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      community Don’t get too hyped up about Breezula, it‘s not a wonder drug

       24 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism about Breezula, a hair loss treatment, with the consensus that it's not a miracle cure but a maintenance drug that may work well with finasteride. Some users report side effects from finasteride, like sexual dysfunction, while hoping for better results from Breezula or RU58841 without such side effects.

      community Alguien más le pasa esto por el minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 20-year-old male experienced mental fog after resuming topical minoxidil for hair loss, questioning if it's due to interactions with antidepressants. Suggestions included trying a lower concentration of minoxidil or alternatives like copper peptides.

      community Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Does Not Significantly Affect BP

      in Minoxidil  178 upvotes 1 year ago
      Low-dose oral minoxidil is used for hair loss and does not significantly affect blood pressure but may increase heart rate and cause hypotensive symptoms. Some users experience side effects like palpitations and shortness of breath, while others find it effective; topical minoxidil with tretinoin is also considered.

      community My personal experience/observations fighting AGA seriously for 5 years

      in Treatment  47 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil with alcohol and propylene glycol was more effective than non-alcohol versions, and RU58841 worked best in a non-water-based solution. Oral finasteride showed better results than topical, despite side effects; microneedling and tretinoin worsened hair loss, and PRP was only helpful when younger.

      community Overwhelming amount of anti-androgens

      in Female 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of anti-androgens for hair loss, with a preference for topical treatments like RU58841 over oral options due to better scalp concentration and fewer side effects. Topical finasteride at 0.1% may provide some results, especially when combined with a topical androgen receptor antagonist like RU58841.

      community Minoxidil night time application

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      Apply minoxidil at least 1-2 hours before bed to ensure it dries and doesn't transfer to the pillow. Foam dries faster than liquid, and using a satin beanie after drying can help prevent transfer.

      community cant use minoxidil, is there anything else that can mimic the results?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about alternatives to minoxidil for hair growth, as the original poster experienced chest tightness from using it. They are currently using finasteride and considering options like rosemary oil, pumpkin seed oil, and other topical treatments, but acknowledge that minoxidil and finasteride are the most scientifically supported treatments.

      community Tropical growth stimulants other than minoxidil

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses alternative hair growth treatments to minoxidil, including Stemoxydine, Tretinoin, adenosine, Baicalin, castor oil, Latanoprost/bimatoprost, and Redensyl. Users share their experiences and opinions on the efficacy of these treatments.

      community Side effects of topical azelaic acid?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      Azelaic acid is considered a strong DHT inhibitor with no reported sexual side effects, making it a potential alternative for those who cannot use finasteride. It can be used with minoxidil, but may cause skin irritation.

      community fluridil (topilutamide) vs. cb-03-01 (clascoterone)

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about comparing the effectiveness of fluridil and clascoterone in preventing hair loss and inquiring about their use as standalone treatments. There is a question about the concentration of the fluridil brand for efficacy.

      community Clascoterone is the way to go if you cannot use DHT blockers

      in Chat  11 upvotes 1 month ago
      Clascoterone is suggested as an alternative for those who experience side effects from finasteride and dutasteride. It is not widely available yet, but some users are obtaining it from compounding pharmacies or suppliers like Echemi.

      community Sharing My Routine – Hope It Helps Someone Else Too

      in Progress Pictures  638 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's positive experience with a hair loss treatment routine involving dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and Nourkrin Man, with no side effects reported. Other users share their experiences with similar treatments, discussing side effects like heart palpitations and depression, and offer advice on obtaining prescriptions affordably.

      community Insomnia and Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user reports experiencing insomnia as a side effect of taking finasteride for hair loss, which takes 1 to 2 hours to fall asleep and results in only about 5 hours of sleep per night. They suspect the cause is related to the downregulation of neurosteroids due to finasteride.

      community 2 years of Androgen inhibition.

      in Progress Pictures  143 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 23-year-old has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and spironolactone to combat hair loss and hormonal acne, with mixed results and concerns about side effects. The user is experimenting with spironolactone despite its potential risks, hoping for skin and body hair improvements.

      community EU Shouldn't Ban Fin & Dut: PFS is NOT REAL.

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or "Post Finasteride Syndrome," with concerns often linked to the nocebo effect and preexisting mental health issues. The EU is unlikely to ban these drugs, but access may become more restricted due to ongoing debates.

      community 2.5 mg/ED dut and 1% pyrilutamide, still getting itch?

      in Update  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to 2.5 mg dutasteride daily and added 1% pyrilutamide to address persistent scalp itch, but the itch remains. They also use 2% ketoconazole and 2.5% selenium sulfide shampoo for temporary relief.
      Dut + Min, 5 Months In, No Results — Need Advice

      community Dut + Min, 5 Months In, No Results — Need Advice

      in Treatments  163 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 28-year-old experiencing worsening hair loss despite using Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil is considering exosome therapy and possibly switching treatments due to side effects. They seek advice on whether to continue with Dutasteride or try alternatives like Pyrilutamide or topical supplements.