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      community Still losing ground on finasteride

       4 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user is experiencing hair shedding and loss of density after adjusting finasteride dosage due to side effects and is considering whether to maintain the current dose or increase it. Suggestions include being patient with the current dose, considering adding minoxidil, and possibly trying dutasteride if issues persist.

      community 1 year on Fin and Min. Diffuse thinner.

      in Is this regrowth?  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing hair loss who has been using finasteride for a year and minoxidil once a day for five months, but still experiences shedding and thin hair. The user is considering switching to dutasteride next year and shares their progress with others using similar treatments.

      community Alcohol consumption triggering sheds.

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Alcohol consumption can trigger hair shedding and affect hair treatment effectiveness, especially in those with autoimmune diseases. Treatments mentioned include RU58841, oral minoxidil, and stemoxydine, with finasteride also noted by another user.

      community Would RU58841 work on a test cycle?

      in Technology  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      OP experienced side effects from finasteride and is considering using RU58841 to prevent hair loss during a testosterone cycle. They have also used minoxidil, Nizoral, alfatradiol, and fluridil successfully.

      community PP405 - A True Breakthrough or Another Disappointment?

       34 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 shows potential for hair growth, with 31% of advanced balding men experiencing over 20% increase in hair density in 8 weeks. However, skepticism persists due to selective data presentation and lack of long-term results, with comparisons to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Is this much of a hair shed a good sign after starting nuclear stack? Ok

       35 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair shedding after starting a treatment regimen including topical dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and keto shampoo. Shedding is considered normal, and users suggest adjustments like increasing dutasteride dosage or using oral medications for better results.

      community Early onset diffuse thinners + nonresponders to oral meds?

       7 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 19-year-old has been experiencing diffuse thinning since age 16 and has not seen improvement despite using minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other treatments. Suggestions include increasing dutasteride dosage, using RU58841, and considering topical treatments or a hair transplant.

      community Are permanent hair gains even possible?

      in Chat  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair regrowth from treatments like minoxidil, RU58841, and finasteride is not permanent; stopping these treatments typically results in hair loss resuming. Beard hair can become permanent with minoxidil use, unlike scalp hair, which requires ongoing treatment to maintain gains.

      community Where do YOU guys get trustworthy RU58841?

       11 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses sourcing RU58841 for hair loss treatment, with users recommending suppliers like Anagenic, Rokchem, and Hair Rescue. Some users mix RU58841 with minoxidil, while others advise against it due to potential reduced effectiveness.

      community What’s needed to mix ru and k&b solution?

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Mixing RU58841 with a solution for hair loss treatment, with suggestions to use propylene glycol and ethanol instead of k&b solution due to scalp irritation. Recommendations include using ketoconazole shampoo for itchiness and considering oral minoxidil if topical causes irritation.

      community Will pp405 have to be inserted rectally for full benefits?

       33 upvotes 9 months ago
      Pp405 is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, with humorous suggestions about rectal administration for increased effectiveness. Users joke about unconventional methods and express willingness to try anything for hair regrowth.

      community concerns about starting minoxidil

       1 upvotes 5 years ago
      An 18-year-old woman experiencing hair loss due to stress, possible PCOS, and low vitamin D is concerned about starting 5% minoxidil foam, prescribed by her doctor, due to potential facial hair growth. She is also using a topical steroid for scalp sensitivity and pain.

      community abusing caffeine boosts DHT levels!

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Caffeine intake may increase DHT levels, but its impact on hair loss is minimal compared to genetic factors. Excessive caffeine can cause health issues, and its effects on hair loss are not directly applicable to humans based on rat studies.

      community Switching from 5% to 2% minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user switched from 5% to 2% minoxidil due to a purchasing mistake and is concerned about potential hair loss or shedding. Suggestions include using 2% minoxidil more frequently or in larger amounts to compensate.

      community Pp405 trials question - 2a/2b,

       6 upvotes 10 months ago
      PP405 trials have completed phase 2a, showing promising results with a 31% stat for hair density increase, and are moving directly to phase 3. Detailed results will be presented at a medical conference in 2026.

      community Jxl069 (pp405 api) week 8 update

       205 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared minimal results from using JXL-069 for hair loss, noting a slight lengthening of vellus hairs and plans to switch to a prodrug variant due to limited effectiveness. They also mentioned using finasteride and minoxidil, which have plateaued in results.

      community Progress ? - is my hair getting worse

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss, particularly at the crown, and is using topical finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo but avoids minoxidil due to side effects. Opinions vary, with some suggesting the hair looks worse, while others see no change or slight improvement; additional treatments like oral finasteride and micro-needling are suggested.

      community RU58841 is the only thing that worked for me, a DUPA sufferer

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 was the only treatment that slowed hair loss and reduced irritation for a DUPA sufferer after trying finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride with no success. The user continues using 6mg oral minoxidil, 0.5mg dutasteride, and an 8% RU58841 solution.

      community Miniaturization(?) after 12 months on oral fin/min compound

       13 upvotes 1 month ago
      After 12 months on an oral compound of finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, the user experienced a seasonal shed and noticed thinner hairs at the hairline, raising concerns about ongoing miniaturization. Another user shared a similar experience and mentioned switching to dutasteride after genetic testing showed finasteride was ineffective.

      community Weed/THC effects on hair growth/hair loss, and vitality of organ-culture human follicle studies (research review)

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Cannabis and THC may have mixed effects on hair, with some studies suggesting potential negative impacts on hair growth in isolated hair follicles, but these results are hard to apply to living humans. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hair loss, and the effects of cannabis might be neutral or vary based on individual factors.