Using a 1mm derma roller every day with nanoxidil is not recommended; it should be used once a week. The user had no initial instructions and used it nightly for two months.
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.
Sprocketshead asks if pyrilutamide can be applied with minoxidil, and inquires about its consistency and odor. They want to know if it's more high maintenance than topical minoxidil.
A user allergic to propylene glycol seeks alternatives for a DIY topical finasteride solution, considering glycerin or glycerol-based vehicles. Another user suggests a recipe using propanediol, DMSO, MCT oil, and peppermint oil, incorporating minoxidil, dutasteride, and finasteride.
Hmi115, a prolactin receptor blocker, showed promise for hair growth, but results from Phase 2 trials have not been published. ABS-201, an AI-based analog, is expected to begin trials in December 2025, while commercialization of treatments like PP-405 is anticipated around 2027.
Nanoxidil, a minoxidil derivative, is being discussed as a potential hair loss treatment. Users are curious about its effectiveness and side effects compared to minoxidil, with some noting it includes additional ingredients like caffeine.
Topical finasteride concentrations and application amounts are debated, with concerns that mainstream solutions may use arbitrary concentrations. A 0.25% solution with a specific application method is suggested as more appropriate than higher concentrations.
Mixing ground finasteride pills with Minoxidil for topical use, with concerns about effectiveness and side effects. Users suggest using professionally formulated topical finasteride instead.
RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.
The user experienced sexual side effects from finasteride and switched to using only topical minoxidil without side effects. They are seeking alternatives to finasteride, such as topical finasteride, to maintain hair without adverse effects.
The conversation discusses the safety study of PP405, emphasizing that early trials focus on safety rather than efficacy, and that any efficacy data from such a short study should be viewed skeptically. It also highlights that the information released is primarily for securing funding, and that meaningful efficacy results are expected in later phases.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically seeking a 15% glycyrrhizic acid formula without additional ingredients. It also mentions the potential opposite effects of glycyrrhizic acid on humans compared to rats.
The conversation discusses positive initial trial results for GT20029, a topical compound for hair loss that degrades androgen receptors, potentially requiring only weekly application. Participants express hope for this treatment to be more effective and convenient than current options like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
The user experienced good hair growth results using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and a topical formulation, but faced temporary numbness as a side effect. They manage this by microdosing oral finasteride and minoxidil and using the topical formulation sparingly.
A user shared their hair regrowth success using microneedling with a dermaroller every 6 days and minoxidil, recommending betadine (povidone-iodine) before microneedling to sterilize the scalp and enhance results. Another user noted the potential risks of iodine toxicity.
Topical finasteride as a potential alternative to oral finasteride for reducing DHT levels on the scalp with fewer side effects, and other hair loss treatments such as minoxidil.
The conversation discusses using very low dose topical finasteride to achieve specific serum DHT reduction percentages. It concludes that finasteride dosage increases linearly between 5-30% DHT reduction but requires exponential increases for reductions up to 70%.
The user is concerned about safely using RU58841 around cats and wonders if applying it 2 hours before a shower is as effective as leaving it overnight. The discussion focuses on the absorption time and effectiveness of RU58841.
The user has been inconsistently using a 0.1% finasteride and 5% minoxidil topical treatment for hair loss over the past nine months, along with 1% Nizoral once a week. They aim to improve consistency in their treatment this year and report no side effects.
HMI 115 is being discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, with skepticism due to past disappointments like cosmeRNA, brezula, and pyrilutamide. The user is questioning if they should be hopeful for new developments in the next six years.
NMN shows promise in promoting hair growth by reducing oxidative stress and weakening androgens. It may be a beneficial addition to hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
The user halted hair loss using 0.01% topical liposomal finasteride daily, with no side effects or regrowth, and recently added 5% minoxidil and low-level laser therapy. They recommend this conservative approach for those hesitant about finasteride.
The conversation is about a nearly 10-month hair loss treatment regimen that includes 1mg finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice daily, 1.5mm microneedling once or twice a week, and Nizoral shampoo 2-3 times a week. Users are supportive and inquire about the effectiveness of microneedling.
The user is using a hair loss treatment regimen that includes applying various topical solutions and taking oral medication. They are mixing their topical treatments to save time but are concerned about the effectiveness of the treatments when combined and stored.
User discusses verteporfin for hair regrowth through "super microneedling" and preventing scarring. They mention a case of an old man regrowing hair after a head injury and suggest verteporfin could recreate this result.
Exploring the potential of using Verteporfin to grow follicles in combination with microneedling, as well as the cost of administering a single injection and the possibility of combining it with minoxidil.
RU58841 is more effective when mixed with isopropyl alcohol instead of minoxidil, as water in minoxidil degrades RU58841. Applying RU58841 separately from minoxidil, with an hour gap, enhances hair growth results.
The conversation is about creating homemade topical melatonin for hair loss, with one person suggesting adding melatonin to stemoxydine as a potential treatment.
The user is experiencing scalp itching from a PG ethanol base in their hair loss treatment, which includes 0.025% finasteride and 2.5% minoxidil, and is seeking alternatives without PG or ethanol. Suggestions include Zeuss non-PG foam and Ulo, which do not use PG or hydrocortisone.
The user reported 4 months of using 0.5mg finasteride and 6 months of microneedling, Nizoral, and topical melatonin. They saw improvement on the left side but no improvement on the right side and are hesitant to start minoxidil.