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.
A user's progress pictures with Finasteride, showing positive results in 7 months; other users suggested additional treatments like biotin and nizoral shampoo, as well as changing to Dutasteride, while another mentioned it could take up to a year for further gains.
A user with stage 1 hairloss is inquiring about the release date of GT20029, hoping to use it instead of Minoxidil and finasteride, as they believe it has better results. They want to know if it will be available in the next couple of years.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss since 2021, with some initial regrowth but now considering switching to dutasteride due to concerns about further hairloss. They also use microneedling and are exploring tretinoin, while others suggest adding oral minoxidil or a hair transplant for better results.
Hairloss discussion involving finasteride's side effects and effectiveness. Users shared mixed experiences, with some reporting side effects and others seeing positive results.
The user successfully treated their hairloss using 1ml of minoxidil twice daily and dermarolling with a 1.5mm dermaroller once a week. They experienced noticeable results only after combining minoxidil with dermarolling, and they have not used finasteride.
The user completed a Clascoterone study with no observable changes in hairloss and plans to try microneedling and Minoxidil next. They will microneedle weekly and apply Minoxidil twice daily, except on the night of microneedling, and compare results after six months.
A user shared a 10-month update on treating hairloss with 1 mg Dutasteride and 2.5-5 mg oral Minoxidil daily, showing significant improvement. Some responses praise the results, others discuss dosing and side effects, and a few comments address the user's previous hostile interactions.
A user shared their disappointing results after 1.5 years of hairtreatments, including a hair transplant, finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, vegan shampoo, and more. They are considering switching to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and improving their microneedling routine.
A 25-year-old user shared progress pictures after 16 months of using 1.25mg daily finasteride for hairloss, reporting noticeable results around months 4-5 and some initial side effects that resolved. The user experienced thickening and slight regrowth of the hairline.
User tried oral dut 0.5mg, oral min 5mg, topical RU 80mg, and weekly microneedling at 1.5mm for hairloss. Others commented on the significant improvement and potential for future hair transplant.
Discouragement regarding Pyrilutamide, a drug in development for hairloss, and the potential side effects of Finasteride. People discussed anecdotal experiences with Pyrilutamide as well as suggestions to wait out Phase 3 trials before making any conclusions.
Pyrilutamide Phase 3 approved, starting early 2022 with 416 subjects for 24 weeks. Drug potentially better than RU and Breezula, with some users reporting no side effects.
A human trial of verteporfin, a drug that can inhibit wound healing by scarring and promote regeneration of original tissue and hair follicles to provide an unlimited source for hair transplants; people discussed the potential of this drug and how it could be rolled out in mainstream with more doctors getting on board.
FOL-005 claims to be more effective than Minoxidil and Finasteride but lacks anti-DHT properties, leading to potential reduced efficacy over time. Concerns are raised about misleading marketing and the safety of alternative treatments like Pyrilutamide and Clascoterone.
A user reported hair regrowth and increased thickness after 11 months using finasteride 1mg, taken 3-4 times a week, with noticeable improvement starting around the third or fourth month. No side effects were mentioned, and the user is considering reducing the dosage to find the minimum needed to maintain results.
Breezula passed a clinical trial in August and there are questions about its availability in 2021 and potential delays due to Covid. No specific treatments were discussed.
Hair cloning is being developed by companies like Kangstem Biotech and Stemson, with potential availability in a few years. Initial costs are expected to be high, but prices may decrease over time.
A user shared their 9-month post-hair transplant results with 4600 grafts, using only Nourkin hair vitamins, Vitamin D, and B12, and expressed satisfaction. The replies debated the necessity of medications like finasteride and minoxidil for maintaining hair health.
The user "ninezske" shared their progress pictures of hair regrowth after using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling. Other users commented on the results and discussed the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride.
Franquito1624: Topical minoxidil and finasteride orally
This user, Franquito1624, reported 8 months of using Minoxidil topically and 4.5 months of using Finasteride orally with good results. Other users commented on their success and asked questions about the treatments used.
Finasteride stopped working for a user after 3 years, and they are considering switching to dutasteride. Other users suggest trying dutasteride, with some sharing positive experiences and additional treatments like minoxidil and RU58841.
A user, 18, is considering switching from topical finasteride (0.025%) and minoxidil to dutasteride due to continued hair shedding. Other users shared their experiences with dutasteride, noting potential benefits and risks, including reduced sperm count.
A user is participating in a phase 3 trial for Clascoterone, a topical acne medication that may stimulate hair growth, and will share results after 6 months. They will have a section of their hair shaved and marked with a tattoo for the study.
Kintor apologized for using misleading images in their advertisements and promised stricter review processes. They are also considering developing a topical dutasteride formulation.
Pirfenidone is suggested to treat fibrosis and baldness by blocking inflammation markers and reducing collagen. It is also available as a gel for scar removal.
Finasteride is effective for treating male pattern baldness (MPB) with minimal side effects, and topical finasteride is similarly effective. Dutasteride is also effective but less understood, and Minoxidil is less effective than Finasteride.
Hope Medicine's announcement of the HMI-115 Phase II clinical trial for androgenetic alopecia in China; other related trials have been conducted or are ongoing in different countries, including Australia, US, and Europe. There is speculation that the product may be accepted across borders without additional testing.