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      community Going to start the sulforaphane experiment

      in Treatment  18 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including minoxidil and finasteride, and their negative side effects. They outlined a new treatment plan involving microneedling, various supplements, minoxidil foam, ketoconazole shampoo, and an anti-inflammatory diet, with plans to document progress over three months. Another user responded, indicating their own similar efforts were a waste of money.

      community Tretinoin + minoxidil and red-light?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using minoxidil for over a year with little success, added tretinoin cream, and is considering adding red light therapy. They are advised to use moisturizer to counteract skin sensitivity from tretinoin.

      community Lowest Effective RU58841 Dose?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 is discussed as a hair loss treatment, with users considering lower doses like 2.5% to reduce costs. Some users suggest that if already blocking DHT, lower doses might still be effective unless there's high sensitivity to DHT.

      community RCP (redensyl, capixyl, procapil) combination over minoxidil long term?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses using a combination of redensyl, capixyl, and procapil (RCP) for hair loss, with some users also mentioning minoxidil and finasteride. Users shared mixed experiences, with some suggesting "RevivHair Max Hair Stimulating Serum" for better results, while others reported no noticeable effects from using products like The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum.

      community Does the PG-free version of RU58841 have lower absorption compared to the PG version?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the absorption and effectiveness of PG-free versus PG versions of RU58841, with some users believing PG improves efficacy while others see no difference. Concerns about RU58841's potential side effects on the endocrine system are also mentioned, with one user considering switching to pyrilutamide.

      community 4 months into min/fin topical spray with 1-2x week microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing potential hair regrowth after 4 months of using a minoxidil and finasteride topical spray combined with microneedling 1-2 times a week. They notice some scalp redness and irritation but are unsure if the increased hair density is due to regrowth or longer hair.

      community Interesting discovery in the news?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A naturally occurring sugar, 2-deoxy-D-ribose, may promote hair growth by forming new blood vessels. There is skepticism about its effectiveness and concerns about potential side effects, with some users comparing it to existing treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Topical fin/minox + nizo shampoo and microneedling

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is using topical finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, and microneedling for hair regrowth but hasn't seen results after 2-3 weeks. They added tretinoin to their routine and are advised to wait a few months for potential changes.

      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 Killing the Norwood Reaper, a Journey

      in Progress Pictures  370 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with a regimen including Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements for overall health. They are considering adding tretinoin, stemoxydine/RU, DIM, Boron, and Fadogia Agretis to their routine.

      community Creatine and ru-58841 experiences?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      RU58841 is preferred over finasteride for blocking DHT on the scalp, especially for those with aggressive MPB. Creatine is associated with increased hair shedding, even when using RU58841.

      community i'm Considering adding hair stimulant: stemoxydine or alphatradiol

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering adding Stemoxydine to their hair loss regimen, as they already use topical finasteride with rosemary and cannot use Minoxidil. They are seeking feedback on Stemoxydine and Alphatradiol, and another user mentions 2-deoxy-d-ribose as a potential option.

      community 11 weeks progress microneedling, is there some regrowth ?

      in Is this regrowth?  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 22-year-old has been using minoxidil and finasteride for four years with limited success and recently added microneedling to their regimen. They have seen some hair regrowth and are advised to continue using minoxidil alongside microneedling and consider lifestyle factors like diet and stress.

      community Have any of you given Nanoxidil a try?

      in Product  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Nanoxidil is discussed as a potential alternative to Minoxidil for hair loss, with some users reporting better results and improved hair strength. However, concerns about its lack of FDA approval and potential scalp dryness are noted.

      community Has anyone tried this Ru58841 from Amazon ?

      in Product  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      RU58841 from Amazon is unreliable, with users reporting no benefits and side effects like eye swelling and chest pain. Rudirect is recommended for purchasing in Europe.

      community NMN supplementation experiences?

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses experiences with NMN supplementation for hair growth, with some users reporting increased hair growth activity and others seeing no significant changes. OP has been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and recently added NMN, noticing increased shedding, which they hope indicates new hair growth.

      community Update: Chest discomfort from RU58841

      in Update  34 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced severe chest pains and shortness of breath after using RU58841 for hair loss and was advised by a doctor that blocking androgens can weaken the heart. They decided to continue with finasteride, minoxidil, and a hair transplant instead.

      community 3 month progress pictures RU fin and OM

      in Progress Pictures  42 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared progress pictures after three months of using RU58841, finasteride, and OM (oxidative stress modulators) for hair loss treatment. They haven't noticed much change but are seeking feedback on their results.