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660-690 / 1000+ resultscommunity Adding topical Min and dermastamping to oral Min/Fin?
The user has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Biotin for hair recovery and is considering adding topical Minoxidil and dermastamping to improve results. It is suggested to use micro-needling once a week with a 24-hour gap before applying topical Minoxidil.
community My blood tests pre-fin (excluding DHT)
community Is Finasteride helping with my skin tags or is it something else?
The user noticed improvement in skin tags after using oral and topical finasteride and minoxidil, along with other supplements like thiamine, P5P, serrapeptase, nattokinase, and retinol. They are unsure which treatment caused the improvement and are seeking input on whether finasteride's DHT reduction could be responsible.
community Glycine supplementaion is said to strongly upregulate 5-alpha Reductase (5-ar) Activity
Glycine supplementation may increase 5-alpha reductase activity, potentially affecting hair loss. Users discuss its impact on hair fall and its role in the body.
community Pyrilutamide phase III clinical trial results released
Pyrilutamide did not show effectiveness in regrowing hair compared to a placebo, but it may still help maintain existing hair by preventing DHT from causing follicle miniaturization. Some users believe it could be beneficial when used with other treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
community Help in figuring out carrier for topical finasteride!!!
OP is considering using Stemoxydine or the Ordinary Multi Peptide Hair Serum as a carrier for topical finasteride, avoiding minoxidil due to palpitations. They plan to crush finasteride pills into a 30 ml solution.
community Why isn’t oral minoxidil enough for me?
A user takes 5mg oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical tretinoin, stemoxydine, topical minoxidil, and uses dermarolling for hair loss but sees less impressive, patchy regrowth compared to others. Another person suggests some online results may be enhanced with hair fibers, not just medication.
community Topical fin, Topical min, RU58841, 0.5 Dermarolling 2x a week
A user is considering using topical finasteride, topical minoxidil, RU58841, and dermarolling twice a week to address hair loss after experiencing side effects with oral finasteride. They previously saw positive results with a topical spray containing finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin but discontinued use due to laziness.
community Want to know the efficacy of exosomes for hair thinning on the crown 21male
The conversation is about a 21-year-old male inquiring about the effectiveness of exosome therapy for hair thinning on the crown and considering whether to start Minoxidil while already on Finasteride and having had exosome injections 15 days ago.
community Diffuse thinning is the worst possible balding experience
The conversation discusses the struggle with diffuse hair thinning and the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences of hair thickening and shedding stopping with these treatments, but results vary and some are skeptical.
community Follicum releases some data from previous phase 2a trial
Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.
community What is preventing GT20029 from being the cure to androgenetic hair loss?
GT20029 is discussed as a potential treatment for androgenetic hair loss by targeting androgen receptors, unlike finasteride which reduces DHT broadly. Concerns include its effectiveness, genetic variations in androgen receptors, and availability, with some skepticism about its potential as a true alternative.
community How long is topical Fin “active” on the scalp?
Topical finasteride remains active on the scalp for a certain period after application, and there is concern about the safety of touching the hair and transferring the medication to the fingers.
community MY ANECDOTAL REPORT ON SAFETY OF ALFATRADIOL AND FLURIDIL COMBINED WITH FINASTERIDE! COMPOUNDS APPROVED FOR MPB IN THE EUROPEAN UNION (i cant comment on the efficacy, cause i am on other treatments)
The safety of combining alfatradiol and fluridil with finasteride as a potential treatment for male pattern baldness, which is approved in the European Union. Other treatments such as minoxidil and RU58841 were also discussed.
community Cure/better treatment options in the future
The conversation is about future hair loss treatments. Current treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with potential future treatments like GT20029, TDM-105795, JW0061, and follicle cloning.
community Any RU58841 success stories (no finasteride/dutasteride)
RU58841 alone had mixed results; some users combined it with minoxidil. One user experienced side effects with finasteride and maintained with RU58841 and minoxidil, but noted possible chest pain.
community 1M Minoxidil, Stemoyxidine, Alfatradiol, Microneedling
A user trying various treatments for hair loss, such as minoxidil, stemoyxidine, alfatradiol, and microneedling, with plans to add tretinoine and finasteride.
community Kintor Pharmaceutical Announced U.S. FDA Has Greenlighted Phase II Clinical Trial for Pyrilutamide to Treat Androgenetic Alopecia
Chinese company gets green light for Pyrilutamide Phase II trial for androgenetic alopecia. Androgen receptors downregulate in androgen deficient environments.
community Update July 2025] Most Promising Hair Loss Treatments in Clinical Trials
Promising hair loss treatments in clinical trials include Pyrilutamide, GT20029, CB-03-01, and PP405, with potential market releases between 2027 and 2029. Hair cloning remains experimental and expensive, while existing treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling continue to be used.
community Vasodilators, Min, L-arginine, Niacin, Lisinoprol, etc.
The conversation discusses the use of vasodilators like Minoxidil, L-arginine, and Niacin for hair regrowth, with Minoxidil causing intolerable side effects for the original poster. It also highlights that certain medications, including Lisinopril, antidepressants, and statins, can cause hair loss.
community Actifollic Will sell pyrilutamide😱
Actifollic selling Pyrilutamide as a treatment for hair loss, with people debating its efficacy compared to Minoxidil and Finasteride in combination with RU58841.
community Alfatradiol only for mild thinning
Alfatradiol is considered safe but less effective than finasteride for hair loss. One user reported subtle regrowth using alfatradiol with finasteride and minoxidil, while another found alfatradiol ineffective.
community Hairloss after doing PRF treatment
The conversation is about the potential risk of permanent hair loss from PRP (platelet rich plasma) treatments and whether PRF (platelet rich fibrin) carries the same risk. The user is seeking information on this topic.
community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti
He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.
community Finasteride nuking 85%+ dht levels update
The user discovered their previous hair loss medication was counterfeit and switched to Propecia, which significantly lowered their DHT levels. They plan to continue using Propecia and add oral Minoxidil to their routine for better results.
community When will HMI-115 second trail be over?
A clinical trial for hair loss treatments involving Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, and when the results of the trial will be available.
community Anyone familiar with Exosome Therapy from Springs Rejuvenation?
A user is considering exosome therapy from Springs Rejuvenation for hair loss after unsuccessful attempts with PRP, adipose injections, and a laser cap. They are intrigued by the therapy's potential and the clinic's guarantee of 30% improved coverage, despite concerns about FDA approval and high-pressure sales tactics.
community Improving the effects of finasteride topic
The user has been using finasteride 0.1% and minoxidil 5% for hair loss with some regrowth but seeks improvement. Suggestions include increasing finasteride dosage, using dutasteride, adding dermarolling, or switching to oral medication.
community Having slight side effects from Fin, any alternatives for regrowth that does not include minoxidil or fin?
Treatment options for hair regrowth other than minoxidil or finasteride, due to side effects from the latter, with platelet-rich plasma and topical treatments being among the suggested alternatives.