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      community New angles to attack beyond DHT

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Exploring hair loss treatments beyond DHT, including Minoxidil, pyruvate, Gt20029 targeting androgen receptors, and vasodilators. Other options like Kx826, adenosine signaling, growth factor topicals, and microneedling are also discussed.

      community PYRILUTAMIDE PHASE 3 RESULTS : No statistical significance

       124 upvotes 2 years ago
      The phase 3 trial results for Pyrilutamide showed no significant difference from the control treatment in increasing hair count, leading to the company halting its development. Users discussed their disappointment and skepticism about hair loss treatments, with some mentioning other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community How bad is the shed phase really?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The shed phase from using finasteride and minoxidil can vary, with some experiencing noticeable hair loss and others having minimal shedding. Despite initial shedding, many users report eventual hair regrowth and improvement, making the treatment worthwhile.

      community Pp405 phase 2a clinical results

       37 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 shows initial promise for treating androgenetic alopecia, with safety confirmed in early trials, but skepticism remains due to limited data. Further trials are needed to determine its true efficacy and potential market impact.

      community This shedding phase is brutal man…

       590 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing a difficult shedding phase after starting a hair loss treatment with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Despite the shedding, they remain hopeful for regrowth and plan to continue the treatment, encouraged by others' positive results.

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      • Finasteride Results Timeline: How Long It Takes to Work, Shedding Phases, and Expected Outcomes Trial data and community reports both put the first visible changes on finasteride at roughly 3 to 6 months, with the clearest results between 6 and 12 months; some people report an early increase in shedding, but how often this happens has not been measured. The benefit lasts only while the drug is taken, it is prescription-only, and its labels warn of sexual side effects that have continued after stopping in some men, of depression and suicidal thoughts, and of breast and semen changes; some former users also report anxiety and cognitive complaints (see "Is finasteride safe?").