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      community Guide To Finasteride and Avoiding Side Effects

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation provides a guide on using finasteride for hair loss, suggesting to start with a quarter of a 1mg pill daily after ensuring estradiol levels are within a specific range, and potentially increasing the dose if no side effects occur. It also recommends supplements like DIM, Calcium d-glucarate, and Zinc to manage high estradiol levels and side effects from finasteride.

      community What are the alternatives to spironolactone for AGA?

      in Female  8 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 Rosemary oil's potency as a dht blocker

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 2 years ago
      Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.

      community Clascoterone - what we have right now

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 1 month ago
      Clascoterone is a topical treatment for androgenetic alopecia, showing modest to moderate hair regrowth, and may be available by 2027-2028. It is considered safer than finasteride, with discussions on its effectiveness compared to RU58841 and pyrilutamide.

      community Choose your topical antiandrogen and tell me why

      in Product  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about choosing a topical antiandrogen for hair loss, with options including RU58841, CB0301, Pyrolutamide, Alfatradiol, and Fluridil. Users discuss their preferences and reasons for selecting specific treatments.

      community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) *sixth month*

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 3 years ago
      A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.

      community Hormones and hair loss (23F)

       6 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair loss, possibly due to telogen effluvium, after stress, poor nutrition, and hormonal changes. They are using Nizoral and supplements but are considering hormonal treatments like spironolactone despite previous side effects.

      community cosmeRNA finally now it's pyrilutamide turn

      in Chat  48 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include cosmeRNA, minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and pyrilutamide. Users debate effectiveness, side effects, and upcoming treatments, with some expressing skepticism and others optimism.

      community Female androgenetic alopecia (w/ PCOS) starting treatment

      in Female  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A female with PCOS and androgenetic alopecia is starting treatment with oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil 5% with finasteride, and plans to add mesotherapy. She previously tried anti-androgenic contraceptive pills but couldn't tolerate them and is using Myo Inositol for weight management.

      community Anyone who used RU58841 without fin/dut?

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 was used by some for hair loss, but concerns about side effects like gynecomastia and safety were raised. Alternatives like finasteride, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, and alfatradiol were discussed, with some users reporting better experiences with these treatments.

      community So I tried the natural approach and..

      in Chat  2 upvotes 9 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 Finasteride for top elite athletes?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Finasteride does not negatively impact athletic performance and may slightly increase testosterone levels. It is banned in some sports like the NBA due to its potential to mask steroid use.

      community Proof that finasteride messes with neurosteroids

      in Research/Science  230 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.

      community Pyrilutamide and RU alternatives?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide is officially available for purchase, and users suggest Fluridil as an alternative topical anti-androgen. Some users report positive results with pyrilutamide from Koshine.

      community Losing ground on 3x a week finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride three times a week due to side effects and is considering alternatives like topical finasteride, estrogen blockers, or dutasteride. They are also interested in potential treatments like GT20029 and pyrilutamide.

      community Anyone try Ell-Cranell or Eucapil?

      in Product  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      Ell-Cranell and Eucapil are discussed as hair loss treatments, with Ell-Cranell being a weak estrogen and DHT inhibitor that may reduce hair loss without systemic side effects. Alfatradiol is the active ingredient in these products.

      community 2 years on treatment (stack update)

      in Progress Pictures  466 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress using Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Estradiol Valerate injections as part of hormone replacement therapy for transitioning. They experienced significant hair improvement and personal satisfaction but caution against this approach for non-transitioning individuals due to irreversible changes.

      community Is Stemoxydine a DHT blocker.?

      in Product  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Stemoxydine is not a DHT blocker; it works independently to stimulate hair growth. Users discussed its function and clarified it does not block DHT.

      community Is this hierarchy of topical anti androgens accurate?

      in Ketoconazole  6 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.