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      community 2.5 mg/ED dut and 1% pyrilutamide, still getting itch?

      in Update  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to 2.5 mg dutasteride daily and added 1% pyrilutamide to address persistent scalp itch, but the itch remains. They also use 2% ketoconazole and 2.5% selenium sulfide shampoo for temporary relief.

      community UPDATE - 7 months 2,5 dutatesteride

      in Update  9 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user continues to experience hair loss despite using dutasteride 2.5mg, minoxidil 5mg, and ciclopirox shampoo, and plans to reassess after one year. Others report similar issues with dutasteride, with some switching to finasteride or adding RU58841.

      community Follicum releases some data from previous phase 2a trial

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.

      community Expectations control for SCUBE3

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      SCUBE3, a protein linked to hair growth in moles, was discovered over 25 years ago and is being developed by Amplifica for potential hair loss treatment. Concerns exist about SCUBE3's association with cancer, as it is a protein that promotes cell growth, which could potentially trigger cancer development if used for hair growth therapy.

      community Is there any way to know for sure if hair thinning is just from fungal infection/ inflammation and would be reversed with just Ketoconazole 2%/ triamcinolone acetonide etc?

       2 upvotes 10 years ago
      The user is unsure if their hair thinning is due to fungal infection/inflammation or genetic factors and is hesitant to start Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. They are currently using Ketoconazole 2% and triamcinolone acetonide and are concerned about potential side effects from other medications.

      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 Strategies for Treatment Resistant Androgenic Alopecia

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing treatment-resistant androgenic alopecia despite using high doses of dutasteride and minoxidil, along with other treatments like microneedling and purilutamide. Suggestions include considering a hair transplant, checking medication authenticity, and exploring other treatments like RU58841 or topical estradiol.

      community Anti Fibrosis and Calcification regimen?

      in Question  10 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user experienced no improvement in hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil but had side effects. They plan to add wounding, scalp massage, vitamin K, and taurine supplements to their regimen and seek feedback on these additions.

      community Oral Minoxidil Study of 60 AGA patients

      in Minoxidil  69 upvotes 4 years ago
      Oral minoxidil treatment increased hair density and shaft caliber in AGA patients. Side effects included hypertrichosis and lower extremity edema, with younger patients experiencing fewer side effects.

      community From Perfect Hair to This: 2 Years of Chronic TE + Unmasked AGA.

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 25-year-old is experiencing chronic telogen effluvium (TE) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) after surgery, using finasteride, red light therapy, and supplements, and considering oral minoxidil despite heart concerns. They are unsure whether to start minoxidil before or after an upcoming surgery, which may trigger another hair shed.

      community Naturally high T (1,100+) causing diffuse thinning while on Dut

      in Chat  23 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 26-year-old male with high testosterone is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy. Suggestions include adjusting dutasteride dosage, monitoring iron levels, and consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.

      community Important blood values on Dut?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about a user planning a blood test to monitor health while on hair loss treatments: Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Dutasteride. Recommendations include testing for androgens, thyroid function, micronutrients, and basic health markers, with additional suggestions for PSA, prolactin, and estradiol.

      community 27yo male, with dandruff and losing hair all over

       4 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 27-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and dandruff, despite trying various treatments like cortisone, diflucan, and natural remedies. He is considering shaving his head and is seeking advice on the "Big 3" treatment, which includes Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
      Should i be worried dut 6 months

      community Should i be worried dut 6 months

      in General  122 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil, then switched to dutasteride and minoxidil for six months without significant results, noticing thinning after increasing creatine dosage. They plan to consult a dermatologist to explore potential causes beyond androgenetic alopecia.

      community 2,5-3 months progress. I might be a hyper responder?

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing reduced hair shedding and increased hair density after using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, granactive retinoid, and Nizoral, while also taking testosterone and aromatase inhibitors. They question if they are a hyper responder to the treatments, despite mixed feedback from others about visible progress.

      community 14-month update - dut, min, niz, 1.5mm roller.

      in Progress Pictures  450 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared a 14-month hair loss treatment update using dutasteride, minoxidil foam, a 1.5mm derma roller, and Nizoral, with noticeable hair regrowth and no side effects. The discussion highlights the effectiveness of microneedling in combination with topical treatments, with many users agreeing it significantly enhances results.

      community My bloodwork results from dermatologist

      in Chat  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and bloodwork results, focusing on zinc, vitamin D, and ferritin levels. The user is experiencing telogen effluvium after surgery and seeks advice on supplementation.

      community Polydopamine Synergizes with Quercetin Nanosystem to Reshape the Perifollicular Microenvironment for Accelerating Hair Regrowth in Androgenetic Alopecia.

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      A quercetin-encapsulated and polydopamine-integrated nanosystem (PDA@QLipo) shows promise for treating androgenetic alopecia by reshaping the perifollicular microenvironment, outperforming minoxidil in hair regeneration. The nanosystem promotes cell proliferation, hair follicle renewal, and recovery by scavenging reactive oxygen species and enhancing neovascularity.