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      community Any chemists want to manufacture PP405 / JXL069? (Steps inside)

       89 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the synthesis and potential use of JXL069 and PP405 for hair loss treatment, with skepticism about their effectiveness and concerns about safety. Users mention that JXL069 has shown no results in hair growth, and there is confusion about its identity and effectiveness compared to PP405.

      community Hims topical min/fin spray vs serum

       9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone switching from a hair loss treatment spray with alcohol and propylene glycol to a serum with essential oils, questioning the absorption and effectiveness of the new product. The spray and serum both contain 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil.

      community Looks like I’m allergic to propylene glycol..

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is experiencing an allergic reaction to propylene glycol in Kirkland minoxidil and is considering switching to a foam version or a low-PG minoxidil solution. They are also contemplating oral minoxidil but are concerned about its long-term safety.

      community Theoretically won't this be better than finasteride? Azelaic acid + zinc

       9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using zinc sulphate and azelaic acid to inhibit 5 alpha-reductase activity, which could potentially treat androgen-related skin conditions like hair loss. Combining these with vitamin B6 could enhance the effect, potentially offering an alternative to finasteride.

      community Just got some test results back.

       5 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user received hormone test results showing normal estradiol and testosterone levels, low SHBG, and normal free androgen index. They are considering starting finasteride but are concerned due to being slightly overweight.

      community Ordered copper peptides - how to apply?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      Gizzela is unsure about the dosage and frequency of copper peptides and asks if they can be used with Stemoxydine. They seek advice on applying these treatments together.

      community Anyone knows if koshine kx-826 has propylene glicol?

      11 months ago
      Koshine KX-826 has different versions, and the green version uses a plant-based carrier that may be less irritating for those sensitive to propylene glycol. Users report irritation with some versions of KX-826.

      community Ethanol left in sun, can I still use?

       5 upvotes 4 years ago
      Ethanol left in the sun is still usable as a vehicle for compounds like CB, as no chemical changes occur at 84°F.

      community Vitamin E, tocotrienols discussion

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Tocotrienols are being discussed as a potential treatment for hair regrowth, but users report no noticeable effects after several months of use. Some users are combining tocotrienols with other treatments like pumpkin seed oil and peppermint and rosemary oil.

      community Starting an experiment to test DHT levels with Fin and Creatine.

       144 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user experimented with finasteride to reduce hair loss and plans to test if creatine affects DHT levels while on finasteride. Initial results showed low DHT levels, indicating finasteride's effectiveness, with further tests planned for creatine's impact.

      community Progress August>Dec>today Fin 1mg, Topical Min

      in Progress Pictures  104 upvotes 2 years ago
      User shared progress pictures of hair density improvement using 1mg finasteride and topical minoxidil, but expressed concern about recent hairline miniaturization and treatment effectiveness. Another user complimented the results and inquired about initial shedding.

      community AH-001 another topical AR degrader beside GT20029, completed Phase I

       8 upvotes 10 months ago
      AH-001 is a new topical treatment designed to degrade androgen receptors, targeting the root cause of androgenetic alopecia without the side effects of oral treatments like finasteride. It has shown a strong safety profile and good local tolerability in early trials.

      community 0.25 alfatradiol or 0.5 Pyrulitamide ?

       4 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about choosing an anti-androgen for hair loss treatment, with options being alfatradiol and pyrilutamide. Alfatradiol is considered a better choice due to its established use, while pyrilutamide is more experimental.

      community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti

       13 upvotes 3 years ago
      He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.

      community Any growth (been taking iron supplements)

      in Is this regrowth? 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on iron supplements for low ferritin levels and considering finasteride and minoxidil if thinning persists. There is debate over starting with finasteride versus dutasteride, with some users advocating for dutasteride due to its potency, while others caution about potential side effects.

      community Diluting DIY topical finasteride

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is discussing making a DIY topical finasteride solution using ingredients like water, alcohol, propylene glycol, ethanol, and glycerin, and is concerned about the stability of the mixture. Other users suggest that the solution will work and discuss the importance of propylene glycol for drug dissolution and factors like temperature and light affecting finasteride stability.