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community Finasteride gives me seb derm. Thoughts on zinc or other options?

in Chat 16 upvotes 4 years ago

A user with diffuse hair loss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing side effects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.

community What has the evidence been on side effects with CB?

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 5 years ago

Clascoterone (CB) shows an excellent safety profile with no serious side effects, but its effectiveness may decline after six months, making it more suitable as an adjunct treatment with finasteride and minoxidil rather than a standalone solution. Some argue it could be better than finasteride due to its protection against testosterone, but its long-term efficacy remains debated.

community New angles to attack beyond DHT

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 1 year ago

Exploring hair loss treatments beyond DHT, including Minoxidil, pyruvate, Gt20029 targeting androgen receptors, and vasodilators. Other options like Kx826, adenosine signaling, growth factor topicals, and microneedling are also discussed.

community Phase II topical dut study - outperforms oral fin with a minor DHT reduction

in Research/Science 61 upvotes 4 months ago

Topical dutasteride 0.05% is more effective for hair growth than oral finasteride 1mg, with minimal DHT reduction. The formulation uses castor oil and MCTs for better absorption but is not widely available until 2028.

community 2 Months Fin/Min/Keto/Micro Needling

in Microneedling 7 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their 2-month progress using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Keto shampoo, and microneedling for hair growth, reporting positive results. They plan to continue and update the community.

community Lowering dose of Oral Minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 108 upvotes 1 year ago

The user plans to lower their oral minoxidil dose from 5 mg to 2.5 mg to reduce side effects like puffiness and hypertrichosis, while also using finasteride and accutane. They are considering caffeine serums for puffiness and discussing dietary changes or switching to topical minoxidil to address bloating.

community Micro needling 25 days progress. I’ve been on fin and min for 6 months but micro needling has done SO much more to actually restore my hairline

in Progress Pictures 569 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared a 25-day progress picture showing significant hairline restoration attributed to microneedling, in addition to using minoxidil and finasteride for 6 months. Other users discussed needle length, frequency, and whether the effects of microneedling are permanent.

community Latanoprost from the gray market?

in Chat 4 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses sourcing pure latanoprost from the gray market for research and making a homemade solution. Concerns about potential dangers and experiences with this method are raised.

community Progress pictures over 7 months

in Progress Pictures 51 upvotes 1 year ago

The user reported modest hair improvement using 1 mg finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice daily, and weekly microneedling over seven months. Other users discussed their own experiences and encouraged patience, with some suggesting additional treatments like dutasteride and dermarolling.

community Finasteride gel + Redensyl (RPC) - safe to use in conjunction? Ideal routine?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is using Finasteride gel and considering adding Redensyl to their routine, along with weekly microneedling, but is hesitant to use Minoxidil due to its initial shedding phase. They seek advice on the safety and ideal routine for combining these treatments.

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