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      community Finasteride 1.25mg 10 month Progress

      in Progress Pictures  151 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared a 10-month hair loss treatment routine using Finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and Red Light Therapy, noting significant progress and considering adding Dutasteride. They experienced initial side effects and changes in libido, but overall reduced hair shedding and regrowth, especially at the temples.

      community 1 year on Dut + Oral Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  109 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 28-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride 0.5 mg and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil after previous treatments with minoxidil and finasteride became less effective. He reported no major side effects, except for unwanted hair growth in certain areas.

      community DHT Isn't (Directly) Important

      in Research/Science  103 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride's potential side effects, especially sexual dysfunction, are discussed, with emphasis on hormonal balance between testosterone and estradiol. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, highlighting the variability in side effects and the influence of mindset and lifestyle.

      community Starting Pyrilutamide BID. First dose was yesterday. Diffuse thinning. I will put my full regimen below.

      in Research/Science  89 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's regimen to help with their diffuse thinning, which includes taking Pyrilutamide BID, 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil since August 2021, LLLT every two days, topical fin, progesterone, melatonin, minoxidil (started one week ago), pumpkin seed oil and not dermarolling; other commenters suggested Nizoral for dandruff control and caution when using pre-mixed products with Pyrilutamide.

      community Vitamin D slight temple regrowth

      in Is this regrowth?  109 upvotes 3 months ago
      Vitamin D supplementation may have led to slight hair regrowth and density improvement. Other treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and maintaining optimal vitamin D levels.

      community Since there is so much hype for cosmeRNA and HMI-115...

      in Chat  44 upvotes 3 years ago
      Exploring different treatments for hair loss, such as cosmeRNA and HMI-115 which are small interference messenger RNA that inhibits the DHT receptor and an antibody that binds to the prolactin (PRL) receptor respectively; and researching mechanism and environment of hyperresponders.

      community 2 Month Progress (Fin 1mg and Min( 2.5mg)

      in Update  105 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is happy with their 2-month progress using a 3-in-1 oral tablet containing finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, with minor side effects like slightly lower libido. They report no significant issues like breakouts and note that oral treatments are more effective than topical ones.

      community Trestolone (MENT) as a nuclear treatment

      in Treatment  99 upvotes 3 years ago
      Experimenting with trestolone as a treatment for hair loss in an attempt to avoid DHT-related treatments such as finasteride and dutasteride, and discussing the potential effects of its receptor selectivity on the androgen receptors in the scalp.

      community M30, month 2 of dutasteride and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  275 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their two-month progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and tretinoin cream for hair loss, reporting no side effects and increased sex drive. Other users discussed their experiences with similar treatments, including finasteride and oral minoxidil, and debated the effectiveness of microneedling.

      community Science backed answer only from what you have learnt .

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Alcohol-based minoxidil absorbs better but can cause irritation; non-alcohol-based is gentler. Topical dutasteride shows promise but needs more research; low-dose oral minoxidil (0.25 mg/day) is effective with fewer side effects. Ingredients like Procapil, Redensyl, caffeine, and Anagain in shampoos have limited evidence; ketoconazole shampoo can help when used 2-3 times a week with other treatments.

      community Dermatologist stopped my oral Minoxidil at 19 and suggested a topical mix instead. Curious how this compares to switching to Dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      A dermatologist advised stopping oral Minoxidil for a 19-year-old and suggested a topical mix with Minoxidil, Finasteride, Tretinoin, and Melatonin, while continuing oral Finasteride. The user is curious about the effectiveness and side effects of switching to Dutasteride compared to the topical mix.

      community Success without fin/dut??? Anyone? Please help :(

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses alternatives to finasteride for hair loss, including topical treatments like minoxidil, RU58841, CB-03-01, and dutasteride. Users also mention other options like alfatradiol, topical caffeine, and mesotherapy, while expressing concerns about side effects and the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community I don’t want to give up but running out of options

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been on oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil for 16 months but continues to experience hair miniaturization. They previously used oral Finasteride and topical Minoxidil with success for 7 years and are now seeking advice on whether to switch back to topicals, adjust dosages, or consider other treatments like topical anti-androgens or Estradiol.

      community TRT. Pyrilutamide. Ru58841. Help

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 30-year-old man experienced significant hair loss after starting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), which did not improve with daily finasteride and minoxidil. He is considering restarting TRT and is seeking advice on using pyrilutamide or RU58841 to prevent further hair loss.

      community Vitamin D deficiency hair loss

      in Chat  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss for three years due to a vitamin D deficiency and has seen no improvement after 3.5 months of taking supplements. Another person suggested that if the hair loss follows a pattern, it might be regular baldness rather than due to the deficiency.

      community 9 month before and after, dut only

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced noticeable hair growth after 9 months using oral dutasteride, with full results expected in 20-24 months. They prefer oral treatments over topical minoxidil due to convenience.

      community I've been taking medicines for my hair loss at 18? Read description

       2 upvotes 8 years ago
      A 22-year-old from India is using finasteride, Trichoton AT, and a multivitamin to address hair loss, noticing some regrowth. They are concerned about weight gain and the psychological effects of masturbation but find no strong evidence linking it to hair loss.

      community 22m hormone test - 4months fin, test 3 weeks off fin.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride for 4 months without major side effects but is concerned about hormone test results showing low SHBG and high estrogen. He plans to consult a doctor and is considering alternatives like minoxidil or topical finasteride to avoid health issues.