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150-180 / 1000+ resultscommunity Anyone else taking Litfulo (ritlecitinib) to treat their alopecia?
A user diagnosed with Alopecia Areata started using Litfulo (ritlecitinib), kenalog shots, and mometasone furoate 0.1%. They shaved their head and are seeking others' experiences with Litfulo.
community Seeking Analysis: Receded Temple Closeups for Scarring or AGA Signs
The conversation is about analyzing receded temple closeups for signs of fibrosis, scarring, or androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 are not mentioned in the conversation.
community Bad experience at Dermatologist
A user had a disappointing dermatologist appointment where they were denied prescriptions for Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and were only offered a hair transplant referral. Other users sympathized, discussed self-medication, and suggested consulting a transplant doctor for up-to-date treatments.
community The dose dependent nature of the cardiac effects RU58841
Reducing the dose of RU58841 from 25mg to 7.5mg topically helped minimize heart palpitations. Users discussed the cardiac effects of RU58841 and minoxidil, noting that no treatment is completely free of side effects.
community I think it’s time to drop Pyrilutamide at this point?….
A user who has been using Pyrilutamide for 5 months with no results, and other users suggesting they switch to RU58841 or stick to their treatment plan for at least one year.
community Got my DHT results. Advice?
community Results from 4 months on 1mg daily fin + vitamin D3 daily + micro needle once every two weeks. Starting topical min this week.
OP saw positive results from 4 months of finasteride, vitamin D3, and microneedling. They plan to add rosemary and castor oil but decided against using minoxidil.
community Fin(pill) RU(top) ED dermarolling 2x Week
community 3 years dut, 2 years oral min, 1 year pyrilutamide... no results and scalp still inflamed AF
The user has been treating hair loss with finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for several years without success and is experiencing an inflamed scalp, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis. They are seeking advice on additional treatments after these methods failed to improve their condition.
community Alfatradiol!!! Does anyone use this as part of their stack and can actually comment on its effectiveness?
Alfatradiol is used by some for hair loss, often alongside treatments like finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil, but its effectiveness is unclear. Some users report no significant improvement, while others note reduced sebum production but experience side effects like gallbladder pain.
community antihistamine for scalp inflammation??
Cetirizine 10mg daily reduced hair shedding by 50% and lessened scalp itchiness. The user is considering long-term use for scalp inflammation and hair loss.
community Im struggling with sebderm need help
The user is struggling with seborrheic dermatitis and plans to try ciclopirox olamine after finding ketoconazole too drying. They are also using finasteride daily.
community Derms are so useless, how did they even get to be in these positions with all these academic years when random internet dwellers know more than them?
The conversation is about frustration with dermatologists not effectively treating hair loss and the difficulty in obtaining prescriptions for Minoxidil and Finasteride. Some users suggest seeing specialists or general practitioners for hair loss treatment, while others share their own experiences with dermatologists and the importance of doing personal research.
community Seen Alfatradiol mentioned on here a few times recently and found this study - in case anybody is interested. Translated from German.
Alfatradiol (0.025%) is an effective and safe treatment for androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, increasing anagen hair rates with minimal side effects. Users discuss its cost-effectiveness and ease of use compared to other treatments like finasteride and RU58841, with some combining it with stemoxydine and Minoxidil.
community 5 months into Topical Minoxidil, seem to be a non-responder, dermatologist refuses to prescribe oral?
The user is frustrated with their dermatologist's refusal to prescribe oral Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss, despite starting Finasteride recently. They consider discussing oral Minoxidil with their primary care doctor and exploring telehealth options.
community Duasteride and breast tissue accumulation.
The user is experiencing breast tissue growth from taking dutasteride and minoxidil, and is considering reducing the dosage or stopping the medication. Suggestions include seeing an endocrinologist, using Raloxifene or Arimidex, and considering topical treatments or surgery if necessary.
community Farmacia Tristaina’s alfatradiol scam?
community Any interesting future treatments around the corner
community Dermatologist refused to prescribe finasteride due to “new research” on male breast cancer. anyone heard of this?
A dermatologist refused to prescribe finasteride due to concerns about recent research linking it to male breast cancer, suggesting a topical alternative with minoxidil instead. The user is advised to seek a second opinion, as the evidence for such risks is inconclusive and the dermatologist's reasoning seems questionable.
community 23M 4 years treatment results (dut)
community Promising stem cell treatment
community Shiseido RCH-01
Shiseido RCH-01 and Replicel's upcoming trial data release. Users discuss expected release timelines and clarify quarter dates.
community Be very careful about the Sule clinic-Turkey
community Anyone tried Dr. Rassman's topical Finasteride? Is it liposomal?
The conversation discusses concerns about Dr. Rassman's topical Finasteride, specifically whether it is liposomal or glycol-based. Dr. Rassman insists on providing the correct liposomal formulation and urges patients to contact him if they receive the wrong product.
community Alfatradiol and bad side effects
Using alfatradiol can cause nausea and headaches. Users discuss these side effects and seek advice.
community Pumkin Seed Oil 400mg/day oral, 6 month Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial (N=76)
community Having Ru58841 mailed to my house
RU58841 can be ordered as a powder and compounded at home, but it should be stored at room temperature to avoid crystallization. Pyraulatmide may follow a similar principle.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community Azelaic acid with ru58841 combination
The conversation discusses using azelaic acid to reduce scalp inflammation while using RU58841 for hair loss. It suggests applying azelaic acid in the morning and RU58841 at night to avoid degradation, while also using dutasteride and minoxidil.