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      community ABS-201 Trial - What should I know going in

      in Research/Science  28 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about a user preparing to join the ABS-201 clinical trial for hair loss treatment, which involves a prolactin inhibitor. The user plans to update others on their progress if enrolled.

      community I've been afflicted by post finasteride syndrome, what now?

      in Finasteride  38 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including mental health issues and physical symptoms, and sought advice on managing post-finasteride syndrome. Suggestions included checking vitamin levels, considering dopamine agonists, and avoiding further psychiatric medications.

      community Solution vehicle used by compounding pharmacy

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using 0.1% dutasteride, 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.005% caffeine in the morning, and 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.01% tretinoin at night. They are concerned about the solution vehicle's effectiveness in preventing systemic absorption and ensuring the products stay around the hair follicles.

      community For those of you applying Pyrilutamide, what's your plan B?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user switched from Pyrilutamide to RU58841, changed their Minoxidil solution, and continued using low-dose Finasteride, derma rolling, and specific shampoo. They asked others about their plans after Pyrilutamide's disappointing results.

      community What to look Forward to in 2025

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments are advancing, with Coegin Pharma's FOL005 expected this year and Breezula potentially later. Pyrilutamide is available but not very effective, while Kintor's products face skepticism; traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil remain dominant.

      community Minoxidil alternate approaches

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including the use of 2.5mg Dutasteride, 1mg Finasteride, and Minoxidil 5%, with concerns about side effects like water retention and facial changes. The user is considering alternative Minoxidil applications, such as microneedling and sublingual Minoxidil, to minimize side effects.

      community Treatments to maintain alternative to finasteride/dutasteride

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 29-year-old male experiencing hair loss due to TRT is using minoxidil and dermarolling but is hesitant to use finasteride or dutasteride due to potential side effects. He is considering low level laser therapy (LLLT), PRP, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral minoxidil as additional treatments. A reply suggests that without a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride, other treatments may not be effective long-term.

      community Hair loss protocol

      in Treatment 5 years ago
      The user is addressing hair loss with scalp botox, scalp massage, nizoral shampoo, various vitamins and supplements, and natural nitric oxide boosters like citrulline malate and beetroot powder. They are also considering a mouthpiece to reduce snoring and improve sleep.

      community New Hair Loss Cure: AMP-303 Is Back. It’s what PP405 should have been.

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 4 months ago
      AMP-303 and AMP-601 are new hair loss treatments targeting dermal papilla cells, with AMP-303 showing early efficacy in transitioning vellus hairs to terminal hairs after one injection. Further clinical trials are planned, and these treatments are seen as promising due to their biologic approach and less frequent application compared to daily treatments.

      community Should I switch fin dose from 2,5mg to 1,25?

      in General  36 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is considering reducing their finasteride dose from 2.5mg to 1.25mg to make the supply last longer and is concerned about potential changes in results. They have been using the 2.5mg dose for four months.

      community Current Treatment Protocol I'm following

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a combination of topical and oral treatments containing Finasteride and Minoxidil, along with supplements like Biotin, Saw Palmetto, and vitamins, to combat hair loss. They are also incorporating lifestyle changes such as a whole foods diet, exercise, and improved sleep to support their regimen.

      community Topical rapamycin, metformin, a-kg grow hair

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of topical rapamycin, metformin, and alpha-ketoglutarate (a-KG) for hair growth, with skepticism expressed about their effectiveness based on personal experience and existing use. It also mentions AICAR, known as cardarine or GW, which is not suitable for long-term use due to cancer risks in animal studies and its similarity to metformin.

      community CB-03-01 users come forward!

       13 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of a new hair loss drug, CB-03-01, with users sharing their experiences and seeking advice on dosages and application methods. One user mentions using topical finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and a clean diet for hair maintenance but is interested in CB-03-01 due to side effects from finasteride.

      community Science backed answer only from what you have learnt .

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Alcohol-based minoxidil absorbs better but can cause irritation; non-alcohol-based is gentler. Topical dutasteride shows promise but needs more research; low-dose oral minoxidil (0.25 mg/day) is effective with fewer side effects. Ingredients like Procapil, Redensyl, caffeine, and Anagain in shampoos have limited evidence; ketoconazole shampoo can help when used 2-3 times a week with other treatments.

      community Wrap it up everyone. CB-03-01 is another failed treatment

      in Treatment  80 upvotes 10 months ago
      CB-03-01 is considered a failed treatment for hair loss, with future hopes pinned on PP-405 and GT-20029, expected by 2030. Alternatives like hair transplants and SMP are discussed, while some users express frustration over the slow progress of treatments like Breezula.

      community Who else is looking forward to full phase 2 results of PP405?

      in Chat  59 upvotes 6 months ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment showing promise, especially for men with severe balding. Some are hopeful it will be a game-changer for those who cannot tolerate finasteride or minoxidil, despite skepticism about the outcomes.