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      community Finally about to start Pyriltamide (ONLY Pyriltamide)

      in Chat  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is excited to start using Pyriltamide for hair loss after experiencing side effects from topical finasteride. Other users discuss the potential and skepticism of Pyriltamide compared to older treatments like finasteride and RU58841.

      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 regrowth * finasteride only *

      in Is this regrowth?  118 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is using finasteride 1.25mg three times a week for hair regrowth and reports no significant side effects except watery semen initially. They also use a local caffeine shampoo and are considering haircuts to improve appearance.

      community Are we underestimating systemic absorption with homemade/generic Topical Fin? (HPCH vs. PG/Ethanol formulations)

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 4 months ago
      Topical finasteride may have higher systemic absorption and lower efficacy when using a Propylene Glycol/Ethanol formulation compared to the hydroxypropyl chitosan (HPCH) formulation. The safety profile of topical finasteride relies heavily on the HPCH formulation, and using standard solutions might lead to different pharmacokinetics.

      community Month 7. Dut/min/stemoxydine/microneedle. Nw7.

      in Progress Pictures  172 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 7-month progress on hair regrowth using a regimen of dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, and keto shampoo. They noted significant improvement, particularly in vellus hair growth, and discussed the potential addition of RU58841, though they experienced side effects with it previously.

      community How strong is topical spiro? Close to God tier stack.

      in Product  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      Topical spiro's effectiveness on androgens is discussed. User tried oral DUT, oral Min, keto/nizoral, and RU but experienced worsening hair loss and chest pains. Suggestion given to increase dutasteride and oral minoxidil dosage before considering spironolactone.

      community Diluting DIY topical finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user is discussing making a DIY topical finasteride solution using ingredients like water, alcohol, propylene glycol, ethanol, and glycerin, and is concerned about the stability of the mixture. Other users suggest that the solution will work and discuss the importance of propylene glycol for drug dissolution and factors like temperature and light affecting finasteride stability.

      community Here’s the rundown on scalp serums from a former cosmetic chemist

      in Research/Science  31 upvotes 4 months ago
      Most scalp serums are ineffective for hair loss, with Nécessaire’s “The Scalp Serum” being the only one showing noticeable results, though it's not worth the cost. For androgenetic alopecia, clinical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are necessary, while caffeine and capixyl may offer some benefits.

      community Topical dutasteride significantly outperforms oral finasteride

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 8 months ago
      Topical dutasteride 0.05% is reported to outperform oral finasteride with minimal side effects, but concerns about study bias exist due to company funding. Some users report mixed results with topical dutasteride, noting issues with skin penetration and systemic absorption.

      community Having Ru58841 mailed to my house

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      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.
      Low DHT, because of saw palmetto? (Foligain supplement)

      community Low DHT, because of saw palmetto? (Foligain supplement)

      in Finasteride  52 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is concerned about low DHT levels due to using saw palmetto in Foligain supplements and is considering trying finasteride. They seek advice on whether finasteride will also lower DHT and how to manage DHT levels.

      community Welp - pp405 conference showed nothing

      in Update  77 upvotes 2 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 Dutasteride during virilization?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 22-year-old is experiencing hair loss after transitioning from fem HRT to DIY testosterone therapy and is considering using Dutasteride while also taking Saw Palmetto. They are concerned about the impact on virilization and proper development.

      community Breezula Phase 3 Results enough for maintenance?

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 1 month ago
      Breezula shows promise in stabilizing hair loss and potentially promoting regrowth at the one-year mark, offering hope for those who can't tolerate 5AR inhibitors. Its local targeting of androgen receptors could be a significant advancement if it avoids systemic side effects.

      community I think Ru58841 stopped my itching.

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 stopped scalp itching for the user, providing relief from persistent itchiness associated with hair loss. Some users reported side effects like chest pain, while others found relief with different treatments like mometasone.

      community Suggestions on Making DIY Topical Finastride at HOME.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses making DIY topical finasteride using a hair tonic with various ingredients and suggests alternatives like Jatamansi powder, Sandalore, and products like Bare Anatomy Expert Advanced Hair Growth Serum and RevivHair Max Hair Stimulating Serum. It also mentions using topical dutasteride and minoxidil for hair growth.

      community Anyone else a non-responder to spiro?

      in Treatments  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Spiro, Min, Fin, and RU. It highlights that Spiro is generally for women and can affect men's hormonal balance.

      community DHT Isn't (Directly) Important

      in Research/Science  103 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride's potential side effects, especially sexual dysfunction, are discussed, with emphasis on hormonal balance between testosterone and estradiol. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, highlighting the variability in side effects and the influence of mindset and lifestyle.

      community Diy dutesteride please help MCT oil or PG?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is making their own dutasteride solution using MCT oil but is concerned about its effectiveness and bioavailability. They are considering using propylene glycol or adding ethanol for better results, while others suggest the current dosage might be excessive.