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      community Please explain this Minoxidil phenomena

      in Minoxidil  56 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the difference in effects of Minoxidil (Min) on scalp and facial hair. The user questions why Min-induced hair growth on the scalp is temporary, while facial hair growth seems permanent, even after stopping Min. They propose theories, including different Min mechanisms on body and facial hair, the role of DHT, and the possibility of not achieving fully terminal hair. The responses include personal experiences and theories about Min's effects on hair growth.

      community Binding affinity of pyrilutamide!

      in Update  167 upvotes 2 years ago
      Pyrilutamide, a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug under development for the potential treatment of androgenic alopecia. The conversation discusses its binding affinity to the androgen receptor and the timeline for possible availability after trials are completed in the United States and China.

      community How much dht does Nizoral shampoo block?

      in Ketoconazole  101 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and Nizoral shampoo. Nizoral's effectiveness is debated, with some suggesting it works as a weak antagonist for androgen receptors, while others attribute its benefits to anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

      community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily

      in Update  47 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.

      community 4 Month Update on Pyrilutamide

      in Update  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatment with Pyrilutamide, Minoxidil, and Finasteride showed improvement after 4 months. Shedding reduced, hair feels stronger and healthier, with no side effects.

      community Anyone still waiting on Pryiltamide order

      in Chat  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is frustrated with the delayed delivery of their Pryiltamide order from Koshine. They mention the order was shipped on August 23 but have received no updates since.

      community KX-826 Pyrilutamide1% coming soon

      in Update  152 upvotes 4 months ago
      KX-826 Pyrilutamide 1% is launching soon, and users are discussing its potential benefits and drawbacks compared to other treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical about its effectiveness, while others are hopeful it will be a safer alternative.

      community How does dutasteride regrowth work?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 25-year-old man with hair loss from bleach damage is using oral minoxidil and considering adding Dutasteride for better regrowth and prevention. He seeks advice on Dutasteride's effectiveness and potential benefits over finasteride, and is also curious about RU58841.

      community My mum is mad annoying about Fin.

      in Chat  245 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 25-year-old man discusses his struggles with his mother's opposition to his use of Finasteride for hair loss treatment, despite it improving his condition and self-control after a hair transplant. He expresses frustration over her blaming the medication for various issues and the stress caused by her insistence to stop taking it.

      community What makes breezula different than formula 82f?

      in Question  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      Breezula (clascoterone) and Formula 82F (topical finasteride) are treatments for hair loss that block DHT differently; Breezula competes with DHT at the hormone receptor site without systemic effects, while 82F inhibits the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT. Breezula may work for those who don't respond to finasteride and vice versa.

      community Finally about to start Pyriltamide (ONLY Pyriltamide)

      in Chat  63 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is excited to start using Pyriltamide for hair loss after experiencing side effects from topical finasteride. Other users discuss the potential and skepticism of Pyriltamide compared to older treatments like finasteride and RU58841.

      community Why are there no FDA approved NSAA's yet?

      in Research/Science 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses why there are no FDA-approved NSAAs like RU58841 on the market, despite their potential superiority to 5AR inhibitors like finasteride. It explores the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.

      community Update: Chest discomfort from RU58841

      in Update  35 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user experienced severe chest pains and shortness of breath after using RU58841 for hair loss and was advised by a doctor that blocking androgens can weaken the heart. They decided to continue with finasteride, minoxidil, and a hair transplant instead.

      community I want to sacrifice my hair in the name of science

      in Chat  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses various theories of hair loss, including DHT sensitivity and genetic factors, with the user willing to use themselves for research due to having a hair loss gene but different hair loss patterns compared to their brothers. Specific treatments were not mentioned in the provided text.