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      community MinoxiBoost - SULT1A1 Enzyme booster journey

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has tried topical Minoxidil and oral Minoxidil for beard and scalp hair growth with minimal results, and has been on Finasteride for 7 months with stabilized scalp hair but no facial hair improvement. They are considering using a SULT1A1 enzyme booster to enhance results and are questioning its effectiveness without concurrent topical Minoxidil application.

      community Theoretically won't this be better than finasteride? Azelaic acid + zinc

       9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using zinc sulphate and azelaic acid to inhibit 5 alpha-reductase activity, which could potentially treat androgen-related skin conditions like hair loss. Combining these with vitamin B6 could enhance the effect, potentially offering an alternative to finasteride.

      community Experience with Strut topicals?

      in Product  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user has been using a topical hair loss treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for 4 years without satisfactory results and is considering switching to a different product due to concerns about effectiveness and company reliability. They are seeking others' experiences with Strut and alternative products before making a change.

      community Any supplements other than creatine that are bad for hairloss ?

       5 upvotes 11 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss concerns related to supplements, specifically mentioning creatine, prohormones, and aromatase inhibitors. The user is on finasteride and seeks gym supplements that do not negatively affect hair.

      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 Best science-backed supplements for androgenetic alopecia? Looking for real evidence

      7 months ago
      The conversation discusses treatments for androgenetic alopecia, focusing on evidence-based supplements to complement finasteride. Suggestions include oral minoxidil, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, tocotrienols, and various other supplements, while emphasizing the importance of scientific backing and cautioning against saw palmetto if already using finasteride.

      community Does anyone compound their own fin topicals?

      6 years ago
      The conversation is about a person considering making their own topical finasteride to avoid side effects from oral use. They discuss potential methods and ingredients, including cayenne pepper extract, rosemary, and coconut oil, and seek advice on effectiveness and alternatives like light therapy or dermarolling.

      community PP405 2a study was a safety study. Some rational explaining.

       22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the safety study of PP405, emphasizing that early trials focus on safety rather than efficacy, and that any efficacy data from such a short study should be viewed skeptically. It also highlights that the information released is primarily for securing funding, and that meaningful efficacy results are expected in later phases.

      community Looking for evidence-based additions to a 1% topical finasteride formulation

       1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses enhancing a 1% topical finasteride solution for hair retention and regrowth with additional ingredients like melatonin, caffeine, and adenosine, while considering stability and efficacy. Concerns are raised about the stability of topical finasteride, with suggestions to use oral finasteride or obtain fresh formulations from a trusted pharmacy.

      community Mix topical finasteride with alfatradiol

       2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user wants to try using 0.025% topical finasteride every day by diluting their 0.1% topical finasteride with alfatradiol, and is asking if it's possible to mix them or if there are other options. They heard that alfatradiol might not be suitable for this purpose.

      community Been diagnosed with mpb and acute TE

       2 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogen effluvium and male pattern baldness started taking finasteride, which initially slowed hair shedding and slightly thickened hair. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is considering minoxidil but wants to stabilize shedding first.

      community PP405 Never Worked: the follicles were already activated at baseline

       17 upvotes 3 months ago
      PP405 was ineffective for hair growth as some follicles were already active before treatment, raising doubts about its efficacy. Users discussed other hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, expressing skepticism and hope for future solutions.

      community 5 weeks Min + vit D/Zinc/biotin/collagen progress

       5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is using Minoxidil, vitamin D, zinc, biotin, collagen, and micro-needling for hair regrowth. Some users suggest biotin and collagen are ineffective and emphasize the need for a DHT blocker for lasting results.

      community How to mix raw Clascoterone (CB-03-01)?

       7 upvotes 2 months ago
      Mixing clascoterone with minoxidil involves using 99% ethanol and propylene glycol. Users discuss the effectiveness and potential side effects of this DIY solution.

      community Turkey? Fin? Min? Fin+Min? Biotin? Keto? Saw? Dut? Nut?

       1350 upvotes 9 months ago
      Hair loss treatments and celebrity hair maintenance, mentioning finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, biotin, ketoconazole, saw palmetto, dutasteride, and Nutrafol. The tone is satirical, speculating on celebrities' use of hairpieces and transplants.

      community DNA Trichotest reliable? & topical spironolactone for Cis males

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The DNA Trichotest is considered unreliable for predicting hair loss treatment responses, and topical spironolactone is questioned for its effectiveness and safety in cis males. Finasteride and Dutasteride are recommended as more reliable treatments for androgenic alopecia.

      community Ben Greenfield Podcast : CHK-Cu & C-60

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      CHK-Cu (copper peptide) and C-60 (branched carbon chain) are discussed as potentially more effective than minoxidil for hair regrowth. Some users are skeptical about the claim that DHT isn't the root cause of hair loss, and others are trying these products to see if they work.

      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 Could Serum Ferritin Explain my Crazy Shedding?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding and suspects it may be due to low serum ferritin levels rather than worsening androgenetic alopecia. They have resumed iron supplementation and are seeking additional solutions to address the shedding.

      community Solution vehicle used by compounding pharmacy

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using 0.1% dutasteride, 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.005% caffeine in the morning, and 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.01% tretinoin at night. They are concerned about the solution vehicle's effectiveness in preventing systemic absorption and ensuring the products stay around the hair follicles.

      community Chinese Research Chemicals You Suggest

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically RU58841, with mentions of side effects from finasteride and dutasteride. Alternatives like Pyri, KX-826, and Breezula are also mentioned.

      community Clinical efficacy of popular oral supplements for AA

       1 upvotes 5 years ago
      Vitamins and minerals like vitamin E, zinc, and iron may aid hair growth, especially in cases of deficiency. Pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, horsetail, and AminoMar show some promise for improving hair health and count.