivitamin. They reported noticeable hair regrowth for the first time in a decade.