The conversation is about adding a low dose of pyrilutamide to a hair loss treatment regimen. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The user experienced severe scalp itching and hair loss while on dutasteride, which they linked to caffeine and masturbation. They plan to cut out both to see if their hair density improves.
Dutasteride effectively reduces DHT levels and significantly increases testosterone levels. Users are cautious about adding oral minoxidil due to potential heart issues and are considering dosage adjustments with medical guidance.
AH-001 is a new topical treatment designed to degrade androgen receptors, targeting the root cause of androgenetic alopecia without the side effects of oral treatments like finasteride. It has shown a strong safety profile and good local tolerability in early trials.
Breezula, a potential new hair loss treatment, may receive FDA approval soon, but it is expected to be a weaker alternative to finasteride and minoxidil. Concerns include its twice-daily application and possible side effects like HPA axis suppression.
Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for those not responding to minoxidil alone, but it could reduce efficacy for some who are already responding to minoxidil. Tretinoin requires careful use, including skin moisturizing and sun protection due to increased sensitivity.
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.
The conversation discusses GT20029, a new topical drug for hair loss and acne without notable side effects, which has been accepted for investigational use in China. Some users express skepticism about the legitimacy of the company and the potential for other drugs like RU58841 to be developed due to patent expiration and lack of profitability.
The user is using 1mg oral finasteride, 1.25mg oral minoxidil nightly, and ketoconazole shampoo weekly for hair loss, reporting no side effects. They self-prescribed after inconsistent use of topical minoxidil, using Lonitab from Intas pharmaceutical.
RU58841 and Minoxidil can cause heart-related side effects like chest pain and heart racing. Pyrilutamide is suggested as a safer alternative, though it's new and costly.
Mixing Nizoral and T-Gel in a 1:1 ratio and using it three times a week provided relief from persistent seborrheic dermatitis. This treatment is recommended for those with stubborn SD.
A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.
The user experienced negative side effects from oral minoxidil, including cardiac issues and excessive sweating, and decided to switch to topical minoxidil while using other treatments like RU58841, Setipiprant, Azelaic acid, and latanoprost. Another user suggested splitting the oral minoxidil dose to reduce side effects.
The user has chronic itchy scalp and dandruff, unresponsive to ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, coal tar, and salicylic acid. Topical steroids were also ineffective for long-term use.
Finasteride and dutasteride are discussed for hair loss, with concerns about their effects on neurosteroids and potential side effects like depression. Alternatives like topical estrogen and lifestyle changes are considered, with varying opinions on mental health and hair regrowth.
Minoxidil caused water retention and gastrointestinal issues for the user, which improved after stopping the medication. The user is now using finasteride and topical minoxidil, experiencing excessive urination and concerns about systemic absorption.
The conversation is about the best vehicle for RU58841, comparing trichosol and Garnier/Vichy Stemoxydine, avoiding propylene glycol (PG) or ethanol due to previous scalp damage. The user is also seeking sources for these products in the EU.
The user has been taking finasteride for nearly two months and has noticed an increased urge to urinate with slight discomfort. They are questioning if this side effect is temporary.
Quitting RU58841 after over two years reduced scalp itching and inflammation, despite concerns about losing hair gains. The user continues using finasteride and oral minoxidil.
Spironolactone and finasteride are not recommended for women planning pregnancy due to birth defect risks. Both need to be stopped months before conception, and finasteride is generally not advised for women.
A user is considering using compounded Minoxidil with Tretinoin from Medical Wellness Center to improve hair growth. They are also curious about the effects of higher Minoxidil doses and adding Tretinoin to their regimen.
Taurine shows potential in combating hair loss caused by chemical stress, especially when combined with other treatments like finasteride. Finasteride demonstrated better stress-reducing effects in the study.
Pyrilutamide is officially available for purchase, and users suggest Fluridil as an alternative topical anti-androgen. Some users report positive results with pyrilutamide from Koshine.
Woman uses antiandrogens for hair thinning prevention, experiences severe dry eye with finasteride. Asks if dutasteride could be better despite potential for worse dry eye.
Higher doses of dutasteride reduce scalp DHT more effectively than finasteride, but have diminishing returns after 3mg daily and may cause more side effects. Combining dutasteride with topical minoxidil can enhance results, but using both finasteride and dutasteride together is unnecessary.
A user is seeking advice on purchasing RU58841 with Minoxidil in Canada and is concerned about the vehicle used for the solution. They also inquire about the differences between RU58841 and topical finasteride in terms of efficacy.
Kintor plans to release pyrilutamide foam and a plant-based Koshine by year-end, with GT20029 progressing in their pipeline. Users are pleased about the absence of propylene glycol (PG) in the new products.
The conversation discusses whether to wait for Breezula while using topical minoxidil to avoid side effects from finasteride. It mentions Breezula's potential release in a year and its cost and long-term use considerations.
Breezula shows promising hair growth results, with up to 539% increase in hair count compared to placebo, and regulatory submissions are planned in the US and EU. Users are cautiously optimistic, noting the potential for Breezula to replace finasteride by targeting DHT without systemic effects.
Taking dutasteride daily with finasteride is more effective in reducing hair loss and itching than taking dutasteride four times a week. The combination reduces shedding and anxiety.