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      community Seeking advice from dut non-responders who used RU

      in Update  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of RU58841 by individuals who did not respond to dutasteride. Users share experiences with maintaining hair using RU58841 and mention trying pyrilutamide and the upcoming availability of pp405.

      community FOR PYRILUTAMIDE NON-BELIEVERS (progress album, 14 months)

      in Progress Pictures  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 14-month progress using Pyrilutamide and Minoxidil for hair loss, noting improvement and no side effects with these treatments, unlike their negative experiences with Finasteride and RU58841. They emphasized the importance of consistent application for seeing results.

      community What’s your views on clascoterone 5% topical solution by cosmo

      in Research/Science  24 upvotes 4 months ago
      Clascoterone 5% topical solution shows promise for treating male-pattern hair loss by blocking DHT at the follicle without systemic absorption, potentially offering fewer side effects than oral treatments like finasteride. While results are promising, long-term safety and effectiveness need further study, and it may serve as a starting point for developing more effective treatments.

      community Is regrowth on an androgen receptor blocker possible?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU and Pyri block androgen receptors to prevent hair loss but may also hinder hair regrowth since they prevent testosterone, which can stimulate hair growth, from binding to these receptors. The user is questioning if this understanding is correct.

      community Topical rapamycin, metformin, a-kg grow hair

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of topical rapamycin, metformin, and alpha-ketoglutarate (a-KG) for hair growth, with skepticism expressed about their effectiveness based on personal experience and existing use. It also mentions AICAR, known as cardarine or GW, which is not suitable for long-term use due to cancer risks in animal studies and its similarity to metformin.

      community Is fin not working for me? Burning sensation

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing a burning sensation on their scalp despite using finasteride and nizoral for hair loss, and is unsure if they should switch to dutasteride. They have reduced their testosterone dose but the burning persists, and a trichologist suggested it might be telogen effluvium.

      community Dutasteride questions

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Switching to dutasteride as a hair loss prevention treatment, along with minoxidil, dermarolling and nizoral shampoo, and the potential benefits and side effects of using finasteride and/or dutasteride in combination with topical anti-androgens like RU58841.

      community Any New Findings or Interesting Research?

      in Research/Science  24 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about seeking new research on hair loss treatments beyond the commonly known ones like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Additions to the list of treatments include topical caffeine, alfatradiol, fluridil, stemoxydine, and upcoming treatments like TDM-105795 and verteporfin.

      community Switch from fin to dut and its worse

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 10 months ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can worsen hair loss for some men due to increased testosterone levels. Topical treatments like RU58841 and Pyrilutamide are suggested to counteract these effects, but individual responses vary.

      community DHT levels and correlation to hair loss

      in Chat  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced hair shedding after starting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and is considering using DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride to address potential DHT-related hair loss. Low ferritin levels due to frequent blood donations may also contribute to hair issues, and the user is working on stabilizing iron levels.

      community Hi, I got some regrowth recently and I attribute it to DICLOFENAC

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user started balding at 16/17 and tried various treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride with little success. They recently started applying diclofenac gel to their bald areas and noticed some hair regrowth, attributing this to diclofenac's ability to lower prolactin levels and its anti-inflammatory effects.

      community There is news from pyrilutamide?

      in Product  32 upvotes 2 years ago
      The discussion is about a hair loss drug called pyrilutamide. Users discuss its efficacy, safety, and expected market release around 2025-2026, with some expressing concerns about the authenticity of current market offerings.

      community Clascoterone study going on right now

      in Research/Science  351 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is participating in a phase 3 trial for Clascoterone, a topical acne medication that may stimulate hair growth, and will share results after 6 months. They will have a section of their hair shaved and marked with a tattoo for the study.

      community Am i being impatient

      in General  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed as treatments for hair loss. The conversation questions the effectiveness and patience required for these treatments.

      community Microneedling doesnt seem to do anything

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 2 years, nizoral for 1.5 years, topical minoxidil for 1 year, and microneedling for 3 months to treat hair loss but hasn't seen improvement or regrowth, even experiencing shedding with new treatments. They are concerned about continued thinning despite the treatments.

      community Finasteride affects both 5a reductase and 5b reductase

       6 upvotes 6 years ago
      Finasteride not only inactivates the 5a reductase enzyme but also affects the 5b reductase enzyme in a dose-dependent manner, which can impact sexual behavior and brain activity. The user experienced significant hair regrowth and side effects on 1mg of finasteride, which diminished after reducing the dose to 0.5mg, leading to no side effects and further hair improvement.

      community Pyrilutamide from Ligand Chem in the UK

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Pyrilutamide from Ligand Chem was used by several individuals to address hair loss, with mixed results and no significant side effects reported. Some users switched to Minoxidil Max for better value, while others noted no hair growth or only a reduction in shedding.

      community Is S5 plus cream an okay alternative to finasteride?

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses using S5 plus cream (Spironolactone, Alfatradiol, and Tempol) as an alternative to finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about its effectiveness and potential systemic absorption. The original poster already uses 5% minoxidil and is seeking alternatives due to fears of finasteride's side effects.

      community What’s the update on Pyrilutamide?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      Pyrilutamide is seen as a last hope for those who can't take finasteride, with promising results reported. However, there's uncertainty about the quality and consistency of Pyrilutamide from black market sources.