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      community Dutasteride just FEELS better than finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  172 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride is favored over finasteride by some for better hair loss reversal, improved skin, and fewer side effects, though individual responses vary. It may also help with dandruff and eczema but has a slightly higher risk of gynecomastia.

      community Check out this insane (hopefully) shed

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  70 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a significant increase in hair shedding after starting Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil, with users sharing their own experiences of hair shedding and questioning if high shedding indicates future hair growth.

      community Switched to Dutasteride from Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and noticed less hair shedding, questioning if it's due to dutasteride's effects. Others shared mixed experiences with shedding and side effects after switching, with some seeing improvements and others experiencing continued shedding.

      community Shedding, 90 days into Dutasteride 0.5

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male switched from finasteride to dutasteride 90 days ago, noticing decreased shedding initially but recently experiencing increased shedding of healthy, thick hair. He uses minoxidil with tretinoin and washes his hair daily, hoping the shedding will stabilize in a month or two.

      community Topical dutasteride valid success stories

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical dutasteride may not significantly reduce hair loss and could potentially increase testosterone, leading to further hair loss. Users report side effects like mood changes, sleep issues, and severe side effects, with no significant progress in hair regrowth.

      community My home made topical dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user making a homemade topical dutasteride solution to use alongside testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and oral dutasteride. The user aims to reduce DHT locally at the testosterone injection site and on the scalp.

      community I am about to cry, umI hate my gens

      in Chat  58 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hair loss affects confidence, with discussions on treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. Emphasis is placed on self-acceptance and building confidence beyond appearance.

      community Complete non responder to everything. Modern Norwood Sisyphus

      in Update  77 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for four years and topical minoxidil with microneedling for a year but has not seen significant results in slowing hair loss. They are considering trying dutasteride despite concerns about its intensity, and others suggest trying oral minoxidil or combining treatments for better results.

      community Dutasteride High Libido. How come we don't talk about this?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  210 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride and finasteride can affect libido differently, with some experiencing increased libido and others decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. Dutasteride may increase testosterone levels but can also cause side effects like liver enzyme changes, while topical finasteride may have fewer sexual side effects.

      community The story of RU58841/PSK3841

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      RU58841, an anti-androgenic compound, showed early promise for treating alopecia but faced challenges after its patent in 1997. Despite advancing to Phase II trials, safety concerns and financial struggles led Aventis to abandon its development. Proskelia, which later merged into ProStrakan, couldn't prioritize the drug, leading to its eventual stagnation and failure to reach the market.

      community It's all so frustrating: I don't know what to do anymore.

      in Chat  18 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is frustrated with hair loss despite using minoxidil, topical finasteride, and topical dutasteride, and is considering other options like oral treatments, SMP, or hair systems. They feel demoralized and are struggling with self-esteem and social interactions due to their thinning hair.

      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  91 upvotes 3 years ago
      The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.

      community Oral Minoxidil Study of 60 AGA patients

      in Minoxidil  69 upvotes 4 years ago
      Oral minoxidil treatment increased hair density and shaft caliber in AGA patients. Side effects included hypertrichosis and lower extremity edema, with younger patients experiencing fewer side effects.

      community The road to recovering my mane

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to defective dutasteride and is now using a regimen including dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, and microneedling to recover hair density. They are optimistic about regaining their hair despite recent setbacks.

      community Insane shedding after upping minoxidil dose.

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced increased hair loss after increasing their minoxidil dose to 5mg and is considering switching to dutasteride while on testosterone replacement therapy. They are also using finasteride, microneedling, and considering adding Nizoral and caffeine serum to their regimen.

      community I'm tired, boss. I fought. Now I seem to be losing.

      in Update  22 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is struggling with hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies. They experienced a temporary improvement but are now shedding hair again and feeling stressed.

      community (21M) 13 months into meds, hair fall's returning

      in Update  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old male, 13 months into hair loss treatment, reports increased hair fall despite using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, vitamins, and specialized shampoos. He questions the impact of anxiety and depression on hair fall and is hesitant to seek therapy.

      community DHT itch and sugar intake ! Anybody seen a link ?

      in Chat  5 upvotes 7 months ago
      Reducing sugar intake may lessen scalp itchiness associated with hair loss, even when using treatments like finasteride. Some users also report similar symptoms while on dutasteride.

      community DUPA - Impossible to cure, so giving up

      in Update  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user diagnosed with DUPA tried treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil without success and is considering a hair system. They hope for a future cure, possibly with PP405, and others suggest options like scalp biopsy and SMP.