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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 The 6 Best Hair Loss Treatments of 2024, Tested by People with Thinning Hair

      in Product 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, highlighting Advanced Trichology Topical Melatonin Hair Growth Serum, hers Minoxidil Foam, Keranique Hair Regrowth Treatment, Nioxin 5% Minoxidil, Virtue Minoxidil 5%, and Rogaine Women's 2% Minoxidil. One user suggests that the list may be influenced by sponsorship and emphasizes that minoxidil is commonly recommended but doesn't address the root cause of hair loss like finasteride or dutasteride.

      community How do you apply minoxidil with long hair?

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has trouble applying minoxidil foam to their long, curly hair and experiences product buildup, leading to frequent hair washing. They are considering switching to liquid minoxidil but are concerned about scalp sensitivity and do not want to use oral treatments. Another user suggests that topical minoxidil doesn't need to be applied to the entire scalp to be effective.

      community 29f Female on Dutasteride Progress.

      in Female  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old woman with genetic hair loss started using 0.5 dutasteride a week ago and has noticed increased shedding, no sexual side effects, and less oily skin. She plans to provide updates and is not concerned about potential birth defects as she doesn't plan to have more children.

      community Minoxidil seems logistically impossible and impractical to use

      in Minoxidil  136 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses concerns about the practicality of using Minoxidil foam for hair loss, including the frequency of application, preparation, coverage area, and drying time. Responses suggest that missing a dose isn't detrimental, it can be applied once a day, it works on all hair areas, and it doesn't need to be perfectly dry before application.

      community Alternative to minoxidil that's not bad for the heart

      in Treatment 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old man with mild hair loss is using a topical finasteride treatment, biotin and ajuga reptans supplements, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling for hair growth. Due to a heart condition, he can't use minoxidil and is seeking alternative hair growth treatments, considering both medicinal and natural remedies like rosemary oil.

      community Opinions on this study for Triphasic Progressive by Rene Furterer

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their 5-year hair loss journey, initially using a product called Triphasic Progressive by Rene Furterer, which gave good results. Later, they switched to FDA-approved medications finasteride and minoxidil, which also helped, but they noticed the most significant progress with Triphasic. They're considering trying it again if minoxidil doesn't show improvements.

      community Oral Minoxidil and Grapefruit Juice

      in Research/Science  96 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the potential dangers of taking oral minoxidil and grapefruit juice together. Some users express concern about dangerous drug interactions, while others argue that grapefruit juice may inhibit the metabolism of finasteride. The conclusion is that grapefruit juice may make finasteride less effective, but it won't affect minoxidil.

      community Stabilized hairloss without sides (finally)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      User found hair loss stabilization without side effects using a topical solution of 0.008% Finasteride, 2% RU, and Stemoxydine. Other treatments like Eucapil, Fluridil, RU-monotherapy, and Pyrilutamide didn't work for them.

      community Goodbye tressless. I’ve decided to give in to my hairloss.

      in Update  592 upvotes 1 year ago
      Kitchen_Plastic_2847 had been fighting hair loss since 2019-2020 and was initially successful in regrowing his hair with finasteride. However, after contracting Covid three times back to back at the start of 2021, he started to lose his hair again. He found a new dermatologist who prescribed him oral minoxidil along with finasteride, but eventually decided it wasn't worth spending all the money to try and save his hair.

      community A new meta-analysis of 23 studies has confirmed that 5 milligrams a day of oral dutasteride had the highest probability of reducing male hair loss, followed by 5 milligrams a day of oral finasteride, followed by 5 milligrams of oral minoxidil, followed by 1 milligram a day of oral finasteride

      in Research/Science  82 upvotes 2 years ago
      Oral dutasteride (0.5mg) is most effective for male hair loss, followed by oral finasteride (5mg), oral minoxidil (5mg), and oral finasteride (1mg). Different treatments have benefits and side effects, and results don't apply to women's hair loss.

      community What makes breezula different than formula 82f?

      in Question  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      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 systemic effects, while 82F inhibits the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT. Breezula may work for those who don't respond to finasteride and vice versa.

      community Has anyone used the new liposomal topical fin from Hasson and Wong?

