The conversation discusses using higher doses of minoxidil and finasteride, considering dutasteride, and exploring other treatments like RU58841 for hair preservation. The user reports no side effects after six months and is interested in advanced treatment combinations.
A user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole, and dermarolling. They are advised to reduce dermarolling frequency and depth to avoid damaging hair follicles.
PP405 may help with hair regrowth, especially when combined with minoxidil and finasteride, but its long-term effectiveness is unclear. Phase 3 trials are expected to begin soon, with results in a few years.
The user switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to lack of results. They are hopeful about dutasteride but are prepared to stop all medication if it doesn't work, as they have aggressive hair loss genetics.
The use of tropoelastin injections and verteporfin for hair transplant recipients to help regrow donor area hairs, as well as research done on tropoelastin injections restoring elastin in scarred heart tissue and skin. There are discussions about why it is taking so long to get cosmetic mass produced tropoelastin injectables on the market.
The user is experiencing positive results in hair regrowth using a regimen of 0.5 mg dutasteride, 5 mg oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and a combination of topical minoxidil with RU58841. They report no side effects and express gratitude for the support and inspiration from the community.
The conversation discusses combining oral dutasteride with topical finasteride to further reduce scalp DHT levels for hair regrowth. Users debate the effectiveness and safety of this combination, with some suggesting alternatives like topical antiandrogens such as RU58841, fluridil, and alfatradiol.
The user is considering using Ruderma to maintain hair and is concerned about potential hair loss acceleration due to starting TRT. They are also inquiring about the use of minoxidil, RU58841, and a derma roller for hair maintenance.
The user is experiencing reduced hair shedding and increased hair density after using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, granactive retinoid, and Nizoral, while also taking testosterone and aromatase inhibitors. They question if they are a hyper responder to the treatments, despite mixed feedback from others about visible progress.
The conversation discusses the potential of Verteporfin, an FDA-approved drug, for hair loss treatment, particularly in combination with microneedling or PRP. Users express hope and curiosity about its application, while some remain cautious due to the need for more extensive testing.
A 28-year-old male is experiencing temple regrowth but crown thinning while using 5mg minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride. The shedding phase is seen as a positive sign of treatment effectiveness, with expectations of noticeable improvements around 6 to 12 months.
User is 16, experiencing hair loss, and using minoxidil and alfatradiol. Shedding decreased, new hairs growing on temples, but unsure if alfatradiol is effective or if future shedding will occur.
Dutasteride 1.5 mg stopped shedding and reduced scalp inflammation in one month, unlike finasteride. The user also uses minoxidil but saw no results until adding dutasteride.
The user has been using Pyrilutamide (Pyril) for hair loss for a month alongside finasteride/dutasteride since 2021 but hasn't seen results. They are considering switching to RU58841 due to its many success stories, despite being skeptical about the legitimacy and testing of Pyrilutamide.
The user experienced hair loss while using finasteride for over 2 years, but saw slight improvement after switching to dutasteride. They also started using a scalp moisturizer for seborrheic dermatitis, which may have contributed to the hair regrowth.
The user is exploring alternatives to finasteride and dutasteride due to concerns about side effects, and is using rosemary and jojoba oil, ketoconazole, minoxidil, microneedling, multi-peptide serum, saw palmetto, and stinging nettle for hair loss. They are also considering CB 03 01 and spironolactone.
The conversation discusses a botanically derived treatment for androgenetic alopecia using ingredients like saw palmetto, green tea, and evening primrose, showing impressive results over 270 days. Concerns include the study's uncontrolled nature and potential product motivation, with suggestions to enhance absorption through derma rolling.
Breezula (clascoterone) initially performed better than finasteride for hair loss but then effectiveness decreased almost back to baseline after 6 months, raising questions about its strength.
A transwoman is struggling with hair loss despite using hormones, dutasteride, and Abiraterone, and is considering making her own treatments due to difficulty accessing them. She has also tried Eucapil and regularly uses Nizoral shampoo.
The user has been using oral dutasteride (DUT) for 1.5 years but is experiencing hair thinning again and is considering increasing the dose or adding topical treatments like RU58841, despite concerns about side effects. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil or waiting to see if the thinning is just a temporary shed.
A 33-year-old male has been using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and recently added dutasteride, a minoxidil+tretinoin+azelaic acid solution, and derma stamping to treat hair loss for 5 months. There is confusion about the order of progress pictures, making it difficult to assess the treatment's effectiveness.
A 23-year-old male started using Redensyl and Aminexil, along with Tab BTN Ultra and Vitamin D3 supplements, for hair loss. He shared progress pictures after 45-50 days of treatment.
User experienced side effects from topical finasteride, including penile pain and reduced sexual satisfaction, and is unsure whether to resume or avoid the treatment. They are seeking advice on whether tapering off the drug might help.
A user plans to create a DIY topical treatment for hair loss using Rapamycin, possibly combined with alpha-ketoglutaric acid (a-KG). They discuss the concentration and formulation process for Rapamycin, considering safety and skin penetration, and intend to apply it every other day to the scalp.
PP405 is a new hair loss treatment that may outperform minoxidil and finasteride by growing thick hair in bald areas within four weeks. Its release is expected around 2028, but concerns about its long-term efficacy and cost remain.
The user has not seen results from various hair loss treatments including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and others over several years and is considering adding RU58841 and starting hormone replacement therapy. They are also experiencing anxiety and contemplating moving to a more accepting environment for their nonbinary identity.
The user received trichotest results indicating finasteride is ineffective for them, and they plan to use dutasteride mesotherapy and add cetirizine to minoxidil. They seek advice on incorporating dutasteride into their regimen.
The conversation discusses using retinol to enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for hair loss, with a user considering The Ordinary's 0.5% retinol and seeking advice on azelaic acid concentration. Other users suggest using tretinoin instead and consider pre-formulated products combining minoxidil, tretinoin, and azelaic acid, but the original poster has not seen improvement from dermarolling.