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      community The story of RU58841/PSK3841

      in Research/Science 4 months ago
      RU58841, an anti-androgenic compound, showed early promise for treating alopecia but faced challenges after its patent in 1997. Despite advancing to Phase II trials, safety concerns and financial struggles led Aventis to abandon its development. Proskelia, which later merged into ProStrakan, couldn't prioritize the drug, leading to its eventual stagnation and failure to reach the market.

      community Caffeine + Dimethylglycine (DMG) Shampoo research

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user discusses the potential of caffeine and DMG in shampoo for treating hair loss, citing a pending patent and personal plans to test it. They find it more convenient than using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling.

      community New Dutasteride Long Term Study (5 years) it works.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  106 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a five-year study on dutasteride, a medication for male hair loss. The study found that 89.9% of patients saw improvement or prevention of hair loss progression, with varying success rates based on different balding patterns. Side effects were mostly sexual and decreased over time. Dutasteride was concluded to be a long-term, safe, and effective treatment for male hair loss.

      community Ligand Chem cease trading Pyrilutamide

      in Product  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide, a possible hair loss treatment, ceasing to be traded due to patent laws; and the hope that this indicates it may be a legitimate treatment.

      community I might have found hair transplant bug guys

      in Transplants  6 upvotes 7 years ago
      Using finasteride before a hair transplant can prevent further hair loss and make the transplant look more natural. Patients should continue using finasteride until hair cloning becomes available.

      community Does RU work? I see people buying it and reporting success, but if so why was it discontinued?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      RU58841 is a controversial hair loss treatment with mixed reviews; some users report success, often in combination with other treatments like finasteride or minoxidil, while others experience side effects like chest pain. The treatment's discontinuation is speculated to be due to patent expiration and lack of profitability, despite some users continuing to use it as part of a broader regimen.

      community How is verteporfin doing in trials?

      in Chat  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the progress of verteporfin in hair loss trials, with users expressing curiosity about its effectiveness and updates. Specific treatments mentioned include FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) combined with verteporfin, with one reported case of donor area regrowth after a year, and three patients being monitored post-treatment by Dr. Bloxham with monthly updates on YouTube.

      community Kintor develop GT20026 Anti-Androgen receptor drug with NO SIDES

      in Treatment  17 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029, a new topical drug for hair loss and acne without notable side effects, which has been accepted for investigational use in China. Some users express skepticism about the legitimacy of the company and the potential for other drugs like RU58841 to be developed due to patent expiration and lack of profitability.

      community Why not Travopost? More effective than min, and stackable.

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Travoprost may be more effective than minoxidil for hair growth and can be used alongside it, but its effectiveness is debated due to inconsistent dosing results. Travoprost is expensive and not widely used, with alternatives like latanoprost and bimatoprost being more accessible.

      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 Topical Dutasteride - Non-Hormonal, Side Effect Free 5ARI

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness and skepticism around topical dutasteride for hair loss, with mentions of combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and oral medications. Some users doubt its efficacy due to lack of independent studies and potential conflicts of interest.

      community Why haven’t we seen anything about this

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 4 years ago
      A double blind, placebo-controlled study that looked into the potential effectiveness of topical fluridil for treating male androgenetic alopecia, showing increased anagen to telogen ratios with no reported side effects on libido or sexual performance.

      community Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Does Not Significantly Affect BP

      in Minoxidil  178 upvotes 1 month ago
      Low-dose oral minoxidil is used for hair loss and does not significantly affect blood pressure but may increase heart rate and cause hypotensive symptoms. Some users experience side effects like palpitations and shortness of breath, while others find it effective; topical minoxidil with tretinoin is also considered.

      community Does dutasteride stop hair loss forever?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  38 upvotes 1 month ago
      Dutasteride and finasteride can significantly slow or halt hair loss, with some users experiencing regrowth, but results vary. Lifestyle factors and individual genetic predispositions also play a role in hair loss outcomes.

      community Dutasteride High Libido. How come we don't talk about this?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  208 upvotes 2 months ago
      Dutasteride and finasteride can affect libido differently, with some experiencing increased libido and others decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. Dutasteride may increase testosterone levels but can also cause side effects like liver enzyme changes, while topical finasteride may have fewer sexual side effects.

      community Min/Fin is pure magic. Seriously. Read below

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user reported significant hair growth improvements using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil daily, despite minor side effects. The doctor advised against combining multiple treatments to identify what works.

      community Dutasteride RAISES LIBIDO!

      in Treatments  222 upvotes 6 months ago
      Dutasteride can significantly increase libido, more so than finasteride. Users reported higher libido when switching from finasteride to dutasteride.

      community Is 2.5 mg dut really more effective than .5?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user on .5 mg of dutasteride for hair loss saw no improvement and is considering increasing to 2.5 mg but is unsure of its effectiveness. Another user mentioned that 2.5 mg reduces scalp DHT more and increases hair count more than .5 mg, but the cost and side effects should be considered.