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      community Why is nobody talking about topical Spironolactone?

      in Chat  7 upvotes 2 days ago
      Topical spironolactone is discussed as a hair loss treatment, with concerns about its effectiveness and side effects compared to finasteride and minoxidil. Users mention its unpleasant smell, potential systemic absorption, and suggest alternatives like pyrilutamide and alfatradiol.

      community Creating an all-in one topical. Dumb idea?

      in Treatment 3 years ago
      The user is considering combining finasteride and minoxidil tablets into a topical solution that already includes Garnier Fructis stemoxydine and CB0103. They are seeking advice on whether this combination is effective and safe.

      community DLQ01: A Better "Minoxidil" PGF2a synthetic analogue.

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      DLQ01, a prostaglandin F2α analog, shows promise for hair growth by directly stimulating PGE2/PGF receptors without needing conversion, and can be combined with minoxidil and retinoids like tretinoin for enhanced effectiveness. Minoxidil's efficacy may be reduced by COX-1 inhibitors, but using prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost or Bimatoprost can help maintain its effectiveness.

      community 3 months on topical fin/min/stamping

      in Is this regrowth?  95 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using a topical combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermastamping for three months to address hair loss. They are considering adding tretinoin and are discussing the effectiveness of topical versus oral treatments.

      community Pp405 - lowkey kinda bad results

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 9 months ago
      PP405 increased hair density by 20% in 31% of participants, but results are considered underwhelming. Minoxidil and finasteride are seen as more effective treatments.

      community Serum containing minoxidil and bimatoprost analogs

      in Product 11 months ago
      A user discusses using a serum called Dallixa, containing minoxidil-like and bimatoprost-like compounds, for hair loss and greying. The user's dermatologist advised against finasteride and suggested the serum might improve hair pigmentation.

      community A better treatment would be a localized 5ar inhibitor that breaks down when it enters blood or leaves hair follicle

      in Chat  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the need for a localized 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that only affects the scalp without systemic side effects, similar to pyrilutamide's approach. Current treatments like topical liposomal finasteride and dutasteride are mentioned, but concerns about their systemic effects and lack of research are highlighted.

      community Im looking for a topical to add to my current stack

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is considering adding a topical treatment to their current regimen of finasteride and oral minoxidil to protect their temple area, with options like piro, RU58841, or topical finasteride or dutasteride. They are advised against overcomplicating their treatment, but another user suggests a topical with 8% minoxidil/dutasteride for better results.

      community Applying topicals before bed..

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Applying hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, with concerns about side effects and application timing. Some users experience side effects, while others manage without issues, and there's interest in future treatments like pyrilutamide.

      community Melatonin emerging as new treatment for androgenic alopecia?

      in Update  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      Melatonin is being considered as a potential treatment for androgenic alopecia, with some users discussing its effects and combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns about melatonin's impact on hormones and side effects from other treatments like ketoconazole were also discussed.

      community Reaching the End

      in Update  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      User tried dutasteride, topical finasteride, oral minox, dermawounding, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and ketacozonole for hair loss. Improvement was temporary, now trying RU58841 and seeking help.

      community 100 days of Fin/Min/Biotin/Saw Palmetto

      in Progress Pictures  402 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared impressive hair growth results after 100 days using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and saw palmetto, and plans to get a hair transplant. The conversation includes suggestions for additional treatments like ketoconazole and derma stamping, and discussions about potential side effects of finasteride.

      community March 21st vs July 9th! Topical fin, minox, latanoprost, and biotin

      in Progress Pictures  119 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "cooler1082" shared their progress pictures for hair loss after using topical finasteride, minoxidil, latanoprost, and biotin. Other users commented on the positive results and asked about the specific dosages used. One user mentioned that latanoprost is an eye medication that has shown some potential for treating hair loss.

      community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)

      in Research/Science  447 upvotes 3 years ago
      Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.

      community Who said GT20029 would be applied only few times per month?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the safety and effectiveness of a hair loss drug, GT20029, and the possibility of infrequent application, with users hoping for once-daily use and speculating on the drug's duration of effect on the scalp. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Today was Last update on pp405

      in Research/Science  111 upvotes 9 months ago
      A new hair loss treatment, PP405, is moving from phase 2A to 2B in clinical trials, sparking discussions about its potential to regrow dormant hairs and its impact on existing treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Some users express skepticism, while others are hopeful about its future effectiveness.

      community No side effects on pyrilutamide / KX-826 so far

      in Research/Science  208 upvotes 4 years ago
      User TopBack56 and friends tried pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hair loss without experiencing negative side effects. They observed fine vellus hairs but no thick hair growth yet, and plan to add GT20029 to their regime after safety trials.

      community 3 Months on Topical DUT & MIN Female Pattern Baldness

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared progress on treating female pattern baldness with a topical solution containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Tretinoin, Ketoconazole, and Hydrocortisone, along with supplements like Collagen Peptides, NAC, Vitamin C, and Keratin. Another user commented on the impressive results, noting the use of topical Dutasteride.

      community Topical Fin & Min, 5 Month Progress

      in Is this regrowth?  1180 upvotes 5 months ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved using a topical combination of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, with weekly dermastamping and ketoconazole shampoo, without side effects. Others suggested additional treatments like red light therapy and PRP.

      community 5 month progress on topical fin+min

      in Treatment  323 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reported significant hair regrowth using a topical treatment of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, with noticeable progress in five months. The treatment is applied once daily, and the user experienced some initial shedding but no side effects.