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      community Dealing with Retrograde Alopecia

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      User on Dut, oral minox 20 mg, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Oil, RU, 8% topical minox, and topical fina for hair loss; top of head improves, but retrograde alopecia worsens. Asks for options besides exosomes and where to find topical melatonin.

      community Does anyone compound their own fin topicals?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 years ago
      The conversation is about a person considering making their own topical finasteride to avoid side effects from oral use. They discuss potential methods and ingredients, including cayenne pepper extract, rosemary, and coconut oil, and seek advice on effectiveness and alternatives like light therapy or dermarolling.

      community Creating an all-in one topical. Dumb idea?

      in Treatment 3 years ago
      The user is considering combining finasteride and minoxidil tablets into a topical solution that already includes Garnier Fructis stemoxydine and CB0103. They are seeking advice on whether this combination is effective and safe.

      community 6 Month results video (47 y/o, 46 when I started). Various products, discontinued due to scalp irritation and eventually landed on Fin/Min spray starting at week 6. Dermarolled 0.50mm once per week.

      in Progress Pictures  357 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 47-year-old user shared their 6-month hair loss treatment results using a Fin/Min spray and weekly dermarolling. They experienced scalp irritation with other products but found success with the Hims Fin/Min spray, noting improvements around the 5th month.

      community What's your thoughts on Pyrilutamide

      in Product  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about using pyrilutamide and RU58841 as topical solutions to prevent hair loss. Pyrilutamide is considered safer but less potent than RU58841, which some users find effective despite potential side effects like heart palpitations.

      community Topical Hyper-responder not responding to oral

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 1 day ago
      A user experienced significant hair loss after switching from topical to oral finasteride and minoxidil, despite initially seeing great results with the topical treatment. They are seeking advice on whether to return to topical treatments or increase their oral minoxidil dosage.

      community Suggestions?

       5 upvotes 12 years ago
      The user is experiencing chronic folliculitis with scalp sores and is concerned about a receding hairline. They have tried various treatments including antibiotics, Nizoral 2% shampoo, and lifestyle changes, but are seeking further advice.

      community Six month (and six days) update

      in Update  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 59-year-old man with significant hair loss has seen some improvement, including reversal of Retrograde Alopecia and darkening of hair, after switching to RU58841 and a new minoxidil base solution with additional ingredients. He also changed from a derma roller to a derma stamp for application.

      community Washing hair every day instead of a couple times a week

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user discusses the potential impact of external DHT in sebum on hair loss and plans to wash their hair daily with salicylic acid exfoliation. They believe this might help reduce hair loss despite internal factors.

      community New Hair Loss Treatment: Adipose Derived Secretomes

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 11 months ago
      Adipose-derived stem cell secretome showed significant improvement in hair density and growth, especially when combined with minoxidil, suggesting a synergistic effect. The study had limitations, including a small sample size and potential bias.

      community topical exosomes - experimenting

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about experimenting with topical exosomes for hair loss treatment, alongside microneedling, Happy Head's gel-like topical, and Ordinary's hair serum. The user also mentions the availability of treatments like latanoprost and Redensyl.

      community How to improve my stack. I‘m on dut fin and ru

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is using dutasteride, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss but is allergic to minoxidil. Suggestions include dropping finasteride, increasing dutasteride dosage, and considering alternatives like microneedling, laser treatments, scalp massage, and supplements.

      community DIY NutraKos-style 6–amino-acid mix (recipe + references)

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared a DIY recipe for a NutraKos-style amino acid mix as a cost-effective alternative to the expensive product, suggesting it as a complementary supplement for hair loss. Another user argued that proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are more reliable, questioning the efficacy of the amino acid mix.

      community Topical finasteride might be a lie

      in Research/Science 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses doubts about the effectiveness of topical finasteride for hair loss, suggesting that DHT could be produced elsewhere in the body and affect the scalp. It proposes that androgen receptor antagonists like spironolactone and clascoterone might be more effective as they could prevent this potential bypass mechanism.

      community Replicel Info - Possible Info Date

      in Update  11 upvotes 7 years ago
      Replicel's results were delayed, but Shiseido might share data at BioJapan on October 11. Users are hopeful for new treatments like RCH-01, potentially eliminating the need for finasteride or minoxidil.

      community Megadosing Koshine826(Pyrilutamide), my Plan.

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user plans to use 1% Koshine826, 0.1% Alfatradiol, Minoxidil with Tretinoin, microneedling, and Stemoxydine for hair loss treatment. They expect significant recovery with this regimen.

      community Has anyone tried RU powder ???

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 powder is discussed for hair loss treatment, with suggestions to use a 5% solution in isopropyl alcohol. One user mentions using RU injections directly to the scalp.

      community Pyrilutamide and RU alternatives?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

      community Shedding whilst on Dut and topical min

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 26-year-old from the UK is experiencing increased hair thinning despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering additional treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, oral minoxidil, and possibly RU58841, while seeking advice on managing side effects and exploring other options.

      community Tretinoin can make it worse!!!

      in Chat  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for those not responding to minoxidil alone, but it could reduce efficacy for some who are already responding to minoxidil. Tretinoin requires careful use, including skin moisturizing and sun protection due to increased sensitivity.

      community An *insane* RU58841 success story

      in Progress Pictures  99 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841, oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo led to significant hair regrowth, though some suspect a hair transplant. Concerns about RU58841's side effects, like anxiety and heart issues, were discussed.