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      community Guys, we finally have an alternative to finasteride

      in Research/Science  263 upvotes 1 year ago
      A combination of pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and alfatradiol is proposed as an effective alternative to finasteride for treating mild to moderate hair loss, claiming to stabilize hair loss and improve thickness without finasteride's side effects. Some users are skeptical about the effectiveness and approval of these treatments, while others are interested in trying them due to finasteride's side effects.

      community Regimen proposal (incl. dut meso) (event industry)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user in their early 20s is concerned about minor hair thinning and is considering a hair loss regimen involving PRP sessions, mesotherapy with dutasteride injections, and low-dose finasteride. They dislike minoxidil due to its greasiness and prefer a routine that is easy to maintain.

      community Reputable place to buy Clascoterone?

      in Product  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about finding a reputable place to buy Clascoterone in the US. An alternative treatment, pyrilutamide, is suggested as a strong and official option.

      community Minokem-N cotains hydrocortisone?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minokem-N's composition is unclear, with concerns about unlisted hydrocortisone. Users discuss alternatives like AloATM, which lacks soothing agents, and the challenges of verifying ingredients.

      community Trialing the probiotics BB536, PTA 6475 so you don’t have to

      in Research/Science  73 upvotes 1 year ago
      Probiotics like L. reuteri ATCC PTA 6475 and B. longum BB536 may improve hair growth and density by reducing inflammation and reversing DHT damage. The user is trialing these probiotics personally, ordering them from the U.S. to Canada, and plans to continue if no adverse effects occur.

      community Losing ground on 3x a week finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride three times a week due to side effects and is considering alternatives like topical finasteride, estrogen blockers, or dutasteride. They are also interested in potential treatments like GT20029 and pyrilutamide.

      community Musely Classic Formula vs other options

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses using Musely's classic formula for hair loss, which includes minoxidil, dutasteride, tretinoin, ketoconazole, and hydrocortisone. Concerns are raised about hydrocortisone and the high concentration of dutasteride, with a preference for using research-backed concentrations without hydrocortisone.

      community HT booked, taking finasteride and losing ground?

      in I'm Starting Treatment  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss despite taking finasteride and has a hair transplant scheduled. They experience scalp itching and burning, which hasn't been relieved by various treatments, and another user suggests using ghk-cu & ahk-cu serum and Koshine kx-826/pyrilutamide for relief.

      community [Nov 2019] The peptide AC 2 isolated from Bacillus-treated Trapa japonica fruit extract rescues DHT (dihydrotestosterone)-treated human dermal papilla cells and mediates mTORC1 signaling for autophagy and apoptosis suppression

       22 upvotes 6 years ago
      A peptide from Japanese water chestnut fruit may help with hair loss by suppressing DHT's effect on hair follicle cell death, potentially serving as a finasteride alternative. The treatment's effectiveness and safety in humans remain uncertain.

      community the ordinary retinol & minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Using retinol with minoxidil may not be as effective as tretinoin, but retinaldehyde or adapalene could be alternatives. A micro-roller with minoxidil is suggested for better results.

      community How to correctly dose Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user takes 1 mg finasteride three times a week, topical minoxidil daily, and Saw Palmetto both topically and orally on non-finasteride days. They recently added 1 g of pumpkin seed oil daily to improve hair thickness and are seeking advice on dosing and cycling Saw Palmetto.

      community Kintor long term safety phase 3

      in Research/Science  66 upvotes 1 year ago
      Kintor's phase III trial for pyri (KX-826) showed promising safety and efficacy results, with no drug-related sexual dysfunction reported. Users discussed their experiences with pyri, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and concerns about the validity of the study results.

      community DIY Minoxidil mix with Fin, Caffeine, Cetirizine, and Melatonin?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user plans to create a custom topical solution by adding finasteride, caffeine, cetirizine, and melatonin to a minoxidil bottle, questioning the stability and effectiveness of this mix. Concerns include potential crystallization and solution muddiness with added ingredients.

      community Is this solution unnecessarily aggresive?

      in Product  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The solution contains minoxidil, finasteride, azelaic acid, caffeine, retinoic acid, and procapil. Users suggest minoxidil with tretinoin and a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, while dismissing retinoic and azelaic acids as unnecessary.

      community PP405 (Non) Update - Feb 2025

      in Research/Science  34 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the delay in the PP405 Phase 2 study results, now expected by the end of 2025, and skepticism about research practices. There is also mention of optimism for Amplifica's AMP303 and a topical treatment in early testing.

      community Don’t Get Too Hyped About PP405. We've Seen This Movie Before.

      in Research/Science  218 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is a new hair loss treatment showing early promise with a 20% hair density increase, but skepticism exists due to past failures of similar treatments like Pyrilutamide, RU58841, and Bimatoprost. Users debate its potential effectiveness, with some hopeful due to Google's involvement, while others urge caution without more evidence.

      community DUT .5mg 1 YEAR & ORAL MIN 5mg

      in Update  29 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced no significant improvement in hair loss despite using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and previously RU58841, and is uncertain if changes in medication or stopping RU58841 worsened the condition. Some users noted no change or slight improvement, while others suggested the possibility of Dutasteride causing issues.

      community Welp - pp405 conference showed nothing

      in Update  77 upvotes 3 months ago
      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.

      community Why are there no proper phase 3 trials for RU

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      RU58841 lacks FDA approval due to financial and safety concerns, including potential cardiological side effects. The company abandoned further research, and users report adverse effects like heart palpitations and gynecomastia.