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      community Using RU58841 instead of finasteride.

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user stopped using finasteride due to side effects and switched to RU58841, which seems to be working for hair regrowth. They are considering RU58841 and minoxidil as long-term treatments, while others discuss the safety and effectiveness of these options.

      community Nest topical compound stack to fight hair loss

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is seeking advice for the best topical treatment to combat their ongoing hair loss, despite already using oral dutasteride, RU-58841, and minoxidil. They are considering adding CB-03-01 or topical Spiro to their regimen to lower testosterone levels at the follicles.

      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 About 3 months into RU58841 and sulforaphane

      in Update  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced almost no improvement in hair loss after 3 months using microneedling, RU58841, sulforaphane, finasteride, and dutasteride, especially after stopping minoxidil. They believe minoxidil is more effective than RU58841.

      community Excited! Just got prescribed Clascoterone 5%

      in Treatment  25 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is excited about starting Clascoterone 5% for hair loss, a DHT blocker, and expects better results when combined with Minoxidil. The prescription costs $199 for 30 ml or $353 for 60 ml, and the user plans to cover the cost by driving for Uber.

      community Derm suggesting oral fin at 17 (turning 18 soon) after long-term minoxidil — advice?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 17-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using 5% topical minoxidil, 0.05% tretinoin, and oral minoxidil, and is considering starting oral finasteride after a dermatologist suggested a hair growth spray with Capixyl, Redensyl, Anagain, and Saw Palmetto. Users advise caution with finasteride at a young age, suggesting starting with topical finasteride and consulting an endocrinologist.

      community M18 - 7 Months on topical fin + min Not working for me

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  92 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical finasteride and minoxidil are not effective for the user, who is considering switching to oral treatments like finasteride or dutasteride. Many suggest oral medications are more effective, and some recommend additional treatments like microneedling and other topical solutions.

      community RU58841 vehicle penetration (Study for minoxidil)

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user mixes their own RU58841 solution and found that increasing the ethanol content improved absorption and reduced scalp itching. A study on minoxidil showed that penetration increased with higher ethanol concentrations, reaching maximum penetration at 90% ethanol.

      community Once daily topical Min, weekly 1.5 mm dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using 5% minoxidil once daily and microneedling with a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly for three months, considering increasing minoxidil usage but avoiding finasteride due to libido concerns. Another person suggests considering other treatments like RU58841, alfatradiol, topical finasteride, clascoterone, or saw palmetto since not using a DHT blocker could be less effective.

      community What’s the deal with pyrilutamide?

      in Research/Science  53 upvotes 4 years ago
      The effectiveness of pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment, with research results being postponed until September. Various people shared their experiences with topical finasteride, minoxidil and RU58841, as well as other treatments such as dandruff shampoo, group buys and grey markets.

      community Sensitive to Oral fin + RU. Am I screwed?

      in Product  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      Akinfenrawr experienced negative side effects from oral finasteride and RU58841, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. They discuss various options, including raloxifene, oral dutasteride, liposomal finasteride, Breezula, Pyrilutamide, SM04554, and sulforaphane, but have concerns about efficacy, availability, and cost.

      community Rate my Hair loss prevention stack

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is using a comprehensive hair loss prevention regimen including Dutasteride, RU58841, topical treatments, red light therapy, microneedling, and supplements like Nutrafol, while avoiding Minoxidil. They also supplement with vitamin D and zinc and plan to start testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in January.

      community Debating about taking OM at 17

      in General  103 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old is considering using minoxidil (OM) for hair thinning but is concerned about potential side effects and hormone disruption. They plan to use rosemary oil, ketoconazole shampoo, hair peptides, microneedling, and scalp massages as part of their treatment.

      community Going to report on my Pyrilutamide progress

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user stopped using finasteride due to side effects and began treatment with Pyrilutamide, while continuing minoxidil, topical melatonin, dermarolling, and Nizoral. They had a second hair transplant to improve their frontal hairline and will report back on the results of the new treatment regimen.

      community The case for 5ARI-free hair transplants: Dr. Zarev, Pittella, Sethi, Miln, and future treatments in development

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 7 months ago
      Some individuals experience side effects from 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and are considering hair transplants without these medications, with some opting for surgeons like Dr. Zarev. Others are exploring alternative treatments and waiting for new medications in development, while some discuss managing side effects through lifestyle changes or additional medications.

      community MinoxiBoost - SULT1A1 Enzyme booster journey

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has tried topical Minoxidil and oral Minoxidil for beard and scalp hair growth with minimal results, and has been on Finasteride for 7 months with stabilized scalp hair but no facial hair improvement. They are considering using a SULT1A1 enzyme booster to enhance results and are questioning its effectiveness without concurrent topical Minoxidil application.

      community Brief update clascoterone phase 3 - Breezula

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Cosmo Pharmaceuticals has enrolled about 850 out of 1400 patients for their phase 3 clinical trials of clascoterone (Breezula) and claims to be on schedule. The conversation is about hair loss treatments.

      community Found a winning combo for a non/weak-responder

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user found a successful hair loss treatment using a combination of finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. They plan to switch to a purely topical regimen with finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil.

      community Treatment from July 2025 - Present

      in Is this regrowth?  17 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride daily, Minoxidil foam twice a day, and microneedling weekly with a 1.5mm needle. They are seeking feedback and suggestions to optimize their hair regrowth.

      community To everyone who cant use FIN and doesnt want to use RU

      in Treatment  33 upvotes 1 year ago
      A new hair loss treatment, KX-826, is being discussed as a stronger and safer alternative to RU58841 and finasteride. Opinions are mixed, with some users skeptical about its effectiveness and others considering it as part of their regimen.

      community 18M progression pt.3 (6 months)

      in Progress Pictures  744 upvotes 3 years ago
      User started balding at 16 and began treatment at 18, using RU58841, minoxidil, derma rolling, and peptides. After 6 months, they experienced significant hair regrowth and are happy with the results.