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      community Similar 5ar inhibitors to fin?

      5 years ago
      Natural vitamins like pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and ecklonia cava are discussed for their potential to lower DHT levels. They may work similarly to finasteride but are significantly weaker.

      community Bruteforcing alopecia or the new advent of science progress

       22 upvotes 1 year ago
      Combining therapies like scyllo-inositol, alpha-ketoglutarate, and autophagy-inducing supplements may enhance hair growth and prevent hair loss. Reporting individual results can accelerate progress in hair loss treatments.

      community AH-001 another topical AR degrader beside GT20029, completed Phase I

       8 upvotes 10 months ago
      AH-001 is a new topical treatment designed to degrade androgen receptors, targeting the root cause of androgenetic alopecia without the side effects of oral treatments like finasteride. It has shown a strong safety profile and good local tolerability in early trials.

      community What are the alternatives to spironolactone for AGA?

       7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced side effects from spironolactone and is seeking alternatives for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), considering saw palmetto but unsure of its effectiveness. They are also exploring the possibility of using topical spironolactone, despite availability challenges.

      community A few days on RU58841 and JXL069, are my eyes deceiving me?

       6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, JXL069, and nizoral shampoo. The user reports seeing new black dots in areas where hair hasn't grown in years, suggesting potential regrowth.

      community Extreme caution: my experience using Ru58841 only once

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old experienced severe side effects, including heart palpitations and high blood pressure, after using RU58841 once, leading to a referral to cardiology for suspected left ventricular hypertrophy. The user regrets using RU58841 and seeks advice on recovery, while others suggest preexisting conditions or genetic predispositions may be factors.

      community A warning to anyone considering 3rd party sourcing PP405 or its analogs

       30 upvotes 5 months ago
      Be cautious when sourcing PP405 or its analogs from third-party suppliers due to potential safety risks and lack of regulatory approval. The conversation highlights concerns about counterfeit products and the absence of reliable testing, making it risky to use such treatments.

      community Odd Hair Growth (Possibly More Than Genetics?)

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 23-year-old user shares their hair regrowth journey, questioning if genetics or other factors are at play. They use Rogaine, finasteride, vitamin B12, biotin, Thera M Plus, and derma stamping, and seek advice on their regimen and hair growth patterns.

      community 3 Years Difference. Same person. Different approach.

       106 upvotes 5 months ago
      Finasteride, Minoxidil, a laser helmet, and ketoconazole shampoo were used to improve hair health and manage hair loss. A gentle scalp care routine is emphasized for better results.

      community topical exosomes - experimenting

       1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about experimenting with topical exosomes for hair loss treatment, alongside microneedling, Happy Head's gel-like topical, and Ordinary's hair serum. The user also mentions the availability of treatments like latanoprost and Redensyl.

      community Genetics are so weird and unpredictable

      in Minoxidil  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced male pattern baldness starting at 18, tried finasteride with no success, and switched to dutasteride, which halted hair loss. Minoxidil had no effect for them, while their brother, who didn't use AR inhibitors, maintained a juvenile hairline and successfully grew a beard with minoxidil, highlighting the unpredictable nature of genetics in hair loss and treatment response.

      community Any interesting future treatments around the corner

       7 upvotes 6 years ago
      Potential future hair loss treatments include stem cell therapy, Clascosterone (Breezula), Amplifica's signaling molecules, Botox, and dutasteride mesotherapy. Some treatments are promising but expensive, like Tsuji's technique, while others, like Botox, show unexpected results.

      community Has there been any update or progress on the 3-alpha hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase hypothesis?

       13 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses the hypothesis that a lack of the enzyme 3-alpha hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3α-HSD) on the scalp may contribute to hair loss by allowing DHT to accumulate. Despite interest in this theory, no recent research has been conducted, and current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil remain the most supported options.

      community Exploring all options - Scalp tension theory

       14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the scalp tension theory as a potential factor in hair loss, alongside DHT, inflammation, and other mechanisms. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and botox injections, with some users exploring additional methods due to varying effectiveness.

      community Even if the new drugs succeed, how are we gonna apply so many topicals?

       11 upvotes 4 months ago
      New hair loss treatments like GT20029, Clascoterone, and PP405 are being discussed, with concerns about how to apply multiple topicals alongside existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include creating a routine, mixing treatments, or minimizing redundancy in treatment stacks.

      community Is there a difference in Fin brands ?

       6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Switching from Accord to Aurobindo finasteride initially reduced hair shedding, but after three months, shedding increased again. Users discuss varying experiences with different finasteride brands, with some suggesting brand differences may not matter.

      community Any chemists want to manufacture PP405 / JXL069? (Steps inside)

       114 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of PP405 as a hair loss treatment, with some users expressing skepticism and others hopeful about its development. There is also mention of other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Pyrilutamide, with users debating the effectiveness and safety of self-experimentation versus waiting for clinical trial results.

      community Fin alternative? (27M) Norwood 3

       4 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 27-year-old male experiencing hair loss at Norwood 3 level has tried minoxidil and finasteride but stopped finasteride due to side effects. He is exploring alternatives like Dermapen, Regenepure DR Shampoo, saw palmetto, and considering aromatase inhibitors for managing side effects, while also seeking advice on DHT blockers.

      community Which 2026 hair‑loss treatments have the strongest evidence so far? (minoxidil/finasteride vs. clascoterone, PP405, Re:You’s NV‑623/624, AMP‑303, RU58841)

       44 upvotes 2 months ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride are the only FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia, while newer treatments like clascoterone, PP405, NV-623/624, AMP-303, and RU58841 are still experimental with varying levels of evidence. Clascoterone shows the most promise due to strong human data, while AMP-303 has notable early human trial results; RU58841 lacks human data and remains experimental.

      community Are there any alternatives to finasteride?

       6 upvotes 1 day ago
      The user stopped finasteride while trying to conceive and is seeking alternatives to reduce hair loss. Suggestions include continuing minoxidil, using saw palmetto, alfatradiol, clascoterone, KX-826, microneedling, and keto shampoo, but safety during conception is uncertain.