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      community 2.5-Year update, Dut, Min, 1.5mm roller

      in Progress Pictures  290 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a 2.5-year hair regrowth update using dutasteride, minoxidil foam, a 1.5mm roller, nizoral shampoo, biotin, multivitamins, and a healthy lifestyle, reporting noticeable regrowth after a year with no side effects. The user uses generic dutasteride and Kirkland multivitamins.

      community 8 mo fin, 2mo min, 2mo vitamin D

      in Progress Pictures  45 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 8 months of finasteride, 2 months of minoxidil, and 2 months of vitamin D. The post shows significant hair improvement despite some light differences in the photos.
      What NW am I? Im guessing NW 1.5?

      community What NW am I? Im guessing NW 1.5?

      in General  57 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user assessing their hair loss as Norwood 1.5 and discussing their use of oral minoxidil and finasteride for 2.5 years, which improved their hair density. They are content with their current progress but hope to reach Norwood 1.

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

      in Update  105 upvotes 1 year 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 0.25mg Fin every day, 2 months status report

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user reported increased shedding and some side effects like ball ache and potential watery semen after taking 0.25mg of finasteride daily for two months, but noted a high sex drive and considered the shedding a possible sign of new hair growth. Other users discussed dosage differences, with some suggesting starting with a smaller dose and monitoring effects, while others shared their experiences with no shedding or hair growth yet.

      community Vitamin D supplements causing hair loss

      in Product 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing accelerated hair loss after starting vitamin D3 supplements, suspecting a link between the supplement and increased DHT levels. The user decides to stop taking the supplements, preferring natural sources of vitamin D.

      community Seen Alfatradiol mentioned on here a few times recently and found this study - in case anybody is interested. Translated from German.

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Alfatradiol (0.025%) is an effective and safe treatment for androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, increasing anagen hair rates with minimal side effects. Users discuss its cost-effectiveness and ease of use compared to other treatments like finasteride and RU58841, with some combining it with stemoxydine and Minoxidil.

      community Lowest Effective RU58841 Dose?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 is discussed as a hair loss treatment, with users considering lower doses like 2.5% to reduce costs. Some users suggest that if already blocking DHT, lower doses might still be effective unless there's high sensitivity to DHT.

      community My doctor lowered my Minoxidil from 5mg to 2.5mg

      in Minoxidil  73 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discussed their doctor lowering their Minoxidil dose from 5mg to 2.5mg, expressing concerns about losing hair gains. Other users suggested that 2.5mg is safer long-term and speculated the doctor is being cautious about side effects.

      community Fin only (5 months on .25g and 7 months .5g) 32yo

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 32-year-old user shared progress pictures after using finasteride for 12 months, starting with 0.25g for 5 months and then 0.5g for 7 months. They have not yet added minoxidil or dermarolling and will update at the one-year mark.

      community blood DHT levels shot up after doubling dutasteride dosage

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 2 years 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.

      community HMI-115 question about potential earliest access

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. HMI-115, a monoclonal antibody drug, is in phase 1 and 2 trials for different conditions, but its availability on the gray market is unlikely due to high production costs.

      community 2.5 months fin 1mg - early regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old user has been using finasteride 1mg daily since March 11 and ketoconazole 1% 2-3 times a week since April 22, with no significant side effects. They are questioning if they are seeing early hair regrowth after 2.5 months of treatment.

      community Just received my 2 Deoxy D Ribose wish me luck🫡

      in Treatment  243 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is trying 2-deoxy-D-ribose with distilled water for hair growth, observing new hair and skin pigmentation changes. Others compare it to Minoxidil, expressing interest and caution about its effectiveness and safety.
      23M on 0.25mg Finasteride for 7 Weeks: Increased Shedding, Change Dose?

      community 23M on 0.25mg Finasteride for 7 Weeks: Increased Shedding, Change Dose?

      in General  60 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 23-year-old is using 0.25mg Finasteride for hair loss and experiencing increased shedding after initial reduction. Advice given is to wait longer for results, as hair cycles take time to adjust, and consider increasing the dose if no improvement occurs in a few months.

      community Mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol)

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol) in treating hair loss. It explores theories that it either inhibits 5 alpha reductase to prevent T->DHT conversion or aromatizes scalp T into 17-alpha-estradiol to save hair.

      community Long term take(15-20y) 2.5mg oral minoxidil safe?

      in Minoxidil  55 upvotes 10 months ago
      An 18-year-old is considering taking 2.5mg oral minoxidil for 15-20 years alongside dutasteride and finasteride. They are concerned about the long-term safety and effectiveness of minoxidil in maintaining hair stability.

      community For everyone buying 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2ddr)

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2DDR) for hair regrowth, with users sharing mixed experiences and side effects like hair loss in new areas and increased anxiety. The original poster plans to continue testing and comparing it to minoxidil, noting potential instability in 2DDR formulations.

      community PP405 (Everychem 3HP) users - assemble and share your updates!!

      in Chat  44 upvotes 3 months ago
      Users discussed experiences with Everychem's solution similar to PP405 for hair loss, noting some positive results like increased hair thickness and new growth. There was skepticism about the product's legitimacy and safety, with some users reporting early signs of effectiveness and others expressing concerns about the lack of evidence and safety profiles.

      community cb-03-01 research chem (winlevi/clascoterone cream)

      in Technology  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is considering using CB or clascoterone for hair loss, potentially as an alternative to RU. They're also contemplating asking a dermatologist for topical clascoterone cream to apply to their temple.

      community How long do you keep ru-58841 on?

      in Product  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the application of RU58841 for hair loss, with the user applying 1.75 mg at 5% concentration for half an hour daily. The user mentions managing seborrheic dermatitis while using this treatment.