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December 2018 in “Assay and Drug Development Technologies”
Natural herbal compounds might treat certain medical conditions by reducing DHT levels, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology”
The conclusion is that treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can prevent baldness progression and improve hair density, but more research is needed on other therapies.
The user is seeking advice for the best topical treatment to combat their ongoing hair loss, despite already using oral dutasteride, RU-58841, and minoxidil. They are considering adding CB-03-01 or topical Spiro to their regimen to lower testosterone levels at the follicles.
The user, on testosterone replacement therapy, found finasteride and minoxidil ineffective for hair loss. They are trying a new topical gel with dutasteride, tretinoin, and a higher concentration of minoxidil, and plan to document the results.
The conversation is about obtaining custom-compoundedtopical finasteride in Germany due to side effects from oral finasteride. The user seeks a lower concentration solution separate from minoxidil, and others suggest self-mixing or trying alternatives like dutasteride.
A user questions if a topicalcompound with finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, caffeine, and triamcinolone is excessive for hair loss treatment. Another user shares their experience using topical finasteride without issues and notes that alternating finasteride and dutasteride is common.
The user is using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and a topicalcompound with minoxidil, latanoprost, finasteride, and biotin. They are considering stopping the topical minoxidil due to lack of noticeable results on the head but are concerned about potential hair loss or shedding.