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      community We are manipulating our hormones, surely it's prudent to track bloodwork ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  64 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether individuals using hair loss treatments like Dutasteride (Dut) or Finasteride (Fin) should regularly check their hormone levels through bloodwork. Some argue it's important to monitor the effects of these medications on hormone levels, while others believe it's unnecessary if there are no side effects, citing cost and practicality concerns.

      community 4 month progress (delayed start)

      in Progress Pictures  765 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using Minoxidil for 3.5 months, Finasteride for 3 months, derma rolling twice a week, taking Saw Palmetto daily, and using Rosemary Shampoo to treat hair loss, and is happy with the progress despite some remaining hair loss at one temple. They encourage others to start treatment early if hair loss affects their confidence, and they use a 5% Minoxidil solution and take 2.5mg of Finasteride three times a week.

      community Looking for the new RU58841 source in EU

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user is seeking a new source for RU58841 in the EU after their previous supplier stopped selling it. They mention considering Anagen, Actifolic, Minoxidilmax, and rudirect, and are using a treatment mixing RU58841 with Stemoxydine and Alfatradiol.

      community Hope Medicine HMI-115 got 28M$ investment

      in Research/Science  58 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hope Medicine received a $28M investment for HMI-115, a monoclonal antibody in phase II trials for treating androgenetic alopecia. Some users are skeptical about its effectiveness, while others find the investment and trial results encouraging.

      community RU58841 and some major questions?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user is asking about the effectiveness and dosage of RU58841 for hair loss, comparing it to Minoxidil and discussing its long-term use alongside Finasteride. They plan to use RU58841 and Finasteride for several years before potentially switching to GT20029.

      community Why nobody uses 0.25% (2.5mg/ml)?

      in Treatment  66 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of 0.25% topical finasteride compared to other concentrations and forms. Users discuss its potential for better scalp DHT reduction and fewer side effects, with some preferring topical over oral treatments.

      community 6 months of Mexican Finasteride (1.25mg every other day). It’s working slow but steady.

      in Progress Pictures  280 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared a 6-month hair loss treatment routine including Mexican finasteride (1.25mg every other day), daily minoxidil, bi-weekly dermarolling, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, noting significant crown growth and some frontal hairline improvement with initial side effects that have since subsided. They are seeking advice to improve results, particularly at the frontal hairline, without resorting to a hair transplant.

      community What should I do, should I be concerned?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user began experiencing hair loss a few years ago at age 22 and is a diffuse thinner with a Norwood scale rating of 2. They have a naturally athletic build and gain muscle easily, with a hairy chest and stomach.

      community KX-826 Phase 3 Failed. Sorry guys...

      in Research/Science  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the failure of Phase 3 trials for the hair loss treatment KX-826, with no significant difference found between the drug and placebo. Some users express disappointment and skepticism, while others discuss alternative treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community [Serious] Experience with grey-market KX-826 (Pyrilutamide)

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced reduced hair loss using grey-market KX-826 alongside Minoxidil foam, achieving better results with Minoxidil liquid but restricted to foam due to an allergy. Initial side effects included shortness of breath, racing heart, and dizziness, which subsided after the first week.

      community There is news from pyrilutamide?

      in Product  32 upvotes 1 year ago
      The discussion is about a hair loss drug called pyrilutamide. Users discuss its efficacy, safety, and expected market release around 2025-2026, with some expressing concerns about the authenticity of current market offerings.

      community DHT is higher on DUT than on FIN. Why?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the fluctuation of testosterone levels in men under 40 and the difference between serum DHT and scalp DHT. It also mentions that DHT levels are higher on Dutasteride than on Finasteride, which is unusual.

      community Pyrilutamide users, any updates?

      in Treatment 1 year ago
      Treatment for hair loss, including Pyrilutamide, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841; with some users reporting success in growing vellus hairs.

      community Pyrilutamide 5 months results (before, after pics)

      in Progress Pictures  193 upvotes 1 year ago
      Tae147 has shared results of using pyrilutamide, a 5% concentration topical solution applied twice daily, in combination with minoxidil, to reduce scalp itchiness and hair shedding. Other users have shared their experiences with the treatment, as well as questions about its availability on the market.

      community How many of you have tried RU58841?

      in Product  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of RU58841 for hair loss. One user reported using it for three months without noticing any results.

      community My Research Compilation on Nutrafol

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      Nutrafol, a hair loss supplement, has limited and potentially biased research, with one study showing a 10% increase in hair count for women after 6 months but no significant results for men. The user concludes that cheaper, well-studied options like minoxidil may be more effective, especially for men, given the lack of evidence supporting Nutrafol.

      community Blood work after one year of fin/dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      After using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, a user's blood tests showed almost unchanged DHT levels and some out-of-range hormone levels. They experienced side effects when taking dutasteride daily and also take supplements that boost testosterone.

      community Tressless Pyrilutamide data analytics – Frustrated with lack of data, so I did something about it!

      in Treatment 2 years ago
      This user has conducted data scraping of 365 Reddit posts on the hairloss drug Pyrilutamide over the last year to analyse efficacy and side effects. The findings, which are available in a 19 page report with graphs, suggest that 22% of Pyrilutamide users experience positive results while 63% experience symptoms. A larger analytics project is proposed for other drugs with enough demand.