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      community Second shed, non-stop flaking, itching

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing a second hair shedding phase and increased flaking and itching while using minoxidil 5% nightly and microneedling every two weeks, with needle length increasing over time. Other users suggest the hair loss may continue without the use of finasteride.

      community Pyrilutamide users, any updates?

      in Treatment 3 years ago
      Treatment for hair loss, including Pyrilutamide, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841; with some users reporting success in growing vellus hairs.

      community Shedding whilst on Dut and topical min

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 26-year-old from the UK is experiencing increased hair thinning despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering additional treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, oral minoxidil, and possibly RU58841, while seeking advice on managing side effects and exploring other options.

      community 11 month progress - including a terrible shed.

      in Progress Pictures  110 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their 11-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil, noting significant improvement despite initial shedding. They advise continuing treatment through sheds and suggest starting finasteride before minoxidil if anxious about hair loss.

      community Min / Fin - M21 - 1.5 Year Update - Multiple Sheds

      in Update  15 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg finasteride daily, despite multiple shedding phases, and emphasizes the importance of starting treatment early and maintaining consistency. They advise against obsessing over online forums during shedding periods and recommend checking for scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and ensuring proper nutrition.

      community Dr. Bloxham's Verteporfin Trial

      in Research/Science  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dr. Bloxham's trial is testing verteporfin on hair transplant patients to see if it can improve hair regrowth in treated areas. People are discussing the potential for follicle regeneration, expected results timeline, and concerns about side effects like cancer.

      community Survived the 2nd shedding phase. 7mos progress.

      in Progress Pictures  41 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatment progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Users discuss experiencing shedding phases and the importance of trusting the process for hair regrowth.

      community 5 weeks tretinoin, severe shed and thinning.

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil for 5 years and finasteride for 7 months, with recent addition of tretinoin cream causing significant hair shedding. Other users suggest the shedding indicates effectiveness and recommend continuing tretinoin use.

      community Sensitive to Oral fin + RU. Am I screwed?

      in Product  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      Akinfenrawr experienced negative side effects from oral finasteride and RU58841, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. They discuss various options, including raloxifene, oral dutasteride, liposomal finasteride, Breezula, Pyrilutamide, SM04554, and sulforaphane, but have concerns about efficacy, availability, and cost.

      community Pyrilutamide stopping Minoxidil gains

      in Chat  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      Pyrilutamide is seen as effective for maintaining hair without regrowth, while Minoxidil is known for growing new hair but causes shedding of old hairs. There is a question if using Pyrilutamide would inhibit the hair regrowth effects of Minoxidil.

      community Upcoming Setipiprant clinical trials hint at systemic daily dosage

       21 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of oral Setipiprant tablets for treating androgenetic alopecia compared to finasteride. It mentions the high cost of Setipiprant on the black market and the trial's end date in September 2017.

      community Koreabeautics V2 Microneedling Scam in Reddit

      in Microneedling  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user warns against buying the Koreabeautics V2 microneedling pen, claiming it's marketed through fake success stories and is overpriced. Another user shares their experience, acknowledging the pen's quality but agreeing it's too expensive and reliant on frequent needle head replacements.

      community Pyrilutamide / KX-826 / Koshine — has it been working for you?

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide/KX-826 is being discussed for its effectiveness in hair regrowth, with some users reporting positive results, especially in early hair loss cases. Users have combined it with treatments like Minoxidil, and some experienced initial shedding before seeing regrowth.

      community Temple revival. Dropping Oral min.

      in Chat  4 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced negative side effects from oral minoxidil, including cardiac issues and excessive sweating, and decided to switch to topical minoxidil while using other treatments like RU58841, Setipiprant, Azelaic acid, and latanoprost. Another user suggested splitting the oral minoxidil dose to reduce side effects.

      community Did tretinoin cause you shedding without any improvement over time?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil, microneedling, and finasteride for hair loss without improvement and is considering tretinoin, but concerns about shedding persist. Another user suggests trying dutasteride instead of finasteride, as both tretinoin and microneedling can irritate the skin.

      community Nothing Has Stopped My Pre-treatment Shedding

      in Update  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is frustrated with ongoing hair loss despite using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering adding magnesium to their diet and exploring other treatments like micro-needling and keto shampoo.

      community Does anybody else got their hair ruined when on tretinoin?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair shedding and follicle shrinkage when using retinoic acid, despite trying different concentrations and frequencies. The hair loss persisted for six months but regrew after stopping the treatment.

      community FLEAVA are scammers! Buyer beware

      in Product  5 upvotes 7 months ago
      FLEAVA is accused of scamming customers by enrolling them in unwanted monthly subscriptions for Advanced Copper Peptide without consent. Many users struggled to get refunds and reported ongoing charges despite cancellation requests.

      community The story of RU58841/PSK3841

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      RU58841, an anti-androgenic compound, showed early promise for treating alopecia but faced challenges after its patent in 1997. Despite advancing to Phase II trials, safety concerns and financial struggles led Aventis to abandon its development. Proskelia, which later merged into ProStrakan, couldn't prioritize the drug, leading to its eventual stagnation and failure to reach the market.