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      community Rosemary oil's potency as a dht blocker

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 2 years ago
      Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.

      community Give some opinion almost 2 and half months in the process.

      in Is this regrowth?  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using 2.5mg oral finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil, multivitamins, calcium, vitamin K2 D3, iron, theanine, and a derma stamp every 4 days for hair regrowth. They note improvements after almost 3 months, but others suggest results take longer.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community Water retention from topical minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Topical minoxidil can cause water retention, making the face appear swollen. Switching from liquid to foam and reducing application frequency may help; using dandelion root extract as a diuretic is also suggested.

      community Started Oral Min, hope to recover a full Norwood 0

      in Chat  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user started taking oral minoxidil (2.5 mg daily) along with topical minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and various supplements to improve hair growth and overall health. They are also focusing on weight loss, exercise, and better lifestyle habits.

      community Quitting minox - going for alternatives

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user stopped using minoxidil due to side effects and is trying alternatives like vitamin D supplementation, scalp massages, cold showers, oil treatments, zinc shampoo, and dermarolling. They report improved scalp health and some new hair growth, despite skepticism from others about the effectiveness of these methods.

      community Is this "Hair growth complex" pill from sons anything?

      in Product  25 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of a "Hair growth complex" pill, with skepticism about its ingredients like saw palmetto and anagain. Users suggest saw palmetto may help slightly with DHT-related hair loss, but it's less effective than finasteride or dutasteride.

      community New Latanoprost-Based Formula Used by Hollywood Celebrities

      in Treatment  26 upvotes 3 years ago
      A new Latanoprost-based formula used by Hollywood celebrities to treat hair loss, with the formula containing minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, azelaic acid, zinc thymulin, vitamin B6, sandalore and methyl vanillate. It also mentions the potential of offering a combined sublingual minoxidil/oral dutasteride option in the future.

      community Ru58841 2% ED 9 month progress

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user shared their 9-month progress using RU58841 at 2% daily for hair regrowth, initially starting at 5% but reducing the dose due to early signs of gynecomastia, which has since mostly resolved. They achieved their goal of regrowing hair at the temples and hairline.

      community I ingested RU58841 orally to see if its legit

      in Chat  135 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user ingested RU58841 orally and experienced severe heart and breathing issues, requiring emergency medical assistance. They concluded that MV supplements is a legitimate supplier but warned of the serious side effects.

      community Scientific evidence for Peppermint & Rosemary oils + My Experience

      in Research/Science  114 upvotes 3 years ago
      Natural treatments for hair loss, specifically peppermint oil and rosemary oil; how they can be used as a supplementary or alternative treatment to pharmaceuticals such as finasteride and minoxidil; and the personal experience of the user Divallo, who has seen an increase in density and thickness after using these oils for around 2.5 years. The post also touches on the potential antifungal properties of the oils and their effects on cutaneous blood flow.

      community 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR), a sugar molecule, was found to be 80%-90% as effective as minoxidil in promoting hair growth and neovascularization in androgenic alopecia models, showing promise for alopecia treatment.

      in Research/Science  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      2-deoxy-D-ribose, a sugar molecule, is found to be 80%-90% as effective as Minoxidil in promoting hair growth, showing potential for alopecia treatment. Concerns include high cost, lack of human studies, and possible side effects like diarrhea and nausea.

      community I want to attempt to use the MPC inhibitor JXL-069

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism about group buys for hair loss treatments, highlighting issues with unverified chemicals and the risks involved. It suggests stabilizing with dutasteride and minoxidil, and considering a hair transplant instead of experimenting with untested products.

      community Pelage are starting phase 3 for PP405 towards the end of 2026

      in Chat  180 upvotes 3 months ago
      PP405 is moving to late-stage trials, showing potential for hair regrowth, with 31% of male patients experiencing a 20% increase in hair density. Veradermics is developing an oral minoxidil version, and there is interest in combining treatments for better results.

      community Herb called ‘King of Hair’ as effective as Minoxidil?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 6 years ago
      A popular Ayurvedic herb, referred to as the "King of Hair," may be as effective as Minoxidil for hair health. Some users are hesitant to switch from Minoxidil without human studies, while others report positive effects when using the herb alongside Minoxidil.

      community Best minoxidil formulation for best results?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses creating a customized minoxidil formulation with tretinoin, azelaic acid, and caffeine, but there are concerns about foam stabilization due to acidity. The user seeks advice on the best formulation for effective results.

      community which is better ; minoxidil with more alcohol or more pg?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of Minoxidil formulations with different alcohol and propylene glycol (pg) ratios. The user finds that a formulation with 20% pg and 80% ethanol dries faster but is concerned about absorption time.

      community A vehicle for powdered melatonin

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about using topical melatonin for hair loss and seeking advice on a safe mixing solution or pre-mixed product. Specific treatments mentioned are minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Mix Pyrilutamide powder in Minoxidil solution?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      Mixing Pyrilutamide powder with Minoxidil solution is being considered. The Minoxidil solution contains Minoxidil 5%, Azelaic acid 5%, ABN complex 0.8%, Retinol 0.025%, Caffeine 0.001%, and a delivery vehicle.

      community 35% regrowth brothers and sisters! More effective than Minox and Fin?

      in Treatment  107 upvotes 7 years ago
      A double-blind clinical study that found ingestion of tocotrienols resulted in a 34.5% increase in hair regrowth compared to the placebo group, and discussion about potential side effects and cost of supplementation with vitamin E pills. The conversation noted that it may be more effective than commonly used treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Pumpkin seed oil

      in General  43 upvotes 8 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.