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      community Making topical Fin without Minoxidil

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is asking if they can make topical finasteride using just water or isopropyl alcohol, as they don't have access to minoxidil or other ingredients. They have 1mg finasteride pills and are seeking advice on how to use them topically.

      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 5% min + 1mg fin + dermaroller - 2,5 months

      in Progress Pictures  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using 5% minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and a 1.5mm dermaroller 1-2 times a week for hair growth, noting improved growth speed and density. They avoid applying minoxidil immediately after dermarolling due to skin irritation.

      community Eucapill and less shedding

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      Eucapill 2% used for 1 month reduced shedding from 200 to 10/20 hairs daily with no side effects. Finasteride caused side effects like ED and watery semen.

      community How safe and/or difficult would it theoretically be to turn raw 99.9% clascoterone into topical formula?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user discusses their hair regrowth success with minoxidil, red light therapy, massage, and derma stamping but expresses concerns about using finasteride due to potential side effects. They are interested in using clascoterone as a topical treatment for hair loss and are exploring the possibility of creating a topical formula from raw clascoterone powder.

      community So we’re just ok with taking a research chemical now?

      in Treatment  174 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of RU58841, a non-FDA approved research chemical for hair loss, with mixed opinions on its safety and effectiveness. Some users are willing to try it as a last resort after other treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride failed, while others express concerns about potential long-term side effects and lack of official research.

      community Fluridi + minoxidil (no finasteride?)

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using minoxidil and recently started fluridil for mild hair loss and is questioning if this treatment is sufficient without finasteride. They have finasteride available but prefer not to use it.

      community will pp405 be able to bring my lost temple area back to the game?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is concerned about hair loss in the temple area despite using Minoxidil and finasteride for 10 months and is curious if PP405 can help. Responses indicate uncertainty about PP405's effectiveness, with some optimism about future treatments and AI speeding up drug discovery, but emphasize waiting for clinical trial results.

      community Coegin Pharma to release Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Q2 2025

      in Treatment  120 upvotes 1 year ago
      Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hair growth treatment by Q2 2025, showing similar efficacy to finasteride. Users discuss the benefits and skepticism of releasing hair loss treatments as cosmetics rather than drugs.

      community Topical Azelaic acid efficacy?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user switched from Forhims to Numan topical treatment for hair loss, which includes finasteride, minoxidil, and azelaic acid, and is questioning the effectiveness of azelaic acid in the formula. They also mentioned that Numan has a higher concentration of minoxidil compared to their previous product.

      community I spoke to the Guy who did the Ru58841 (PSK-3841) research

      in Research/Science  291 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses RU58841, a compound for hair loss treatment, which was found to be effective in a 6-month trial but was not pursued due to financial issues or marketability concerns, not safety. Some users are considering crowdfunding to release the research data, while others discuss personal experiences and safety concerns with RU58841.

      community Fin only (5 months on .25g and 7 months .5g) 32yo

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 32-year-old user shared progress pictures after using finasteride for 12 months, starting with 0.25g for 5 months and then 0.5g for 7 months. They have not yet added minoxidil or dermarolling and will update at the one-year mark.

      community Is there anything better than fibers?

      in Chat  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss discussion mentions fibers like toppik becoming difficult to use and questions if there's a better alternative, such as a spray or dermmatch.
      The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      community The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      in Research  622 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

      community folligenz liposomal minoxidil sulfate

      in Chat 2 months ago
      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.

      community Thoughts on Avixis Alfatradiol?

      in Product  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Avixis Alfatradiol is a topical 5-alpha reductase inhibitor available in Latin America and Germany, but its effectiveness is questioned. A user reported worsened hair loss after using it and recommended finasteride instead due to its proven effectiveness and lower cost.

      community Pre-mixed RU58841 in the KB solution vs PG solution?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Choosing between KB and PG solutions for applying RU58841, considering factors like scalp oiliness and absorption. Some users prefer KB for being gentler, while others use PG and recommend washing hair before application for better results.

      community Histamine intolerance and topical treatments

      in Treatments  66 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experiences histamine intolerance with alcohol-based hair loss treatments like Rogaine foam and seeks alternatives. Suggestions include alcohol-free and PPG-free topical minoxidil or finasteride, and trying Spectral products with different solvents.

      community Am I missing something with pp405?

      in Research/Science  32 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is discussed as a potential hair growth stimulant, possibly more effective than minoxidil, but not a cure for hair loss. There is skepticism about its ability to regrow "deadzones," and concerns about its impact on those with hair transplants.

      community PP405 mechanism question - looking for discussion

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      PP405 may promote short-term hair growth by pushing follicles into the growth phase, but concerns exist about long-term effects due to lack of rest phases. Users discuss various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, spironolactone, alfatradiol, and investigational drugs like KX-826 and GT20029 for hair maintenance and regrowth.