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      community Tressless regrowth results megapost

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about organizing hair regrowth results using a standard format in a single post for easier access. Treatments mentioned include oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and dermarolling.

      community day 107 of kx826 .5% . 1+ years on topical minoxidil.

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil for over a year and added kx826/pyrilutamide to improve hair growth, avoiding finasteride due to side effects like lowered libido and panic attacks. They report positive results with reduced shedding and healthier hair, particularly in areas previously unresponsive to minoxidil.

      community Blood test and low vitamine D what now ?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20-year-old with thinning hair has low vitamin D and normal testosterone. They are prescribed oral minoxidil and vitamin D, and are questioning if finasteride is also necessary.
      Help me interpret my bloods

      community Help me interpret my bloods

      in General  65 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is concerned about high prolactin levels and low testosterone levels after stopping finasteride for three weeks. They are considering resuming finasteride but are worried it might further increase prolactin levels.

      community Pyrilutamide ,the molecule’s true nature

      in Research  302 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide is a selective AR antagonist with a high binding affinity, making it effective in competing with DHT for androgen receptors. The 1% concentration is more effective than the 0.5%, but the latter may suffice for mild hair loss; the drug is considered a good option for those avoiding 5AR blockers due to side effects.

      community How much DHT causes hair loss ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is taking 2.5 mg dutasteride and 5% minoxidil but is not seeing hair regrowth, and is considering adding RU58841. They are experiencing fatigue and low MCV/MCH, possibly related to dutasteride, and are advised to be patient, consider microneedling, and check for iron deficiency.

      community Finally got hold of 0.1% latanoprost

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about a user obtaining a compounded treatment for hair loss, including 0.1% latanoprost, 0.2% melatonin, and 1% cetirizine. The user also uses 2.5 mg dutasteride, 5 mg minoxidil, and RU58841 daily, and is at Norwood 2.

      community 16month progress on crazy stack

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using a strong combination of hair loss treatments for 16 months, including Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU-58841, but their hair loss has worsened. They're questioning whether their high testosterone levels or residual scalp DHT are causing further hair loss, with a reply suggesting that even small amounts of DHT can cause hair loss if one is sensitive to it.

      community NW5 at 19. How many grafts do I need?

      in Transplants  138 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old with rapid hair loss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.

      community blood DHT levels shot up after doubling dutasteride dosage

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user increased their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to 1mg daily, resulting in a rise in DHT levels from 148 pg/mL to 281 pg/mL, and is considering switching back to finasteride due to continued hair loss. Replies suggest retesting and emphasize the importance of bloodwork before starting treatments.

      community Strategies for Treatment Resistant Androgenic Alopecia

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing treatment-resistant androgenic alopecia despite using high doses of dutasteride and minoxidil, along with other treatments like microneedling and purilutamide. Suggestions include considering a hair transplant, checking medication authenticity, and exploring other treatments like RU58841 or topical estradiol.

      community Ghk-cu + c60 + saw palmetto oil

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using GHK-Cu, C60, and saw palmetto oil as treatments for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil (Min), Finasteride (Fin), and RU58841 (RU).

      community HT my last resort. How many grafts would i need?

      in Transplants  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old experiencing significant hair loss is considering a hair transplant and has been using finasteride and biotin, with plans to switch to dutasteride and oral minoxidil for better regrowth. They are seeking advice on the number of grafts needed, with suggestions ranging from 2,500 to 6,000, and are exploring different clinics and treatment options.

      community Chat is this real? Compound called clascoterone

      in Research/Science  588 upvotes 6 months ago
      Clascoterone shows promising results for hair regrowth in men with androgenetic alopecia, with potential FDA approval by 2026. It acts as a topical androgen receptor blocker, offering a new treatment option with minimal side effects compared to existing treatments like finasteride.

      community ultimate nuclear stack? need more suggestions bruhh

      in Technology  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses an extensive hair loss treatment regimen including dutasteride, GT20029, RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and experimental compounds. The user humorously describes their approach as a comprehensive strategy to combat hair loss while maintaining hair growth.

      community Finasteride gives me seb derm. Thoughts on zinc or other options?

      in Chat  16 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user with diffuse hair loss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing side effects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.

      community Hormone tests to decide on oral fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses starting low-dose oral finasteride for hair loss, considering hormone levels and potential side effects like gynecomastia. Suggestions include using DIM for estradiol, vitamin B6 for prolactin, and lifestyle changes to optimize hormone profiles before starting treatment.

      community Full extent of pp405 effectiveness

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential effectiveness and future results of the hair loss treatment pp405, with questions about its impact on different hair loss stages and areas. There is anticipation for phase 3 trial results to provide more data, and hope that pp405 could enhance hair transplant outcomes.