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A 25 year old male who has been using finasteride and dutasteride for two years to treat his hair loss, with no success. Other treatments such as oral minoxidil, topical anti-androgens, RU58841, latanoprost, topical estrogen, CB 03 01, microneedling, keto 2% shampoo, vitamin D, Omega 3, B vitamins and probiotics were discussed.

The conversation discusses skepticism about new hair loss treatments, with many users expressing doubt about their effectiveness compared to existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Some users mention natural oils like olive and macadamia oil, but overall, there's a consensus that these are unlikely to be game changers.

PP405 is seen as a potential breakthrough for converting vellus hairs to terminal hairs, with users expressing both hope and skepticism. It is compared to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, with discussions on side effects and marketing concerns.

An arthritis drug restored significant hair in people with alopecia areata, but it is not effective for male pattern baldness. The drug, Upadacitinib, has serious side effects and is expensive.

The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.