Bicalutamide and spironolactone are being compared for their effectiveness and safety in treating female pattern hair loss. The conversation seeks advice on which is better to use.
The user is considering making a homemade topical finasteride solution using an ethanol-based carrier. They are inquiring if a solution containing partially denatured ethyl alcohol and benzalkonium chloride is suitable.
The user observed that stopping nicotine and caffeine improved their scalp health while using oral finasteride. However, relapsing with caffeine and nicotine caused scalp tightness and inflammation.
Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed as treatments for androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The conversation questions their effectiveness and whether they are scams.
The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, mentioning spironolactone and cyproterone acetate. It reflects a sense of frustration and satire about the effectiveness of these treatments.
The conversation is about finding a reasonably priced shampoo with piroctone olamine in the US. The user is cautious about trying new or smaller brands.
People are discussing switching to Indian generic dutasteride tablets like Dutanol and Dutaheal due to cost concerns, with some users reporting positive results when taken with a high-fat meal. Users have shared experiences with different brands, noting varying effectiveness and side effects compared to finasteride.
DIM is suggested to help with estrogen metabolism for those on finasteride or dutasteride, potentially reversing side effects like fat gain and mood changes. Some users doubt its effectiveness, recommending lifestyle changes or consulting a doctor instead.
High dose niacin (1000mg daily) seems to have halted hair loss but did not regrow lost hair. The user plans to continue due to additional benefits like lower stress and higher good cholesterol.
FLEAVA is accused of scamming customers by enrolling them in unwanted monthly subscriptions for Advanced Copper Peptide without consent. Many users struggled to get refunds and reported ongoing charges despite cancellation requests.
RU58841 is not recommended for use around children due to potential exposure risks. Alternatives like CB-03-01 might be considered, but further research is advised.
Potential success with the hair loss treatment Pyrilutamide, and possible group buying opportunities for it along with other treatments such as Finasteride and Minoxidil.
The conversation is about a user experiencing hair shedding after using a brand of RU58841, questioning its effectiveness and safety. Concerns are raised about RU58841 being an abandoned research chemical and the use of heavy oils like castor and argan oil potentially affecting absorption.
The conversation is about when GT20029, a hair loss treatment, might be available on the grey market, with users discussing the challenges of compounding it and speculating it might be available after phase 2 results, similar to pyri. Specific treatments mentioned are pyri, RU58841, and GT20029.
Users discuss whether Koshine reduces sebum and scalp itchiness. Some report reduced sebum and seborrheic dermatitis, while others debate the effectiveness of anti-androgens like RU58841 for hair loss.
Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) may result from epigenetic changes and gut microbiota alterations. Supplementing with Allopregnanolone might protect against these adverse effects.
People on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with aggressive androgenetic alopecia (AGA) discuss using Dutasteride or Finasteride, sometimes combined with topical treatments like RU58841 or CB-03-01 (Breezula), to prevent hair loss. Concerns about side effects and costs of certain treatments are mentioned, with one individual sharing their experience of slowed hair loss using Finasteride alone.
A user was prescribed Alpicort E, which contains Estradiol Benzoate, Prednisone, and Salicylic Acid, for hair loss and is seeking others' experiences due to concerns about potential side effects.
The conversation discusses using a combination of finasteride, spironolactone, minoxidil, retinol, azelaic acid, and caffeine for hair loss treatment. The user inquires about the limitations of these drugs and whether tretinoin would be more effective than retinol.
The conversation is about a product called FLEAVA, found in a Facebook ad, and whether it is effective or just another scam. One user believes it is likely a scam and mentions that such products usually don't compete with Minoxidil.
RU58841, combined with 5% minoxidil, helped reduce acne and hair loss. Users discussed using RU58841 cream for acne and shared experiences with other treatments like finasteride and dutasteride.
A female with AGA is considering buying finasteride online due to its effectiveness at higher doses, despite concerns about legitimacy and potential scams. She has tried spironolactone without success and is seeking advice on purchasing finasteride from websites like minoxidilexpress.
The conversation discusses the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of oral Setipiprant tablets for treating androgenetic alopecia compared to finasteride. It mentions the high cost of Setipiprant on the black market and the trial's end date in September 2017.
Hair loss treatments, specifically 5AR inhibitors, can impact neurosteroids and sexual health. The effects of topical fin/dut on tissue-specific DHT levels are unclear.
The conversation is about a user trying to fund lab testing for RU58841 to verify its legitimacy, as there are doubts about its effectiveness. Some users express skepticism about RU58841, suggesting alternatives like KX-826.
Alfatradiol is considered safe but less effective than finasteride for hair loss. One user reported subtle regrowth using alfatradiol with finasteride and minoxidil, while another found alfatradiol ineffective.
A user diagnosed with AGA is seeking advice on hair loss treatments, comparing topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride to oral medications and natural methods like dermastamping, PRP, and LED light. They are concerned about side effects and effectiveness, especially given their existing fatigue.
An update on the use of Pyrilutamide, a new drug for hair loss, which has resulted in no shedding or testicle ache; other users have questioned the science behind this and shared their own experiences with Finasteride, Minoxidil, and microneedling.
Winlevi is being considered for hair loss by someone who wants to avoid systemic hormonal changes. Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are also mentioned as treatments.