Anyone having success with pyrilutamide?
    8/7/2026

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    Pyrilutamide →

    highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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    Pyrilutamide is being discussed for hair loss treatment, with one user reporting no success after six months and another using it alongside finasteride for two months. The conversation seeks recommendations and experiences with pyrilutamide.
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      community Guys, we finally have an alternative to finasteride

      in Research/Science  263 upvotes 1 year ago
      A combination of pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and alfatradiol is proposed as an effective alternative to finasteride for treating mild to moderate hair loss, claiming to stabilize hair loss and improve thickness without finasteride's side effects. Some users are skeptical about the effectiveness and approval of these treatments, while others are interested in trying them due to finasteride's side effects.

      community 18-year progress pics. Fin only.

      in Progress Pictures  419 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 18 years to manage hair loss and is considering starting minoxidil and possibly a hair transplant. Despite some regrowth, they are exploring additional treatments like dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to continued hair thinning.

      community The Cure isn't 5 years away; it's already here.

      in Research/Science  1005 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is a new topical treatment for hair loss, showing promise in trials but still requires finasteride for maintenance. There is skepticism about its effectiveness and safety, with concerns about needing finasteride to maintain results.

      community Waiting to start treatment until Kintor KX-826 Phase 2 data is published?

       17 upvotes 4 years ago
      People are waiting for KX-826 (Pyrilutamide) Phase 2 data to decide on hair loss treatments, with some considering finasteride or minoxidil in the meantime. Pyrilutamide is seen as a potentially stronger and safer alternative to finasteride, but concerns about side effects and availability remain.

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