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      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 Could RU58841 actually worsen hairloss?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced worsening hair density after using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, suspecting RU58841 might be the cause. They are considering stopping RU58841 after a scalp biopsy, while others share mixed experiences with RU58841's effectiveness.

      community Is this hierarchy of topical anti androgens accurate?

      in Ketoconazole  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      User on fin, minox, and ketoconazole seeks to add another topical anti-androgen. Hierarchy of effectiveness: 1. RU55841, 2. Fluridil - Eucapil, 3. CB-03-01 - Breezula, 4. Ketoconazole; alfatradiol suggested as addition.

      community mbp alopecia areata or vitamin deficiency

      in Chat 1 year ago
      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.

      community Mexican balding victim here, 3 months

      in Is this regrowth?  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user started using oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) and dutasteride (1 mg) for hair loss three months ago and noticed no side effects, possibly due to regular exercise. They speculate a possible link between COVID-19 and accelerated hair loss.

      community Unexpected hairline re-growth (taking new supplements)

      in Treatment  32 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user in their mid-30s experienced unexpected hairline regrowth after starting a new supplement stack, despite being on a regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral for over four years. The new supplements include Tongkat Ali, Fadogia Agrestis, Panax Red Ginseng, Vitamin B1, Vitamin D3, Zinc Picolinate, Magnesium Glycinate, Maca, and L-Citrulline.

      community Taking cordyceps while on dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about using cordyceps while on dutasteride due to potential DHT increase, with OP experiencing hair loss after using creatine. OP is advised to stop creatine and give dutasteride more time to evaluate its effectiveness.

      community Aggressive diffuse thinning after 1 year of fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing aggressive diffuse thinning despite using 1mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice, microneedling, and Nizoral for seborrheic dermatitis. They are considering switching to dutasteride or RU58841 but are advised to seek a second opinion to determine the cause of hair loss.

      community Pyrilutamide with Alfatradiol and minoxidil (23M)

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced side effects from a hair loss treatment and is considering using pyrilutamide, alfatradiol, and possibly minoxidil. They are unsure about starting minoxidil immediately or waiting to see the effects of the other treatments.

      community Can’t take fin - options/alts?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      User seeks non-finasteride hair loss treatments, suggests Eucapil, minoxidil, microneedling, keto shampoo, oral castor oil, and alfatradiol. Reply recommends vitamin D, zinc, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and high black tea intake, but emphasizes minoxidil and microneedling as most effective.

      community Is this the nuclear stack? Wanna go from NW3 to NW1 at the age of 23

      in Treatment  19 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is considering an extensive hair loss treatment regimen including oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, tretinoin, microneedling, keto shampoo, laser comb, and PRP injections. Suggestions include simplifying the routine, possibly increasing minoxidil dosage, and considering alternatives like RU58841, while cautioning against using estrogen due to potential side effects.

      community hight pre-finasteride estrogen levels

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with high pre-finasteride estrogen levels is asking if they need to normalize their hormone levels before starting finasteride and whether they should postpone dermarolling until they begin finasteride. The user is 21.5 years old.

      community Solo use of Pyrilutamide: UPDATE

      in Update  45 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who has been using Pyrilutamide for 19 days, experiencing some hair thickening in the right temple and crown area but also having ball ache after microneedling; other users offer advice, caution and skepticism as to whether results can be seen in such a short time.

      community Low Estradiol while on 1mg Fin, what should I do?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user on 1mg finasteride for a year has low estradiol levels but no significant symptoms, and others suggest monitoring without immediate concern. Some users discuss potential effects of low estrogen, like low libido, but the user reports no erectile dysfunction.

      community B12 deficiency hairloss (hair thinning)

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 8 months ago
      Hair loss due to vitamin B12 deficiency is discussed, with some users suggesting supplements and dietary changes, while others recommend medications like finasteride or dutasteride. The conversation highlights differing opinions on the cause of hair loss, with some attributing it to genetics or male pattern baldness.

      community How can this be? I'm on a damn MTF regimen and still getting decimated

      in Transgender 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a person using minoxidil, finasteride, estrogen, and bicalutamide to combat hair loss, expressing frustration and desperation over their situation. They are advised against using female hormones and encouraged to focus on finasteride and minoxidil, with suggestions to seek therapy for mental health support.

      community 28M Considering Dutasteride After Finasteride Side Effects; Seeking Advice

      in General  112 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 28-year-old male with severe hair loss is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects from oral finasteride, despite using topical minoxidil and finasteride with minimal improvement. He seeks advice on whether dutasteride might be effective without affecting libido.

      community What blood markers to get tested before starting any 5-AR inhibitor?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about which blood markers to test before starting a 5-AR inhibitor for hair loss. The user mentions already testing Total T, Free T, SHBG, Estradiol, Haematocrit, Red blood cell count, and White cell count, and asks if DHT or additional markers are needed.

      community Is fin not working for me? Burning sensation

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing a burning sensation on their scalp despite using finasteride and nizoral for hair loss, and is unsure if they should switch to dutasteride. They have reduced their testosterone dose but the burning persists, and a trichologist suggested it might be telogen effluvium.

      community Histamine intolerance and topical treatments

      in Treatments  66 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experiences histamine intolerance with alcohol-based hair loss treatments like Rogaine foam and seeks alternatives. Suggestions include alcohol-free and PPG-free topical minoxidil or finasteride, and trying Spectral products with different solvents.

      community Comprehensive stack. Is it working?

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a comprehensive hair loss treatment including oral dutasteride, minoxidil (both oral and topical), topical finasteride, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, and a derma roller, while also using anabolic steroids. Opinions vary, with some users noting stability or slight improvement, while others suggest the treatment may not be effective due to anabolic use.