The post expresses frustration over the unavailability of pure topical finasteride in India despite the developed pharma industry. The user seeks advice on making it at home and its effectiveness.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of different doses of finasteride for hair loss, questioning the need for 1mg daily when 0.5mg every other day has a similar impact on scalp DHT. A humorous reply suggests exaggerated side effects.
A user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss at age 21, worried about potential side effects on bone and brain development. Another user shared their positive experience with dutasteride, noting minimal body hair and no side effects.
A user asked if they can crush caffeine and melatonin tablets to add to their minoxidil solution. Another user sarcastically suggested adding rat poison.
HMI-115 is a new drug developed by Bioinvent and licensed by Bayer, with mixed opinions on its potential effectiveness. Some users are skeptical and prefer proven treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after one year of using oral dutasteride. They are seeking opinions on their DHT test results, which show levels below baseline.
The conversation discusses topical androgen receptor blockers for hair loss, mentioning Clascoterone, Pyrilutamide, GT20029, and RU58841. Ketoconazole's effectiveness and application methods are also debated.