Skin, Hair, and Nails by Pharmekal was withdrawn from the market. Users discuss alternative supplements and treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The conversation discusses using verteporfin for hair regrowth and minimizing scarring after hair transplants. Some individuals plan to self-administer verteporfin, potentially in combination with microneedling, as an alternative to hair transplants.
The conversation is about the availability of the PP405 formula for hair loss treatment, with mentions of finasteride and its side effects. Users discuss the potential of obtaining the formula through unofficial channels and the challenges related to its genetic sequence and delivery method.
The conversation discusses a topical finasteride therapy with hydrocortisone butyrate, estrone base, and breviline. A user suggests oral finasteride as a superior option.
The conversation is about using RU58841 for hair loss treatment, specifically mixing it with minoxidil without propylene glycol due to an allergy. The user is considering starting with a lower concentration of RU58841 and making smaller batches to maintain efficacy.
Concerns about the effectiveness of DHT inhibitors like finasteride and minoxidil due to potential polymorph issues. Experts suggest these concerns are largely unfounded, especially compared to rare cases like ritonavir.
PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment undergoing trials, with discussions on its effectiveness and comparison to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is skepticism about its status as a cure, with hopes for future advancements in genetic treatments like CRISPR.
The conversation discusses using topical dutasteride with a dermapen for hair loss treatment. The user is deciding between liposomal and mesosomal formulations for this purpose.
A new hair loss treatment, PP405, showed promising Phase 2a results with 31% of patients experiencing over 20% hair density increase without systemic absorption, avoiding hormonal side effects. The treatment is expected to be expensive, with Phase 3 trials starting mid-2026, and there is skepticism about the data's strength.
The conversation is about the delay in Breezula's phase 3 trials and skepticism regarding its effectiveness compared to other treatments like RU58841 and Pyrilutamide. Some users prefer safety over effectiveness, while others express frustration with the slow progress and doubt Breezula will be a significant treatment for hair loss.
RU58841 powder from a lab supplier was tested at a free drug testing service. The discussion includes using Minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss treatment.
A new product, a retinoic acid solution (0.3%), is available to enhance minoxidil products like Rogaine and Kirkland by converting them into a tretinoin-containing solution for improved hair loss treatment. One unit of the product is enough for a year's supply.
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.
Hair regrowth treatments, including stem cell injections, are discussed, with skepticism about their effectiveness compared to Minoxidil and finasteride. Derma stamping is mentioned as effective when used with Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
The conversation concludes that the serum for hair regrowth is likely ineffective and possibly a scam. Effective treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with rosemary as a natural option.
A 27-year-old male experiencing hair loss post-Covid is considering PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy. He's seeking personal experiences about the process, particularly regarding pain levels, despite his dermatologist's assurance of using local anesthesia.
The conversation discusses skepticism about the efficacy of Dutasteride bought from a Jan Aushadhi store, with the user planning to take it once a week alongside Finasteride. Some users suggest alternatives like Duprost from Cipla, while others express doubts about government-supplied products.
Dutasteride can cause hair shedding even with suppressed testosterone levels due to previous damage from DHT. Hair shedding is often a sign of damaged hair being replaced by healthier growth.
The conversation is about finding a legitimate online source for 17α-estradiol (Alfatradiol) powder to make a 0.1% solution for hair loss treatment. A user suggests Anagenica as a source.
The user has been using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and vitamin D for 8 months with no improvement in hair loss. They are considering trying RU58841 or a hair transplant due to the ineffectiveness of current treatments.
Pyrilutamide should not be mixed with Minoxidil because the water in Minoxidil can degrade it. It's suggested to apply Minoxidil first, wait an hour, then apply Pyrilutamide.
Breezula (clascoterone) Phase 3 hair loss trial results are delayed, with no official updates yet. The acne version is approved, but hair loss results are still pending.
A user in their early 20s is concerned about minor hair thinning and is considering a hair loss regimen involving PRP sessions, mesotherapy with dutasteride injections, and low-dose finasteride. They dislike minoxidil due to its greasiness and prefer a routine that is easy to maintain.
Clascoterone is a topical treatment for androgenetic alopecia, showing modest to moderate hair regrowth, and may be available by 2027-2028. It is considered safer than finasteride, with discussions on its effectiveness compared to RU58841 and pyrilutamide.
ET-02, a PAI-1 inhibitor, is not proven to be more effective than Minoxidil for hair loss. Other treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, PP405, and AMP-303 are also discussed, focusing on cellular senescence and oxidative stress.
The conversation discusses the potential for high doses of dutasteride to completely inhibit scalp DHT and speculates whether this could cure baldness when combined with a topical antiandrogen. Specific dosages mentioned are 0.5 mg reducing scalp DHT by 55% and 2.5 mg by about 79%.
The conversation discusses hair loss and the ineffectiveness of a treatment called pyrilutamide, with one user experiencing negative results and questioning the product's authenticity.
Breezula passed a clinical trial in August and there are questions about its availability in 2021 and potential delays due to Covid. No specific treatments were discussed.
The conversation discusses the progress of Clascoterone (Breezula) for hair loss treatment, noting that COVID-19 delayed female trials by three months but Phase III trials for males are proceeding with a Special Protocol Assessment filed with the FDA. Users express hope for Breezula as an alternative to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, despite concerns about its potential high cost.
The user is considering using CB or clascoterone for hair loss, potentially as an alternative to RU. They're also contemplating asking a dermatologist for topical clascoterone cream to apply to their temple.