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      community Sweet Lord my DHT itch is finally gone

      in Chat  49 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss itch stopped by adding RU58841 to treatment. Topical Finasteride and Pyrilutamide also mentioned as potential itch solutions.

      community High DHT with finasteride. Help!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Despite using 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and other treatments like microneedling, MK-677, and Cialis, hair loss continues with high testosterone and DHT levels. Considering oral dutasteride but concerned about further increasing testosterone levels.

      community An Uncontrolled Case Series Using a Botanically Derived, β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex in Two Androgenetic Alopecia-Affected Male Subjects

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses a botanically derived treatment for androgenetic alopecia using ingredients like saw palmetto, green tea, and evening primrose, showing impressive results over 270 days. Concerns include the study's uncontrolled nature and potential product motivation, with suggestions to enhance absorption through derma rolling.

      community Switching from oral to topical dutasteride+minoxidil

      in Basic Questions  93 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering switching from oral to topical dutasteride and minoxidil due to concerns about mental health effects from lower DHT levels. They are seeking advice on the effectiveness and side effects of this change, including potential hair shedding and density changes.

      community Topical minoxidil and salicylic acid

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 6 months with decent results and recently added topical minoxidil. They are concerned that salicylic acid in their skincare products might reduce minoxidil's effectiveness.

      community Ferritin, iron and testosterone

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      Dutasteride may affect testosterone levels, leading to high ferritin and iron levels, which can cause hair loss. High ferritin might be linked to past heavy drinking or hemochromatosis.

      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 I am horny as hell due to fin.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  225 upvotes 2 years ago
      Some individuals taking finasteride for hair loss report increased libido and frequent masturbation, with no immediate hair regrowth but darker hair appearance. A dermatologist explains that finasteride may raise testosterone levels temporarily, which could lead to increased sex drive in some people.

      community So I tried the natural approach and..

      in Chat  2 upvotes 11 months ago
      Natural DHT blockers caused negative side effects like weak erections and depression, while finasteride improved overall well-being and cleared acne. Users shared similar experiences, finding finasteride effective without the adverse effects of natural treatments.

      community Topical Dutasteride - DHT Levels

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reported using a topical hair loss treatment containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and other ingredients, noting a significant drop in DHT levels and a smaller decrease in testosterone after three months. They also mentioned microneedling, feeling fine with unchanged or increased libido, and taking Cialis as a preventative measure for performance issues.

      community Just saw a post from a hyper responder to topical minoxidil and wanted to show my experience.

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their 1-year and 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 0.5mg Dutasteride daily, topical and then oral Minoxidil, and microneedling, noting hair darkening and some side effects like watery semen and testicular pain. Despite initial setbacks after switching to oral Minoxidil, they are seeing progress and plan to increase the dosage.

      community Topical Finasteride Gel 1% after 4 months — problems

      in Finasteride  156 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced hair thinning due to a testosterone spike and used a minoxidil solution and topical finasteride gel. After four months, the gel caused side effects without improving hair thinning, leading to questions about continuing or adjusting the treatment.

      community Diagnosed with a mild form of Alopecia

      in Treatment 6 years ago
      A user experienced rapid hair loss and was prescribed Desonide cream for mild Alopecia. They are seeking feedback on its effectiveness and potential side effects.

      community For people with overly oily hair, does topical finasteride/dutasteride/antiandrogens (like RU or Pyrilutamide) reduce sebum overproduction?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether topical finasteride, dutasteride, or antiandrogens like RU58841 can reduce sebum overproduction as an early indicator of their effectiveness in treating hair loss. It suggests that while hair growth may take months to observe, a decrease in oiliness could be a quicker sign of a product's action.

      community HT booked, taking finasteride and losing ground?

      in I'm Starting Treatment  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss despite taking finasteride and has a hair transplant scheduled. They experience scalp itching and burning, which hasn't been relieved by various treatments, and another user suggests using ghk-cu & ahk-cu serum and Koshine kx-826/pyrilutamide for relief.

      community Topical minoxidil on scalp causing dry skin on face?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user started using 5% liquid minoxidil on their scalp and noticed increased facial dryness and faster facial hair growth. They plan to reduce the application to once a day to see if it helps with the dryness.

      community Will taking DHT blockers at 17 prevent FULL facial bone growth?

      in Basic Questions  153 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 17-year-old is concerned that taking finasteride might affect facial bone growth and is considering switching to topical finasteride due to its reduced systemic effects. They are also using oral minoxidil and exploring other hair loss treatments like microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community The "DHT" itch myth - it's more complicated

      in Product  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.

      community (MTF 35) 20 Months Feminizing HRT

      in Transgender  18 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 35-year-old transgender woman experienced hair regrowth with feminizing HRT, adding dutasteride and bicalutamide, and plans a hair transplant for further improvement. Estrogen also improved skin appearance, and the user advises against cisgender men using feminizing HRT for hair regrowth.

      community Second shed and more abnormalities

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hair loss.

      community Switched from finasteride to dutasteride - 2 month update

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, but experienced increased libido, itchy scalp, and accelerated hair loss. Another user suggested that genetic variations might cause dutasteride to be less effective and recommended checking for specific genetic markers.

      community Shopping receipts are anti-androgenic?

      in Chat  29 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential use of thermal paper receipts, which contain estrogen, as a treatment for hair loss. Participants humorously debate its effectiveness compared to established treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.