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      community I'm very skeptical about pyrilutamide

      in Product  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      Pyrilutamide's effectiveness is questioned due to overstated claims and previous trial ineffectiveness, with some users opting for finasteride instead. Despite skepticism, some consider adding pyrilutamide to their regimen alongside treatments like bicalutamide.

      community Suddenly stopping oral minoxidil

      in Female  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether to continue or stop oral minoxidil for hair maintenance, with OP using spironolactone, oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo. It is suggested that stopping oral minoxidil might not cause significant hair shedding if topical treatments continue, but oral minoxidil is generally more effective for most people.

      community Spironolactone topically with a try ?!

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 30-year-old male is considering using dutasteride and fluridil for hair loss maintenance and is curious about the effectiveness of topical spironolactone, as he cannot take finasteride. He is also planning a hair transplant.

      community About 3 months into RU58841 and sulforaphane

      in Update  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced almost no improvement in hair loss after 3 months using microneedling, RU58841, sulforaphane, finasteride, and dutasteride, especially after stopping minoxidil. They believe minoxidil is more effective than RU58841.

      community Trichotest Results: no Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user received trichotest results indicating finasteride is ineffective for them, and they plan to use dutasteride mesotherapy and add cetirizine to minoxidil. They seek advice on incorporating dutasteride into their regimen.

      community Zix in stemoxydine

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      User considers making Zix topical solution with ethanol/alcohol for hair loss treatment. Asks if crushing b6 and zinc into stemoxydine is possible.

      community Approach: starting with dut then came om finestride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user initially used dutasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins, then switched to finasteride but experienced side effects and hair loss. They found better results with a natural supplement containing stinging nettle and beta-sitosterol, reporting thicker hair without side effects.

      community VDPHL01 phase-2/3 results comparison

      in Research/Science  128 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on a new slow-release oral minoxidil compared to topical minoxidil and finasteride. The results show that twice-daily dosing of the new treatment is slightly more effective than once-daily, but concerns about cost, side effects, and the accuracy of reported results remain.

      community Antihistamines interaction with Finasteride.

      in Update  2 upvotes 3 years ago
      Stopping antihistamines may resolve neurological side effects when using finasteride. Users experienced muscle aches, headaches, and lethargy when combining the two.

      community Thoughts on this product or other suggestions?

      in Product  12 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, latanoprost, tretinoin, dutasteride, and cetirizine, with concerns about effectiveness, cost, and potential side effects. Users express skepticism about the product's price and the combination of multiple compounds.

      community Success sttory – 22 to 27

      in Progress Pictures 5 years ago
      A user's success story of improving their hair loss with treatments that include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and dermastamping; other products that have been tried with varying results; and potential side effects.

      community Best, possible, or experimental growth agonists that AREN'T MINOXIDIL.

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Various hair growth treatments were discussed, including microneedling, bimatoprost, setipiprant, stemoxydine, PGE2, CB-03-01, WNT Beta-Catenin upregulators, KY19382, topical estrogen, IGF-1, GH, MK-677, oral castor oil, fisetin, resveratrol, cetrizine, and lactic acid. Users shared experiences and sources for these treatments, with some expressing interest in topical solutions and others noting the lack of FDA approval or scientific evidence for certain options.

      community Should i stop the treatment seems like nothing works for me.

      in Progress Pictures  23 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone considering stopping their hair loss treatment, which includes minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, microneedling, and oral minoxidil, due to lack of visible results. Replies suggest continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, and trying dutasteride.

      community Does caffeine inhibit 5-α-reductase?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      Caffeine may promote hair growth and potentially inhibit 5-α-reductase activity in hair follicles, but its effectiveness and systemic impact remain unclear. Users discuss using topical caffeine solutions, with some experiencing no side effects compared to finasteride.

      community Any other treatments to still be hopeful for?

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of new hair loss treatments, with a focus on pyrilutamide, gt20029, and topical alfatradiol, and the possibility of improving their effectiveness through methods like increased concentration and microneedling. Dutasteride is also mentioned as a stronger option.

      community Running Gear- Preemptive Treatment

      in Product 8 months ago
      A 51-year-old on TRT plans to use steroids and is concerned about hair loss, considering topical treatments like Hair Rescue with RU58841 and finasteride, along with Nioxin shampoo. They are cautious about using oral DHT blockers due to potential interactions with steroids like Tren and Anavar.

      community Any other non-responders to most medications?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has not seen results from various hair loss treatments including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and others over several years and is considering adding RU58841 and starting hormone replacement therapy. They are also experiencing anxiety and contemplating moving to a more accepting environment for their nonbinary identity.

      community Any other FinKings / DutaStuds here?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using finasteride for 2 years and dutasteride for 6 months to treat hair loss, resulting in significant improvement. The user did not experience side effects and did not use other treatments like minoxidil, supplements, or micro-needling.

      community Minoxidil is a 5ar inhibitor according to research

      in Research/Science  148 upvotes 8 months ago
      Minoxidil may inhibit androgen receptors and affect hormonal pathways, potentially explaining its effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Users discuss its varying effectiveness on scalp versus facial hair and note fewer side effects with topical use compared to oral.

      community Stemson Therapeutics and hair cloning pipeline

       8 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses the progress and potential of hair cloning by Stemson Therapeutics, questioning if it will be realized in the next 5-10 years or if it's just false hope. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community My DHT levels while being on DUT for a year

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  33 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses the ineffectiveness of tablet forms of dutasteride for hair loss due to poor absorption compared to soft gel capsules. It suggests switching to FDA-approved soft gel capsules for better results, as tablets may not adequately suppress DHT levels.

      community What’s a better combo: RU + fluridil vs RU + topical spiro vs RU + alfatradiol?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about choosing an additional topical treatment for hair loss, with options being fluridil, topical spiro, or alfatradiol, alongside existing treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, latanoprost, and RU58841. Opinions vary on the effectiveness of adding these topicals, with some suggesting RU58841 is sufficient.