A human trial of verteporfin, a potential treatment for hair loss, with some users noting potential improvements in scarring and overall healing compared to control areas.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Setipiprant, finasteride, and bimatoprost. Setipiprant is suggested for maintenance, while bimatoprost is for regrowth, and combining them with dermarolling is recommended for better results.
Oral PTD-DBM was discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, but it was deemed ineffective in humans despite promising results in mice. The conversation concluded that trying it without VPA might be unwise.
Dutasteride 0.5mg daily led to significant hair regrowth in 3 months, with minimal side effects like slight pelvic pain and increased libido. The user switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride, noticing reduced hair shedding and improved hair condition.
A 31-year-old man has been using Dutasteride since 2022, alongside topical Minoxidil, with positive results and no issues. His new healthcare provider expressed concerns about long-term Dutasteride use and suggested alternatives like oral Minoxidil and Spironolactone, but the patient is hesitant to change a successful routine.
The conversation discusses switching from oral finasteride to topical RU58841 for hair loss, with concerns about hormonal effects and libido. Some users suggest alternatives like dutasteride, while others share mixed experiences with RU58841's effectiveness.
A 26-year-old has seen hair improvement after 18 months on finasteride, with no side effects, and is considering switching to dutasteride despite difficulty obtaining a prescription. They also use dermastamping and are hesitant to try minoxidil, preferring to explore dutasteride first.
The user received hormone test results showing normal estradiol and testosterone levels, low SHBG, and normal free androgen index. They are considering starting finasteride but are concerned due to being slightly overweight.
A user is concerned about taking 1mg/day of finasteride due to potential gynecomastia, given their blood results. They seek advice on how their hormone levels might be affected by blocking DHT.
The user is experiencing increased hair loss and was diagnosed with male pattern baldness. They are considering using oral or topical finasteride to manage the condition and are contemplating cutting their hair short.
A 35 year old male who has seen good results from Finasteride and microneedling, with minimal side effects. Replies to the post ask about the device used for microneedling, discuss the progress made, and offer encouragement.
The conversation discusses using Rogain foam as a solvent for topical finasteride due to an allergy to propylene glycol. The foam's ingredients, including alcohol SD 40B, are considered suitable for dissolving finasteride for easier application without skin irritation.
A non-binary transfeminine person experienced significant hair regrowth after starting finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and hormone replacement therapy with estradiol. They encourage trans individuals concerned about hair loss to consider estrogen as it has greatly improved their hair condition.
RU58841 is discussed as a hair loss treatment, with users considering lower doses like 2.5% to reduce costs. Some users suggest that if already blocking DHT, lower doses might still be effective unless there's high sensitivity to DHT.
The user plans to start a 12-month finasteride treatment to combat aggressive hair loss, with regular monitoring of thyroid levels, testosterone, DHT, liver enzymes, PSA, and iron levels. They seek advice on additional monitoring and aim to balance results with minimal side effects.
Dutasteride taken three times a week is more effective for hair regrowth than daily finasteride, with fewer side effects. Some users combine dutasteride and finasteride for better results, while others prefer dutasteride alone due to its longer half-life and potential fertility concerns.
A user shared their positive experience with a crown MicroFUE hair transplant at Boston Hair Restoration, highlighting the smooth procedure, minimal pain, and significant growth over 12 months. They used oral minoxidil, finasteride (transitioning to dutasteride), PRP sessions, and a LaserCap, achieving excellent results and full confidence.
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
The user started using pyrilutamide for hair loss and experienced a significant reduction in hair shedding and an improvement in hair quality with only mild side effects. They previously used minoxidil and finasteride, which caused side effects, and are now combining pyrilutamide with minoxidil and tretinoin.
Topical finasteride affects serum DHT less than oral forms, while dutasteride mesotherapy may impact only the scalp with minimal serum DHT effects. Oral dutasteride once a week is suggested to have few side effects.
A 30-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth and improved libido after using finasteride and dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia, with no adverse effects. He plans to reduce dutasteride dosage when trying to conceive and has been using topical minoxidil since 2015.
A 28-year-old male with a family history of baldness is deciding whether to start finasteride now or wait for visible hair changes. He is considering starting finasteride immediately to proactively address potential hair loss.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant performed by Dr. Bekir Bek in Ankara, involving 3,897 grafts. They stopped using minoxidil and finasteride before the procedure but restarted finasteride afterward and plan to reintroduce minoxidil in a few months.
A user is seeking advice on purchasing RU58841 with Minoxidil in Canada and is concerned about the vehicle used for the solution. They also inquire about the differences between RU58841 and topical finasteride in terms of efficacy.
A user in the UK seeks advice on blood tests before starting Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss. Recommended tests include thyroid function, hormone levels, liver and kidney function, and vitamin and mineral levels.
A 19-year-old seeks advice on obtaining a dutasteride prescription for hair loss, despite it being typically prescribed for urinary or prostate issues. Another user suggests starting with minoxidil or finasteride and exploring other telehealth options for dutasteride.
Female using Rogaine foam for hair loss had scalp punch biopsy, diagnosed with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). Doctor recommended starting Spironolactone 50mg.
The conversation discusses skepticism about a user's hair restoration progress, with accusations of the post being fake and promoting an AI app. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride and oral minoxidil, with some users discussing side effects and safety of minoxidil.
The user switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, questioning the effectiveness and safety of continuing RU58841. They experienced hair loss improvement initially but are now considering stopping RU58841 due to cost and safety concerns.
Users discuss the release of Pyrilutamide 1% outside China and its potential effectiveness compared to 0.5%. They also mention using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss treatment.