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      community Topical Finasteride that doesn’t go systematic is the cure

       3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical finasteride that doesn't penetrate the skin could potentially treat hair loss without side effects. Current challenges include finding a formulation that remains on the scalp without increasing blood levels.

      community Is there any new drug that looks promising ?

       26 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029, a drug in Phase II trials that targets androgen receptors with minimal systemic effects, and TDM-105795, a growth stimulant with a different mechanism than minoxidil that may revive papilla stem cells. Both are potential new treatments for hair loss.

      community Solution vehicle used by compounding pharmacy

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using 0.1% dutasteride, 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.005% caffeine in the morning, and 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.01% tretinoin at night. They are concerned about the solution vehicle's effectiveness in preventing systemic absorption and ensuring the products stay around the hair follicles.

      community Minimizing systemic DHT reduction with topicals

       5 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses minimizing systemic DHT reduction using topical treatments for hair loss, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, Finasteride, and a proprietary carrier for DUT by XYON Health. The focus is on finding effective DHT blockers with minimal systemic absorption.

      community Community ranking on what new drugs/studies we are most hopeful about?

       10 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses potential hair loss treatments, including clascoterone, GT20029, ET-02, VDPHL01, and PP405, with hopes for new options by 2028. Current treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are expected to remain effective, with clascoterone and VDPHL01 as promising alternatives.

      community People who don’t microneedle, why?

       146 upvotes 11 months ago
      Microneedling is often combined with minoxidil for hair growth, but concerns about scalp damage, pain, and effectiveness deter some users. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, tretinoin, and laser treatments are preferred by others.

      community Opinions on best microneedling protocol? Some thoughts...

       11 upvotes 3 years ago
      Microneedling can enhance hair growth by improving minoxidil absorption and stimulating blood flow. Users discuss optimal needle depths, with some favoring shallow frequent needling for better absorption and others preferring deeper needling for stem cell activation.

      community Topical Dutasteride & Microneedling Works

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Topical dutasteride, especially at higher concentrations, can be effective for hair loss when combined with microneedling to enhance absorption. Users discuss the side effects of finasteride and dutasteride, with some preferring topical treatments to avoid systemic side effects.

      community Hydrophobic Finasteride. Why don’t we have it?

       6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of creating a hydrophobic version of finasteride to reduce systemic side effects while maintaining scalp health. It compares this idea to fluridil, which is designed to be hydrophobic and has less systemic absorption.

      community Is it possible to create an estrogen mesotherapy/topical that doesn't go systemic?

       7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of using topical estrogen treatments for hair loss without systemic absorption, highlighting challenges and possible solutions like using estriol. It also mentions other treatments like topical finasteride, microneedling, and scalp massage, while noting the limitations and side effects of current options.

      community Nanoxidil Is Probably Better Than Minoxidil. Big Pharma Is Why You’ve Never Heard Of It.

      5 months ago
      Nanoxidil may be more effective than Minoxidil for hair loss due to better follicle penetration, but it lacks widespread recognition and research because it's owned by a small company and classified as a cosmetic. The pharmaceutical system favors Minoxidil due to its established market presence and profitability, leaving Nanoxidil largely unstudied and unknown.

      community Microneedling. What is your approach?

      in Microneedling  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about using microneedling for hair loss treatment, including questions on disinfection and post-treatment care. The user mentions using oral minoxidil and finasteride, and considering dutasteride.

      community Has anyone done research on Absci's AI‑driven antibody platform? Seeking your thoughts!

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is interested in Absci's AI-driven antibody platform, ABS-201, for treating androgenetic alopecia, which shows promising preclinical results and potential for hair regrowth and pigmentation restoration. However, concerns are raised about the drug's development timeline and its advantages compared to existing treatments.

      community Laser Diode Cap, I already use Oral Fin, Topical Min 5%, Nizoral and Microneedling

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is seeking advice on maximizing hair growth while using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral, and microneedling, and is considering adding a laser diode cap, topical finasteride, retinol, and caffeine. Suggestions include using tretinoin with minoxidil for better absorption, switching to dutasteride, and considering RU58841 or pyrilutamide.

      community Combining Microneedling with LLLT

       14 upvotes 1 year ago
      Combining microneedling with Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for hair growth, with discussions on device legitimacy and effectiveness. Alternatives like PEMF and the use of oral and topical treatments such as dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride are also considered.

      community Upcoming and current hair growth stimulants (2026)

      in Research/Science  94 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses various hair growth treatments, including topical and oral minoxidil, microneedling, LLLT, PRP, exosomes, latanoprost, copper peptides, and upcoming treatments like PP405 and Vdphl01. It also covers managing side effects of minoxidil, such as dry scalp, and mentions the use of dutasteride and finasteride for hair loss.

      community Topical finasteride making. Powder not disolving

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      OP is trying to dissolve finasteride powder for a topical solution but faces issues with it not dissolving properly in ethanol or water. Users suggest methods like using a magnetic stirrer, shaking the mixture, or filtering out fillers, with some noting that finasteride is soluble in alcohol.

      community Most Promising Future Hair Loss Treatments In 2026

       83 upvotes 3 days ago
      Promising hair loss treatments in 2026 include GT20029, a topical androgen receptor degrader, and VDPHL01, an extended-release oral minoxidil, both offering safer alternatives with fewer side effects. Other treatments like sublingual minoxidil, OND-1, JW0061, TDM-105795, and AMP-303 are also being explored.

      community Method for creating 0.01% duta topical solution, will this work?

      in Microneedling  4 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses creating a 0.01% topical dutasteride solution mixed with minoxidil for hair loss treatment, with concerns about absorption and effectiveness. Some users suggest that dutasteride needs specific formulation for better absorption, while others recommend oral use for practicality.

      community The use of peptides to enhance hair growth from wounding

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses using peptides BPC-157 and TB-500, combined with microneedling, to potentially enhance hair regrowth. The user plans to try BPC-157 due to its lower cost and reports of hair growth, despite limited human trials and concerns about side effects from other treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.