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      community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance

      in Research/Science  81 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.

      community What’s more reliable right now, pyrilutamide or RU?

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      Treatments for hair loss, with the user considering Pyrilutamide and RU58841 as options. It is noted that although Pyrilutamide has been studied more and is allegedly more effective, there are doubts about its authenticity in the market. KX-826 is suggested as an alternative as it has a stronger effect than RU58841 and there is scientific research on it.

      community discouraged about pyrilutamide

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      Discouragement regarding Pyrilutamide, a drug in development for hair loss, and the potential side effects of Finasteride. People discussed anecdotal experiences with Pyrilutamide as well as suggestions to wait out Phase 3 trials before making any conclusions.

      community Oral Minoxidil Study of 60 AGA patients

      in Minoxidil  69 upvotes 3 years ago
      Oral minoxidil treatment increased hair density and shaft caliber in AGA patients. Side effects included hypertrichosis and lower extremity edema, with younger patients experiencing fewer side effects.

      community CB-03-01 users come forward!

       14 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of a new hair loss drug, CB-03-01, with users sharing their experiences and seeking advice on dosages and application methods. One user mentions using topical finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and a clean diet for hair maintenance but is interested in CB-03-01 due to side effects from finasteride.

      community Topical dutasteride valid success stories

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      Topical dutasteride may not significantly reduce hair loss and could potentially increase testosterone, leading to further hair loss. Users report side effects like mood changes, sleep issues, and severe side effects, with no significant progress in hair regrowth.

      community Aiming to Standardize RU58841

      in Chat  7 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of RU58841 for hair loss, focusing on its side effects, standardization issues, and user experiences. The user also inquires about the use of other treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling.

      community Is injections with dermapen possible?

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is considering using a dermapen with liquid solutions like minoxidil for hair loss as a cost-effective alternative to mesotherapy. They seek advice on the effectiveness and experience with such devices.

      community 11 months of 1.5 mg Finasteride with blood samples

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  290 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user took 1.5 mg Finasteride and topical Minoxidil for 11 months, resulting in significant changes in blood values but no noticeable hair improvement. They experienced side effects like mood swings and increased visceral fat, leading them to stop Finasteride.

      community thoughts on topical Saw Palmetto oil

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is considering topical Saw Palmetto or Pumpkin Seed Oil due to sensitivity to finasteride and cost issues. They also use dermastamping for Minoxidil absorption and seek advice on timing to avoid systemic absorption.

      community Ketoconazole mesotherapy plausible?

      in Ketoconazole  9 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses using ketoconazole, an anti-androgen, for hair loss and whether mesotherapy with dermarolling could enhance its absorption into the scalp. The user questions if the typical 2% ketoconazole shampoo dose would be effective when used after dermarolling to target androgen receptors in the scalp.

      community F the big 3, it's just big me!

      in Satire  670 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with users mentioning dutasteride (Dut) as effective and wishing for more accessible dosages. They also debate the components of the "big 3" treatments, which now include Dut, RU58841, and oral minoxidil, with finasteride and minoxidil being consistently mentioned.

      community So is GT20029 available on the grey market anywhere?

      in Treatment  17 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses the availability of GT20029, a new topical hair loss treatment with fewer side effects than Minoxidil or finasteride. Users suggest using finasteride to preserve hair until GT20029 becomes available.

      community Can I Use Topical Azelaic Acid & Oral Finasteride At The Same Time?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user is considering using a topical Minoxidil solution with tretinoin and Azelaic Acid while taking oral Finasteride and is seeking advice on safety and effectiveness. They have been using Minoxidil for 10 years with mild results and oral Finasteride for a year with some positive changes.

      community For those that have used anti androgens what is your experience?

      in Research/Science  15 upvotes 7 months ago
      People discussed their experiences with anti-androgens for hair loss, mentioning side effects like chest pains with RU58841 and skepticism due to lack of safety data, while considering Fluridil as a potential addition to treatment. Some users expressed reluctance to use these chemicals.

      community 2 months on topical 5% min+ 0.1% fin

      in Progress Pictures  377 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their progress after using a topical treatment combining 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% Finasteride for two months to address hair loss at the temples. They apply 5ml nightly without side effects and plan to switch to a different brand soon.

      community Topical minoxidil, biotin shampoo/supplement (pills)

      in Progress Pictures  66 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses successful hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and biotin shampoo/supplements, avoiding finasteride due to its side effects. Specific brands of shampoo, conditioner, and biotin pills were inquired about but not mentioned.