27F with androgenic alopecia since 17 seeks treatment. Tried spironolactone, caused low blood pressure; believes finasteride is safer and wants to try it.
The conversation is about using adenosine, finasteride, and minoxidil for hair loss treatment. The user ordered a 0.75% adenosine solution and is currently using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5%.
The user reported high testosterone and estradiol levels within range, but unexpectedly high DHT levels after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss. Another person suggested the dutasteride might be fake or a bad batch and recommended using the branded Avodart.
A female with PCOS and androgenetic alopecia is starting treatment with oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil 5% with finasteride, and plans to add mesotherapy. She previously tried anti-androgenic contraceptive pills but couldn't tolerate them and is using Myo Inositol for weight management.
A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.
A 25-year-old with AGA experienced hair thinning and dandruff, stabilized with topical finasteride and minoxidil but saw minimal regrowth. They seek advice on styling and consider oral minoxidil and microneedling for denser hair.
A 26-year-old is experiencing worsening hair thinning despite using dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil 5 mg, alongside ketoconazole for seborrheic dermatitis. Users suggest patience, as results may take 12–18 months, and consider increasing the dutasteride dosage or consulting a dermatologist.
After switching from finasteride to dutasteride, the user noticed new hair growth and experienced manageable shedding. They reported feeling great on dutasteride with minimal side effects, using Cialis occasionally for libido issues.
The conversation discusses experiences with Dutasteride Mesotherapy for hair loss. Users share their results and compare it to other treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
The post discusses a phase 2 trial for HMI-115, a hair loss treatment, in China, specifically seeking volunteers aged 18-65 with Norwood 3 vertex, 4, and 5 hair loss. The conversation includes questions about the specific recruitment criteria and how to volunteer.
DUPA is considered more treatable than FAPD, as FAPD involves scarring that prevents hair regrowth. The user has started treatment with oral dutasteride and minoxidil, hoping for better results than previous treatments.
The conversation is about a user's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, topical Dutasteride, Minoxidil sulfate, antioxidants, and various supplements. The user is also using a derma stamp and has paused Tretinoin due to a TCA peel recovery.
Hair loss progress in 4.5 months using dutasteride 3x/week, topical minoxidil 1-2x daily, and microneedling 2x/month. Users praised the significant improvement.
A 19-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 8 months with no progress and is considering seeking a second opinion due to potential misdiagnosis. The discussion revolves around whether the hair loss is due to male pattern baldness, alopecia areata, or a vitamin deficiency.
The user experienced hair thinning from chromium and alpha lipoic acid supplements, which stopped after discontinuing them. Someone mentioned this could be telogen effluvium, a temporary condition.
Female (37) experiencing hair loss for 5 years, tried max dose of spiro and oral + topical minox without success. Discovered low cortisol and low DHEA levels, seeking functional medicine practitioner for help.
Adding exosomes to a treatment of dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss increased hair count by 55% at 6 months and 46% at 1 year compared to the control group. The control group did not receive exosomes or PRP.
Dutasteride is generally considered more effective than finasteride for hair regrowth and thickening, despite some negative anecdotal reports. Users report thicker hair and better skin with dutasteride, and some believe negative reviews are due to advanced alopecia or impatience with the shedding process.
User experienced hair thinning after losing 100 lbs and started Dutasteride treatment. They faced side effects like fatigue, brain fog, and insomnia but no erectile dysfunction.
The conversation discusses the importance of scalp biopsies for diagnosing hair loss conditions like DUPA and Retrograde, which may not be just AGA. It emphasizes that treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not work if the condition is autoimmune.
The user is considering using 0.5 mg dutasteride once every 5 or 7 days due to side effects from finasteride and is also looking into topical liposomal dutasteride and pyrilutamide to stop hair loss. The goal is to stop hair loss, not regrow hair.
Fatty liver and related issues may influence hair loss conditions like Dupa/Aga. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, myo-inositol, and L-glutamine.
Dutasteride may reduce bone mineral density, but there's no increased risk of osteoporosis or fractures compared to finasteride. Users suggest resistance training to counter potential bone effects.
Combining dutasteride and an aromatase inhibitor may increase testosterone levels significantly, potentially enhancing athletic performance but also posing health risks like elevated blood pressure and worsened cholesterol. The user is experimenting with dutasteride, anastrozole, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo to manage hair loss and estradiol levels, while monitoring side effects and hormone levels.
A user is experiencing side effects from topical finasteride and is considering using a low dose of anastrozole to manage potential gynecomastia while continuing finasteride for hair loss. They are unsure whether to start the aromatase inhibitor immediately or wait to see if their body adjusts.
Using a low dose of topical Tamoxifen effectively reduces gynecomastia caused by finasteride, with minimal side effects. The solution involves mixing Tamoxifen with ethanol and propylene glycol, applied daily to the chest.
Epibiotech will offer off-the-shelf allogeneic hair multiplication treatment in South Korea, using dermal papilla cells from donors to grow hair in balding areas. This method is cheaper and less invasive than traditional hair transplants.
A 26-year-old man shared his positive results after 10 months of treating male pattern baldness using a regimen that includes Estradiol Enanthate, DHPA, Bicalutamide, Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, and a dermaroller. He experienced mild gynecomastia and reduced body hair as side effects but was satisfied with the outcome.
Amplifica is testing a compound called AMP-303 for hair loss, but it's not Scube3 or osteopontin. The timing for the results from the clinical trial is unknown.
The user experienced hair thinning and was diagnosed with alopecia incognito and male pattern baldness. They are using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride scalp injections, reporting gradual improvement with no side effects.