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The conversation discusses using RU58841 at a 2% concentration as an alternative due to side effects from finasteride. The user plans to start with a lower concentration and increase if necessary.

People are excited about a new hair loss treatment, PP405, and some suggest using Twitter to increase its visibility. Current treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, but skepticism remains about the effectiveness of new treatments.

A user shared their one-year progress using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, noting an increase in minoxidil dosage and the addition of microneedling. They feel progress is slow and are considering a hair transplant for full restoration.

PP405 is a potential new hair loss treatment that might replace finasteride and minoxidil, but it is still in clinical trials and may not be available until 2028-2031. There is skepticism about its effectiveness, with only a 20% increase in hair density observed in some participants.

A 23-year-old with Norwood 4 hair loss is using minoxidil, finasteride, oral minoxidil, a multivitamin, and derma rolling, seeking advice on whether to increase minoxidil usage despite cost concerns. A dermatologist recommended the regimen, and the user added derma rolling and tretinoin.

A 24-year-old man is experiencing hair shedding after starting Minoxidil and Creatine, and is concerned about accelerated hair loss. A user suggests that Creatine does not increase DHT levels and recommends considering oral Dutasteride, low-dose oral Minoxidil, and Ciclopirox Shampoo, advising consultation with a doctor.

PP405 shows promise in treating severe hair loss, with 31% of users experiencing over 20% hair density increase in four weeks, faster than minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical about the results' significance and long-term efficacy.

The user is concerned about high prolactin levels and low testosterone levels after stopping finasteride for three weeks. They are considering resuming finasteride but are worried it might further increase prolactin levels.

The user discusses experiencing side effects from topical finasteride but not from oral finasteride, seeking advice on this issue. They mention a gradual increase in oral finasteride dosage with no side effects.

Begin with finasteride to evaluate its effectiveness before adding minoxidil. Combining treatments may enhance results but could also increase side effects; individual responses differ.