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A 28-year-old male using only oral finasteride 1mg since May 15, 2024, reports no side effects and significant hair improvement. He plans to continue finasteride for three more months and is considering adding D3+K2 drops, zinc, folate, and magnesium glycinate.

The conversation is about which blood markers to test before starting a 5-AR inhibitor for hair loss. The user mentions already testing Total T, Free T, SHBG, Estradiol, Haematocrit, Red blood cell count, and White cell count, and asks if DHT or additional markers are needed.

A 25-year-old male experiencing hair loss and thinning since age 20 is seeking advice on effective DHT inhibitors. He lists various oral and topical treatments, excluding Minoxidil due to adverse effects.

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of RU58841 by individuals who did not respond to dutasteride. Users share experiences with maintaining hair using RU58841 and mention trying pyrilutamide and the upcoming availability of pp405.

An 18-year-old male experiencing hair loss since 2023 is using minoxidil, microneedling, and topical finasteride. He is considering switching to oral finasteride for potentially better results.

The conversation discusses the use of Finastopic, a carrier for finasteride solutions by Isdin, and compares it to a standard propylene glycol (PG) solution. The user was prescribed a 1% finasteride solution using Finastopic and has been using a self-compounded 0.025% topical finasteride with minoxidil.

A user is considering starting finasteride for hair loss and shares their hormone levels, with others suggesting checking SHBG and discussing potential side effects. Some recommend starting with 0.5 mg finasteride, while others suggest considering dutasteride.

The conversation discusses the fluctuation of testosterone levels in men under 40 and the difference between serum DHT and scalp DHT. It also mentions that DHT levels are higher on Dutasteride than on Finasteride, which is unusual.

Take 1mg finasteride daily as the standard approach; adjust only if side effects occur. Many users experiment unnecessarily with doses and methods, complicating treatment.

The conversation discusses using RU58841 at a 2% concentration as an alternative due to side effects from finasteride. The user plans to start with a lower concentration and increase if necessary.

The conversation is about a product called Serioxyl, which was expected to contain stemoxydine. It clarifies that Diethyl lutidinate is another name for stemoxydine.

A dermatologist prescribed oral minoxidil, finasteride, and spironolactone, suggesting minoxidil and finasteride as the most effective combination, but with potential side effects. Another user recommended minoxidil (both topical and oral) and spironolactone for female hair loss, advising against finasteride.

A 25-year-old male has been using finasteride since October 2022 to combat diffuse thinning and hairline recession, experiencing initial shedding but later stabilization. He plans to add oral minoxidil to improve hair density and is open to trying dutasteride if necessary, with minimal side effects reported.

Akinfenrawr experienced negative side effects from oral finasteride and RU58841, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. They discuss various options, including raloxifene, oral dutasteride, liposomal finasteride, Breezula, Pyrilutamide, SM04554, and sulforaphane, but have concerns about efficacy, availability, and cost.

A user had a bad reaction to Finasteride, experiencing anxiety and fatigue, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments since they can't use Finasteride or Minoxidil. Suggestions include trying low doses of Finasteride, making a topical version, or using other treatments like Alfatradiol, but the user is hesitant to use Finasteride again and is considering a hair transplant.

An 18-year-old experiencing hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis has tried finasteride, dutasteride, and various shampoos without success. They are considering anti-androgens like RU58841 and KX-826 for oil control and dandruff reduction.

A 31-year-old male switched from topical to oral Minoxidil (2.5 mg) and Finasteride (0.6 mg) but feels it's less effective, noticing less hair density and thickness. He is concerned about the effectiveness of the oral treatment compared to the previous combination with topical Minoxidil.

A 29-year-old male has been taking 1mg finasteride daily for 8 months and using 5% minoxidil with tretinoin but is experiencing increased hair shedding and higher DHT levels. He is concerned about the effectiveness of finasteride and has noticed low libido and occasional ED.

The conversation is about a topical spray containing finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, with users discussing its effectiveness compared to more established brands. One user mentions using a product with 5% minoxidil, 0.15% finasteride, and 0.15% tretinoin.

The user experienced improved libido and erections after reducing DHT levels with 0.5mg of dutasteride once a week, despite previous side effects from finasteride. They are also on testosterone replacement therapy and have not noticed major personality changes.

A 20-year-old is using 5% minoxidil and 0.1% dutasteride foam, along with oral 2.5 mg minoxidil, Forcapil, vitamin D3, and Alpecin shampoo for hair loss, noticing new hair growth and improved hair density. They previously tried finasteride but stopped due to side effects.

The user experienced side effects from daily finasteride and reduced the dosage to 0.25mg twice a week while continuing minoxidil. They are considering topical anti-androgens but are concerned about application difficulties and potential side effects.

User discusses topical liposomal finasteride for hair loss, hoping to avoid breast growth side effect. Conversation includes using minoxidil, fluridil, and dermarolling, and mentions minimal systemic absorption of liposomal finasteride.

A user is concerned about low testosterone while using finasteride 0.625mg MWF and considers ashwagandha for stress. Others suggest exercise, magnesium, and not worrying about testosterone levels if no significant side effects are felt.

A woman with androgenetic alopecia uses Dutasteride and Bicalutamide but feels devastated due to increased sensitivity to DHT. She considers wigs, Minoxidil, and seeks advice on options like spironolactone, hair transplants, and therapy.

The user maintained their hair for 7 years using alfatradiol, fluridil (later switched to pyrilutamide), minoxidil 5%, and Nizoral shampoo without finasteride due to side effects. Despite some family history of hair loss, the user believes their hair loss is not aggressive.

Combining topical finasteride with RU58841 for hair loss treatment. Users discuss the effectiveness and potential side effects of oral and topical finasteride.

A 38-year-old has maintained hair with finasteride for 17 years, recently adding oral minoxidil for improvement. Users discuss experiences with finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, noting effectiveness, side effects, and costs.

User used Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil for one year to treat hair loss. They discussed possibly trying RU58841 or pyrilutamide in the future.

The user is using Dutasteride, Nizoral, and RU58841 for hair loss and is considering mixing RU58841 with Stemoxydine for better scalp coverage but is concerned about the potential degradation of RU58841 when mixed with a water-based solution. They are seeking advice on the feasibility of this mixture.