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      community 1 year Progress: Fin + Oral Min 5mg

      in Progress Pictures  407 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with finasteride and oral minoxidil for treating hair loss, which resulted in great regrowth and improved mental state. Other users asked questions about their own experiences with the treatments.

      community my own advise on what has worked for me

      in Chat  14 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user recommends washing hair twice daily with glycerin soap, using finasteride and minoxidil, avoiding cigarettes and alcohol, and maintaining a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. They claim these methods have significantly improved their hair health over 25 years.

      community Doctors won't let me try bicalutamide or fin

      in Female  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include 200mg Spiro, bicalutamide, and finasteride. Endocrinologist advises against bicalutamide and finasteride due to potency and risks.

      community Hair follicle neogenesis

       5 upvotes 10 years ago
      A user plans to experiment with creating new hair follicles using methods like derma rolling, applying lithium chloride, tannic acid, and various other substances including caffeine, ketoconazole, and raspberry ketones. They also consider using anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, and DHT inhibitors to potentially improve results.

      community Almost 1 year dut + 3 month minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  837 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation are about a user's progress with hair loss. The user used dutasteride (DUT) for 9 months and then added minoxidil for 3 months. They experienced significant improvements in hair growth and stopped their hair loss.

      community 1 Year Progress - protocol in description :)

      in Progress Pictures  233 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user started using 1mg oral finasteride a year ago and added oral minoxidil 3-4 months ago, experiencing no side effects except initial aching. They found oral minoxidil more effective for regrowth and easier than topical due to its toxicity to dogs.

      community 9-month treatment timeline (topical fin/min → oral dut/min)

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 24-year-old male shared his 9-month hair loss treatment journey, initially using topical finasteride and minoxidil, and recently switching to oral dutasteride and minoxidil. He experienced manageable shedding, noticeable hair density improvement, and plans to consider a hair transplant after 12-18 months on the oral treatment.

      community No results, still more hairloss

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced severe hair loss despite using Minoxidil and Finasteride and is considering switching to Dutasteride. Others recommend consulting a dermatologist, checking for health issues, and trying Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil.

      community Its just getting worse and worse

      in Progress Pictures  700 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 26-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using minoxidil and dutasteride. Suggestions include shaving his head, trying oral minoxidil, or considering a hair transplant.

      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.

      community Does Scalp tension = rise of DHT?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 11 months ago
      Scalp tension may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT levels, with potential solutions like scalp massages and Botox. Concerns about finasteride's side effects were discussed, and some users shared personal experiences with alternative treatments like scalp massaging and Botox.

      community When dutasteride does not slow down hairloss

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user struggling with hair loss despite using dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and dermaneedling. The user is considering other treatments but is hesitant to use RU-58841 due to side effects and is seeking advice on alternative solutions.

      community Minor progress at around 3 months min/fin chewable

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced minor hair regrowth after three months using chewable minoxidil and finasteride, but had to stop dutasteride due to severe side effects. They added topical minoxidil and microneedling to their routine and are considering topical anti-androgens for further improvement.

      community Bile Acid-Mediated DHT Dysregulation Hypothesis

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Elevated bile acids can inhibit the enzyme AKR1C2, leading to increased DHT levels, which may accelerate hair loss in those predisposed to androgenetic alopecia. Treatments mentioned include topical minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Finally about to start Pyriltamide (ONLY Pyriltamide)

      in Chat  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is excited to start using Pyriltamide for hair loss after experiencing side effects from topical finasteride. Other users discuss the potential and skepticism of Pyriltamide compared to older treatments like finasteride and RU58841.

      community Topical Dutasteride - Non-Hormonal, Side Effect Free 5ARI

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness and skepticism around topical dutasteride for hair loss, with mentions of combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and oral medications. Some users doubt its efficacy due to lack of independent studies and potential conflicts of interest.

      community Can Fin + Min save my hair? [20M]

      in Satire  3166 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is considering using finasteride and minoxidil to address hair loss, particularly at the temples and crown. Responses include encouragement, humor, and additional suggestions like using a derma roller.

      community Pyrilutamide is literally my only hope

      in Chat  91 upvotes 3 years ago
      Considering treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, Fluridil and Pyrilutamide. The user is weighing the risks of taking unapproved medication before it has been mass produced.

      community Any long term RU55841 / CB-03-01 / Eucapil users here?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments RU55841, CB-03-01, and Eucapil were discussed, with concerns about needing increased dosages over time and potential side effects. A user suggested that CB's results could be due to various factors and that combining it with finasteride might slow down any upregulation.

      community Pattern hair loss could be due to gut bacteria

       51 upvotes 6 years ago
      Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hair loss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hair loss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.

      community 12 months of progress on fin (and 10 months microneedling)

      in Update  364 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user's 12 month progress on finasteride and 10 months of microneedling for hair loss treatment, which has resulted in improved temple areas with no side effects from the finasteride. They have not used minoxidil yet but are considering it for further gains. DHT blocking drugs such as finasteride and dutasteride are recommended to maintain regrowth results.

      community Extremish regimen - dermarolling too hard?

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user is using a hair loss treatment regimen that includes RU58841, minoxidil mixed with finasteride, adenosine, dermarolling with lidocaine cream, and biotin. They are questioning if they are dermarolling too aggressively and are willing to accept baldness if no improvement is seen in 6 months.