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      community any females on RU58841/minoxidil 2.5%?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      A female user is considering using RU58841 with minoxidil 2.5% to reduce side effects like facial hair from minoxidil 5%, while also using copper peptides and a hair serum. Other users discuss alternative treatments like spironolactone, alfatradiol, and the side effects of finasteride.

      community Is this hierarchy of topical anti androgens accurate?

      in Ketoconazole  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      User on fin, minox, and ketoconazole seeks to add another topical anti-androgen. Hierarchy of effectiveness: 1. RU55841, 2. Fluridil - Eucapil, 3. CB-03-01 - Breezula, 4. Ketoconazole; alfatradiol suggested as addition.

      community How’s my pre fin lab work. Age 40

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their pre-finasteride lab results, including DHT, estradiol, testosterone, SHBG, prolactin, FSH, and LH levels. Another user responded, cautioning against making unsupported claims about side effects and recovery.

      community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) *sixth month*

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 3 years ago
      A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.

      community 17 and Balding- Need treatment help and input

      in Chat  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 17-year-old in the UK seeks advice on mitigating hair loss until finasteride becomes an option at 19. Recommendations include using Minoxidil and considering other treatments like specific shampoos and dietary changes.

      community 2 years of Androgen inhibition.

      in Progress Pictures  142 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 23-year-old has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and spironolactone to combat hair loss and hormonal acne, with mixed results and concerns about side effects. The user is experimenting with spironolactone despite its potential risks, hoping for skin and body hair improvements.

      community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels

      in Chat  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride for hair loss and wanting to interpret pre-treatment blood panels to assess the risk of side effects like gynecomastia. They list various tests to measure hormone levels and other health indicators.

      community Well… I Did It. Estrogen Saved My Hairline

      in Transgender  736 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP transitioned and used Spironolactone, Estradiol Valerate, Minoxidil, and dermarolling, resulting in significant hair regrowth. They advise this method may not be suitable for cis men.

      community 11 month Progress 17-18yo with RU58841*

      in Progress Pictures  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using a combination of Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, with Minoxidil used initially and the other treatments added later. The user believes the combination of Finasteride and RU58841 contributed to the regrowth, with RU sourced from MVsupplement.

      community 7 month progress check-in (fin/min)

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 19-year-old is using minoxidil, finasteride, tretinoin, caffeine, and oils for hair regrowth, with positive results and no side effects. They are considering increasing finasteride dosage and possibly switching to dutasteride in the future.

      community Clascoterone - what we have right now

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 1 month ago
      Clascoterone is a topical treatment for androgenetic alopecia, showing modest to moderate hair regrowth, and may be available by 2027-2028. It is considered safer than finasteride, with discussions on its effectiveness compared to RU58841 and pyrilutamide.

      community blood DHT levels shot up after doubling dutasteride dosage

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user increased their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to 1mg daily, resulting in a rise in DHT levels from 148 pg/mL to 281 pg/mL, and is considering switching back to finasteride due to continued hair loss. Replies suggest retesting and emphasize the importance of bloodwork before starting treatments.
      18M who noticed hairline retreat at 17.5

      community 18M who noticed hairline retreat at 17.5

      in General  50 upvotes 5 months ago
      An 18-year-old noticed hairline retreat at 17.5 and is seeking advice on whether to accept baldness or try treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841. They are concerned about safety and effectiveness at their age.

      community 24 weeks of treatment. Best decision of my life

      in Progress Pictures  919 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 32-year-old male used 1.25mg oral finasteride daily and 1ml topical minoxidil twice daily for 24 weeks, experiencing improved skin and hair growth with initial side effects that resolved after three weeks. He plans to try dermastamping to address a stubborn cowlick area.

      community Got my DHT levels checked. 38 year old female. Still losing hair.

      in Female  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birth control, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.

      community Will I be a good candidate for Finasteride?

      in Chat 5 years ago
      A 17-year-old is considering finasteride for hair loss but is advised to wait due to potential hormonal effects at a young age. Alternatives like minoxidil, micro-needling, vitamins, and lifestyle changes are suggested instead.

      community Anyone used CB-03-01 (clascoterone), is it worth it, too risky??

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced side effects from low-dose topical finasteride and is considering using clascoterone (CB-03-01) despite concerns about its risks and cost. They seek advice on its effectiveness and potential side effects compared to other treatments like alfatradiol and fluridil.

      community Just got my bloodwork done, should I worry?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about potential side effects, specifically gynecomastia, from taking 1mg of finasteride every other day for hair loss. Bloodwork results were shared, but more information was requested to provide advice.

      community Dht normal after taking fin and then dut

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been taking dutasteride for 8 months and finasteride before that, with normal DHT levels but high estradiol and prolactin, leading to sexual side effects. The user is disappointed with these results.