The conversation is about a person starting treatment with RU58841 for hair loss. They are asked to share progress pictures to show if the treatment is effective.
Verteporfin and FAK inhibitors being looked at as potential treatments for hair regeneration, with updates on the unofficial off-label human trial being discussed.
A 28-year-old male is using Minoxidil 5% with tretinoin and azelaic acid for hair loss and is considering finasteride but is concerned about side effects. He seeks advice on recovering his temple area.
A user shared a discount code for RU58841 from Anagen Inc, which some users find effective for hair loss without side effects. Another user expressed skepticism about the safety of RU58841 due to limited research.
The user has been using finasteride 1.2mg daily, topical minoxidil 1ml daily, tretinoin with topical minoxidil 1ml every other day, and a 1.5mm derma roller every two weeks for 8 months to treat hair loss. The user has posted progress pictures over time.
Topical roflumilast is effective for reducing inflammation in various scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema, but not proven to stop scarring alopecia. Alternatives like apremilast and Vtama are also discussed for their anti-inflammatory benefits.
A user is participating in a phase 3 trial for Clascoterone, a topical acne medication that may stimulate hair growth, and will share results after 6 months. They will have a section of their hair shaved and marked with a tattoo for the study.
Redensyl is being discussed as a potential substitute for minoxidil for hair growth after a brand switched from minoxidil to redensyl. The user is inquiring about the effectiveness of redensyl compared to minoxidil.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of reducing DHT for hair loss treatment and explores alternative approaches like reducing androgen receptor sensitivity. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, pyrilutamide (KX-826), GT20029, and RU58841.
A dermatologist advised stopping minoxidil and trying redensyl serum, while also starting finasteride. Concerns were raised about increased hair loss after stopping minoxidil.