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      community The New, Improved CB-03-01/Setipiprant Group Buy

       27 upvotes 8 years ago
      The group buy for CB-03-01, a topical anti-androgen for hair loss, was postponed and refunded due to issues with the product's form and solubility. The product, also known as Breezula, is an alternative to finasteride with fewer side effects, but its official release is delayed until 2021.

      community Do we have anything in the pipeline that is used as a replacement for minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  16 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on alternatives to Minoxidil, such as Bimatoprost and Latanoprost, and the use of Finasteride, Dutasteride, RU58841, and microneedling. The user plans to add Latanoprost to their regimen, which already includes oral and topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, Ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling.

      community Minor progress at around 3 months min/fin chewable

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced minor hair regrowth after three months using chewable minoxidil and finasteride, but had to stop dutasteride due to severe side effects. They added topical minoxidil and microneedling to their routine and are considering topical anti-androgens for further improvement.

      community 3 month update: fin/min and derma stamp .5

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  262 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user reported using 1.1 mg finasteride, 5 mg minoxidil, 1 mg biotin, dermastamping twice a week, and Nizoral shampoo and anti-itch liquid. The replies praised the progress and suggested a follow-up at six months.

      community 3 Doctors 3 Diagnoses: Please help.

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user experiencing hair loss received three different diagnoses: androgenic alopecia, traction alopecia, and scarring alopecia, and tried treatments like minoxidil and finasteride without success. They are considering dutasteride but were advised to seek anti-inflammatory medication instead.

      community Should I start minoxidil before finasteride?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old male from Bangladesh is experiencing hair loss and was advised by a dermatologist to use ketoconazole shampoo, anti-fungal treatments, biotin, and 5% minoxidil, with finasteride to be considered after six months. The user is unsure whether to follow this advice or start finasteride immediately alongside minoxidil.

      community anyone else see progress? or am i tripping

      in Is this regrowth?  53 upvotes 1 year ago
      User sees hair regrowth progress after 3 months using minoxidil, finasteride, derma rolling, keto shampoo, scalp massaging, and anti-thinning shampoo/conditioner. Others agree there's visible improvement.

      community Anyone here going the “natural” route?

      in Scalp Massage  48 upvotes 2 years ago
      People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.

      community Need advice with finishing off my hair loss :)

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      User is a Norwood 2-2.5, using 1.25 mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil lotion daily since June last year, experiencing significant regrowth. They are considering additional treatments like saw palmetto, microneedling, dutasteride, aminexil, stemoxydine, mesotherapy, ketoconazole shampoo, and alfatradiol to improve hair thickness.

      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 How promising is th RCH-01/Replicel treatment? Is there any new info that suggests it will be as successful as it claims? What other promising treatments are close?

      in Technology  14 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about the potential of the RCH-01/Replicel hair loss treatment and its lack of updates since 2013, with the user expressing hope for its success and considering using Minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling in the meantime. Other treatments mentioned as promising are Breezula and Tsuji.

      community Age 18 vs Age 25, the importance of starting early

      in Progress Pictures  870 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      An 18-year-old began using Finasteride and Topical Minoxidil for hair loss, later switching to Oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride by age 25. The conversation emphasizes early treatment, potential side effects, and differing opinions on medication effectiveness.
      Can I Start Hair Regrowth Treatments at 30? Looking for Recommendations!

      community Can I Start Hair Regrowth Treatments at 30? Looking for Recommendations!

      in General  119 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 30-year-old is considering starting hair regrowth treatments and is seeking advice on medications like minoxidil and finasteride, as well as other therapies. Users suggest starting with the "big 4" treatments and share that many have seen success even when starting later in life.

      community 6 months progress after minoxidil/finasteride stopped working

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 24-year-old with male pattern baldness experienced side effects from oral finasteride and switched to a topical minoxidil/finasteride combination, later incorporating daily shampooing and scalp brushing to manage hair loss and dandruff. After initial shedding, the regimen led to reduced hair loss and new hair growth, with the user now using a densita mf combination (5% minoxidil/0.1% finasteride + redensyl) nightly.

      community How to Keep Your Hair on Steroids

      in Treatment  17 upvotes 3 months ago
      To minimize hair loss while using steroids, use finasteride or dutasteride and apply topical anti-androgens like RU58841. Avoid high doses of hair-toxic steroids; prefer testosterone, nandrolone, and boldenone.
      The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      community The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      in Research  622 upvotes 4 months ago
      RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.

      community Which dermastamp/roller do you suggest?

      in Microneedling  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 30-year-old female with telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia is using spironolactone, oral minoxidil, vitamin D, iron sulfate, and a hairmax laser band. She seeks recommendations for a dermastamp or derma roller, advised to use no higher than 0.5 mm.

      community Fagron TrichoTest says Finasteride won't help

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user received a Fagron TrichoTest indicating that Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil are not effective for them, recommending Latanoprost, Spironolactone, IGrantine-F1 TM, and Trichoxidil instead. Other users expressed skepticism about the test's validity and suggested sticking with proven treatments like Finasteride and Dutasteride.

      community Why are more people not using RU58841

      in Product  14 upvotes 8 months ago
      People are not using RU58841 for hair loss because it's not FDA approved, lacks long-term safety data, and is difficult to obtain and verify. They prefer FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling.

      community RU-58841 Lung Disease Possibility | Chest pain, "heart issues", etc

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 9 months ago
      Some users of RU-58841 report cardiovascular symptoms like heart palpitations and chest tightness, which may be linked to its metabolites causing lung disease. The safety of RU-58841 is uncertain due to lack of long-term data and concerns about product purity, especially from gray market sources.

      community Is there a consensus on a "best conditioner" to use?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about finding the best conditioner for hair loss, with a mention that Ketoconazole shampoo is recommended for reversing hair loss. Users suggest that most "hair growth" conditioners are ineffective and discuss using anti-dandruff conditioners with piroctone olamine.