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A man in his 50s, who has been on Finasteride for 15 years, is considering adding a custom topical Minoxidil blend to his treatment due to recent hairline recession. He questions whether the custom blend is more effective than generic Minoxidil, expresses concerns about shedding and body hair growth, and seeks advice on application timing with styling products and whether to pursue other treatments like PRP or laser.

User "al_ick" shares progress with topical fin, min, tret, and micro needling for hair loss, showing good results. They use hims fin and min combination spray, applying 5-7 sprays for better coverage.

User harlital shared their 9-month hair loss journey using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling but experienced worse results. Commenters suggested patience, checking for other causes, and considering dutasteride after 12-24 months if no improvement.

User frustrated with lack of improvement after 1 year and 3 months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling for hair loss. Replies suggest considering oral Minoxidil, switching to Dutasteride, and potential hair transplant.

User used sublingual minoxidil for 5 months and saw progress. Also used topical dutasteride, alfatradiol, tretinoin, and reduced oral finasteride dose.

People discussed using peppermint, lavender, rosemary, and pumpkin seed oils for hair regrowth or thickening. They shared personal experiences and recommendations on using these oils alone or in combination.

A user's six month progress with Pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment; they experienced positive results such as stopped itching and shedding, as well as regrowth, without any side effects.

Exploring different treatments for hair loss, such as cosmeRNA and HMI-115 which are small interference messenger RNA that inhibits the DHT receptor and an antibody that binds to the prolactin (PRL) receptor respectively; and researching mechanism and environment of hyperresponders.

Young people who have used finasteride and minoxidil to treat hair loss, with generally positive results reported by those taking the treatments.

A hair transplant surgery involving 3000 grafts and the daily use of oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for four months since that procedure.

The conversation discusses a year-long hair loss treatment from February 28, 2022, to February 28, 2023, which included daily oral finasteride (1mg), biotin supplements, and the Curly Girl Method. Progress pictures were shared to show the results.

Female considering adding topical anti-androgen, seeks advice on RU58841 or pyrilutamid's binding affinity compared to spironolactone.

The user has been on Dutasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss but is experiencing continued thinning and is considering increasing Minoxidil usage, switching to oral Minoxidil, increasing Dutasteride dosage, or trying other treatments like pyril or RU58841. They are seeking advice from others with similar experiences.

The user is considering using topical dutasteride to prevent hair loss progression from Norwood 1 to Norwood 2 at age 25, and is concerned about the long-term effectiveness and potential shedding from the treatment. They are currently using a shampoo with caffeine, rosemary, and saw palmetto, and have noticed hair thinning and changes since age 20.

The conversation is about how to effectively apply 1mL of a topical hair loss treatment, Pyrilutamide, to cover the entire scalp. One user suggests making a 2.5 mg/mL solution and using 2mL for better coverage.

12 companies having drugs or therapies in clinical trials during 2023, with various molecules and phases of trial; the probability that some may fail; and progress being made in the field.

Pyrilutimide, a treatment for hair loss; it's effectiveness compared to other treatments such as Finasteride and RU58841; and some users’ experiences with the treatment.

Verteporfin may improve hair transplant outcomes and reduce scarring, potentially allowing patients to avoid finasteride. Dr. Barghouthi seeks collaborations, volunteers, and financial support for research on verteporfin.org.

Natural treatments for hair loss, specifically peppermint oil and rosemary oil; how they can be used as a supplementary or alternative treatment to pharmaceuticals such as finasteride and minoxidil; and the personal experience of the user Divallo, who has seen an increase in density and thickness after using these oils for around 2.5 years. The post also touches on the potential antifungal properties of the oils and their effects on cutaneous blood flow.

Finasteride, a medication for hair loss that has both positive and negative effects. Users discussed their own personal experiences with the drug as well as potential side-effects of taking it, such as erectile dysfunction or gynecomastia. Suggestions were also made about starting at a lower dosage to minimize these risks.

User experienced high E2 levels after taking finasteride and sought advice on lowering E2 with supplements like Tonkat ali, Fadogia, and Boron. They also used DIM, zinc, and magnesium but avoided using an AI.

Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.

A user using finasteride and dutasteride to treat hair loss, but still losing hair rapidly after stopping minoxidil. Replies suggest that the user should try oral minoxidil or switch to dutasteride for better results.

A user's regimen to help with their diffuse thinning, which includes taking Pyrilutamide BID, 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil since August 2021, LLLT every two days, topical fin, progesterone, melatonin, minoxidil (started one week ago), pumpkin seed oil and not dermarolling; other commenters suggested Nizoral for dandruff control and caution when using pre-mixed products with Pyrilutamide.

The user mixed Pyrilutamide with a KB solution and noticed some undissolved powder, questioning if more shaking or liquid is needed. They use Pyrilutamide from Anagenic.

The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, dermaneedling, and keto shampoo with great results. They seek a propylene glycol-free, volume-boosting shampoo for thin and fine hair.

A user's 6-month journey to treat their hair loss using 1mg finasteride twice daily, topical minoxidil, vitamin D3, keto diet, and microneedling. They experienced shedding at the end of month 3 but have seen progress in recent months despite this.

A user who buzzed their hair, raising their confidence. Other users suggested trying finasteride to thicken the existing hair or using hair systems as an alternative. Additionally, toppik was suggested as a way to fill in thinning areas.

A user who has seen results of hair regrowth after 6 months of using finasteride 1.25mg daily, and topical foam minoxidil twice a day for 3 months before switching to once a day; other users have advised against increasing the dose of finasteride due to lack of additional scalp DHT reduction and increased risk of side effects.

Hair loss can be treated by correcting glucose metabolism in hair follicles and using equol as a safer DHT blocker. Production of these treatments is starting soon, and a Discord channel is available for more information.