The conversation is about using inositol for hair loss, particularly its potential benefits for men, given its success in women with PCOS. The discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The user maintained hair with minoxidil, alfatradiol, and fluridil after stopping finasteride due to erectile dysfunction. They recently added pyrilutamide and are seeking feedback on its effectiveness after six months of use.
The conversation discusses managing estradiol problems during finasteride treatment. Suggestions include stopping finasteride every 3 months for 2-3 weeks or reducing the dosage.
Hair loss discussion includes LLLT treatments and a satirical condition called PLLLTS, causing patients to resemble lighthouses and attract moths. Some users express concern about others taking the satire seriously.
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically setipiprant, which the user is considering after experiencing side effects from finasteride and dutasteride. Another user mentions that setipiprant was ineffective in clinical trials.
A new hair loss treatment, Pyrilutamide, has been released and is claimed to be a strong anti-androgen, potentially effective when used with finasteride. However, there are mixed opinions on its effectiveness and safety, with some users skeptical and others purchasing it.
A user with high pre-finasteride estrogen levels is asking if they need to normalize their hormone levels before starting finasteride and whether they should postpone dermarolling until they begin finasteride. The user is 21.5 years old.
Setipiprant and bimatoprost are being discussed as potential future treatments for hair loss. Some individuals have started testing setipiprant before FDA approval, but no progress updates are available yet.
DUPA is considered more treatable than FAPD, as FAPD involves scarring that prevents hair regrowth. The user has started treatment with oral dutasteride and minoxidil, hoping for better results than previous treatments.
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of castor oil for hair thickening, with one user noting it may increase prostaglandin E2 and decrease PGD2. The original poster plans to take 1-2ml orally daily.
Spironolactone and finasteride are not recommended for women planning pregnancy due to birth defect risks. Both need to be stopped months before conception, and finasteride is generally not advised for women.
Pyrilutamide and RU58841 are androgen receptor antagonists that block receptors without significantly reducing testosterone or DHT levels. Any indirect effect on androgen levels is likely negligible.
Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed as treatments for hair loss, with excitement around a new drug, PP405, and a reformulated oral minoxidil in trials. Concerns about cost, side effects, and long-term use are also mentioned.
The conversation discusses diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) and its possible causes, including sensitivity to DHT, not being androgenic alopecia, being diffuse alopecia areata, or hormonal issues. Treatments mentioned include topical melatonin, Clobetasol Propionate for alopecia areata, and the lack of results from using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.
Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.
PP405 shows potential for hair growth by increasing terminal hair and converting vellus hairs, but results are modest and more waiting is needed. It complements existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but won't replace them.
Pelage executives' hairlines were discussed, with speculation about them using PP405 for hair regrowth. Concerns were raised about using untested drugs, with some suggesting executives might not risk using them without safety data.
The conversation discusses managing gynecomastia symptoms potentially caused by finasteride use, with treatments including reducing finasteride dosage, using DIM, ashwagandha, tamoxifen, epistane, and arimistane. Users share experiences and advice on balancing testosterone and estrogen levels to address symptoms.
Pyrilutamide is officially available for purchase, and users suggest Fluridil as an alternative topical anti-androgen. Some users report positive results with pyrilutamide from Koshine.
Kintor's Pyrilutamide results for hair loss treatment will be released soon. The treatment may replace current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil without systemic side effects.
The conversation is about the long-term safety trial results for pyrilutamide, which are expected soon. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The conversation discusses concerns about the effectiveness of RU58841 due to high temperatures during delivery. A user reassures that the heat will not affect its efficacy.
Dutasteride users should get yearly kidney and liver tests, especially young people. General health checkups are not common in the UK, but such tests are recommended as a precaution.
The user experienced bladder and prostate discomfort after taking finasteride and stopped the medication, but symptoms returned upon resuming at a lower dose. The doctor suggested trying dutasteride as an alternative.
Pregnancy can temporarily reverse hair loss in women, but attempts to mimic pregnancy hormones with treatments like contraceptive pills, spironolactone, estradiol, progesterone, finasteride, and minoxidil have been ineffective. The discussion highlights the need for research into the hormonal mechanisms of pregnancy that affect hair regrowth.
PP405, a topical treatment, shows promise for hair growth by activating inactive follicles, with 66% of participants experiencing positive results. The treatment is well-tolerated and may proceed directly to Phase 3 trials, offering a potential alternative to minoxidil and finasteride.
The safety of combining alfatradiol and fluridil with finasteride as a potential treatment for male pattern baldness, which is approved in the European Union. Other treatments such as minoxidil and RU58841 were also discussed.