The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on vitamin D and B12 deficiencies, and mentions using finasteride. It also suggests getting a biopsy to differentiate between MPB and other conditions.
Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. User asks about Redensyl's effectiveness, questioning if it's another ineffective remedy.
Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially leading to hair loss, but whey protein and BCAAs are generally considered safe for hair. Finasteride can mitigate creatine's effects on hair loss.
User experienced side effects from topical finasteride, including penile pain and reduced sexual satisfaction, and is unsure whether to resume or avoid the treatment. They are seeking advice on whether tapering off the drug might help.
An 18-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness is using probiotics, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, soy isoflavones, biotin, fish oil, quercetin, a multivitamin, and ketoconazole shampoo. Replies suggest these methods are ineffective and recommend finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma roller.
Breezula (clascoterone) initially performed better than finasteride for hair loss but then effectiveness decreased almost back to baseline after 6 months, raising questions about its strength.
The conversation discusses the approval of Kintor Pharmaceutical's AR-PROTAC (GT20029) for clinical trials in China for acne and androgenic alopecia. One user expresses optimism about new treatments being developed and seeks clarification on how the new drug works, specifically if it temporarily degrades the AR protein to reduce DHT sensitivity in hair follicles.