       6 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses a new liposomal topical finasteride from Hasson and Wong, available in Canada and Italy, soon in the US, costing $40/month. It claims to reduce scalp DHT by 50% without affecting serum DHT, potentially benefiting those who can't tolerate oral finasteride or RU58841.

      community Just curious about the cost of hair transplants after verteporfin ever worked

      in Chat  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential cost of hair transplants if verteporfin allows for an unlimited donor area, suggesting that prices could vary based on the number of grafts needed. The user speculates that costs could be calculated per graft or a set amount for a specific number of grafts.

      community Dht test results after 1year oral dut

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after one year of using oral dutasteride. They are seeking opinions on their DHT test results, which show levels below baseline.

      community 1Y & 5 month on Fin, 8 Months Min Help!

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 1 year and 5 months and minoxidil for 8 months to treat hair loss, and is considering using dutasteride due to recent shedding and dissatisfaction with their current finasteride manufacturer. They also micro-needle every 2 months and are noticing more baby hairs despite concerns about receding.

      community Seeking Advice: Unusual Hair Loss at 31 Years Old - Any Insights? (M)

      in Chat  15 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 31-year-old man who previously had good results with minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral for hair loss is now experiencing unusual hair loss and side effects from finasteride. Respondents suggest it might be severe retrograde alopecia and recommend exploring other treatment options due to his inability to tolerate finasteride.

      community Back again with a 17 month update. (Fin/Min doing the heavy lifting, occasional 0.5mm microneedling, and Nizoral for scalp health) - Angles are not identical but whatever - Expecting and hoping to be back to pre-hairloss hairline within 6 months from now.

      in Progress Pictures  392 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's 17-month progress in treating hair loss using finasteride, minoxidil, occasional 0.5mm microneedling, and Nizoral. The user reports significant hairline recovery and aims to achieve a pre-hair loss hairline within the next 6 months.

      community My hair loss recovery (9 months treatment), androgenic alopecia

      in Progress Pictures  731 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared a 9-month hair recovery journey from androgenic alopecia using 1 mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and weekly dermarolling with a 1.5 mm roller. Some responders were skeptical about the authenticity of the results, while others confirmed the consistency of the user's appearance and supported the effectiveness of the treatment.

      community Problem with Tressless forum/ My Routine

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 11 months ago
      The post discusses a hair loss treatment routine involving dutasteride, topical finasteride, rosemary oil/onion juice/coffee solution, and stemoxydine. The user emphasizes the importance of consistency, realistic expectations, and a healthy lifestyle.

      community Parents think that I need a therapist because I obsess over my hair loss

      in Chat  75 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old is concerned about going bald and disagrees with their parents who suggest therapy, believing hair loss will negatively impact their life. Some suggest therapy can help with the emotional aspects, while others support using finasteride and focusing on what makes the individual happy.

      community New Study - Flavonoids More Effective Than Finasteride?

      in Research/Science  148 upvotes 1 year ago
      A recent publication suggests that the flavonoids eriocitrin and silymarin may be more effective than finasteride in binding to the enzyme responsible for hair loss. People in the conversation are skeptical about the effectiveness and safety of these flavonoids until tested on humans, and some discuss their personal experiences with other treatments.

      community My doc asked me to use this, I'm 17

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old experiencing hair loss due to hard water was advised by a dermatologist to use a treatment containing Minoxidil and vitamins. A respondent confirmed the treatment's safety but warned that discontinuing Minoxidil could worsen hair loss.

      community Trans: Do I need to use Finnasteride?

      in Transgender 1 year ago
      A transgender individual is starting spironolactone and estradiol for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and is considering adding finasteride to help with hair loss. They are also planning to use minoxidil and microneedle, but are unsure if they need to use another anti-androgen or more aggressive treatments. A respondent advises against using pyri and suggests waiting to see if the HRT alone is sufficient before becoming dependent on minoxidil.

      community The "DHT" itch myth - it's more complicated

      in Product  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.