Oral minoxidil treatment increased hair density and shaft caliber in AGA patients. Sideeffects included hypertrichosis and lower extremity edema, with younger patients experiencing fewer sideeffects.
Using minoxidil and finasteride to address hair loss, with questions about sideeffects and the possibility of microneedling for increased effectiveness.
The user has been using topical minoxidil and dermarolling for hair regrowth but is hesitant to start finasteride due to potential sideeffects. Many suggest adding finasteride for better results in addressing DHT-related hair loss.
Topical dutasteride may not significantly reduce hair loss and could potentially increase testosterone, leading to further hair loss. Users report sideeffects like mood changes, sleep issues, and severe sideeffects, with no significant progress in hair regrowth.
RU58841 users report mixed results, with some experiencing no benefits and others noting regrowth but potential sideeffects. Many prefer finasteride and minoxidil due to better-studied safety profiles.
The conversation discusses concerns about oral minoxidil potentially aging the face by affecting collagen, questioning its systemiceffects. The user has successfully used topical minoxidil for years and is hesitant to switch to oral minoxidil.
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 sideeffects like mood swings and increased visceral fat, leading them to stop Finasteride.
A person with hair loss since COVID-19 is considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is hesitant due to potential sideeffects. Suggestions include visiting a dermatologist, using a ketoconazole shampoo, and considering that post-COVID hair loss might be an autoimmune response.
The conversation discusses GT20029, a drug in Phase II trials that targets androgen receptors with minimal systemiceffects, 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.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of different concentrations and dosages of topical finasteride on scalp and serum DHT levels, comparing it to oral finasteride and noting the sideeffects seem to be fewer at lower dosages. Participants shared experiences and referenced a chart indicating similar scalp DHT reduction with 0.025% topical finasteride as with 1mg oral finasteride, but with fewer sideeffects.
A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential sideeffects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.
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 sideeffects and plan to switch to a different brand soon.
A man has been using finasteride for almost 11 months to treat hair loss and has seen significant improvement without noticeable sideeffects. Other users are discussing starting finasteride, sharing their own experiences, and asking about the timeline for visible results.
The conversation discusses successful hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and biotin shampoo/supplements, avoiding finasteride due to its sideeffects. Specific brands of shampoo, conditioner, and biotin pills were inquired about but not mentioned.
An 18-year-old male's successful hair regrowth after three months of using finasteride 1mg daily. He reported no sideeffects and other users expressed admiration and curiosity about his results.
Kintor Pharma completed patient enrollment for a Phase II trial in China for GT20029, a potential new treatment for hair loss. Some believe GT20029 could replace finasteride if effective, while others discuss finasteride's limited efficacy and potential underreported sideeffects.
A user is using minoxidil for hair loss and considering adding finasteride but their dermatologist advised waiting to see if minoxidil works alone. They are thinking about taking saw palmetto (serenoa repens) and biotin as alternatives and are asking for others' experiences and potential sideeffects.
Hair loss treatments, specifically about the effectiveness of RU58841 compared to Pyrilutamide. Molecular weights and sideeffects were discussed in terms of efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
Discouragement regarding Pyrilutamide, a drug in development for hair loss, and the potential sideeffects of Finasteride. People discussed anecdotal experiences with Pyrilutamide as well as suggestions to wait out Phase 3 trials before making any conclusions.
Topical Dutasteride 0.05% twice a week and Dutasteride Mesotherapy 0.01% once a week showed noticeable improvement in hair loss over six months without sideeffects. The user plans to add Minoxidil tablets 2.5mg daily to their treatment.
The user has been using Actifolic Pyrilutamide 0.5% once daily for almost three weeks without noticing any sideeffects or progress. Other users suggest that significant results typically take 3-6 months to appear.
A user's experience with the hair loss treatment Pyrilutamide KX-826, which has resulted in some sideeffects and shedding. The conversation also includes advice for baseline pictures and trying treatments for at least 6 months.
The user stopped using finasteride after two weeks due to gynecomastia symptoms and shared blood work results questioning if they indicate a cause for the sideeffects. The user is considering restarting finasteride and seeking advice on their blood work levels in relation to gynecomastia.
User discusses topical liposomal finasteride for hair loss, hoping to avoid breast growth side effect. Conversation includes using minoxidil, fluridil, and dermarolling, and mentions minimal systemic absorption of liposomal finasteride.
User shared their 14-month progress using topical Dutasteride at 0.1% for hair loss, with significant improvement and no sideeffects. Others discussed concerns about fertility and questioned the authenticity of the results.
User tried DIY Dutasteride Mesotherapy for hair loss due to unsatisfactory Finasteride results. Used mesotherapy injection gun and liquid dutasteride for better results and fewer sideeffects.
Topical finasteride as a potential alternative to oral finasteride for reducing DHT levels on the scalp with fewer sideeffects, and other hair loss treatments such as minoxidil.
Treatments for hair loss, focusing on Fluridil/Topilutamide (Eucapil), Finasteride and RU58841 (Alfatradiol). The user reported that the Fluridil seemed to work well but had sideeffects of testicle ache, decreased mood and sex drive.
Breezula (clascoterone) and Formula 82F (topical finasteride) are treatments for hair loss that block DHT differently; Breezula competes with DHT at the hormone receptor site without systemiceffects, while 82F inhibits the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT. Breezula may work for those who don't respond to finasteride and vice versa.