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      community before and after 3 months of meds 20m

      in Progress Pictures  20 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 20-year-old using 1 mg finasteride, 2 ml topical minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling for hair loss shows progress after three months, with thicker hair and temple regrowth. No side effects reported, and the user is considering switching to oral minoxidil.

      community Quit Minoxidil, keep gains w/ Fin and Stemoxydine? | Self-experiment

      in Minoxidil  54 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experimenting with quitting using Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and Stemoxydine in order to keep hair loss gains, but other users warning the original poster of potential shedding. Another user suggested phasing out Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and microneedling instead.

      community How to improve my stack. I‘m on dut fin and ru

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is using dutasteride, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss but is allergic to minoxidil. Suggestions include dropping finasteride, increasing dutasteride dosage, and considering alternatives like microneedling, laser treatments, scalp massage, and supplements.

      community Pyrilutamide users, any updates?

      in Treatment 3 years ago
      Treatment for hair loss, including Pyrilutamide, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841; with some users reporting success in growing vellus hairs.

      community Are there ever going to be any oral DHT blocking treatments in the future?

      in Product  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The discussion revolves around the need for future oral DHT blockers for hair loss treatment that don't have the side effects of current options like Finasteride and Dutasteride. One user suggests that the future of hair loss treatment will likely be topical anti-androgens, as they can target hair follicles without affecting the entire system.
      M30. thoughts onswitching from oral to topical

      community M30. thoughts onswitching from oral to topical

      in General  67 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is considering switching from oral to topical treatments for hair loss due to side effects like watery semen and erectile dysfunction. They are currently using oral finasteride and minoxidil and are concerned about potential sexual side effects with topical use.

      community Does anyone get blood tests while taking Finasteride to ensure thing are working appropriately (e.g. DHT is decreasing and estrogen isn't increasing significantly)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 8 months ago
      People are discussing the use of finasteride for hair loss and the importance of hormonal blood testing to monitor effects like changes in DHT and estradiol levels. Some users also mention using minoxidil and the potential side effects of estradiol, such as gynecomastia, especially at higher doses.

      community The lowest cyproterone dose to stop mpb

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses using cyproterone acetate at 12.5 mg to manage hair loss, with concerns about its effects on testosterone and potential health issues. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with varying experiences and outcomes.

      community 10 months of minoxidil + cheating

      in Transgender  180 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using minoxidil, hormone replacement therapy, and cyproterone acetate during their male-to-female transition. Another user discussed their successful hair transplant after transitioning and using finasteride, highlighting the challenges of hair loss and regrowth during transition.

      community Topical finasteride might be a lie

      in Research/Science 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses doubts about the effectiveness of topical finasteride for hair loss, suggesting that DHT could be produced elsewhere in the body and affect the scalp. It proposes that androgen receptor antagonists like spironolactone and clascoterone might be more effective as they could prevent this potential bypass mechanism.

      community Pyrilutamide vs Ru58841 thoughts

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been using Pyrilutamide (Pyril) for hair loss for a month alongside finasteride/dutasteride since 2021 but hasn't seen results. They are considering switching to RU58841 due to its many success stories, despite being skeptical about the legitimacy and testing of Pyrilutamide.

      community 28 M....only oral finasteride 1mg

      in Progress Pictures  245 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old male using only oral finasteride 1mg since May 15, 2024, reports no side effects and significant hair improvement. He plans to continue finasteride for three more months and is considering adding D3+K2 drops, zinc, folate, and magnesium glycinate.

      community Has anyone got results from pyrilutamide?

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user maintained hair with minoxidil, alfatradiol, and fluridil after stopping finasteride due to erectile dysfunction. They recently added pyrilutamide and are seeking feedback on its effectiveness after six months of use.

      community Just started ru58841, ask me anything.

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen including oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, tadalafil, and the recent addition of RU58841. The user shares experiences with these treatments, noting significant hair regrowth and stabilization, and discusses the cost and preparation of RU58841.

      community Do drugs actually work for diffuse thinning?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user is treating diffuse thinning with finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil but hasn't seen significant improvement. Others suggest that results vary, with some maintaining hair and others considering transplants or future treatments.

      community Dealing with Retrograde Alopecia

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      User on Dut, oral minox 20 mg, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Oil, RU, 8% topical minox, and topical fina for hair loss; top of head improves, but retrograde alopecia worsens. Asks for options besides exosomes and where to find topical melatonin.

      community Finnasterid (1mg) 5 month results

      in Progress Pictures  429 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared positive results after 5 months of using oral finasteride, reporting no side effects and continued shedding but less than in the initial months. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride and minoxidil, with some expressing concerns about side effects and others sharing their own progress and plans.

      community God bless this sub and medications!

      in Progress Pictures  732 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user achieved significant hair regrowth using 0.5mg oral Dutasteride, 2.5mg oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil twice daily, Ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, and weekly dermastamping with no side effects. Results were noticeable after 2-3 months, with the best results at 9 months.

      community Wet vs dry - am I still getting away with it?

      in Chat  330 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for a year to stabilize hair loss and is considering a hair transplant. They are taking 5mg of oral minoxidil daily and are unsure of its effectiveness but have noticed more hair than a year ago.

      community 6 months on Pyrilutamide- no results

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user applied pyrilutamide for 6 months without hair regrowth and is considering stopping due to cost and lack of results. Another user suggests switching to finasteride, which is cheaper and has shown regrowth for them.

      community 13 Years on Fin, Losing Effectiveness, Started 0.5 Dut Once a Week, Getting Strange Nipple Sensitivity, Is This Something That Will Go Away? (Blood Test Results After 13 Years Included)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      After 13 years on finasteride, OP is experiencing reduced effectiveness and has started taking 0.5 mg of dutasteride weekly, noticing nipple sensitivity as a side effect. OP plans to increase the dutasteride dosage and retest hormone levels, while others suggest adjusting the dosage or trying different forms of dutasteride.

      community Got some bloodwork done, horrifying results.

       10 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user is concerned about high DHT levels despite using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, suggesting these treatments may not be effective. They plan to consult an endocrinologist and consider other antiandrogens, acknowledging potential side effects.