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      community Do not use oral dutasteride from Strut Health.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  29 upvotes 3 years ago
      The ineffectiveness of Strut Health's dutasteride capsules, which are filled with raw powder instead of liquid and don't contain any buffering agents that would allow for absorption into the bloodstream. It is suggested to use other brands of liquid-filled dutasteride capsules for better results.

      community 3 months results | minoxidil & finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  269 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using 5% minoxidil foam twice daily and 1mg finasteride nightly for hair loss, and has seen positive results in 3 months. They plan to continue the treatment indefinitely as it provides reassurance against hair loss.

      community Optimal Pyrilutamide (KX-826) Mix and application

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses how to mix pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment, suggesting a mixture of 500mg pyrilutamide with 70% ethanol and 30% propylene glycol, and a potential application dose of 1mL. The user has not personally used pyrilutamide but has researched its preparation and application based on others' experiences.

      community Pumpkin seed oil

      in General  43 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced side effects from using 1% finasteride and 2% minoxidil, including dermatitis, erectile dysfunction, and heart palpitations. They switched to using 2000mg pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto capsules, and applying pumpkin seed oil and rosemary oil twice a week, seeking feedback on results.

      community Combining Ru58841 with my Topical Formula

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user is combining RU58841 with a topical formula containing finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, triamcinolone, caffeine, and other ingredients. They have just started using it and report no side effects so far.

      community On fin 1mg and minoxidil foam for 3 months

      in Progress Pictures  134 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride daily and Bosley minoxidil foam once a week, along with a derma roller and Hims shampoo and conditioner. They noted a decrease in sex drive as a side effect of finasteride.

      community Self-Experiment - Topical Rapamycin or a-KB

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user plans to create a DIY topical treatment for hair loss using Rapamycin, possibly combined with alpha-ketoglutaric acid (a-KG). They discuss the concentration and formulation process for Rapamycin, considering safety and skin penetration, and intend to apply it every other day to the scalp.

      community Progress finally (?) 4 months left & right temple

      in Is this regrowth?  38 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for two years without results and recently started a new routine involving derma stamping, retinol, and minoxidil, which seems to show progress. The user microneedles about half the week and uses L’Oréal night serum for retinol.

      community [43M] 6 months topical .01%->.025% / 5% min

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 43-year-old man shares his slow progress using low-dose topical finasteride and 5% minoxidil for hair growth, along with scalp massages, microneedling, biotin supplements, and pumpkin seed oil. Another user suggests shaving and warns about potential infertility from finasteride, but the original poster remains optimistic, citing others' successful results.

      community Losing ground on 3x a week finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride three times a week due to side effects and is considering alternatives like topical finasteride, estrogen blockers, or dutasteride. They are also interested in potential treatments like GT20029 and pyrilutamide.

      community Topical Melatonin for mild aga

      in Chat  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about an 18-year-old male considering topical finasteride for hair loss and asking about the effectiveness of topical melatonin for hair regrowth and density. No specific treatments were confirmed to be used.

      community questions regarding topical finasteride

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential effectiveness and risks of using topical finasteride for hair loss, with considerations about using DMSO as a vehicle for application. Concerns are raised about DMSO's safety, absorption issues, and the systemic effects of topical finasteride.

      community Switching oral fin to topical ?

      in Treatment 3 months ago
      A 20-year-old experienced side effects from oral finasteride and is considering switching to topical treatments, including minoxidil and tretinoin. Another user shared their experience of switching to topical finasteride and minoxidil, then to oral dutasteride and minoxidil, noting no side effects with dutasteride.

      community Does anyone know the chemical formula for pelage pp405?

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the lack of public information on the chemical structure of PP405, a hair loss treatment, and the challenges of synthesizing it without a patent. It also explores a patent related to hydrogen-based topical formulations for reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.

      community The story of RU58841/PSK3841

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      RU58841, an anti-androgenic compound, showed early promise for treating alopecia but faced challenges after its patent in 1997. Despite advancing to Phase II trials, safety concerns and financial struggles led Aventis to abandon its development. Proskelia, which later merged into ProStrakan, couldn't prioritize the drug, leading to its eventual stagnation and failure to reach the market.

      community Korea launches 1st OTC hair loss drug

      in Treatment  29 upvotes 5 years ago
      Korea launched its first OTC oral hair loss drug, dexpanthenol B5. Users discuss its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects but note a lack of efficacy studies.

      community 12 month mark on cheap Mexican finasteride (Novaride). It works!

      in Update  219 upvotes 1 year ago
      User reports 12 months of using Mexican finasteride (Novaride), minoxidil spray, and ketoconazole shampoo with significant crown improvement and slight frontal hairline improvement. No current side effects; plans to continue treatment for further gains.

      community Pyrilutamide or RU or cb-03-01?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses using Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment. The user is considering adding a topical treatment and has not experienced side effects from current treatments.

      community The Solution for Topical Solutions

      in Product  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      Using roll-on bottles for applying minoxidil and RU58841 improves application efficiency and reduces product waste. Topical treatments are used continuously, except on microneedling days.