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      community Ru-58841 vs KX-826/pyrilutamide while on steroids

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user increased their steroid dosage and noticed hair shedding, so they adjusted their regimen by reducing steroid doses and adding oral dutasteride. They are also experimenting with combining RU-58841 and KX-826/pyrilutamide in minoxidil to address hair loss.

      community What are the 'safer' alternatives to RU58841?

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses switching from RU58841 to Pyrilutamide due to side effects like fatigue, brain fog, and elevated heart rate. They have used dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, and are seeking safer alternatives.

      community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.

      in Female  57 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.

      community P5P supplementation for fin sides.

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      P5P supplementation helped reverse finasteride side effects, particularly by lowering prolactin levels and restoring sensitivity. The user experienced significant improvement within a day and full recovery in a few days.

      community What are your thoughts on pre-finasteride blood work?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is considering resuming finasteride after a 6-month break and is debating the necessity of extensive blood work, including hormone and health markers, to establish a baseline. They are unsure if the tests are necessary since they experienced no side effects previously.

      community can someone help me identify these pls

      in Treatment 6 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 What blood test to do before starting fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user is considering starting finasteride for hair thinning but is concerned about side effects like low libido and gynecomastia. They plan to consult a dermatologist and are advised to test DHT, testosterone, and estradiol levels.

      community Testosterone and Estradiol levels on 1 mg/day dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  43 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 30-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth and improved libido after using finasteride and dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia, with no adverse effects. He plans to reduce dutasteride dosage when trying to conceive and has been using topical minoxidil since 2015.

      community Where to buy topical Adenosine?

      in Product  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss discussion includes Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 treatments. User seeks where to buy topical Adenosine.

      community Which vitamin deficiencies can lead to hair loss?

      in Chat  69 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses potential vitamin deficiencies leading to hair loss, with a focus on Vitamin D and iron. Some individuals are using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, while others consider vitamin supplementation due to deficiencies.

      community Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto)

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected side effects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar side effects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.

      community What are the alternatives to spironolactone for AGA?

      in Female  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced side effects from spironolactone and is seeking alternatives for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), considering saw palmetto but unsure of its effectiveness. They are also exploring the possibility of using topical spironolactone, despite availability challenges.

      community DHT Isn't (Directly) Important

      in Research/Science  103 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride's potential side effects, especially sexual dysfunction, are discussed, with emphasis on hormonal balance between testosterone and estradiol. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, highlighting the variability in side effects and the influence of mindset and lifestyle.

      community Blood Test Results

      in Update  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 27-year-old male using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling for hair loss shared blood test results and experienced side effects with Finasteride. Adjusting the Finasteride dosage helped reduce side effects.

      community found out im more responsive to dutastetide than finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and saw significant improvement in under two months. They also microneedle, take supplements including collagen and vitamin D3, use ketoconazole shampoo, and noticed accidental hair regrowth with retinol application on their face.

      community My (30 M) blood test results after being on fin/dut for 3 years

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 30-year-old male has been on finasteride/dutasteride for 3 years, with stable but still receding hairline, and blood tests showing high total testosterone but normal DHT and free testosterone levels. Despite challenges in gaining muscle, he maintains a good physique with a consistent lifting routine and recently improved results with creatine.

      community Iron, Anemia, DNA testing, and bloodwork

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses personal experiences with hair loss and highlights the potential impact of anemia and nutrient deficiencies on hair health. Treatments mentioned include changing shampoo/conditioner, taking MSM, collagen, hyaluronic acid, astaxanthin, B12, folate, and bovine blood capsules.

      community Pre-Finisteride DHT & Hormone Blood Panel

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the cost and insurance coverage of a comprehensive hormone and DHT blood panel for hair loss, with a focus on finasteride treatment. The user seeks a cheaper alternative to a $700 panel recommended in a video.

      community Is it bad to counter fin side effects with supplements?

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses using supplements like zinc, L-Arginine, and ginseng to counteract finasteride side effects like lower libido and lack of morning erections. Users share their experiences with finasteride, noting varied side effects and the use of additional supplements like ginkgo and fish oil.

      community Testosterone, gray hair, low vitamin D, and switching to oral Minoxidil

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      A woman experiencing hair loss due to high testosterone and low vitamin D is using treatments like Dutasteride, Rogaine, zinc, ketoconazole shampoo, dermastamp, iRestore, multivitamins, scalp massager, and vitamin D. She plans to switch to oral Minoxidil under medical supervision.

      community How to reduce cortisol (stress hormone) naturally?

      in Chat  36 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses natural ways to reduce cortisol, such as avoiding caffeine, getting proper sleep, syncing with the sun, walking in nature, breathing exercises, increasing calories, and not doing keto. Magnesium supplements are recommended for stress reduction.

      community Treatments not working (Need suggestions)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old experiencing significant hair loss despite using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and low-level laser therapy seeks advice. Suggestions include adding microneedling, checking for vitamin deficiencies or thyroid issues, and considering a scalp biopsy for other conditions.

      community Ultimate Non-5AR (fin/dut) stack?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses alternatives to 5AR inhibitors for hair loss treatment, suggesting options like minoxidil, KX-826, pyrilutimide, microneedling, and topical bicalutamide. Concerns about side effects and the effectiveness of these treatments are also highlighted.