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The conversation is about creating a DIY topical finasteride solution using ethyl alcohol and propylene glycol. A user suggests using a compounding pharmacy instead.

The conversation is about using RU58841 for hair loss treatment, specifically mixing it with minoxidil without propylene glycol due to an allergy. The user is considering starting with a lower concentration of RU58841 and making smaller batches to maintain efficacy.

A user shared their experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (1ml), noting significant shedding phases but hoping for improvement. Shedding is a common synchronized effect of the treatment, which may desynchronize over time, potentially taking over 5 years.

User on finasteride and redensyl serum sees progress, considers switching to minoxidil and topical finasteride mix. Another user claims topical mix is more effective than oral finasteride and has no side effects.

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is not a treatment for male pattern baldness but can accelerate hair growth and thicken miniaturized hairs, with the side effect of increased hair growth all over the body. The user asks others to share their experiences with MSM.

MaximusDurkimus shares experience with 0.25mg Finasteride, Minoxidil-induced lupus, and less than 10mg RU58841 for hair loss. Plans to try 0.025% topical Finasteride with 5% Stemoxydine and possibly Tretinoin, Fluridil, or CB-03-01 in the future.

Combining 0.5 mg oral finasteride with topical finasteride and minoxidil during an Enclomiphene cycle may help manage increased DHT levels. Monitoring for side effects is advised.

The user experienced hair regrowth and improved hair quality using topical minoxidil on temples and oral finasteride daily. They also noted thicker eyebrows and some side effects like minor erectile dysfunction.

A 35-year-old man has been using a topical solution with finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone for hair regrowth, experiencing minor side effects. He plans to remove hydrocortisone due to potential long-term health risks.

A user received a topical finasteride solution from a pharmacy, which likely dissolved finasteride tablets instead of using pure finasteride powder, resulting in sediment. The user expressed dissatisfaction, expecting pure powder, and discussed the pros and cons of DIY solutions and the use of minoxidil with finasteride.

The user started using Pyrilutamide 5% for hair loss and has not experienced side effects after two days. They previously had side effects from Fluridil and topical Minoxidil 5%, and their hair continued thinning with topical Spironolactone.

Hair loss treatments Fin and Minoxidil failed for user. Suggested alternatives are 75mg oral spiro and RU58841, but concerns about low testosterone and self-esteem were raised.

Doctors are testing verteporfin topically for healing and potential regeneration after transplants. The user is asking how it is formulated for topical use, such as if it's mixed with a carrier gel.

The user tried pyrilutamide for hair loss and noticed reduced scalp itch and improved skin but stopped due to mild heart sensations. They plan to update after consistent use, noting improved sleep when applied at night.

A user is considering using 70% isopropyl alcohol with glycerin as a carrier for topical finasteride for hair loss but is concerned about its safety compared to ethanol. They are unsure where to buy ethanol without toxic methanol.

Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.

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.

User "Ant1pal" shares progress pictures of hair regrowth using Minoxidil, Estradiol valerate, and Spironolactone. Users discuss potential side effects and the possibility of localizing estrogen to hair follicles for better treatment.

Folligenz liposomal minoxidil sulfate is being discussed for its effectiveness and cost, with users comparing it to regular minoxidil and tretinoin. One user found no difference with the 10% version and noted that a lower tretinoin percentage reduced side effects like skin peeling.

A user shared their progress using 1.1mg oral finasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil since January 2024, noting significant improvement without side effects. They previously had an allergic reaction to topical treatments.

The user experienced reduced hair shedding after three months of injecting 1mg BPC-157 into the scalp, while continuing to use dutasteride and minoxidil. The injections are painful, and the user sometimes switches to injecting into the buttocks.

Switching from 2% liquid minoxidil to 5% foam minoxidil reduced scalp irritation but increased eyebrow flakiness and thinning. The user speculates that propylene glycol in the liquid formulation might have been protecting against seborrheic dermatitis while causing contact dermatitis.

A 51-year-old man uses 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, dermarolling, and Nizoral twice a week for hair regrowth. He shows significant progress after two months and is happy with the improvement.

The user wants to try using 0.025% topical finasteride every day by diluting their 0.1% topical finasteride with alfatradiol, and is asking if it's possible to mix them or if there are other options. They heard that alfatradiol might not be suitable for this purpose.

PP405 is criticized for overhyped claims and cherry-picked data, with doubts about its effectiveness compared to minoxidil and finasteride. Many users express skepticism, emphasizing the need for more comprehensive trial results.

The conversation is about making homemade topical finasteride. Propylene glycol is suggested to help the solution stay on the scalp longer.

The conversation discusses adding melatonin powder to a topical finasteride solution for hair loss, with one reply suggesting that melatonin may promote faster hair growth but advising against mixing it directly into the solution due to potential instability.

The user is considering switching to oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, retinoic acid, and clobetasol for hair loss treatment, after limited regrowth with finasteride and other topicals. They are seeking a source for clobetasol, as they believe it may help with their condition.

The user discusses a galenic hair lotion containing progesterone, estradiol, cyproterone, hydrocortisone butyrate, and cetirizine pheniramine, which has effectively stopped their hair loss over two years. They are curious about the compatibility of finasteride with the lotion's components and note that their trichologist has successfully used minoxidil and finasteride in similar treatments for others.

A user is excited to start using Pyriltamide for hair loss after experiencing side effects from topical finasteride. Other users discuss the potential and skepticism of Pyriltamide compared to older treatments like finasteride and RU58841.