Finasteride and dutasteride may increase estrogen levels, leading to water retention and a fuller face. Users discuss managing these effects with lifestyle changes and supplements like zinc and DIM.
OrganTech is working on regenerating hair and teeth, with positive results in mice, but skepticism remains about progress for humans. Users express frustration over the lack of advancements in human hair loss treatments, despite ongoing research and trials.
A new treatment, clascoterone 5% solution, shows significant improvement in male hair loss but is considered expensive and only slightly effective by some. It has no side effects and may influence market competition.
Pyrilutamide shows minimal systemic absorption with low plasma levels and no accumulation, suggesting it's unlikely to cause systemic side effects. However, full results are not yet published in scientific journals.
User taking 1mg finasteride daily for 2 years, wants to block more scalp DHT. Seeks reference for additional topical DHT blockers like alfatradiol and fluridil.
A user is making a topical finasteride solution with 0.01% finasteride, 50% ethanol, 15% glycerine, and 35% water, but it doesn't adhere well to the scalp. They seek advice on improving the mixture's consistency without taking oral pills.
Balding is challenging, and relying on medications like finasteride is often seen as a better option than constantly shaving or trying to compensate in other areas. Many feel that societal expectations to "own it" or drastically change oneself to cope with baldness are unrealistic and burdensome.
The conversation discusses the use of peptides C60 and GHK-Cu for hair growth. Participants are sharing their experiences or knowledge about these treatments.
A user found a red light cap from China with good specifications for hair loss treatment, priced at €480. They seek opinions on its legitimacy and quality, especially from those with experience ordering from AliExpress.
A user shared progress pictures showing improvement from NW6 diffuse to NW1 after 5 months of finasteride and 2 months of dutasteride. Another user asked if these treatments affected beard or body hair thickness.