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      community M30, month 1 of dutasteride and minoxidil

      in Is this regrowth?  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old male is using a regimen of dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, tretinoin cream, and microneedling for hair regrowth. He reports no side effects and has noticed visual improvement after one month.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community (42M) 6 years Fin > Dut > Dut + Oral Min

      in Progress Pictures  410 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 42-year-old man used finasteride for three years, switched to dutasteride, and added oral minoxidil, resulting in stabilized hair loss and some regrowth, especially with dutasteride. He experienced no side effects and plans to consider a hair transplant in the future.

      community Is anyone experiencing facial aging with Minoxidil.

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      The post and conversation discuss whether Minoxidil causes facial aging, with some users reporting no side effects and attributing negative effects to possible allergic reactions. The original poster suggests more research is needed to confirm any connection between Minoxidil and facial aging.

      community 26, 6 month progress on dut + min

      in Progress Pictures  45 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared their 6-month progress using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting improvements without significant side effects. They currently use 0.5mg oral dutasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week.

      community Additional topical products for hair growth

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user switched from topical to oral finasteride and is seeking additional topical treatments for hair growth besides minoxidil. They are aware of stemoxydine and caffeine solutions and are asking for more recommendations.

      community Pp405 full presentation on new topical

      in Product  105 upvotes 2 months ago
      A new topical treatment, PP405, shows promising results for hair regrowth, potentially outperforming existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. However, it may still need to be combined with DHT blockers for optimal results, and its long-term effectiveness remains uncertain.

      community is my dermatologist good or bad?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The dermatologist diagnosed androgenic alopecia and prescribed minoxidil and a shampoo for dandruff, avoiding finasteride due to side effects. The user questions the dermatologist's approach and considers seeking a second opinion due to concerns about the lack of a physical scalp check initially.

      community Losing my youthful look: Enjoying it while it lasts

      in Chat  38 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on the use of finasteride (fin) and minoxidil (min), with some users recommending dutasteride (dut) for stronger results. Many users emphasize that these treatments are affordable and effective, with some sharing personal experiences of hair regrowth and side effects.

      community What to do about High E2 levels on Finasteride?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      User experienced high E2 levels after taking finasteride and sought advice on lowering E2 with supplements like Tonkat ali, Fadogia, and Boron. They also used DIM, zinc, and magnesium but avoided using an AI.

      community 1 month topical min 5% + derma stamp progress

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user noticed hair loss since age 16 and is now using minoxidil 5% twice daily, scalp massages, and a derma stamp weekly, along with Alpecin Caffeine Shampoo. They report seeing new hair growth and are happy with the progress.

      community Compounding for topical formulations?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the high cost of a topical hair loss treatment from Happy Head, which contains finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone. The user is seeking cheaper alternatives, specifically asking if there are compounding pharmacies that can recreate the same or similar formulation.

      community Trying to eat Beetroot Powder and not get bald

      in Chat  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss and is using minoxidil while considering beetroot powder, which may affect testosterone and DHT levels. They are cautious about starting finasteride due to potential side effects.

      community Feeling pretty hopeless... Dry skin and eczema causing my alopecia.

      in Chat  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, lymecycline, betamethasone, and minoxidil for hair loss but struggles with eczema and dry skin. They feel hopeless as no treatments or moisturizers have helped, and they are concerned about their appearance due to their soft facial features.

      community Before and after of Dut and Oral min at 10 weeks

      in Update  35 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair growth using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 5 mg oral Minoxidil over 10 weeks, with initial shedding but no side effects. The treatment was surprisingly affordable at $7 for a 3-month supply.

      community For those that have used anti androgens what is your experience?

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      People discussed their experiences with anti-androgens for hair loss, mentioning side effects like chest pains with RU58841 and skepticism due to lack of safety data, while considering Fluridil as a potential addition to treatment. Some users expressed reluctance to use these chemicals.

      community Insane regression after hyper-responding (17M) AMA

      in Progress Pictures  137 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old experienced significant hair loss after switching from topical to oral minoxidil and adding finasteride. The recommendation is to return to topical minoxidil and continue with finasteride or consider dutasteride.

      community Microneedling leaves scalp red for days

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      Woman with AGA uses microneedling, minoxidil, spiro, and laser for hair loss. Experiences redness and tenderness for three days after microneedling with Dermapen M8, asks if it's normal and the correct speed setting.