Grapefruit juice doesn't significantly affect finasteride or dutasteride. Drinking topical minoxidil is risky; saw palmetto is less effective than finasteride or dutasteride for hairloss.
Serum DHT is mostly inactive; sebum DHT is a better measure for hairloss. Users discuss using finasteride, dutasteride, and topical treatments like KX826 and RU58841 for better scalp DHT suppression.
Kintor's KX826 (pyrilutamide) is ineffective at 0.5% and overpriced at 1%, leading to user frustration and calls for fair pricing. Users suggest sticking with proven treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
The user is considering minoxidil, clascoterone, and fluridil for hairloss, avoiding finasteride and RU58841. They are also contemplating a hair transplant and exploring the resilience of transplanted hair without finasteride.
A user decided to buzz their thinning hair after starting Dutasteride, feeling liberated by the change. Other users shared similar experiences, with some using treatments like Finasteride and Minoxidil to manage hairloss.
Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hair growth treatment by Q2 2025, showing similar efficacy to finasteride. Users discuss the benefits and skepticism of releasing hairloss treatments as cosmetics rather than drugs.
A 19-year-old experienced worsening hairloss after 4 months on finasteride, despite initial improvement with minoxidil. The consensus is to continue treatment for at least a year, as shedding is common and often temporary.
The conversation discusses the anticipation and skepticism around the release of GT20029 for hairloss treatment. The original poster has been using Finasteride and Minoxidil but is hopeful for GT20029, while others express doubts about its timely release and suggest alternatives like KX826 and hair transplants.
The user has been experiencing hairloss for years, tried ketoconazole shampoo without success, and has been on finasteride for 3 months but is unsure if it's working. A reply suggests waiting 6-12 months to properly assess finasteride's effectiveness.
Saul Goodman was humorously depicted using high doses of minoxidil, finasteride, and spironolactone for hairloss. The conversation jokes about the unrealistic dosages and their potential side effects.
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.
The post and conversation are about the high cost and skepticism surrounding pyrilutamide as a hairloss treatment, with comparisons to minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The original poster defends pyrilutamide's effectiveness and criticizes others for dismissing it without proper understanding.
The conversation discusses the use of RU58841 for hairloss, focusing on its side effects, standardization issues, and user experiences. The user also inquires about the use of other treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness and skepticism around topical dutasteride for hairloss, with mentions of combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and oral medications. Some users doubt its efficacy due to lack of independent studies and potential conflicts of interest.
RU58841, a potential hairloss 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.
A user shared their experience with finasteride for hairloss, noting it slowed but didn't stop their hairloss, and they quit after 1.5 years. Suggestions included trying dutasteride, adding minoxidil, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
The conversation humorously discusses the side effects of finasteride, particularly sexual dysfunction. Users share mixed experiences, with some reporting issues and others not.
The conversation discusses a person successfully using a combination of Minoxidil, finasteride, and other treatments for hairloss, resulting in significantly improved hair. Despite some criticism, many admire his dedication to health and anti-aging research.
A 22-year-old male shared his one-year progress using finasteride for hairloss, showing significant improvement after 4-6 months. He experienced initial shedding but saw regrowth starting around the 4-month mark.
The user discussed switching from RU58841 with Minoxidil to Finasteride due to cost, noting better physical feelings and hair growth with RU58841. They are considering returning to RU58841 and checking DHT levels after a month.
Anti-androgens like Finasteride, Dutasteride, Metformin, and Topical Spironolactone cause hairline recession and increased cholesterol levels. The hairline recovers after stopping the drugs.
A user shared their 3-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily and applying topical minoxidil once daily, noting no side effects and darker hair. Another user praised the progress, anticipating even better results at the 6-month mark.
HMI 115 is being discussed as a potential hairloss treatment, with skepticism due to past disappointments like cosmeRNA, brezula, and pyrilutamide. The user is questioning if they should be hopeful for new developments in the next six years.
The conversation discusses concerns about oral minoxidil potentially aging the face by affecting collagen, questioning its systemic effects. The user has successfully used topical minoxidil for years and is hesitant to switch to oral minoxidil.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments, specifically Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Concerns are raised about the lack of studies on RU58841 and its potential effects.
Mixing minoxidil with castor oil (and possibly rosemary oil) to prevent dry scalp. Concerns about whether this affects the potency or absorption of minoxidil.
A 19-year-old male has been losing hair since 16-17 and feels more depressed after 6 months of using topical minoxidil and finasteride, which made his hair dry and greasy. Another user suggested switching to oral finasteride and provided tips for using topical minoxidil to reduce greasiness.
A user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement over 85 days using 1mg finasteride daily, 1ml minoxidil nightly, and weekly microneedling. Another user commented on the positive results and shared their own treatment hopes.
Celebrities often maintain perfect hairlines through expensive transplants and common drugs like finasteride and dutasteride. Despite potential side effects, the importance of their appearance makes these treatments worthwhile.