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      community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects

       23 upvotes 7 years ago
      Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.

      community Mixing Stemoxydine 5% with premixed solution of RU58841 5%

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

      community PP405 - hair stem cell stimulation

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 2 years ago
      PP405, a topical LDH inhibitor, has shown to stimulate hair follicle stem cell proliferation in humans with moderate hair loss. They are advancing to more detailed trials this year.

      community 18mo progress - topical fin/min + oral min/dut

      in Progress Pictures  91 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical finasteride/minoxidil and oral minoxidil/dutasteride, with some mild side effects that diminished over time. They plan to add microneedling to their regimen and have seen hair shedding cycles every six months, followed by thicker regrowth.

      community Oral minoxidil - how important is dermastamping?

      in Microneedling 5 months ago
      A trans woman is using 10 mg oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and estradiol for hair regrowth and is also doing dermastamping despite the pain. Users discuss the benefits of dermastamping for serum absorption and hair follicle stimulation, with some expressing surprise at the high minoxidil dosage.

      community DHT Isn't (Directly) Important

      in Research/Science  101 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 RU58841, 8% HPLC-MS done by jano, they legit

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about testing the effectiveness of RU58841 for hair loss, with the user planning to increase their dose to 30 mg per day along with 20 mg of Minoxidil. The test results showed approximately 70 mg/ml, which the user considers a good result.

      community DS Labs SOD suppliments, anyone try them?

      in Product  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about trying DS Labs SOD supplements for hair loss, which contain ingredients like Genistein, B-sitosterol, and Biotin. The user is considering adding these supplements to their existing hair care routine.

      community Am I the least responder here?

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user struggling with hair loss has been using treatments including Minoxidil, a hair serum, vitamin capsules, and Dutasteride as prescribed by a dermatologist. They're experiencing side effects from Dutasteride and are unsure about its effectiveness, but another user suggests they might be seeing improvement and advises trying a lower dose.

      community 10 Month Nuclear Stack Progress Update

      in Progress Pictures  151 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a treatment regimen including finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, RU58841, red light therapy, microneedling, and various supplements. They switched from dutasteride to finasteride due to side effects and reported improved results and well-being.

      community 7 months progress nuclear stack

      in Update  129 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 7-month progress report of using finasteride and minoxidil, as well as keto dieting and derma stamping; the discussion also touched on RU58841 and its potential side effects.

      community Still thinning on dut + oral min

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 26-year-old is experiencing worsening hair thinning despite using dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil 5 mg, alongside ketoconazole for seborrheic dermatitis. Users suggest patience, as results may take 12–18 months, and consider increasing the dutasteride dosage or consulting a dermatologist.

      community 11 months - 0.5mg dutasteride eod, 50mg Ru58841 (morning), 5mg oral min, topical min (night), microneedle 1.5mm every other week

      in Progress Pictures  61 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's 11-month hair loss treatment progress using 0.5mg dutasteride every other day, 50mg RU58841 in the morning, 5mg oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil at night, and microneedling with a 1.5mm needle every other week. The user's improvement was significant, going from a severe hair loss stage (NW7) to a mild/moderate stage (NW2-3).

      community My current nuclear stack. Thoughts?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using RU58841 twice daily, dutasteride 0.5mg every two days, dutasteride mesotherapy every three months, and 20mg oral minoxidil daily. Other users suggest this regimen is excessive and recommend adding microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community 6 month transformation from fin to dut+min+ru

      in Progress Pictures  102 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 30-year-old male switched from finasteride to a combination of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841, achieving significant hair growth without side effects. He plans to add GHK-Cu peptide to his regimen for further improvement.

      community Rate my stack! (Using a nuclear protocol)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 5 years ago
      A hair loss regimen involving Dutasteride, Oral Minoxidil, Mesotherapy, Topical Minoxidil/Finasteride, RU58841, Alfatridiol, Microneedling, LLLT, Keto shampoo, Vitamin K/D/Fish oil/Borage Oil/MSM, Oral Castor oil and Niacin. It also mentions products that have been dropped from the regimen due to not being worth the hassle or messing with libido.

      community Just got some test results back.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user received hormone test results showing normal estradiol and testosterone levels, low SHBG, and normal free androgen index. They are considering starting finasteride but are concerned due to being slightly overweight.

      community Best places to get clobetasol?

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering switching to oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, retinoic acid, and clobetasol for hair loss treatment, after limited regrowth with finasteride and other topicals. They are seeking a source for clobetasol, as they believe it may help with their condition.

      community Possible solution: 2.5mg DUT for everyone

      in Chat  14 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user is experimenting with creating a DIY oral Dutasteride solution using raw powder, MCT oil, and Vitamin E to reduce costs. Others discuss their experiences with similar methods and the challenges of sourcing and testing Dutasteride.

      community 16 months of consistency and this is what I get?

      in Progress Pictures  481 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after switching from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and finasteride, later transitioning to dutasteride and continuing with oral minoxidil. They reported no side effects and are optimistic about further improvements.

      community M19 shed after 1yr on dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old male experienced hair shedding after one year on dutasteride and is considering adding topical minoxidil despite scalp itching. Users suggest continuing dutasteride, maintaining a consistent hair routine, and possibly increasing minoxidil dosage.

      community Research behind RU-58642? Has anyone heard of this?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      RU-58642 is a powerful anti-androgen that was not developed further, possibly due to safety concerns or financial reasons. RU58841 is a topical alternative, but it is less effective than finasteride and dutasteride, and its long-term effects are not well-studied.