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      community Insomnia and Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user reports experiencing insomnia as a side effect of taking finasteride for hair loss, which takes 1 to 2 hours to fall asleep and results in only about 5 hours of sleep per night. They suspect the cause is related to the downregulation of neurosteroids due to finasteride.

      community Side effects of topical azelaic acid?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      Azelaic acid is considered a strong DHT inhibitor with no reported sexual side effects, making it a potential alternative for those who cannot use finasteride. It can be used with minoxidil, but may cause skin irritation.

      community Sugar and hairloss

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 5 years ago
      Cutting sugar may not significantly impact hair loss, as DHT and androgen receptors are the main issues. Effective treatments include finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil, often combined with microneedling.

      community Alfatradiol Experience (2 months)

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 5 years ago
      User experienced side effects from oral finasteride and tried topical Alfatradiol for hair loss. Alfatradiol provided maintenance without significant regrowth, and user suggests it as an alternative for those struggling with finasteride side effects.

      community Testosterone and Androgenetic Alopecia

      in Chat  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      How androgens, including testosterone, can cause hair follicles to miniaturize in people with sensitivity to androgens, and treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, or fluridil may be used in combination for long-term treatment.

      community I just don’t understand this

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  115 upvotes 5 years ago
      Finasteride is discussed for hair loss treatment, with opinions divided on its safety and effectiveness. Some consider natural remedies, but these may also affect hormones.

      community 17 and Balding- Need treatment help and input

      in Chat  6 upvotes 6 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 New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  42 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

      community Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work

       15 upvotes 7 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.

      community My story - 27 years old - tried every one of the big 3

      in Update  15 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 27-year-old shared his success story of managing hair loss and improving his life. He used finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, Nizoral, and aloe vera, while also adopting a healthy lifestyle and regular gym routine.

      community Thank you.

       21 upvotes 9 years ago
      Finasteride helped users feel better about hair loss, with some experiencing positive changes in confidence and reduced anxiety. Despite initial concerns, users reported satisfaction with the treatment over several months.

      community 25M - 1.6 years on treatment (diffuse thinning)

      in Progress Pictures  268 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 25-year-old male has been using 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg minoxidil for 1.6 years to treat diffuse thinning, with significant hair regrowth except for the hairline. He plans to get a hair transplant for further improvement and reports no side effects from the treatment.

      community Is this solution unnecessarily aggresive?

      in Product  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The solution contains minoxidil, finasteride, azelaic acid, caffeine, retinoic acid, and procapil. Users suggest minoxidil with tretinoin and a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, while dismissing retinoic and azelaic acids as unnecessary.

      community I’m balding at 17

      in General  115 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 17-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is considering using Minoxidil and Finasteride. They are questioning if Minoxidil alone is sufficient or if Finasteride is necessary.

      community can someone help me identify these pls

      in Treatment 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.

      community Can oral minoxidil cause significant changes in blood pressure? (deprecated thread)

      in Minoxidil  214 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is using oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss and observed changes in blood pressure after taking oral minoxidil. They experienced no visible symptoms from topical minoxidil, finasteride, or other treatments and are seeking feedback on whether these blood pressure changes are typical for oral minoxidil users.

      community 1 year of .5mg oral dut, .3% topical fin and 6% topical min everyday

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  88 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 25-year-old is experiencing hair thinning despite using 0.5mg oral dutasteride, 0.3% topical finasteride, and 6% topical minoxidil daily for a year. They are considering increasing dutasteride dosage and exploring other treatments like microneedling and KX 826, while seeking further medical opinions on their condition.

      community Anyone interested in starting dutasteride religion?

      in Chat  34 upvotes 11 months ago
      A humorous discussion about forming a "religion" around dutasteride for hair loss treatment, with members jokingly pledging allegiance and sharing experiences. Some users mention switching from finasteride to dutasteride, noting differences in side effects and effectiveness.

      community How effective is topical spironolactone for androgenic alopecia?

      in Female  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical spironolactone is discussed as a potential treatment for androgenic alopecia, with the user seeking feedback on its effectiveness. Minoxidil, finasteride, and other treatments like microneedling and keto shampoo are mentioned as alternatives.

      community stopping RU58841 while using Oral min+dut

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering stopping RU58841 due to inconvenience and potential side effects, while continuing with oral minoxidil and dutasteride. Another user shared their experience of stopping RU58841 without significant hair shedding while on dutasteride and minoxidil.

      community Anyone who used RU58841 without fin/dut?

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 was used by some for hair loss, but concerns about side effects like gynecomastia and safety were raised. Alternatives like finasteride, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, and alfatradiol were discussed, with some users reporting better experiences with these treatments.