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      community Opinions on current hair loss stack and recommendations for HT?

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old man is seeking advice on his current hair loss treatment, which includes 0.5mg Dutasteride daily, 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil daily, and daily low-level light laser therapy, as he's not seen improvement recently. He's also considering a hair transplant in South Korea at age 25 and is asking for opinions on this plan.

      community Minoxidil alternative with a week long half-life? Why isn’t it possible?

      in Satire 2 years ago
      This conversation discussed the potential for a hair loss treatment alternative to minoxidil, with many users debating the economic and health implications of such an option. Some suggested that finasteride could be used as an alternative, while others argued that this would ultimately not benefit pharmaceutical companies due to their reliance on planned obsolescence.

      community Alternative keto shampoo to nizoral?

      in Ketoconazole  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about finding an alternative ketoconazole shampoo to Nizoral due to its strong smell, with suggestions including Intelligent shampoo and Sons brand. The discussion also touches on the effectiveness of ketoconazole for dandruff and hair loss, with some users recommending prescription options for higher concentrations.

      community Is Topical Fin a Reasonable Alternative?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user discusses mild/moderate hair loss and considers switching from oral to topical finasteride due to past endocrine issues. They seek feedback on topical finasteride's effectiveness and reputable sources, with replies suggesting Minoxidilmax products as effective alternatives.

      community (Serious) News and discussion on potential treatments

      in Treatment  26 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Current hair loss treatments include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling. New treatments like TDM-105795, GT20029, and others show promise but require more testing and time before approval.

      community Tropical growth stimulants other than minoxidil

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses alternative hair growth treatments to minoxidil, including Stemoxydine, Tretinoin, adenosine, Baicalin, castor oil, Latanoprost/bimatoprost, and Redensyl. Users share their experiences and opinions on the efficacy of these treatments.

      community where does the renewed spironolactone hype come from?

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical spironolactone is gaining attention as an alternative hair loss treatment, but it's not as effective as other options like finasteride. Oral spironolactone can cause side effects in men, and there are better topical alternatives like RU, Pyril, and CB.

      community Is there anything better than fibers?

      in Chat  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss discussion mentions fibers like toppik becoming difficult to use and questions if there's a better alternative, such as a spray or dermmatch.

      community Redensyl Megathread !!!!

       44 upvotes 4 years ago
      Redensyl, which is a topical alternative to Minoxidil for hair loss. It may have advantages such as not making the hair greasy and lasting longer after discontinuing use than minoxidil. There are some positive reports from users, but also some negative ones, so it's unclear how effective this treatment will be in comparison to Minoxidil and other treatments like Finasteride or RU58841.

      community Is injections with dermapen possible?

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is considering using a dermapen with liquid solutions like minoxidil for hair loss as a cost-effective alternative to mesotherapy. They seek advice on the effectiveness and experience with such devices.

      community Progress Pics - 2 months on Rogaine

      in Progress Pictures  29 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using dutasteride for almost a year after switching from finasteride and is now also using Rogaine (Minoxidil). They are considering a hair transplant and are inquiring if their crown might thicken enough with current treatments to reduce the need for grafts.

      community KX-826 Phase 3 Failed. Sorry guys...

      in Research/Science  52 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses the failure of Phase 3 trials for the hair loss treatment KX-826, with no significant difference found between the drug and placebo. Some users express disappointment and skepticism, while others discuss alternative treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Insane MTF recovery 18 months blocking androgens

      in Progress Pictures  145 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss recovery using estrogen and anti-androgen treatment for 18 months showed significant improvement. However, results vary and alternative treatments like RU58841 and Dutasteride may work without systemic feminization.

      community Maintaining hair until Breezula without Fin

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 21-year-old male experienced side effects from topical finasteride and is seeking alternative treatments to maintain hair until Breezula is available. He is considering using minoxidil, Nizoral, micro-needling, and vitamin D supplementation, and may try CB or RU58841 if necessary.

      community Follicum releases some data from previous phase 2a trial

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.

      community 12 month mark on cheap Mexican finasteride (Novaride). It works!

      in Update  215 upvotes 3 months ago
      User reports 12 months of using Mexican finasteride (Novaride), minoxidil spray, and ketoconazole shampoo with significant crown improvement and slight frontal hairline improvement. No current side effects; plans to continue treatment for further gains.

      community Homemade Topical Finasteride Formula?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      User wants to make homemade topical finasteride to minimize side effects and asks about using glycerin, stirring time, storage, and alternative solvents. Another user's comment is unclear.

      community To everyone who cant use FIN and doesnt want to use RU

      in Treatment  33 upvotes 3 months ago
      A new hair loss treatment, KX-826, is being discussed as a stronger and safer alternative to RU58841 and finasteride. Opinions are mixed, with some users skeptical about its effectiveness and others considering it as part of their regimen.

      community Doc suggested to start using Fin

      in Treatment  184 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is seeking advice on hair loss treatment and has been prescribed finasteride. They currently use minoxidil, rosemary oil, and castor oil, and are considering adding dermarolling. Respondents suggest daily use of minoxidil and finasteride, with some recommending additional treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, dermapen, dutasteride, and vitamins.

      community Fermented Rice Water ..... ???

      in Treatment  112 upvotes 1 year ago
      User discusses Fermented Rice Water as a hair loss treatment, with one person claiming it helped regrow their hair. Others share their experiences and opinions, with some skepticism and alternative explanations.

      community What’s more reliable right now, pyrilutamide or RU?

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      Treatments for hair loss, with the user considering Pyrilutamide and RU58841 as options. It is noted that although Pyrilutamide has been studied more and is allegedly more effective, there are doubts about its authenticity in the market. KX-826 is suggested as an alternative as it has a stronger effect than RU58841 and there is scientific research on it.

      community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)

      in Research/Science  449 upvotes 2 years ago
      Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.